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5 days ago | 
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ARUSHA: WILDLIFE crime has been identified as closely linked to global criminal networks that exploit technology, corruption and transborder crimes. These remarks were made by the new President of the 14th Governing Council Meeting of Parties to the Lusaka Agreement, Ambassador Dr Pindi Chana, during a session held in Arusha recently.
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1 month ago | 
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ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has stated that the country has taken concrete measures to mitigate climate change effects, including investing heavily in an early warning system. TMA Board Chairperson, Justice Mshibe Bakari made this statement on Monday in Arusha Region during the Outreach Event on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Processes for Eastern Africa.
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1 month ago | 
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ARUSHA: THE Attorney General (AG), Mr Hamza Johari, has said that his office has developed a strategy to enhance the capacity of state attorneys, enabling them to better advise the government in the interests of the nation, national security, and sustainable development across various sectors. Mr Johari made this statement while addressing approximately 300 state attorneys who are participating in a five-day training organised by his office in Arusha.
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2 months ago | 
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ARUSHA: MINISTER for Communication and Information Technology, Mr Jerry Silaa, has commended Arusha Technical College for its investment in student innovation, particularly in developing digital applications such as prepaid water metres. He made the remarks during his visit to various innovation centres in Arusha on Wednesday. Mr Silaa was surprised by the way ATC students have developed applications that are crucial for facilitating online businesses.
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2 months ago | 
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ARUSHA: EFFORTS to empower women and girls in Tanzania have gained momentum with more organisations coming forward to join hands with the government to push the initiative. And, in the latest move, the Empowerment through Skills Programme (ESP) is working closely with the government to strengthen alternative pathways to education, employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurship for women and adolescent girls across the country.
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2 months ago | 
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ARUSHA: THE Tanzania Information and Communication Technology Commission (ICTC) has stated that Arusha-based TanzTech Electronics’ assembly of smartphones and electronics is a key step in boosting the local tech industry. This initiative aims to strengthen Tanzania’s digital economy while providing affordable, locally made tech solutions.
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
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ARUSHA: EXPERTS have called for increased investment in scientific capacity and data collection across Africa to ensure that the continent’s context is adequately reflected in international food standard decisions. This call was made recently in Arusha during a joint meeting organised by the East African Business Council (EABC), the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).
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Dec 15, 2024 | 
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ARUSHA: ARUSHA District Commissioner Felician Mtahengerwa has warned researchers and the public about the dangers of deforestation and the destruction of natural vegetation, stressing that such actions threaten human survival and biodiversity. Speaking at the conclusion of the 3rd International Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) Scientific Conference over the weekend, Mtahengerwa emphasised that deforestation harms the environment and shortens human life expectancy.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
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ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango urged forestry and beekeeping stakeholders on Wednesday to effectively utilise the sector to drive the country’s economic growth and preserve the environment for future generations. The VP whose speech was read by the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mr Dunstan Kitandula gave the directives during the 3rd International Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI) Scientific Conference, which took place in Arusha.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
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ARUSHA: MINISTER for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, has urged East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries to strengthen their energy efficiency policies and regulatory frameworks to achieve regional development goals. Dr Jafo emphasised the importance of governments enhancing and implementing robust policies that promote energy efficiency across all sectors.
