The government says it will start supporting pool table sports. Deputy Minister Hamis Mwinjuma made the pledge after watching the national championship finals in Dar es Salaam. He promised to help the men's and women's national teams get ready for major international events next year, mentioning Olympic-level competitions planned for South Africa. Mwinjuma told the Tanzania Pool Association to send him a list of their requirements soon.
A player named Abdallah Hussein from The Snipers Club won the singles title, beating Festo Yohana. His club also won the team championship. The association's chairman said the sport has relied on private sponsors since 2014, so getting official backing would be a huge change for them.
Tanzania's coach says his team is prepared for a tough match against Nigeria. Miguel Gamondi called the Nigerian squad one of the continent's top five sides. He told reporters that any mistake could prove very costly in this Africa Cup of Nations group stage game. Gamondi stressed the need for total discipline and focus, while also looking to exploit any weaknesses. He believes following their plan could lead to multiple goals and a positive result for the Taifa Stars.
The opposing coach, Eric Sekou Chelle of Nigeria's Super Eagles, acknowledged Tanzania's reputation but emphasized his team's control. He stated they are not underestimating their opponent, leaving everything to be decided on the field. Nigeria is a three-time champion...
The Africa Cup of Nations kicked off in Rabat with a spectacle that felt bigger than just soccer. A packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium saw high-profile guests like Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and FIFA's Gianni Infantino in attendance. An opening ceremony soaked in rain featured major artists, including Davido, French Montana, and Angelique Kidjo, performing around the rising tournament trophy. Projections of Moroccan art and cityscapes covered the walls, setting a vibrant stage for the continent's premier football event.
On the field, the host nation, Morocco, secured a two-nil victory over Comoros. The first half remained tense and scoreless, highlighted by a crucial penalty save from Comoros keeper Yannick Pandor against Soufiane...
A new university campus focused entirely on business is being built in Kagera. The University of Dar es Salaam Kagera Campus represents a fourteen billion shilling investment. It will specifically teach courses like business administration, finance, and entrepreneurship as part of the university's business school. Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi led the foundation stone ceremony, stating the campus will help close regional education gaps. Its location near the borders with Uganda and Rwanda is seen as strategic for cross-border trade and regional integration.
The project falls under a government and World Bank program aimed at aligning education with labor market needs. Initial enrollment is planned for six hundred sixty students in...
A major Tanzanian investment firm is looking to expand across the region. UTT Asset Management wants to move into markets within the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community. This push comes after the company saw massive growth, with its assets jumping to over three trillion shillings. Its investor base also exploded, climbing from three hundred thousand to more than half a million people.
The managing director, Simon Migangala, stated they are building a foundation for this regional move. He mentioned upgrading their digital systems and creating new products to attract foreign capital. Their flagship Umoja Fund has grown eightfold since its launch. Other funds under their management reported strong annual...
Local authorities in Kagera are aiming to generate a bunch of new jobs for young people. The region's eight councils, like Muleba and Bukoba, want to create sixteen thousand positions by 2026. Each district plans to establish at least two thousand jobs. This goal came out of a recent year-end festival focused on improving the area.
The Regional Commissioner, Fatma Mwassa, told council leaders to work together on the plan. She pointed to lots of local economic potential and a good environment for business. Mwassa mentioned available land, security, and a ready workforce as key advantages. She also praised the national president for efforts in education and infrastructure that help economic growth.
A deputy permanent secretary from the...
For generations, a huge chunk of Botswana's male population got sucked into working abroad. This pattern started when gold and diamonds were found in South Africa, creating a massive demand for cheap labor. Guys from what was then the Bechuanaland Protectorate wound up as miners or farmhands far from home. Agencies like the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association set up shop to recruit them. Local men needed cash for colonial taxes, bride prices, or just to buy a plough, and frequent droughts pushed them out. So they left for South Africa or Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, often coming back only once a year.
This mass departure forced a major shift back home. Women suddenly became the practical heads of their households in a deeply...
The radio is basically a survival tool for people dealing with climate chaos in Tanzania. A broadcaster named Evalilian Massawe from TBC FM does shows from places like the Rufiji Delta, explaining how mangroves fight floods. She breaks down complex science into plain language for listeners. These community stations, still reaching over eighty percent of people, are becoming essential. They turn forecasts into action, telling stories about planting trees or switching to drought-resistant crops.
You hear it in the sounds they broadcast. The squelch of mud, women laughing while planting seedlings, the clink of cowbells from Maasai herders. These details make the crisis real. A fisherman, Fakil Msumi, checks his old radio for wind warnings...
Another health bureaucracy pact just got inked over in Dar es Salaam. The World Health Organization's Africa branch and a group called the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community, of which Tanzania is a part, signed a deal. This ECSAHC has nine member countries. The whole point is to get these groups working together more formally on regional health issues.
A WHO regional director, Professor Mohamed Janabi, spoke at the event. He framed this agreement as a necessary move for Africa to tackle its own problems. He mentioned a ton of ongoing crises like disease outbreaks, climate disasters, and not enough money. Janabi also dropped that his own organization recently faced a huge budget gap, leading to job cuts across its...
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