Tanzania President sacks ministers amid corruption scandal

He has been under pressure to deal with the scandal following a report by a body overseeing public finances.

The inspector of the government's accounts noted the rampant misuse of funds in at least seven ministries.

The ministers who have been dropped from cabinet all hold high-profile portfolios: Finance, energy, tourism, trade, transport and health.

Tanzania's Simba looking good in Africa Confederation Cup

Tanzania's Simba have taken a big step towards a place in the next round of Africa's Confederation Cup with a 3-0 home win over Al Ahly Shandy of Sudan.

Last week Simba had to delay celebrating winning the Tanzanian title because of controversy at another game, but there was no doubt about this win.
All three goals game in the second half, with man of the match Emmanuel Okwi inspiring the team.
The goals came from Haruna Moshi, Patrick Mafisango and Okwi himself.

Kanumba funeral: Thousands mourn Tanzanian actor

More than 30,000 people in Dar es Salaam have attended the funeral of Tanzania's most popular film star Steven Kanumba, who died on Saturday.

A BBC reporter in the city says the burial had to be halted at one stage as police struggled to control the crowd.

Mr Kanumba was famous for roles in Tanzania's soap operas and films shown all over east and central Africa.

Police say Mr Kanumba, 28, died after an accidental fall during an argument with his girlfriend Elizabeth Michael.

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