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Tanzania: Drought Devastates Maasai Communities
The drought spell that has hit most parts of Arusha and Manyara regions for about two consecutive years is tearing apart the Maasai social fabric and driving youths in large numbers to seek employment or beg for food in urban...
Tanzania: Trishala Rolling Mills - Scrap Firm Shows Its Mettle
Arusha — THE process of recycling resources has become more and more prominent over the last few years, particularly in the scrap metal trade which has been buoyed as a result. Six years ago Tanzania slapped a ban on scrap...
Tanzania: Power Generation 'Set to Fall'
Power generation at Mtera and Kidatu dams is set to decline further owing to decreasing water levels. The fall of water levels in Mtera and Kidatu dams, which are the major hydro electric power generating centers, is said to be...
Beer Sales Rise Sharply Despite Global Slump
Arusha — The economic downturn does not bite much when it comes to beer consumption. Sales of the Tanzania Breweries Limited brands in the northern zone have shot up from 450,000 crates last year to 550,000 this year. This is...
Crisis Looms Over Mt Hanang
Arusha — Local politics may derail efforts to protect Mt. Hanang, the source of fresh water to 80 per cent of the 265,000 residents of Hanang district in Manyara region. Ms Goody Pamba, the district executive director (DED)...
Tanzania: Over 157,000 Need Food Relief
Over 1.57 million people in 63 districts in 15 regions need free and subsidized food from the government beginning this November, revealed by the September 2009 Rapid Vulnerability Assessment. Food security conditions have...
Africa: Older People Need Help to Raise the Next Generation
When the working members of a household die from HIV-related illnesses in northern Tanzania, older dependants have to work longer hours to cope financially, according to recently published World Bank study.
Tanzania: Efforts to Settle Herders Paying Off, House Told
Government efforts to assist pastoralist families in social services have started to pay off as several schools and dispensaries have been built in various areas and enabled herders to set up permanent settlements.
Tanzania: Karatu On Swine-Flu Alert
Arusha — There are reports that Swine-Flu infections have entered Karatu District of Arusha but medical authorities say they are not officially confirmed. "I won't be surprised on that Karatu borders Mbulu where swine flu cases...
Rotarians Launch Club In Babati
Manyara Regional Commissioner, Mr Henry Shekifu, has lauded efforts made by the Rotary Clubs in the country to alleviate sufferings of the people and speed up socio-economic development of the community.
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