Tanzania
Tanzanian MP Does Handstand To Show Anger Over Poor Roads
A Tanzanian Member of Parliament angered by the poor conditions of roads in his constituency has done a handstand in parliament to draw attention to his complaint.
Flatei Massay, the MP for the northern constituency of Mbulu, was commenting on budget estimates on Monday when he called on the government to fulfill its pledge to construct a 100km (62-mile) tarmac road in his constituency.
He said...
Meet The 3 Year Old Girl Who Has Powers & Can Heal Sicknesses & Cast Out Demons From People [Video + Photos]
The people of a particular community in Tanzania were shocked after discovering that a 3 years old girl known as Eunice Julius Utieno has supernatural powers and can heal sicknesses and cast out demons from the possessed. This got the attention of Afrimax English they had to go to the community to see for themselves.
According to reports from the community and the parents of...
Uber suspends operations in Tanzania
The US-based ride-hailing company, Uber, on Thursday suspended its operation in Tanzania after being in the country for six years.
Announcing the decision through a statement sent to customers nationwide, Uber said it has suspended operations until an agreement is reached with Tanzanian authorities.
“Current regulations in the transportation sector have created an environment that is not friendly and has been a challenge in our business,” the firm...
Tanzania President Samia makes mini Cabinet reshuffle
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made a mini reshuffle, nearly three months after she made major changes to the Cabinet that saw her deal firmly with emerging dissent in her party and bring her loyalists into government.
In the new changes announced by the Directorate of Presidential Communication Thursday evening, the Constitution and Legal Affairs Minister George Simbachawene moves to the Office of the Prime Minister -...
Tanzania to draft new constitution after 2025 elections
Tanzania will begin the process of drafting a new constitution after the 2025 general elections.
A statement issued by the State House says a new constitution will be among other long-term issues that will be addressed then.
This comes after the release of the country’s main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe, of the Chadema party.
He alleged his court case was politically motivated because he had started a...