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Trump says US generals tell him Beirut blast 'bomb of some kind'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US generals had told him that the powerful explosions which rocked Beirut appeared to have been caused by a «bomb of some kind.»
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Trump says US generals tell him Beirut blast 'bomb of some kind'

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US generals had told him that the powerful explosions which rocked Beirut appeared to have been caused by a «bomb of some kind.»

How do I get him to focus on his studies?

Hi, I am a mother of three boys and the eldest turned 16 in July. I have I always done all that is in my capacity to make sure they attain the best care and education I can afford. What worries me is that the eldest of the three has decided to choose a differ
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How do I get him to focus on his studies?

Hi, I am a mother of three boys and the eldest turned 16 in July. I have I always done all that is in my capacity to make sure they attain the best care and education I can afford. What worries me is that the eldest of the three has decided to choose a different path from what we always wanted him to follow. He wants to pursue his talent instead of pursuing his studies to attain a better career.

Get rid of outdated mindsets for learners

Since the Covid-19 disruption came, it affected every sector of society worldwide. Everything we have called civil systems including education. Life cannot and will not go back to what it used to be. We should prepare our minds for a new and better different.
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Get rid of outdated mindsets for learners

Since the Covid-19 disruption came, it affected every sector of society worldwide. Everything we have called civil systems including education. Life cannot and will not go back to what it used to be. We should prepare our minds for a new and better different.

Protecting education in the face of Covid-19

The motorcycle taxi navigates the rocky path that leads to Victoria Primary School in Malimbe Mwanza, after some minutes we are there and my fixer and I are welcomed to the school by a security guard who was manning the gate.
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Protecting education in the face of Covid-19

The motorcycle taxi navigates the rocky path that leads to Victoria Primary School in Malimbe Mwanza, after some minutes we are there and my fixer and I are welcomed to the school by a security guard who was manning the gate.

Barakah Nuclear Energy plant unit 1 launch successfully achieved

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, has announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, Nawah, has successfully started up Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafrah Region of Abu Dhabi, Uni
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Barakah Nuclear Energy plant unit 1 launch successfully achieved

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ENEC, has announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, Nawah, has successfully started up Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, located in the Al Dhafrah Region of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, UAE

Why neighbours Tanzania, Kenya must learn to get on well together

Sanity must prevail in the ongoing tit-for-tat actions that threaten relations between ‘natural’ neighbours Kenya and Tanzania. Come to think of it, there really are a bazillion reasons why the two countries need each other – despite what ill-bred avera
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Why neighbours Tanzania, Kenya must learn to get on well together

Sanity must prevail in the ongoing tit-for-tat actions that threaten relations between ‘natural’ neighbours Kenya and Tanzania. Come to think of it, there really are a bazillion reasons why the two countries need each other – despite what ill-bred average politicians will tell you.

Media reports Tanzania’s economy is awful: Is this gospel truth, or a dose of fake news?

Earlier this week, several people forwarded me a link to a recent article published by The Economist, which makes the bold claim that Tanzania’s official economic statistics are bogus.
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Media reports Tanzania’s economy is awful: Is this gospel truth, or a dose of fake news?

Earlier this week, several people forwarded me a link to a recent article published by The Economist, which makes the bold claim that Tanzania’s official economic statistics are bogus.

Yanga drop 14 players, but spare rebellious Morrison the axe

Young Africans Football Club (Yanga) have dropped 14 players ahead of the next Vodacom Premier League season. However, the Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Morrison is not on the list - no doubt because his fate is now in the hands of the Legal and Players Status
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Yanga drop 14 players, but spare rebellious Morrison the axe

Young Africans Football Club (Yanga) have dropped 14 players ahead of the next Vodacom Premier League season. However, the Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Morrison is not on the list - no doubt because his fate is now in the hands of the Legal and Players Status Committee of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF).

TFF bans former Yanga head coach for two years

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Disciplinary Committee has banned former Young Africans head coach Luc Eymael for making racist remarks. In addition to the ban, the committee also ordered the Belgian tactician to pay a Sh8 million fine for the wrongdoi
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TFF bans former Yanga head coach for two years

The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Disciplinary Committee has banned former Young Africans head coach Luc Eymael for making racist remarks. In addition to the ban, the committee also ordered the Belgian tactician to pay a Sh8 million fine for the wrongdoing.

Fate of Kenya Airways flights to be known today

The fate of Kenya Airways (KQ) flights into Tanzania could be known anytime from today after a crisis meeting involving officials from the ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and their Transport counterparts from Kenya.
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Fate of Kenya Airways flights to be known today

The fate of Kenya Airways (KQ) flights into Tanzania could be known anytime from today after a crisis meeting involving officials from the ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and their Transport counterparts from Kenya.

Top Tanzanian banks' profits up despite Covid-19 pandemic

Most of Tanzania’s top banks defied the Covid-19 pandemic to report higher net profits in the second quarter that was truly hit by the pandemic which disrupted economic activities across the world.
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Top Tanzanian banks' profits up despite Covid-19 pandemic

Most of Tanzania’s top banks defied the Covid-19 pandemic to report higher net profits in the second quarter that was truly hit by the pandemic which disrupted economic activities across the world.

Simba SC close the season as double winners clinching the Federation Cup

Simba Sports Club on SUnday clinched the Azam Federation Cup title after beating Namungo FC 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Sumbawanga in Rukwa.
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Simba SC close the season as double winners clinching the Federation Cup

Simba Sports Club on SUnday clinched the Azam Federation Cup title after beating Namungo FC 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Sumbawanga in Rukwa.

Chadema picks Tundu Lissu as Presidential candidate for 2020 polls

Chadema national vice chairman Tundu Lissu was on Monday August 3 nominated as party’s presidential candidate for the October General Election at the party’s general council, pending approval by the national delegates conference slated for Tuesday.
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Chadema picks Tundu Lissu as Presidential candidate for 2020 polls

Chadema national vice chairman Tundu Lissu was on Monday August 3 nominated as party’s presidential candidate for the October General Election at the party’s general council, pending approval by the national delegates conference slated for Tuesday.

Mkapa: Peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist

The former Tanzanian president Benjamin William Mkapa, who died on July 24, was the country’s third president. He was in office from 1995 to 2005.
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Mkapa: Peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist

The former Tanzanian president Benjamin William Mkapa, who died on July 24, was the country’s third president. He was in office from 1995 to 2005.

EDITORIAL: TRC initiative on aiding communities laudable

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has engaged both public and private sector institutions in jointly and severally formulating and implementing strategies to improve the livelihoods of communities around its infrastructure. In a memorandum of understand
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EDITORIAL: TRC initiative on aiding communities laudable

The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) has engaged both public and private sector institutions in jointly and severally formulating and implementing strategies to improve the livelihoods of communities around its infrastructure. In a memorandum of understanding which TRC signed recently with several institutions in Dar es Salaam, the signatories undertook to provide training to the communities designed to increase their entrepreneurship and economic production through enhanced productivity.

Chadema, ACT in decisive meetings ahead of 2020 polls

Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo commence deci- sive meetings that will culminate with endorsement of presidential candidates for the mainland and Zanzibar as possible cooperation remains obscure among the opposition.
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Chadema, ACT in decisive meetings ahead of 2020 polls

Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo commence deci- sive meetings that will culminate with endorsement of presidential candidates for the mainland and Zanzibar as possible cooperation remains obscure among the opposition.

Tanzania, Kenya urged to resolve ‘safe flights list’ row

The East African Business Council (EABC) has warned that emerging regional differences air transport services among some East African Community (EAC) partner states could adversely affect the rebound of business in the region.
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Tanzania, Kenya urged to resolve ‘safe flights list’ row

The East African Business Council (EABC) has warned that emerging regional differences air transport services among some East African Community (EAC) partner states could adversely affect the rebound of business in the region.

Bakwata adds voice to calls for free polls

The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (Bakwata) yesterday said it was imperative for openness to prevail during the ruling CCM party’s primary elections, as well as during the General Election slated for October 28 this year.
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Bakwata adds voice to calls for free polls

The National Muslim Council of Tanzania (Bakwata) yesterday said it was imperative for openness to prevail during the ruling CCM party’s primary elections, as well as during the General Election slated for October 28 this year.

New TCRA internet use rules stirs up hot debate

Recently revised internet use regulations have stirred up a sharp debate among the public, some feeling that authorities have further tightened the noose on free speech and individual liberties as enshrined in the Constitution.
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New TCRA internet use rules stirs up hot debate

Recently revised internet use regulations have stirred up a sharp debate among the public, some feeling that authorities have further tightened the noose on free speech and individual liberties as enshrined in the Constitution.

Tanzania bans Kenya Airways from its airspace

Tanzania has banned Kenya Airways from flying into the country until further notice. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said in a statement that is has revoked approval granted to Kenya Airways to resume international flights to Tanzania "on recipro
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Tanzania bans Kenya Airways from its airspace

Tanzania has banned Kenya Airways from flying into the country until further notice. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) said in a statement that is has revoked approval granted to Kenya Airways to resume international flights to Tanzania "on reciprocal basis”.

President Xi of China mourns passing of ex-President Mkapa

President Xi Jinping of China has mourned the passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa in a special message sent on Friday, China Daily has reported.
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President Xi of China mourns passing of ex-President Mkapa

President Xi Jinping of China has mourned the passing of former President Benjamin Mkapa in a special message sent on Friday, China Daily has reported.

Russia backs Syria in its standoff against US sanctions

Russia has said it supports Syria in its confrontation against unilateral US sanctions, Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin said on Thursday, according to SANA news agency.
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Russia backs Syria in its standoff against US sanctions

Russia has said it supports Syria in its confrontation against unilateral US sanctions, Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin said on Thursday, according to SANA news agency.

Oprah Winfrey’s magazine’s print edition to fold after 20 years

Oprah Winfrey’s monthly magazine O, will stop printing at the end of the year after being in circulation for two decades, according to reports.
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Oprah Winfrey’s magazine’s print edition to fold after 20 years

Oprah Winfrey’s monthly magazine O, will stop printing at the end of the year after being in circulation for two decades, according to reports.

Queries as authorities confirm fuel price hike

Authorities confirmed yesterday that fuel prices have risen for a second time in one month in somewhat bizarre circumstances that have left motorists with more questions than answers.
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Queries as authorities confirm fuel price hike

Authorities confirmed yesterday that fuel prices have risen for a second time in one month in somewhat bizarre circumstances that have left motorists with more questions than answers.

Uganda court jails killer of mountain gorilla for 11 years

A Ugandan court on Thursday sentenced a man to 11 years in prison for offences including the killing of a beloved mountain gorilla in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Uganda court jails killer of mountain gorilla for 11 years

A Ugandan court on Thursday sentenced a man to 11 years in prison for offences including the killing of a beloved mountain gorilla in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

VIDEO: Mkapa the quiet son, school boy I knew

He was a quiet boy during his childhood, and a son who was closely attached to his father. On Thursday, July 23, he became quiet forever. Benjamin William Mkapa, the third President of Tanzania who passed away at the age of 81, was finally laid to rest close
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VIDEO: Mkapa the quiet son, school boy I knew

He was a quiet boy during his childhood, and a son who was closely attached to his father. On Thursday, July 23, he became quiet forever. Benjamin William Mkapa, the third President of Tanzania who passed away at the age of 81, was finally laid to rest close to his father and mother in the clan’s graveyard in Lupaso Village in Masasi District.

These are the countries allowed air travel to Kenya starting August 1

The Kenya government has announced the resumption of international flights starting August 1 with China and Zimbabwe among countries allowed air travel to Kenya, reports Citizen TV.
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These are the countries allowed air travel to Kenya starting August 1

The Kenya government has announced the resumption of international flights starting August 1 with China and Zimbabwe among countries allowed air travel to Kenya, reports Citizen TV.

Aeroflot passengers will have to produce Covid-19 certificates

Passengers flying Russia’s Aeroflot airlines will have to produce a certificate of a negative test for COVID-19, the carrier has announced in a statement.
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Aeroflot passengers will have to produce Covid-19 certificates

Passengers flying Russia’s Aeroflot airlines will have to produce a certificate of a negative test for COVID-19, the carrier has announced in a statement.

Author Kumar Singh announces release of new book

Author and public speaker Indrabhuwan Kumar Singh has announced the release `his new book, one that looks at new ways on how individuals can transform themselves.
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Author Kumar Singh announces release of new book

Author and public speaker Indrabhuwan Kumar Singh has announced the release `his new book, one that looks at new ways on how individuals can transform themselves.

City motorists pay more for fuel as prices hiked quietly

Retail price of petrol was increased without any official public communication even as the scheduled time for fuel price change had not reached.
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City motorists pay more for fuel as prices hiked quietly

Retail price of petrol was increased without any official public communication even as the scheduled time for fuel price change had not reached.

African Initiatives announces plans to close Tanzania operations

An International development charity organization, African Initiatives has announced plans to close in April 2021, after a combination of changes to the funding environment and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on its income.
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African Initiatives announces plans to close Tanzania operations

An International development charity organization, African Initiatives has announced plans to close in April 2021, after a combination of changes to the funding environment and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic had a dramatic impact on its income.