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By Correspondent, MwelekeoMedia ‎As World Malaria Day on 25 April, approaches, there is a renewed call to strengthen malaria education for communities across Tanzania, where the disease continues to have far-reaching health, social, and economic impacts. ‎ ‎More than 600,000 lives were lost to malaria in 2024, the majority among young children in Africa. According to the World Malaria Report 2025, Tanzania, along with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, account for more than half of the global malaria death burden. Despite significant progress in prevention and treatment, malaria remains a persistent and daily reality for millions of Tanzanians. ‎ ‎Beyond its immediate health effects, malaria continues to disrupt livelihoods and education. Repeated infections prevent adults from working consistently, placing strain on household incomes, while children miss critical school days, impacting both attendance and long-term learning outcomes. ‎ ‎While tools such as insecticid...

By Correspondent, MwelekeoMedia The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE), Suzan Ndomba-Doran, has said the Female Future Programme (FFP) continues to transform women into competent and confident leaders, as the 12th edition officially kicked off in Dar es Salaam. ‎ ‎Speaking during the launch, Ndomba-Doran noted that the programme, coordinated by ATE in collaboration with the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI), has grown significantly over the years, benefiting more than 800 women across the region. ‎  ‎She described the nine-month executive training as a life-changing journey that challenges participants to step out of their comfort zones and unlock their leadership potential. ‎ “This programme is not only about individual growth, but also about learning from one another and building lasting networks,” she said, urging participants to fully commit to all sessions. ‎ ‎The 12th cohort has attracted over 142 women, with excitem...