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Send money to Tanzania from anywhere around the World
Over 200 countries can send and receive money via Vodacom’s Tanzania M-Pesa; The mobile Money services continues to drive economic growth and financial inclusion in Africa. Tanzania’s leading mobile money service provider – Vodacom M-Pesa - has...

DR. JANET SMITH WARFIELD SELECTED FOR THE EMPOWERED WOMAN AWARD BY IAOTP
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Janet Smith Warfield was recently selected for The Empowered Woman Award...

Tanzanian-German programme significantly reduces new-born mortality in Mtwara and Lindi
To mark World Prematurity Day 2017, the Honourable Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC), Dr. Mpoki Ulisubisya, and His Excellency, the German Ambassador, Dr. Detlef Wächter,...

Coronavirus - Africa: Birth registration can accelerate children’s access to justice - the African Union and UNICEF launch “No Name Campaign”
Download logo Aligned with the commemoration of the Day of the African Child observed every 16th of June, and under the 2020 theme of the year “Access to a Child Friendly Justice System in Africa”, the African Union and UNICEF have launched the...

Coronavirus - Africa: New survey finds increases in Child Protection Concerns and Unaccompanied Children in Conflict-Affected Countries
Download logo A new survey issued by the International Rescue Committee finds child protection concerns have increased among 55% of respondents, with 24% noting an increase in severity over just the past four weeks due to COVID-19; nearly 40% of...

African Business and Finance Experts join forces with Save the Children in Innovative Partnership to tackle Covid-19 in Africa
Download logo A new partnership bringing together private enterprise and the UK’s leading non-profit humanitarian organisation for children has been formed to tackle the challenges posed by Covid-19 in Africa. The African Pandemic Response...

The one-stop border post between Tanzania and Kenya, a symbol of East-African integration
Download logo Naftali Elude Mzota, a driver for the Impala Shuttle Company in Tanzania, has been driving between Tanzania and Kenya for over 23 years. Asked about the difficulties of crossing the border, Mzota sighs. "Customs clearance used to be...

The Largest Global Mission to Discover Ocean Life Reveals Over 800 Newly Discovered Marine Species
Over 800 new species discovered 800+ scientists from 400+ institutions collaborating globally 10 Expeditions and 8 Discovery Workshops completed with partners such as The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), and Schmidt...

Tanzania: Criticism of President Leads to Imprisonment
In response to a court in Tanzania sentencing two opposition political leaders -- Joseph Mbiliyini and Emmanuel Masonga – to five months' imprisonment for using insulting language against President John Magufuli, Freedom House issued the following...

Coronavirus - Tanzania: Case Update 16 April 2020
New Confirmed Cases - 6 Discharged - 11 Cumulative Death - 4 Cumulative Cases - 94 Contact under followup - 1191 Graduated after 14 days - 709 Mandatory Quarantine - 197 Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Minister for Health, Community...

Nyssa is on a Mission to Empower Women Around the World with 100% Traceable Fine Jewellery
The conscious brand is on a journey to inspire, innovate, and disrupt the luxury industry by creating ethical fine jewellery that’s attainable for everyone LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 18, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nyssa, the brand of...

Coronavirus - Tanzania: Embassy partner urges protection of rights as Tanzania responds to COVID-19
Download logo Like governments across the world, public authorities in Tanzania have introduced a range of measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. These include public education about the outbreak, the closure of educational...

Coronavirus - Africa: Amid COVID-19, African church leaders say availing quality seeds to farmers can help beat food insecurity
Download logo As African nations begin opening after months of coronavirus closures, church officials and agricultural experts are stressing an immediate supply of quality seeds to farmers to help tackle a predicted food crisis. Citizens in some...

Coronavirus – Tanzania: A Tanzanian, aged 49, dies from Coronavirus
Download logo Tanzania has recorded first death from #Coronavirus pandemic at Mloganzila Hospital in Dar es Salaam, early Tuesday. The Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elders and Children, Ms. Ummy Mwalimu confirmed the incident...

Coronavirus – Tanzania: Tighter COVID-19 Vigilance
Download logo The Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children issued an updated Travel Advisory to accommodate trucks and vehicles carrying goods and services as part of measures to contain the spread of novel...

Global Health Day Highlights International Collaboration and Health Systems Improvement
Northwestern investigators, faculty, students and community partners shared and celebrated global health research, education and outreach during the 13th annual Global Health Day organized by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health,...

Coronavirus - Africa: As COVID-19 devastates already fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die a day, without urgent action
Download logo An additional 6,000 children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weaken health systems and disrupt routine services, UNICEF said today. The estimate is based on...

Coronavirus - Nigeria: 950 more Nigerian children under five could die every day without urgent action
Download logo An additional 950 Nigerian children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts routine services and threatens to weaken the health system, UNICEF said today. Globally, 6,000...

Novartis expands Africa Sickle Cell Disease program to Uganda and Tanzania
Download logo New collaborations aim to reduce the burden of sickle cell disease (SCD) in East Africa and improve access to high quality care; Program continues progress in Ghana with more than 2000 patients being treated with hydroxyurea in 11...

Coronavirus - Tanzania: World Bank Economic Analysis Says Tanzania Can Seize Important Opportunities to Mitigate Negative Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Download logo Notwithstanding Tanzania’s strong growth performance in 2019, a new World Bank report says its economy will also suffer the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and global economic crisis. The World Bank’s 14th Tanzania...