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We Must Stop Attempts To Shoot The Messenger

It would be most unfortunate, even tragic, if anyone were to believe or even merely suggest that Tanzania is enjoying as much peace and harmony as Tanzanians and all those wishing the country well would like to see Full Story

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YOUTH OF THE WEEK: Bus reservation made easy with 'Safari Yetu'

SOCIETY WATCH: Mount Meru Media Declaration and the future of journalists

YOUTH OF THE WEEK: Only teachers should handle academic matters, not politicians

Transport minister Dr Harrison Mwakyembe speaks at launch of World Bank’s economic update on Tanzania held in Dar es Salaam yesterday. (Photo: Khalfan Said)

Obama to unveil power supply plan for Africa

US President Barack Obama is expected to unveil a new plan for distribution of electricity in Africa during a historic two-day visit to Tanzania in early July, a US Embassy press statement issued in Dar es Salaam yesterday said Full Story

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Socio-economic Household Evaluation To Take Place In Central Corridor Soon

The Swiss government through its Dodoma based Rural Livelihood Development Programme (RLDP) will later on this year conduct a socio- economic household survey in six regions in central corridor of Tanzania to assess rate of development Full Story

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Ministry Collects Gate Revenue Share In Cash

Despite tightening security, the Ministry for Information, Culture, Youth and Sports has continued to collects its 15 percent gate collection shares from the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam in hard cash Full Story

Features »

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