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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/africa-must-prioritise-local-production-for-economic-independence-says-namibia-president-5503420</loc>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Africa must prioritise local production for economic independence, says Namibia President]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Samia Suluhu Hassan welcomes Namibia’s President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a ceremonial reception in Tanzania on June 20, 2026. President Nandi-Ndaitwah is on a State Visit to Tanzania, her second visit to the country following an earlier trip in May 2025.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/entrepreneurship-training-opens-new-opportunities-for-namtumbo-residents-5503408</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T16:19:13Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship training opens new opportunities for Namtumbo residents]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[JUA Project Manager Eleonora Bolliger speaks during the event held on Friday, June 19, 2026. PHOTO | JOYCE JOLIGA]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/tanzania-vows-to-safeguard-labour-market-as-china-job-fair-offers-1-000-opportunities-5503374</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T15:51:30Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania vows to safeguard labour market as China job fair offers 1,000 opportunities]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities), Deus Sangu, during a fair organised by the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-court-of-appeal-faults-high-court-in-church-land-dispute-orders-retrial--5503324</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:46:29Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania Court of Appeal faults High Court in church land dispute, orders retrial ]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzanian-student-develops-fuel-saving-vehicle-to-transform-rural-farming-transport-5500874</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T14:02:14Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzanian student develops fuel-saving vehicle to transform rural farming transport]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[A student at Arusha Technical College (ATC), Mr Godlizen Joseph, tests the fuel-efficient farm vehicle he designed to demonstrate its performance and functionality during the college’s 2026 Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Week exhibition in Arusha on Thursday, June 18, 2026. PHOTO| BERTHA ISMAIL]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-namibia-chart-new-economic-frontier-as-samia-rallies-african-unity-for-development-5503254</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:47:01Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania, Namibia chart new economic frontier as Samia rallies African unity for development]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Samia Suluhu Hassan welcomes Namibia’s President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a ceremonial reception in Tanzania on June 20, 2026. President Nandi-Ndaitwah is on a State Visit to Tanzania, her second visit to the country following an earlier trip in May 2025.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/atcl-launches-direct-mwanza-dodoma-flights-cuts-travel-time-to-80-minutes-5502996</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:32:33Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[ATCL launches direct Mwanza-Dodoma flights, cuts travel time to 80 minutes]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Ilemela District Commissioner, Amiri Mkalipa (third left), cuts a ribbon during the launch ceremony of the Mwanza–Dodoma flight service held at Mwanza Airport on 19 June 2026. PHOTO|SAADA AMIR]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/mansour-group-plans-lorry-assembly-plant-as-tanzania-eyes-regional-trade-hub-growth-5503238</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:32:20Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Mansour Group plans lorry assembly plant as Tanzania eyes regional trade hub growth]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Dennis Londo, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, briefs journalists about Mansour Trucks Tanzania’s intention to start lorry assembly plant in the country. PHOTO| ROSEMARY MIRONDO]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-government-receives-sh15-5bn-pbz-dividend-up-53-percent-5503234</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:27:50Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Zanzibar government receives Sh15.5bn PBZ dividend, up 53 percent]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/chinese-national-arrested-over-alleged-assault-on-co-workers-in-morogoro-5503214</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T13:10:13Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Chinese national arrested over alleged assault on co-workers in Morogoro]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Morogoro Regional Police Commander Endrew Kantimbo]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/nmb-livestock-financing-surpasses-sh180-billion-5503068</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:29:09Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[NMB livestock financing surpasses Sh180 billion]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba listens as NMB Chief of Retail Banking Filbert Mponzi explains the bank’s financing, financial literacy and banking services for livestock keepers during a visit to the NMB pavilion at the Tri-Nations Livestock Expo 2026 at Mbogo Ranches in Ubena Zomozi, Chalinze District, Coast Region.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T10:20:11Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Police issue strong warning ahead of Yanga SC vs Azam FC FA Cup semi-final clash in Mwanza]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Regional Police Commander Wilbrod Mutafungwa addressing journalists at the Mwanza Regional Police Headquarters.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T09:33:18Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[East African Community to celebrate World Kiswahili Day in Burundi]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-clarifies-eu-funding-freeze-following-parliament-resolution-5502934</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T08:17:47Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania clarifies EU funding freeze following parliament resolution]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/insure-your-farm-investments-tira-and-nic-urge-farmers-5502938</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T07:29:36Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Insure your farm investments, Tira and NIC urge farmers]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[The Director of Administration and Human Resources at Tira, Nakaunda Mangosongo, left, is seen with the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ridhiwani Kikwete, during a visit to the pavilion at the Public Service Week exhibitions on June 29, 2026 in Dodoma.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:58:32Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Fashion filmmakers invited to revive Africa&apos;s endangered textile traditions]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:53:08Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Why poor career guidance is costing Tanzanian students’ future choices]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-20T06:34:12Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[EU and AFD sign Sh37.5 billion agreement to improve water and sanitation services in Mwanza]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[European Union Ambassador to Tanzania and the East African Community, Christine Grau (centre), and Agence Française de Développement Regional Director, Jean François (right), sign a grant agreement worth €12.5 million to fund the second phase of the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project (LVWATSAN II) in Mwanza City.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-tuerkiye-strengthen-pact-to-curb-post-harvest-crop-losses-5502536</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:32:31Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania, Türkiye strengthen pact to curb post-harvest crop losses]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo speaking during discussions between the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ambassador of Türkiye to Tanzania in Dodoma on Friday. PHOTO|ELIDAIMA MANGELA]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T15:00:06Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tems joins Queen Latifah, Doechii on BET stage]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:54:17Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania seeks global edge in higher education through research, innovation]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/relief-as-crdb-bank-gives-lifeline-to-quintuplet-family-5502404</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T14:49:23Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Relief as CRDB Bank gives lifeline to quintuplet family]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[CRDB Bank Chief Operations Officer, Bruce Mwile, presents flowers and other gifts to Mrs Victoria Mwiru, the mother who recently gave birth to quintuplets at Muhimbili National Hospital, during a ward visit where she and her babies continue to receive care.
Witnessing the presentation were her husband, Simon Benjamin Mkwizu, and a nurse at the hospital.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T13:25:31Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Muhimbili University partners with Singapore’s top medical school to boost Tanzania&apos;s healthcare]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[MUHAS Vice Chancellor, Prof Apollinary Kamuhabwa (right), and Singapore’s Minister of State for National Development, Mr Alvin Tan (left), pose for a group photograph shortly after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic cooperation. Also in the picture are the High Commissioner of Singapore to the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr Douglas Foo (second right), and MUHAS Head of the Internationalisation and Convocation Unit, Dr Maryam Amour (far left). PHOTO | COURTESY.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:57:22Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania tightens avocado trade rules to boost quality, curb buyer-farmer disputes]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-19T11:14:00Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania seeks global edge in higher education through research, innovation]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Maulilio Kipanyula, ,William Mwegoha ,Dr Joseph Cosam ]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) Vice Chancellor, Professor Maulilio Kipanyula. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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