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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:26:25Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzanian photographer wins global award for documenting herbal medicine traditions]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:21:14Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Kizimkazi Festival 2026 set to spotlight tourism, culture]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Mahfodh Said Omar,Hussein Ali Mwinyi]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:14:43Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Bongo Flava at 30: The stories, battles and voices behind Tanzania’s musical identity]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/oped/accountability-as-a-hallmark-of-your-brand-5523182</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:13:11Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Accountability as a hallmark of your brand]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:12:00Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[If you’re not in a position to verify it, you should not bother saying it]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[SATERDAY? Definitely, no! The word is SATURDAY. What about “EMERGANCY”? It’s supposed to be “EMERGENCY”. And, what does “INCONVIANANCE” mean? Nothing, at least in English. What the medical facility proprietors assigned the artiste to pen, we’re sure, is INCONVENIENCE. Trust signwriters! PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T06:31:20Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[MeTL targets Sh7.8 trillion revenue as it shifts focus to graphite processing]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T06:20:30Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[TANAPA’s new director rises through the ranks]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Massana Gibril Mwishawa ,Ashatu Kijaji ,Samia Suluhu Hassan,TANAPA]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) newly appointed Conservation Commissioner Massana Gibril Mwishawa takes the oath of office during his swearing-in ceremony officiated by Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Dr Ashatu Kijaji at TANAPA headquarters in Arusha. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T06:05:47Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania tests black soldier fly to tackle urban garbage crisis]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Nora Mdee,Marc Ngoteya ,Esther Msuya]]></news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/inside-ccm-act-wazalendo-political-reconciliation-accord-5523136</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-10T05:53:00Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Inside CCM–ACT Wazalendo political reconciliation accord]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Samia Suluhu Hassan ,CCM,ACT WAZALENDO,Hussein Ali Mwinyi,Ali Mohamed Shein]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[President Samia Suluhu Hassan addresses leaders and other guests during the signing ceremony of the Joint Declaration on Political Reconciliation between the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) and ACT-Wazalendo at the State House in Zanzibar yesterday. PHOTO | ZANZIBAR STATE HOUSE]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T21:16:57Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[IOC, ANOCA recognise Mtaka, order probe into disputed TOC election]]></news:title>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/lake-victoria-boat-blaze-kills-two-leaves-others-missing-5522466</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:12:05Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Lake Victoria boat blaze kills two, leaves others missing]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Elisa Mugisha]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Mwanza Regional Fire and Rescue Force commander Elisa Mugisha speaks about the deaths of two people and the rescue of 50 others after a passenger and cargo boat caught fire between Lyamwenge and Bwiro islands in Ukerewe District, Mwanza Region, on Lake Victoria, in the early hours of Thursday, July 9, 2026. PHOTO | SAADA AMIR]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-rescues-160-from-trafficking-57-suspects-arrested-5522492</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:11:10Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania rescues 160 from trafficking, 57 suspects arrested]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Daniel Zawadi, ,Jones John]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Police Gender and Children’s Desk officer, Corporal Seleman Kova, explains measures being taken to prevent human trafficking during a two-day training aimed at strengthening law enforcement officers’ capacity to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, prosecute offenders, and work with communities to end the practice held in Morogoro on Thursday, July 9, 2026. PHOTO | HAMIDA SHARIFF]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/23-held-over-alleged-incitement-conspiracy-to-commit-violence-5522848</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:39:18Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[23 held over alleged incitement, conspiracy to commit violence]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Mwanza Regional Police Commander, DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:34:46Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania launches Sh200bn youth loan scheme to boost jobs and enterprise]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Minister of State in the President's Office for Youth Development, Mr Joel Nanauka, presents a symbolic cheque to the Umalita Group of Arusha during the launch of the Sh200 billion Youth Development Fund programme in Arusha on Thursday, July 9, 2026.]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:16:51Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania Tourism Minister tasks Tanapa boss with enforcing discipline, fighting corruption]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Natural Resources and Tourism Minister, Dr Ashatu Kijaji]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:12:51Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How 30 years of reforms transformed Tanzania’s alcoholic beverages sector]]></news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T13:29:35Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tyla denies Roc Nation signing rumours, shifts focus to upcoming album]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[South African global music star Tyla]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T13:03:30Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Build trust to increase uptake, insurers urged]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Rajiv Kumar]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[anzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (Tira) Director of Planning, Research and Market Development, Mr Zakaria Muyengi, signs the visitors' book at the 50th DITF as Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rajiv Kumar, looks on. PHOTO | GADIOSA]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/business/how-new-initiative-will-empower-tanzania-s-rising-entrepreneurs-5521382</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T12:10:32Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[How new initiative will empower Tanzania’s rising entrepreneurs]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Antony Adolf, ]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Coprosperity Fund Managing, Partner Antony Adolf (left), shakes hands with Zanzibar Mayor, Mohamed Razalee, during the recent official announcement of a seminar series for small businesses in Zanzibar. Looking on is Coprosperity Fund Marketing and Communications Manager Linda Mkwawa. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T11:56:09Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Yanga, Simba to renew rivalry in Community Shield on August 12]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[ Wallace Karia ,TFF,SIMBA SC,YANGA SC]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T11:56:08Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[From losing his sight to earning a PhD: A university lecturer&apos;s journey]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Paul Msoka]]></news:keywords>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[University Lecturer, Mr Paul Msoka. PHOTO | MBONEA HERMAN]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T10:42:50Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Tanzania’s OTFA targets success and glory at Gothia Cup and Dana Cup]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[OTFA]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:51:38Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Zanzibar’s capital markets plan is well-timed, but...]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[uma Malik Akil]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:47:15Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Zambia election will put Hichilema&apos;s economic record to the test]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema greets United Party for National Development (UPND) supporters during their election campaign launch in Lusaka, Zambia. PHOTO | REUTERS]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:40:50Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Samia warns against activism that turns violent]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[Samia Suluhu Hassan]]></news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:37:48Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title><![CDATA[Peace pact seen boosting Zanzibar&apos;s investment appeal]]></news:title>
<news:keywords><![CDATA[ACT-Wazalendo,CCM,Hussein Ali Mwinyi ,Othman Masoud Othman ]]></news:keywords>
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<news:title><![CDATA[Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won&apos;t happen soon]]></news:title>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[AAFP National Chairman Said Soud Said speaks to journalists at his office in Mwera, Unguja, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as the party outlined its expectations regarding the political reconciliation accord reached between the ruling CCM and ACT-Wazalendo. PHOTO | ZULEIKHA FATAWI]]></image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:54:46Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:34:27Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:09:01Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T06:58:35Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T06:40:54Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-09T06:22:18Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[Cement bags seen in storage. The price changes come after several cement producers issued notices between July 3 and July 6, 2026, citing rising production costs. PHOTO | COURTESY]]></image:caption>
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