Tanzania news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from Tanzania:

Politics

• President John Magufuli has appointed a new Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, to replace Kipili Mkewa, who resigned last week. (Source: The Citizen)
• The opposition Chadema party has accused the government of using state resources to fund the ruling CCM party's campaigns ahead of the 2020 general elections. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• The Tanzanian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers by 15% to 20% to help reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Source: Daily News)
• The country's central bank, the Bank of Tanzania, has raised interest rates by 1.5% to 6.5% to curb inflation and stabilize the economy. (Source: The East African)

Health

• The Tanzanian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of cholera, which has killed over 100 people in the country this year. (Source: The Citizen)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies worth $1 million to the Tanzanian government to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)

Infrastructure

• The Tanzanian government has announced plans to build a new international airport in the city of Dodoma, which will be the country's new capital. (Source: Daily News)
• The China Communications Construction Company has signed a deal with the Tanzanian government to build a new railway line connecting the port city of Dar es Salaam to the city of Mwanza. (Source: The East African)

Environment

• The Tanzanian government has launched a new initiative to protect the country's wildlife and natural resources, including the famous Serengeti National Park. (Source: The Citizen)
• The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new project to help Tanzania reduce its carbon footprint and transition to renewable energy. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Tanzania.