Weather guys claim they're right 88% of the time now. The acting boss of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, Dr. Ladislaus Chang'a, dropped that number in Dar es Salaam during a TV interview on TBC1. He said their forecasts hit that mark because they spent big on new tech and hired real experts. Their work is apparently so solid that the World Meteorological Organization lets them help other countries, like South Sudan, Burundi, and Namibia, with their own weather services.
This comes with a major warning about serious rain. The authority put out a statement listing a ton of regions that should expect heavy and possibly dangerous downpours. The list covers Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Kigoma, Katavi, Singida, Dodoma, Rukwa, Songwe...
Cops in Lindi are actually not screwing up their traffic jobs. During a surprise inspection by bigwigs from the national traffic police force in Dodoma, the Lindi region's traffic unit got some rare praise. Senior Superintendent Matibu Mbunja, the head road safety education officer, and Chief Legal Officer Superintendent Mussa Manyama visited the area to check on things. They specifically called out the Lindi Regional Traffic Police Commander, Superintendent James Makumu, for running a tight ship.
Mbunja said the unit was doing good work watching for speeders, keeping their paperwork straight, and actually throwing the book at drivers who break laws. He also liked that Makumu was big on teaching drivers and passengers about safety...
Farmers are getting schooled on keeping the water flowing. The National Irrigation Commission is training them to manage and maintain irrigation systems, aiming to combat climate impacts like drought and flood. Sessions at schemes like Ngabobo in Arumeru District focus on preventing infrastructure damage and boosting crop yields. The goal is to enable year-round farming independent of rainfall, which should improve food security and household income.
This initiative also aims to cut government costs on fixing broken systems by promoting proper upkeep. The NIRC plans to roll out similar training across the country's irrigation schemes, part of a broader strategy to make agriculture more resilient to climate change and strengthen its...
Tanzania's national team still has a slim shot at advancing. The Taifa Stars played to a 1-1 draw with Uganda, leaving both teams with a single point in Group C. Nigeria has already qualified with six points after beating Tunisia. The final group stage slot will be decided tomorrow when Tanzania faces Tunisia, and Uganda meets Nigeria, with all matches played at the same time.
Deputy Information Minister Paul Makonda said the team showed discipline and promise despite the tough draw. He acknowledged the disappointment of not winning but stressed that the result kept their hopes alive for the final match. Makonda reiterated that the government and fans are fully behind the squad, believing they can secure a result that advances them to...
A big bank just slapped its name on a major football tournament. NMB Bank signed a five-year title deal to rebrand the Mapinduzi Cup as the NMB Mapinduzi Cup, starting with this year's edition. The agreement runs through 2030. This year's contest features ten teams across three groups, including Ugandan side URA FC. Group A has Mlandege, Azam FC, Singida Black Stars, and URA FC. Group B contains Simba SC, Muembe Makumbi City, and Fufuni FC, while Group C includes Yanga, KVZ, and TRA United.
Zanzibar's Information Minister Riziki Pembe Juma said the sponsorship elevates the tournament's profile and showcases public-private partnership. NMB's Donatus Richard highlighted the bank's decade-long support, stating the deal reinforces a...
Mozambique pulled off a wild win to stay alive at the tournament. They beat Gabon 3-2 in a Group F match at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco. Faisal Bangal opened the scoring with a header off a Geny Catamo corner. Catamo then nailed a penalty before halftime after a foul on Elias Pelembe. Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got one back just before the break. Diogo Calila scored a header early in the second half to make it 3-1. A late goal from Alex Moucketou-Moussounda gave Gabon hope, but Mozambique held on.
The result puts Mozambique third in their group with three points, while Gabon stays at the bottom with zero. Group leaders Ivory Coast and Cameroon, also have three points each. Everything comes down to the final group stage...
Tanzania is in Morocco right now, basically spying for tips before they co-host AFCON. Deputy Tourism Minister Hamad Hassan Chande said a government team is studying how the North African country uses big sports events to boost tourism and lure investors. He mentioned Tanzania's own Royal Tour campaign helped build investor trust by showing off the country's attractions. The goal is to copy successful strategies in infrastructure, marketing, and working with partners to hit a target of eight million visitors by 2030.
Chande pointed out that tournaments like this offer a huge global stage for marketing. By examining Morocco's setup, Tanzania hopes to polish its own offerings and prove it can handle a major international competition. The...
Strong exports are finally fixing the country's trade imbalance. Tanzania narrowed its current account deficit to 2.22 billion dollars for the year ending in October, down from 2.89 billion the previous year. This improvement, now at 2.4 percent of GDP, was driven by a surge in exports, hitting 17.04 billion dollars. Key earners were gold, tourism, and agricultural goods like cashew nuts and tobacco. The value of gold exports alone jumped 38.9 percent to 4.59 billion dollars, fueled by high global prices.
The Bank of Tanzania's report noted that import demand also cooled due to moderate world prices and more domestic production. This export-led recovery boosted foreign exchange reserves to about 6.17 billion dollars, enough to cover...
Losing hundreds of moms during childbirth is just a normal statistic in one troubled country. The Central African Republic faces a brutal maternal death rate, with 829 fatalities for every 100,000 live births. Fewer than half of pregnant women get proper prenatal checkups, and about a third deliver at home without skilled help. To fight this, the government is pushing universal health coverage, trying to remove poverty as a barrier to essential care. A key tactic is deploying over 1,200 community midwives, like Erguine Souhat in Bria, who guide women from pregnancy through postpartum. These midwives, chosen locally, operate in 32 health districts and have helped cut home deliveries by roughly 30 percent in their areas.
The World Health...
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