HESLB releases first batch of loan beneficiaries | The Citizen
WEB6 days ago · The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has announced the first batch of university students who were allocated with loans for 2024/25 academic year. According to the board’s executive director, Dr Bill Kiwia, the list contains 21,509 students who will receive loans worth Sh70.78 billion. The list, announced on Saturday, …
DRC overtakes Kenya, Uganda as Tanzania’s leading export market
WEB6 days ago · Others are Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. BoT through its latest annual report (2022/2023 fiscal year) shows that in the last three fiscal years (2020/2021-2022/2023) the share of Tanzania’s exports to DRC increased to 4.4 percent from 3.7 percent while that to Kenya and Uganda declined to 4.1 percent …
Zuchu cuts performance short after fans throw objects on stage
WEB4 days ago · Dar es Salaam. Bongo Flava sensation Zuhura Othman, popularly known as Zuchu, faced yet another disruptive incident during her performance at the Wasafi Festival in Mbeya on September 29, 2024. The WCB signee was forced to halt her set after a portion of the crowd began throwing objects at her mid-performance.
Tanzania High Court frees man sentenced to 20 years for …
WEB6 days ago · Arusha. The Shinyanga Sub-Registry of the High Court of Tanzania has released Peter Ndekeja, who had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for possession of two full elephant tusks and seven pieces of ivory, valued at $30,000. The court overturned the conviction after identifying legal irregularities in the case.
Tanzania government urged to increase investment in arts sector
WEB4 days ago · Key stakeholders in Tanzania’s arts and culture sector have called on the government to boost investment in the sector, highlighting its growing economic contribution, especially through youth employment. The call was made during a meeting held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 to discuss a project which pushes for increased …
Arts council condemns attack on Zuchu | The Citizen
WEB4 days ago · The National Arts Council, commonly known by its Kiswahili acronym as Basata, has strongly condemned the recent attack on Tanzanian musician Zuhura Othman, popularly known as Zuchu, during her performance at the Wasafi Festival in Mbeya on September 28, 2024. Zuchu, famous for hits like “Honey,” was forced to cut her …
Defence lawyers: Appeal not off the table after gang rape verdict
WEB4 days ago · Dodoma. Defence lawyers representing the four men convicted of gang rape and sodomy have expressed their readiness to file an appeal if their clients choose to challenge the verdict issued yesterday. Speaking to reporters shortly after the Dodoma Resident Magistrate’s Court delivered its ruling, the lawyers emphasised that this …
Israel invades Lebanon: What we know, what we don't
WEB4 days ago · The IDF killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah last week, and Israel bombed Lebanon as it seeks to eradicate the Iranian-backed group, sparking concerns of a wider regional conflict. What We Know. The IDF said in a statement on X that a political decision had been made to target Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon "based on …
The promise of return: A love beyond time and distance
WEB4 days ago · The flickering flame of a candle represents endless patience, trust, and a belief that, no matter how far apart, a reunion will come. That light, like love, burns with the promise of a return. When someone lights a candle for you, it’s a reminder that the love within them is still alive. And you, without hesitation, respond to that flame.
Singida, Azam FC drop points as league gathers momentum
WEB5 days ago · What you need to know: Dar es Salaam. League leaders Singida Black Stars have dropped points for the first time in the ongoing Mainland Tanzania Premier League after a 1-1 draw against JKT Tanzania at the Liti Stadium in Singida. The draw is the first for Singida Black Stars this season, as they had won four consecutive matches previously.
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