Tanzania

Tanzania’s Vice President Calls for Regional Cooperation to Tackle Education Challenges

Tanzania’s Vice President Calls for Regional Cooperation to Tackle Education Challenges

Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Philip Mpango, has urged for joint and concerted regional efforts to address the challenges in the East African Community (EAC) education sector. His call came during the opening ceremony of the Inaugural EAC Regional Education Conference, held in Arusha, Tanzania, from August 12th to 15th, 2024. The four-day conference, themed "Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Collective Action for Quality, Inclusive, and Life-long Learning in East Africa," focuses on improving education across the region. Vice President Mpango emphasized the need for EAC Partner States to enhance their education systems to…
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Country Wizzy & Young Lunya – Current Situation | Tanzania

Country Wizzy & Young Lunya – Current Situation | Tanzania

East African music enthusiasts are in for a treat as Country Wizzy one of the region's top rappers, teams up with Young Lunya , unveiling the highly anticipated Current Situation video. The duo presents an on-screen chemistry that promises to captivate fans in this visual masterpiece. The video, directed by the renowned Tanzanian Director Joowzey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmQFxiL5Shk
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EABL Records Strong Topline & Operating Profit Growth in a Challenging Market

EABL Records Strong Topline & Operating Profit Growth in a Challenging Market

EABL reported net sales of Kshs 124.1 billion and Operating profit excluding FX of Kshs 28.8 billion representing an impressive double-digit growth of 13 percent and 10 percent respectively, against the prior year. This was attributable to volume growth of 1 percent led by Beer (+9 percent), strategic pricing, a strong portfolio boosted by disruptive innovation, solid commercial execution, and supply productivity. Growth was recorded across its three core markets with Kenya at 15 percent, Uganda 12 percent and Tanzania 9 percent whilst beer and spirits also grew by 12 percent and 14 percent respectively. EABL achieved these results on…
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Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program Season 3

Vodacom Tanzania Unveils Winners of its Digital Accelerator Program Season 3

Vodacom Tanzania has announced the successful conclusion of the third season of its Digital Accelerator Program with a vibrant Demo Day event. The occasion celebrated the remarkable achievements of seven finalists who completed the intensive three-month acceleration program in partnership with MassChallenge and Huawei. This year’s event, held in collaboration with various ventures and accelerators, highlighted the growth, scope, and diversity of Tanzanian startups, showcasing a promising future for the country's tech ecosystem. The accelerator program began with 20 startups, from which seven finalists emerged: MITz Kits, Afya ya Mnyama, Mkanda Salama, Go Go App, SAB Biomanufacturers, Altitude X, and…
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Mbosso – Kunguru (Official Video) | Tanzania

Mbosso – Kunguru (Official Video) | Tanzania

Mbwana Yusuph Kilungi, popularly known for his stage name as Mbosso alias Mbosso Khan born on 3rd October 1995 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is a Tanzanian singer, songwriter and instrumentalist signed under Africa’s biggest Record Label, WCB Wasafi since 2017. Before signing under WCB Wasafi, Mbosso was part of the boy group, popularly known as Yamoto Band which rocked East Africa’s waves from 2012 and broke in 2017. Yamoto Band was made up of Aslay, Enock Bella, Beka Flavour and Mbosso and soon after it broke, each of the four artistes pursued a solo music career. Since signed under…
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Kontawa Ft Harmonize – Binadamu [Official Music Video] | Tanzania

Kontawa Ft Harmonize – Binadamu [Official Music Video] | Tanzania

Co-existing as humans can be a beautiful experience but at times challenging. Binadamu is a song that touches the street lives of co-existing with human beings and how bitter it might get as you head towards success. Song called Binadamu Performance by Kontawa Feat Harmonize Video by Director NiCKLASS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_qExRrsrQk
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Foreign and EAC Ministers Call for Urgent Action in Eastern DRC

Foreign and EAC Ministers Call for Urgent Action in Eastern DRC

Ministers of Foreign Affairs and East African Community (EAC) affairs from the region have urgently called for action to address the humanitarian and security crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meeting in Zanzibar, the ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation, where more than 2.8 million people have been displaced. They appreciated the humanitarian truce negotiated by the United States and recommended that it be extended indefinitely. Recognizing the necessity of a political process to achieve sustainable peace and security in Eastern DRC, the ministers recommended convening a summit of EAC Heads of State. This summit…
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Tanzanian Stakeholders Rally for Women’s Economic Justice and Rights

Tanzanian Stakeholders Rally for Women’s Economic Justice and Rights

At a regional meeting held in Dar es Salaam, women leaders from the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) and gender equality stakeholders called for actionable steps to increase financing for gender equality across the Sub-Saharan African region, emphasizing the need for policies and practices that promote accountability, inclusivity, and sustainable economic development for everyone. The meeting, organized by the AWLN youth pillar in Tanzania and UN Women, alongside the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania, aimed to assess progress, solidify commitments, and harness…
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Tanzania: Access to sexual and reproductive health

Tanzania: Access to sexual and reproductive health

On the outskirts of Dar es Salaam lies a colourful oasis, one where sign language is spoken across the schoolyard and students are adept at assisting one another. Two students, Amir and Lisa, walk arm in arm. Amir provides guidance to Lisa, who walks confidently with her mobility cane towards the queue to the chai. At Yombo Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for Youth with Disabilities, no one is left behind. Lisa explains how Yombo became an opportunity for her to complete her education, despite her impaired vision. Before attending Yombo, she completed Form Four but was not allowed to continue…
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