fbpx
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • Get Published
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Sponsored
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
    • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
  • Home
  • Tourism Updates
  • For Subscribers
  • Destinations
  • Culture
  • Get Published
  • More4U
    • Travel Tips
    • News Africa
    • Aviation
    • Special Features
    • Food+Wine
    • Showcase
    • Spotlight
    • Sponsored
    • Events
    • Tourism Data & Stats
    • Opinion
    • Survey/Polls
    • Watch
    • COVID19 Updates
  • Deals
    • Flights
    • Hotels
    • Tours
    • Shop
  • Login
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
Nomad Africa Magazine | Celebrating the world's richest continent
No Result
View All Result

Uhuru Torch Race Cancelled

Press Room by Press Room
in Special Feature
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0 0
0
Uhuru Torch Race Cancelled
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

President John Magufuli on Tuesday suspended Uhuru Torch race for 2020, as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which is wreaking havoc across the globe.

Speaking to residents of Dar es Salaam while inspecting the on-going Ubungo Interchange project, President Magufuli, said the race, which had been scheduled to be launched on April 2, in Zanzibar will no longer be held as planned in response to COVID-19 outbreak.

“Uhuru Torch race is one of the events that draw large crowds, after deliberation with the Prime Minister and Vice-President I have decided to cancel the race, let us continue to mobilise and follow the prescribed hygiene measures, coronavirus is deadly,” he remarked.

Dr. Magufuli directed that the funds that were set for the race should be directed to the preparation of health facilities that will be responsible with handling possible coronavirus cases.

The Uhuru Torch is one of the National Symbols of Tanzania. The kerosene torch symbolises freedom and light. The Uhuru Torch race takes place every year starting from different places.

The measure imposed in Tanzania is akin to what Ghana, Senegal, Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa have put in place.

Ban on public gatherings, closure of schools and other public places and a big emphasis on preventive measures.

On Sunday, the Minister of State in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government, Mr. Selemani Jafo banned on-going preparations of the inter- primary and secondary school games as well as calling for strict control of Form six graduation ceremonies.

Africa is seeing a steady spread of the coronavirus across the continent, with five new countries confirming cases on March 14, 2020, taking the number of affected nations to 26 out of 54 African countries.

ADVERTISEMENT

As of yesterday, about 6,600 people had died globally from COVID-19, while more than 173,281 cases have been confirmed in 159 countries.

President used his tour of Dar es Salaam, Coast and Morogoro regions on Tuesday to remind Tanzanians of the dire threat of the novel coronavirus, citing its healthy and economic impacts, as he pleaded for everyone to observe preventive measures.

Earlier, briefing the President on the Ubungo Interchange project, Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) Chief Executive Officer, Eng Patrick Mfugale said the project has reached 70 per cent of construction and will be completed by December 2020.

The 230bn/- project expected to tame traffic snarls-up on Dar es Salaam roads, is expected to save billions of shillings Tanzania’s economy loses daily.

According to Dr. Magufuli more than 660bn/- has been set aside for Dar es Salaam region, where a number of road infrastructure projects are being implemented.

“You should all be proud as the funds used to accomplish these projects are 100 per cent are being raised from Tanzanians,” he said President Magufuli also inspected the progress of the expansion of Kimara-Kibaha road with a length of 19.2 kilometers that its construction has reached 70 per cent and expected to be completed by January 2021 at the cost of 140bn/-.

ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

SATSA responds to SA government- imposed travel to and from selected countries

Next Post

FCM commits to lead clients through the COVID-19 crisis

Press Room

Press Room

Nomad Africa celebrates life on the African continent. Covering stories from all countries and all cultures, it strives to include unique tourist attractions, business development, technology and investment opportunities as well as looking at the continent's cultural heritage.

Related Posts

Elephants, Dolphins, Butterflies…will our generation be the last to see these wildlife species?
Special Feature

Elephants, Dolphins, Butterflies…will our generation be the last to see these wildlife species?

March 3, 2023
UNESCO provides nearly US$ 1 million to local projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Special Feature

UNESCO provides nearly US$ 1 million to local projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America

February 23, 2023
Airlines Cut Losses in 2022; Return to Profit in 2023
Special Feature

Airlines Cut Losses in 2022; Return to Profit in 2023

December 19, 2022
Next Post
FCM commits to lead clients through the COVID-19 crisis

FCM commits to lead clients through the COVID-19 crisis

Please login to join discussion

Search This Website

No Result
View All Result

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent Posts

  • Elephants, Dolphins, Butterflies…will our generation be the last to see these wildlife species?
  • Nomad Africa Magazine Back in Print after our Long COVID Imposed Hiatus!
  • Africa & Beyond: Incredibly Romantic Escapes to Sneak Off to in 2023
  • UNESCO provides nearly US$ 1 million to local projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America
  • One week left till the AYTIS 2023 Summit & Challenge
  • 2023 – the year South Africans return to in-person conferences and events
  • Former South African President Mbeki leads Commonwealth observers at Nigeria’s elections
  • Epiphone debuts the second model in the Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection
  • Travel Experts Reveal Five Things You Didn’t Know About Africa’s Most Loved Destinations
  • ATM launches ‘Exhibitor Environmental Checklist’ and ‘Most Sustainable Stand’ award for ATM Dubai 2023
  • Going Big: Here Are The Best Places to see the Big Five in Africa
  • Airlines Cut Losses in 2022; Return to Profit in 2023
  • Loadshedding in South Africa Accelerates the Return of Face-to-Face Meeting
  • Here Are Corporate Travel Trends That Will Shape The Future
  • My 3 Weeks Fabulous Experience In Paradise

Trending on NomadTV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2bhBUqVHDw&t=3s

Tags

Africa African Cultural Sites African Tourism African Tribes Africa Travel Aviation Bucket list Business Tourism Business Travel Cape Town Covid-19 Covid19 Culture Domestic Tourism Energy eswatini Exclusive Exclusive Interview Existence Hotels Johannesburg Kenya Mauritius News Nigeria Rwanda South Africa South African Tourism Industry swaziland Tanzania Top Destination Top Ten Tourism Tourism Africa Tourism Awards Tourism News Tourism Recovery Travel Travel News Travel Tech Travel Tips Travel Trends Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Project
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Partner with us
  • Invest In Nomad
  • Donate
  • Get In Touch
Call us: +27.[0]10.590.6264, +27.719.130.776, +27.610.817.489 Email: info@nomadafricamag.com.
Send all press releases to editor@nomadafricamag.com.

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tourism News
  • Features
  • Top Destinations
  • Beliefs & Existence
  • Spotlight
  • Showcase
  • Get Published
  • Subscribe
  • Login

© 2015 - 2022 All Rights Reserved 2414 Publishing (Pty) Ltd. Designed & Developed by: CreativeMagic Group.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Wait! Have You Subscribed?

Subscribe to Nomad Africa today and never miss out on
travel and tourism updates across the continent of Africa. Get industry insights,
travel tips and understand how the latest trends will affect your business.
Get great member benefits, learn more about African culture and
support tourism in Africa. Subscription starts from only
R15 ($1 USD) per month. Cancel Anytime.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
en English
af Afrikaansar Arabicbg Bulgarianny Chichewazh-CN Chinese (Simplified)hr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englishtl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanel Greekha Hausahaw Hawaiianiw Hebrewhi Hindiig Igboid Indonesianga Irishit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanla Latinlt Lithuanianms Malaypl Polishpt Portuguesepa Punjabiru Russianst Sesothosn Shonasl Slovenianso Somalies Spanishsu Sudanesesw Swahilisv Swedishth Thaitr Turkishuk Ukrainianur Urduvi Vietnamesexh Xhosayo Yorubazu Zulu

Add New Playlist