Paul Owere

1 week ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam. When the crackling sounds of records by Franco Luambo and Tabu Ley Rochereau first reached East Africa’s coastlines in the 1950s, they carried more than melodies—they ushered in a cultural revolution. That revolution, defined by Congolese rumba’s flowing guitar riffs, lush vocal harmonies, and irresistible rhythms, transformed the musical landscape of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. It wasn’t just a genre—it was a wave, a sonic river that flowed across borders and generations.

1 week ago | mwananchi.co.tz | Paul Owere

Muktasari:Dk Moremi anatajwa kuwa amesaidia kurejesha hadhi ya maabara ya Taifa pamoja na kuinua nafasi ya Tanzania katika afya ya umma kimataifa na kikanda. Dar es Salaam. Mkurugenzi wa Maabara ya Taifa ya Afya ya Umma (NPHL), Dk Nyambura Moremi ametangaza rasmi kung’atuka kutoka nafasi yake akiikamilisha enzi iliyobadili kabisa taswira ya uchunguzi wa magonjwa na sayansi ya maabara nchini.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam. In a full-circle moment, Dr Nyambura Moremi has officially stepped down as Director of the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), concluding a tenure that transformed Tanzania’s diagnostic and laboratory landscape. Her departure marks the end of a significant era for public health and laboratory science in the country.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

What you need to know: From humble beginnings sketching designs on her dining table, she has risen to become one of Africa’s most promising fashion voices—earning her a coveted spot on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2025. Dar es Salaam. At just 27, Anjali Borkhataria, the founder and creative director of fashion brand Ekantik, is proving that Tanzanian creativity belongs on the global stage.

2 weeks ago | thecitizen.co.tz | Paul Owere

Dar es Salaam.Motorists across Tanzania are set to breathe a sigh of relief after the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced a modest drop in fuel prices, effectiveWednesday, June 4, 2025. The decrease is largely attributed to a reduction in global fuel prices and favourable exchange rate movements. According to EWURA’s latest bulletin, the price of petrol in Dar es Salaam has dropped to Sh2,885 per litre, while diesel now stands at Sh2,826.