John Namkwahe
The Citizen Tanzania
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Irene’s story of academic resilience despite albinism
People with albinism do not have a clear vision due to an underdevelopment of the central part of the retina called the macula, a challenge that affects their personal opportunities like... → Read More
How the new parliament can prove its legitimacy
The 12th Parliament can prove its legitimacy and dispel the belief that some MPs made their way into the House on the back of electoral fraud, according to analysts. → Read More
Ndugai, Tulia pick forms to vie for top Bunge positions
The outgoing Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Job Ndugai and his former deputy, Dr Tulia Ackson, yesterday, at different occasions, picked nomination forms as they seek to retain their positions in the upcoming Assembly. → Read More
VIDEO: Tulia Ackson vows to defeat the opposition, says the
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Parliamentary candidate for Mbeya Urban Constituency Dr Tulia Ackson has vowed to defeat her opponent Chadema’s candidate Joseph Mbilinyi in Wednseday’s polls with counting of votes yet to get underway. → Read More
VIDEO: Mbeya opposition legislator Joseph Mbilinyi alleges vote
Parliamentary candidate for Mbeya Urban on Chadema ticket, Joseph Mbilinyi, alias 'Sugu' said on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 that chances of vote rigging were high despite the presence of his agents in polling stations. → Read More
UPDP presidential candidate casts vote in Mbeya, leaves for Dar
UPDP presidential candidate Twalib Kadege, who was earlier barred from casting his ballot at the Sisimba Polling Station in Mbeya City for lacking a voter identification card, was later allowed to do so on Election Day, Wednesday, October 28, 2020. → Read More
Membe says leaked letter on withdrawal from presidential race is
ACT-Wazalendo Presidential candidate for the United Republic of Tanzania, Bernard Membe said on Sunday, October 25, that the leaked letter in which he reportedly withdrew from the race is outdated. → Read More
Worry as key Zanzibar opposition politician goes missing
Opposition party ACT-Wazalendo has on Sunday said that its Deputy Secretary General (Zanzibar), Mr Nassor Ahmed Mazrui has gone missing in circumstances that remain a subject of investigation. → Read More
Lissu: We pledge a new Katiba, justice for all
Chadema presidential candidate Tundu Lissu yesterday said if elected Union President, he will ensure a Constitution is written with a view to reducing too much power vested in the Head of State. → Read More
Dr Salim Ahmed Salim’s wife dies in Dar hospital
Tanzania’s fourth Prime Minister and former secretary-general of the OAU Dr Salim Salim’s wife Amne Salim has passed on at Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. The hospital has confirmed on Tuesday → Read More
Lissu uses campaign rallies to deliver justice message
Justice messages yesterday dominated campaign rallies of the Chadema presidential candidate, Tundu Lissu, saying if he is elected President, he will ensure that people have freedom - and nobody will be above the law. → Read More
Tanzania: Ruling Party Calms Diplomats Worried About Fair Elections
Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has taken to calming diplomats on concerns about fairness in the elections set for October 28. → Read More
Day Seven: Kili firefighters receive food and water donation
By Saturday, October 17, the containment of the blaze is at 98 percent as the firefighters led by Tanapa, continue to battle the flames that erupted on Sunday in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Force and other volunteers. → Read More
US joins team to monitor Tanzanian polls
On October 1, the US Embassy in Tanzania issued a public statement emphasising its commitment to ensuring this year’s general elections were peaceful, fair and transparent, further warning that it would not hesitate to take measures against those who will be found guilty of violating the election process. → Read More
US ambassador, CCM Secretary-General hold talks in Dar
The United States Ambassador to Tanzania Dr Donald Wright and Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary-General Dr Bashiru Ally on Thursday, held talks about various issues including joint plans to strengthen existing bilateral socio-economic and diplomatic relations between the US and Tanzania. → Read More
Ex-TPA officials, trader charged with economic sabotage
Three former Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) officials and one businessman appeared at the Kigoma Resident Magistrates Court to face five counts of corruption and economic sabotage. The three included a former Kigoma Port manager, Mr Morris Mchindiuza, an accountant, Mr Herman Shimbe, and Human Resource officer, Mr Lusubilo Mwakyusa. → Read More
Three facilities awarded for competency in nursing and midwifery
Three Health Training Institutes (HTIs) on Thursday, awarded trophies and certificates of recognition for training competent nurse- midwives who are capable of providing Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) and Essential Newborn Care (ENC). → Read More
Delay in $30bn gas project fails investors
Delays in executing the $30 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Lindi is affecting investors’ decision-making processes. → Read More
Parties missing from action as clock ticks
With exactly one month remaining before Tanzanians go to the polls in the October 28 General Election, the presidential campaign field can hardly be described as crowded. → Read More
Government developers to resume talks over LNG project
The government has revealed that once the General Election is completed, it will resume talks with the contracted international oil companies (IOCs) to conclude pending issues, especially the Host Government Agreement (HGA), for the planned $30 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Lindi Region. → Read More