Frank Kimboy
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Zanzibar now bans Italy flights as coronavirus fears takes toll
The outbreak of cCoronavirus infection ihas already adversely impacting the affected hospitality and tourism sectors of the economy as most of the would-be visitors have been forced to cancel already-plannedtheir scheduled toursvisit ofto the country. → Read More
Seif: Let Magufuli hold structured dialogue with opposition
Zanzibar’s former First Vice President, Seif Shariff Hamad, wants President John Magufuli to hold a structured dialogue with the opposition over the demand for a free and fair General Election - and revival of the stalled constitutional review process. → Read More
What options does expelled CCM cadre Bernard Membe have?
Dar es Salaam. The political future of the expelled CCM cadre Bernard Membe remains uncertain even as the politician is expected to offer his way forward later in the week. Membe who is a long → Read More
Security guards who stole NBC’s Sh2.8 billion nabbed in Dar es
Dar es Salaam. Police are holding four security guards from G4S Security Company for allegedly conspiring to steal Sh2.88 billion from NBC Bank Plc. → Read More
Tanzania can become a medical tourism destination, says Magufuli
President John Magufuli said yesterday that the government is investing heavily in modern health equipment and services to save foreign exchange earnings and promote medical tourism. → Read More
Tanzania government, Barrick ink historic mining deal
Barrick Gold Corporation and the Government finally put pen to paper on a long-waited mining agreement that redefines how the leading global gold miner will operate in Tanzania. → Read More
Magufuli: Tax dispute with Barrick over
Barrick gold handed 16 per cent of its shares to the newly formed Twiga Mining Corporation as the two parties signed nine agreements to end a mineral dispute, which existed for over 10 years. → Read More
Scepticism, support greet ‘free, fair polls’ assurance
President John Magufuli’s assurance that Tanzania would hold free and fair elections later this year has been greeted with scepticism and support by those who spoke to The Citizen. → Read More
President Magufuli receives credentials of diplomats from three
President John Magufuli received diplomatic credentials of envoys from Germany, Qatar and Algeria at Statehouse on Tuesday January 14. → Read More
Police grill Maalim Seif Sharif in Zanzibar
The police has released on bail ACT-Wazalendo chief party advisor Mr Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad after holding him and other party members for interrogation for allegedly holding illegal public rally on December 9, 2019 in Pemba. → Read More
Necta releases Form Four and Two national examination results
The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced the 2019 Form Four, Two and Standard Four national examination results. → Read More
Halima Mdee outlines priorities as Bavicha chairperson
Ms Halima Mdee, who managed to defend her seat as Chadema women chairpersonship in an intra-party election held toward the end of 2019 has outlined some of her priorities as she serves the second term. → Read More
Electoral Commission to relocate to Dodoma in time for the
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) director of election Dr Wilson Charles has insisted that all activities in the 2020 general election at the national level will be conducted in Dodoma as the project to construct new headquarters nears completion. → Read More
Influentials Tanzania lost in 2019
Tanzanians will remember 2019 as the year in which the country lost several prominent figures, including leading entrepreneurs and business leaders, radio personalities and an icon of political → Read More
Kinana, Makamba and Membe to be grilled by CCM disciplinary
Retired Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) secretary generals Mr Yusuph Makamba and Abdulrahaman Kinana alongside former foreign affairs and international cooperation Mr Bernard Membe have been directed to appear before the party’s security and disciplinary committee to answer disciplinary charges against them. → Read More
‘Foreigners’ sabotage our efforts: Magufuli
President John Magufuli said his quest to transform the country’s economy has been encountering obstacles, including sabotage from some ‘foreign’ agents and organizations who do so through locals. → Read More
Former Premier wishes President Magufuli to go beyond term limit
Former Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda is impressed by President John Magufuli’s work, and he wishes for him to go beyond the constitutional two-term limit. → Read More
28pc of school-going age children not learning: report
Despite the government’s decision to reintroduce free education in primary and secondary schools, about 28 percent of children of school-going age are not in school, according to a new study report by Twaweza. → Read More
Envoys: Ali Mufuruki was a true patriot
Dar es Salaam. Members of diplomatic corps paid glowing tribute to the fallen billionaire Mr Ali Mufuruki who died in South Africa on Sunday, describing his demise a great lose not only to his family but to Tanzania, Africa but the world at large. → Read More
National Examination Council of Tanzania introduces new format
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (Necta) has introduced new Form Six national examinations format following issuance of circular number 3. → Read More