Church Service Stampede Kills At least 20 in Tanzania
At least 20 people were killed and more than a dozen hurt in a stampede as worshipers rushed to be anointed during a church service in northern Tanzania, at the Rise and Shine Ministry....
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Tanzanian President Magufuli Sacks Head of Power Firm Over Increase in Tariffs
Tanzanian President John Magufuli sacked Felchesmi Mramba, the head of the state-run electricity company on Sunday, this is after the firm raised tariffs. Magafuli says the tariff hike would hinder his plans to industrialize...
Tanzania Set to Move its Capital to Dodoma
Tanzania’s government has started relocating its capital from the port city of Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, which is the fourth largest city in the country. The move aims to centralize government ministries as...
Manhunt Launched In Tanzania After Poachers Kill British Helicopter Pilot
DAR ES SALAAM Tanzanian authorities have launched a manhunt after poachers shot down a helicopter and its British pilot during an operation to track down elephant killers. According to Tanzania’s tourism and natural resources...
Public Officials In Tanzania Sign Integrity Document
Tanzania President John Magufuli’s newly appointed permanent secretaries have signed a “beefed up” integrity commitment document as part of a move to ensure seriousness towards rooting out graft and injecting accountability among public sector...
