Cut Power to Zanzibar, Tanzania President John Magufuli Says
President John Magufuli yesterday directed Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) to disconnect power to all defaulters owing huge sums, including the Zanzibar government. Speaking before laying the foundation stone for a new Tanesco substation in Mtwara, President Magufuli said all public institutions should clear their debts or be disconnected. He said the Zanzibar government alone, […]
Tanzania’s President Magufuli Warns Tough Measures Against Criminals
Criminals disrupting peace and tranquility in Coast’s Mkuranga district came under strong condemnation here yesterday, with President John Magufuli threatening stern measures against all wrong doers. Dr Magufuli expressed pains over the criminal acts, which disrupt the country’s peace and scaring away existing and potential investors in the district, vowing that the government will use all […]
EPA Trade Deal With Europe Is a Form of Colonialism, Says President Magufuli
Tanzanian President John Magufuli Sunday described the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as a “form of colonialism”, dampening the country’s possibility of signing the deal with the European Union (EU). “It is bad for our country,” Dr Magufuli affirmed. Addressing a joint press conference with visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at the State House, Dr Magufuli […]
Commander-in-Chief President John Magufuli Commissions 165 New Army Officers
The Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President John Magufuli, yesterday commissioned 165 army officers to the rank of second lieutenant at the State House in Dar es Salaam. The commissioning was done for the second time at the State House instead of the habitual venue – the Tanzania Military Academy (TMA) – in Monduli District, […]
Tanzania Scores Top Ratings in Global Poverty Reduction
Tanzania has featured prominently in this year’s Bill and Melinda Gates annual letter celebrating progress in global health and poverty reduction. The letter is addressed to couple by mutual friend Warren Buffet, who a few months ago asked Melinda and Bill to reflect on the impact his gift has had in the world. Buffett, an American […]
Deal Drugs At Your Own Peril – President John Magufuli Warns Tanzanians
Tanzanians arrested, prosecuted, imprisoned or condemned to death outside the country over drug dealings should never expect assistance from the government, President John Magufuli warned yesterday. “They deserve the sentences and my government will not in any way try to get them out… the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Co-operation and our envoys […]
Energy, Mines Ministry Joins Exodus to Tanzania’s New Capital Dodoma
The first phase of 47 out of 340 workers of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, have left for Dodoma in response to the government’s plan to move to the designated capital. Among those who moved in this phase are the top leaders and chief executives in the ministry, including the Minister, Deputy Minister, Permanent […]
President John Magufuli’s Pressure Forces Acacia to Admit ill-Deals in Tanzania
This week at the Indaba 2017 Convention in Cape Town, Brad Gordon, the CEO of Acacia Mining, gave his speech and presentation. We found a copy of the presentation on the Acacia Mining website. Is Mr. Gordon finally waking up to the reality that Tanzanian’s are not as sleepy as he and Kelvin Dushnisky thought? […]
Sweden Hails Tanzania for Good Use of Aid Funds
Sweden has pledged to increase trade and investment while commending the government over good use of donor funds in executing various projects. Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, Katarina Rangnitt said at the end of a Swedish high level delegation to Tanzania that Sweden is impressed with government efforts to cut spending and good use of donor funds […]
Tanzanian Widow Puts Herself at the Mercy of President John Magufuli
Drama unfolded as a middle-aged woman, Ms Swahaba Shosi, stepped forward waving a placard that drew President John Magufuli’s attention during the event to mark the Law Day at Mahakama grounds yesterday. Her red dress made it easier for everyone to notice her. Her placard spoke volumes: “Police, the DPP and the Judiciary are conspiring […]
