The Castle of Good Hope is the latest addition to a pan-African line-up of iconic city monuments lit by Philips during the roadshow

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv3144054070MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_35872" style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Royal Philips (AEX: PHIA, NYSE: <a href="http://www.philips.com/africaroadshow">PHG</a>),</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the global leader in lighting, today unveiled a stunning lighting makeover of the historic and iconic Castle of Good <a href="http://www.castleofgoodhope.co.za/">Hope</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> in Cape Town at the conclusion of its fifth consecutive pan-African Cairo to <a href="http://www.philips.com/africaroadshow">Cape Town</a> roadshow</span><span style="font-size: large;">. Philips’ latest LED lighting technology has been utilized to create eye-catching, dynamic and colourful lighting effects that will bring this architectural monument to life, while allowing energy savings of 80% over the traditional lights that are currently used in the Castle.</span></div> <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_35956" lang="EN-US"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The magnificent Castle, which is in the foothills of the iconic Table Mountain, remains a major international tourist attraction, in addition to being an architectural masterpiece with a rich history and unique design. Philips’ visual lighting concept will provide the building with an imposing look, with the world famous Table Mountain acting as a splendid backdrop behind the Castle. Philips has used its innovative Vaya Flood <a href="http://bit.ly/1qBB4fg">LED</a>  range combing a spectrum of red, blue and green lighting creating an almost mythical atmosphere around the Castle that brings history to life. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Philips enlivens marquee Castle in World Design Capital 2014</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Philips is very proud to have placed its know-how and technology at the service of this iconic monument” says JJ van Dongen, Senior Vice President and CEO, Philips Africa. “For us the challenge was to devise effective lighting that would enhance the beauty of the site without at any time overwhelming it. We are very delighted by the final results and hope that this enhanced lighting will improve the tourism value of the Castle; in addition, we believe that this spectacular illumination of the Castle of Good Hope contributes hugely to Cape Town’s unique distinction as the World Design <a href="http://www.wdccapetown2014.com/">Capital of 2014</a>”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Castle of Good Hope </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa. Constructed between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, it was once a fort, but today functions as a museum of the Cape’s early days. It is an example of a “star fort”, and attracts thousands of visitors annually. The spectacular Philips LED lighting is likely to significantly improve the tourism and marketing value of the monument.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“We are delighted with this historic project Philips has completed at the Castle of Good Hope,” states Mr Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO, of the Castle of Good Hope. “It is great that the iconic Table Mountain will now have a wonderfully well-lit Castle at its feet. We are extremely proud to work in the Castle of Good Hope; to see the visual and perceptual transformation of this historic building to such an extent is magnificent and a real credit to Philips. With the spotlight now firmly on us, our goal - to bring the people to the Castle and take the Castle to the people - has now received a significant boost”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The advantages of the LED lighting provided at the Castle of Good Hope include:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Dynamic lighting that makes it possible to adjust the atmosphere of the site (change of intensity and color).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• A longer lifespan of the installation: around 50,000 hours compared to 12,000 hours with conventional lighting.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• A reduction in maintenance costs: LED luminaires require little maintenance, while at the same time they cut energy consumption by 80%.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The fifth pan-African Cairo to Cape Town roadshow</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Cape Town is the final stop on Philips’ annual flagship Cairo to Cape Town roadshow which focuses on key challenges facing Africa today - the need for energy-efficient lighting and the revitalization of African healthcare infrastructure. The roadshow kicked off in Cairo on 14th April 2014 and concluded today, 4 September, in Cape Town visiting 10 cities and 7 countries enroute.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Philips had committed to lighting up and illuminating iconic monuments in every country visited during the roadshow and it delivered this commitment by providing a stunning lighting makeover of historic, well-recognized monuments in African cities including The Baron Place in Cairo, the Maqam Echahid in Algiers, the Wilaya City Hall of Casablanca, Kenya National Archives building in Nairobi, Nigerian National Arts Theatre in Lagos and the historic Black Star Monument in Accra.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">JJ van Dongen summarizes, “Although we are concluding our fifth Pan-African roadshow, Philips remains dedicated to continuing the engagements, partnerships and commitments we have made on this journey. Issues like Mother and child care and energy efficiency are of high priority for policy makers and societies. Philips recognizes this need and will continue to create dialogue and cooperation between governments and non-governmental organizations, between public and private stakeholders. Philips remains committed to Africa which is an important growth market to us.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Royal Philips</span><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_35957"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span></i></div> </span></div>

The Castle of Good Hope is the latest addition to a pan-African line-up of iconic city monuments lit by Philips during the roadshow

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Presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki recognized that the solution to the current crisis was within the reach of the peoples of South Sudan

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">he African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan (<a href="http://www.au.int/">AUCISS</a>) </span><span style="font-size: large;"> met with President Thabo Mbeki, in his capacity as Chairperson of the High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan, today 4 September 2014. In attendance were President Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Mahmood Mamdani and Lady Justice Sophia Akuffo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The meeting follows nation wide consultations earlier undertaken by the AUCISS with key stakeholders across the spectrum of the South Sudanese society. This meeting constitutes another level of consultation which President Obasanjo observed as ‘providing us an opportunity to receive insight and possible proposals from President Mbeki and the high-level panel, for a lasting solution towards healing, reconciliation, accountability and institutional reform”. The two former Presidents engaged in a frank and open manner and they both noted the complementarity of the mandates of the two processes.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">President Obasanjo chairs the AUCISS, which was established by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union at Summit level, in the wake of heightened tensions and violence in South Sudan from December 15 2013 to the present. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> The High Level Implementation Panel, on the other hand, was established in 2009, to undertake the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement which (amongst others) led to the independence of South Sudan. The mandate of the Panel includes the supporting of institutional reforms, promotion of reconciliation as well as democracy in the Republic of South Sudan and Sudan. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki recognized that the solution to the current crisis was within the reach of the peoples of South Sudan but also requires an active supportive role from the regional structures, particularly, the Inter – Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU) and the broader international community.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Commission of Inquiry will continue to meet (between 4 and 6 September) with other various stakeholders at the African Union Headquarters including holding a briefing session with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, HE Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC).</span></div> </div>

Presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki recognized that the solution to the current crisis was within the reach of the peoples of South Sudan

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AFP has a clear strategy to strengthen and enhance its coverage of Africa in all mediums

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv6446622144MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_33225" style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Global news agency Agence France Presse (<a href="http://www.afp.com/">AFP</a>) </span><span style="font-size: large;"> has announced that it’s English news content will no longer be available via SAPA (South African Press Association) in the new year.</span></div> <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_33370" lang="EN-US"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Harry Lee-Rudolph, Commercial Manager for AFP southern Africa said “SAPA and AFP has had a long and mutually beneficial relationship and the decision to withdraw our news service from SAPA was not taken lightly. However, the changing media landscape in South Africa has necessitated the exploration of new commercial approaches in keeping with AFP’s growth goals for the African region”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">AFP has a clear strategy to strengthen and enhance its coverage of Africa in all mediums. “From a commercial perspective we will focus on supplying clients a comprehensive media package to address all needs in terms of content and platform” Lee-Rudolph said.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">AFP has 200 bureaus across the world in 150 countries of which 18 bureaus are based in sub-Saharan Africa. AFP’s English news wire delivers some 600 dispatches a day on world and African news. It offers varied and wide-ranging coverage on international news, politics, economics, social issues, sport, culture and science.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of </span><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_33371"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Agence France-Presse (AFP).</span></span></i></div> </span></div>

AFP has a clear strategy to strengthen and enhance its coverage of Africa in all mediums

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DHL Express has grown its retail footprint in sub-Saharan Africa by an astonishing 1,000% in less than three years

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Staying true to its reputation for speed, passion, teamwork and a can-do attitude, <a href="http://www.dpdhl.com/">DHL </a>Express</span><span style="font-size: large;"> has grown its retail footprint in sub-Saharan Africa by an astonishing 1,000% in less than three years.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In what could become a business school case study, the company’s number of service points increased from 300 to over 3,300, not by building its own bricks and mortar branches but by partnering with local business owners who act as DHL resellers. Thousands of vendors – such as an electronics store in West Africa, a travel agent in East Africa and a small grocery shop in Southern Africa – now allow their customers to send DHL shipments alongside their normal offerings.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">These small businesses benefit from commission on all DHL sales, an increase in foot traffic as well as being associated with a global brand.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“It’s really a win-win approach. We having given these small shop owners a unique business opportunity to grow their revenues and gain credibility by aligning themselves with an international brand. If they do well, we do well,” explains Sumesh Rahavendra, head of marketing for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The company is willing to partner with any entrepreneurial business that sees value in becoming a DHL reseller. All partners are provided with a complete branding kit and go through an extensive training programme to ensure compliance with DHL’s requirements and procedures.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">DHL has also forged similar partnerships with larger companies such as mobile network operators, retail business centres, supermarkets and fuel retailers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Not only is partnering with existing vendors more cost effective than building its own branches, it also brings DHL closer to its customers. An entrepreneur in Ghana can send a sample to a client in the US from the same place he picks up his daily newspaper, whereas a mother in Mauritius is now able to ship a birthday gift to her son in France while her car is being filled up at the fuel station.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">DHL also simplified its pricing and packaging options to fit in with the needs of its customers as opposed to the other way around. To make people aware of its retail offering, the streets of Africa are often painted yellow and red through tactical advertising campaigns involving dancing, singing and special DHL giveaways.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Through the passion and energy of our 4,000 employees across Sub Saharan Africa, we have changed the perception that DHL only caters for multinationals and big business. Our retail customers no longer have to sit in traffic to send a document or parcel, but can literally find a DHL service point right around the corner,” says Rahavendra. “Perhaps most gratifying is the fact that we are empowering business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa with an additional opportunity to earn money and live better.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He tells the story of a DHL reseller in Kenya whose mobile phone accessories shop is located right opposite a DHL corporate-owned store. When asked why customers would ship with her rather than go to the fully-branded DHL outlet, she said the average person relates much better with her shop, perceiving it to be affordable and less formal than the one across the road.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“In a continent like Africa where the informal economy rules, a company’s retail strategy cannot revolve around high-end shopping malls,” adds Rahavendra. “You have to operate on a level where customers can understand, feel and relate to your product. You really need to ensure that your brand connects to the average person on the street,” concludes Rahavendra.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Deutsche Post DHL.</span></div> <div class="yiv1695452609MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_31771" style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div> </div>

DHL Express has grown its retail footprint in sub-Saharan Africa by an astonishing 1,000% in less than three years

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Orphaned schoolchildren benefit from new and advanced education and e-learning tools supported by superior communications

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">SkyVision Global Networks <a href="http://www.skyvision.net/">Ltd</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;">, a leading global communications provider, today announced the recent donation of its satellite connectivity solutions to further support students at Ghana’s Crossover International Academy. SkyVision’s donation included upgrading the academy’s communications equipment with the support of VT iDirect, and providing Internet connectivity for an additional year, enabling students to access online educational programs and related e-learning tools. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In 2013, the first phase of this charitable project was initiated jointly by SkyVision and iDirect, a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. SkyVision’sSkyDirect VSAT service based on iDirect’s platform was installed and deployed throughout the academy, delivering reliable Internet access to all students.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Located in the remote village of Tongor-Attokrokpo, Ghana, all of Crossover’s students are orphans, supported by charitable donations from around the globe. SkyVision’s extension project will provide quality satellite communications throughout the school, considered by the faculty, as a ‘lifeline’ for continued learning. Internet provides the students with access to streaming video, social media, and email, and offers online programs such as the Khan Academy for mathematics, and PRO for reading and comprehension. The extended Internet service will enable over 250 students to enjoy the benefits of global connectivity, enjoying online programming in the classroom and the opportunity to communicate with the outside world, far removed from their remote villages. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Without SkyVision stepping up and once again, donating a second year of Internet service, we would have been forced to shut down our e-learning programs, comments James Conti, Co-Founder and CEO, Wings for Crossover. “Seeing the joy in the students’ faces every morning reminds us how much they appreciate this truly generous gift.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Chad Cooper, Co-Founder, Wings for Crossover, adds, “SkyVision has enabled our students to be educated and to rise above their often difficult circumstances. As a result of SkyVision’s generosity, these children will have the chance to break the cycle of poverty through education, make better lives for themselves, and for the generations to follow.” </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“We are both proud and honored to support Crossover and the many students in need of education. It has been a pleasure to follow and be part of this important and life-changing project”, stated Tzvika Zaiffer, Director of Product Management & Marketing. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ori Watermann, SkyVision CEO, comments, “We are committed to giving back to the global communities in which we work and education is a fundamental stepping stone towards these children’s growth and success. This project is proof of the significance and importance of satellite communications in education. SkyVision is proud to support the future in this developing nation, starting with its children, it’s most vital resource.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of SkyVision Global Networks Ltd.</span></div> </div>

Orphaned schoolchildren benefit from new and advanced education and e-learning tools supported by superior communications

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There were more than 57 public days off throughout African nations in July 2014 alone

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">APO (African Press <a href="http://www.apo-opa.com/">Organization</a>)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, the only press release newswire in Africa and the global leader in media relations relating to Africa, today released a calendar of non-working days in <a href="http://www.apo-opa.com/calendar.php">Africa</a> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> to assist professionals with pan-African responsibility in scheduling their activities.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">There were over 57 days of holidays in Africa during July 2014 mainly due to public holidays in different countries.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">To save time and unnecessary headaches, checking the list of holidays in Africa becomes a must for any professional working across the continent or even within different regions.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"As a company providing services on a pan-African scale, we understand how non-working days can affect successful activities and objectives in Africa. Many working professionals and organizations operating in several African countries will benefit from this free tool as much as we do," said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, APO founder and CEO.</span></div> </div>

There were more than 57 public days off throughout African nations in July 2014 alone

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Mikoa ya kanda ya kati yatarajiwa kufaidika na hudama ya afya

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mikoa Sita ya Kanda ya Kati ya Tanzania inatarajiwa kufaidika na huduma za Afya zilizolengwa kutolewa baada ya kukamilika kwa mradi mkubwa wa Kimataifa wa Ujenzi wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Singida ambayo tayari mwaka uliopita imeshaanza kutoa huduma za akina mama na Watoto.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hospitali hiyo yenye vitanda 1,000 vya kulazwa wagonjwa wa maradhi mbali mbali imeshatumia shilingi za Kitanzania Bilioni 68 katika hatua ya awali ya ujenzi wake ambapo kukamilika kwake itafikia gharama ya shilingi Bilioni Mia Tatu na Sitini na Moja.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mganga Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Singida Dr. Dorothy Gwajima alisema hayo wakati wa ziara ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alipokuwa akikagua harakati za maendeleo ya ujenzi wa Hospitali hiyo unaofanyika katika eneo la Mandewa Veta akiaga rasmi baada ya kumaliza jukumu lake la ulezi wa Mkoa wa Singida Kichama.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Dorothy alimueleza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kwamba Mashirika Mawili ya Hifadhi ya Jamii ya NSSF na PPF yameshajitokeza kuwekeza miradi iliyomo ndani ya ramani ya ujenzi wa Hospitali hiyo lakini kinachohitajika kwa sasa ni Serikali kusimamia dhamana ya miradi hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema wazo la kuanzishwa kwa mradi huo lililotolewa na Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Singida Dr. Parseko Vicent Koni ni kuwapunguzia usumbufu wananchi wa kanda hiyo kufuata huduma za afya katika Hospitali ya rufaa Muhimbili iliyopo Jijini Dar es salaam.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Tunafarajika kwa kuwa na eneo kubwa la mradi wetu linalofikia Hekta 125 kiwango ambacho kwa mujibu wa ramani yetu tuna uwezo pia wa kujenga nyumba za watumishi, maduka, viwanja vya michezo na burudani pamoja na Skuli ya maandalizi na Sekondari “. Alifafanua Dr. Dorothy.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa pongezi kufuatia uanzishwaji wa mradi huo Hospitali ya Rufaa Mkoa wa Singida Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema uwezo na kiwango kuwepo katika Hospitali hiyo kinaweza kutoa huduma pia kwa Watanzania wa maeneo mbali mbali.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif aliwaomba wasimamizi wa mradi huo mkubwa kutovunjika moyo na akaahidi kwamba akiwa kama kiongozi wa juu wa Serikali atahakikisha kwamba juhudi zitachukuliwa na Serikali ili kuona mradi huo unadhaminiwa ili ukamilike kwa wakati uliokusudiwa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliushauri Uongozi wa Hospitali hiyo kuandaa mapema mipango itakayotoa fursa kwa washirika wa maendeleo hasa zile Hospitali kubwa za nje ya Nchi kushirikiana nao katika kuona huduma zitakazotolewa zinalenga kiwango cha Kimataifa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akitembelea mradi wa ujenzi wa nyumba za gharama nafuu zinazojengwa na shirika la Nyumba la Taifa Tanzania { NHC } katika Mtaa wa Mandewa Veta Mjini Singida Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliushauri uongozi wa shirika hilo ujitahidi kuwapatia nyumba wananchi kwa bei nafuu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif aliwanasihi wataalamu wa ujenzi wa nyumba hizo kuhakikisha kwamba nyumba wanazojenga zinalingana na mazingira halisi ya wananchi wa maeneo yanayohusika.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Kaimu Meneja wa Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa Tanzania { NHC } Ndugu Peter Buheja alisema mpango mkakati wa ujenzi wa mradi huo ni kujenga nyumba 15 ambapo hivi sasa tayari nyumba kumi zimeshajengwa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Nd. Peter alisema changa moto zinazoukabili mradi huo wa ujenzi wa nyumba za gharama nafuu unaotarakiwa kukamilika mwezi oktoba mwaka huu kwa gharama ya shilingi Milioni Mia 959,800,000/- ni pamoja na ukosefu wa bara bara pamoja na huduma za umeme.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif pia alikagua ujenzi wa Vituo vya Afya vya Mtunduru na kuchangia shilingi Milioni 1,000,000/ na ahadi ya matofali 1,000 pamoja na ule ujenzi wa kituo cha afya cha Iyumbu alipochangia pia shilingi milioni 1,000,000/- kwa ununuzi wa saruji ikifuatiwa na ahadi ya Mabati 150.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza na wananchi na wana chama wa CCM wa Wilaya hiyo ya Iyumbu katika Mkutano wa hadhara Balozi Seif aliwataka wakulima na Wafugaji wa maeneo ya Ikungi kushirikiana kwa vile mara nyingi huwa wakitegemeana katika shughuli zao za kila siku.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema kumekuwa na migongano ya mara kwa mara kati ya wafugaji na wakulima na wakati mwengine kuleta maafa na mauaji jambo ambalo huzorotesha shughuli zao za uzalishaji pamoja na kujenga chuki baina yao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akigusia suala la elimu Balozi Seif aliwaasa wazazi wa Ikungi kusimamia jukumu la taaluma kwa watoto na kuacha tabia ya kuwashirikisha katika masuala ya ufugaji unaodumaza maisha yao ya baadaye.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Vijana hivi sasa waachiliwe kutafuta elimu hadi chuo kikuu kiwango ambacho kwa sasa ndicho kinachotazamwa katika masuala ya ajira “. Alisema Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba suala la elimu hivi sasa ni jambo la lazima. Hivyo juhudi zifanywe ili kuona watoto wote hapa Nchini wanapatiwa haki yao ya kielimu itakayowatengenezea hatma njema ya maisha yao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Mikoa ya kanda ya kati yatarajiwa kufaidika na hudama ya afya

Mikoa Sita ya Kanda ya Kati ya Tanzania inatarajiwa kufaidika na huduma za Afya zilizolengwa kutolewa baada ya kukamilika kwa mradi mkubw...

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The 8th Annual Powering Africa: Finance Options Meeting will return to Cape Town from 30-31st October

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As Africa’s demand for power generation continues to outstrip supply, the question of how to finance the future of Africa’s power sector looms large. Prospective investors must fully understand the latest developments in Africa’s finance sector in order to launch successful projects and build long term relationships with local government.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Private equity investments into Africa were up by 136% in 2013 (with a huge chunk of that going to power and infrastructure projects). Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds are also increasingly looking into long term power projects to fund, with lenders working hard to develop debt financing models to keep up with Africa's power market.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The 8th Annual Powering Africa: Finance Options <a href="http://www.poweringafrica-finance.com/">Meeting</a> will return to Cape Town from 30-31st October. This pan-African executive briefing will welcome CEOs and senior-level directors to get to the heart of the issues and opportunities surrounding the financing of power projects in Africa, allowing for a limited number of participants to engage with key decision-makers through a series of open, uninhibited discussions taking place under Chatham House Rule.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The programme will focus on a series of open discussions chaired by regional experts focusing on key trends including the development of IPP programmes, financial frameworks and regulatory environments.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Confirmed speakers will include Karen Breytenbach, Head: IPP Office, National Treasury, South Africa, Moremi Marwa, Chief Executive Officer, Dar Es Salaam Stock Exchange, Peter Ballinger, Director, U.S.-Africa Clean Energy Development and Finance Centre, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and Waziri Bintube, Chief Financial Officer, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc, who will present regional perspectives and case studies to open the floor for discussion.</span></div> </div>

The 8th Annual Powering Africa: Finance Options Meeting will return to Cape Town from 30-31st October

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Transforming the lives of millions of people who live in the rural areas of Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Gemalto (<a href="http://www.gemalto.com/">Euronext</a> NL0000400653 GTO)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, the world leader in digital security, is providing M2M connectivity for SOLARKIOSK, a compact, solar powered station transported onboard a mobile vehicle. This cabin features photovoltaic panels across its roof to generate sustainable energy in areas outside of conventional power cabling and infrastructures. Gemalto’s Cinterion® modules deliver rugged M2M connectivity powering a mobile router, provided by INSYS <a href="http://www.insys-tec.de/eng/index.html">icom</a></span><span style="font-size: large;">, which enables condition monitoring of the SOLARKIOSKs’ photovoltaic panels and tracks energy production and consumption through a web interface.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Quick and easy to deploy, the SOLARKIOSKs support simple plug-in access for appliances, devices and broad range of systems. Each kiosk generates enough electricity to operate the cellular router and recharge 220 cell phones in a single day – up to 80 at the same time. The M2M solution provided by Gemalto and INSYS icom monitors and manages the solar panels on a 24/7 basis, tracking energy input and output, providing a reliable system for power delivery to end users, and automatically reporting potential problems.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The SOLARKIOSKs produce sustainable electricity for a variety of services, including refrigerated storage for medicines as well as for consumer products. By delivering these benefits to remote communities, the SOLARKIOSKs are expected to transform the lives of millions of people who live in the rural areas of developing countries. Projects are already operating in Ethiopia, Botswana and Kenya, supplying both power and access to information, in particular for education and creating a social hub for local communities.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“One of the biggest challenges for M2M communication is to properly function in extreme environments such as the intense heat of an African desert or the tremendous moisture of a South American rainforest,” said Michael Gartz, Director Sales and Marketing for INSYS icom. “INSYS icom and Gemalto heavy duty technologies are ideally suited for those areas which are not connected to an electricity grid, such as rural and remote areas in developing countries and districts affected by disasters. An estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide live in such regions, with 600 million in Africa alone and SOLARKIOSK will be there to serve them.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“In many parts of the world, traditional power infrastructures are difficult to set up and quickly become expensive to maintain,” added Thomas Steffen, M2M regional manager at Gemalto. “With SOLARKIOSK, we aspire to play a social role in meeting such Machine-for-Human challenges, whatever the geographical constraints.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Gemalto.</span></div> </div>

Transforming the lives of millions of people who live in the rural areas of Africa

Gemalto ( Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) , the world leader in digital security, is providing M2M connectivity for SOLARKIOSK, a compact, sol...

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Ebola virus becomes an overwhelming human catastrophe affecting public health, social institutions and economic well-being in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In an open letter, former heads of state as well as leaders from civil society and business launch a petition call for more solidarity and a more coordinated approach to deal with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ebola is having great economic and social impact, more so in a young democracy such as Liberia which has come out of a long and debilitating civil war. The response has often been knee jerk and counter productive, such as the closing of borders and cancelation of flights, something which both the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have denounced.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This call for action, which through a petition is attracting an increasing number of signatories, calls for all citizens to play their role and demands a coordinated and rational response from African governments and international institutions.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">High profile leaders such as former Presidents Mkapa of Tanzania and Obasanjo of Nigeria have signed the petition, as well as Graça Machel, civil society leader and wife of the late President Mandela, the singer and former Minister Youssour N’Dour and a number of prominent leaders and personalities from music, media and business.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">---</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Open letter published in newspapers, magazines and websites across Africa: Citizens Call to Action against Ebola</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As the Ebola virus becomes an overwhelming human catastrophe affecting public health, social institutions and economic well-being in Africa, we stand in solidarity with our fellow citizens in the countries victimized by this deadly disease.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We also thank and salute the local and international health workers who are risking their lives daily, intervening on the ground to eradicate the scourge of Ebola, often without access to gloves and other protective supplies.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We acknowledge and applaud the decision of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) health ministers to call for the lifting of travel bans to Ebola affected countries, which are hampering the fight against Ebola and restricting the arrival of essential expertise and equipment, as well as fuel to provide electricity, medications to treat other deadly diseases such as malaria and food to prevent famine.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In the name and interest of our common humanity, we are collectively launching this urgent Citizens' Call to Action.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We call on our respective Heads of State and Government to avoid full embargo against Ebola-affected states. While we understand the legitimate concerns for the protection of their population, we remind African leaders of their obligation to pan-African solidarity and the global community of their humanitarian obligations in emergencies. We urge the following immediate actions:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">One</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ensure that the flow of essential assistance can reach those in need, while maintaining economic activity necessary for sustaining life in cities and villages, by</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Authorizing and implementing the local recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Acknowledging the impossibility of quarantining entire nations and instead establish much-needed economic and humanitarian corridors of access - essential life-lines - both within the affected countries and between countries.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Two</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We call on African opinion leaders – including artists, athletes, filmmakers, writers, journalists, academics – to initiate or to actively take part in public information campaigns on prevention and transmission of the Ebola. These can happen via road-shows, film screenings, theatrical pieces, discussion groups, and the distribution of messages via cellphone networks. And we call upon global opinion leaders to add their talents and voices in support.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Three</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We call on the broad private sector, the pharmaceutical industry, and the research community, in particular, to fund, facilitate and make immediately available access to all known methods of prevention and treatment of this menacing threat to our global well-being.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Signed on August 31, 2014</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President, Federal Republic of Nigeria</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Benjamin Mkapa, Former President Tanzania</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Mrs Graca Machel, President of the Foundation for Community Development</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Bineta Diop , Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, African Union</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Youssou N’Dour, Singer</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Ali Mufuruki, InfoTech Investment Group</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of UN-Energy and former Director-General</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Zainab Bangura, Special Representative of UN Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Ashih Thakkar, Founder, MARA Group</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- AKON, Singer</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Frannie Leautier, Founder, Mkoba Group</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Wendy Luhabe, Africa Chairperson, Cartier Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Dele Olojede, Journalist, Pulitzer Prize Winner</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Amadou Mahtar Ba, Executive Chairman, Co Founder AllAfrica Global Media</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Akere Muna, Presiding Officer, AU Economic, Social and Cultural Council</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Mamadou Toure, Founder, Africa 2.0</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Thelma Awori, chair Institute for Social Transformation, former UNDP Director</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Angelle Kwemo, Founder & Chair Believe in Africa</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Linus Gitahi, CEO Nation Media Group</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Ousmane Kane, Harvard University</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Ebrima Sall, Executive Secretary CODESRIA</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Slim Othmani. CEO, NCA-Rouiba, Chairman Algeria Business Council.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Souleymane Bachir Diagne, Columbia University</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Alioune Sall, Director, African Futures Institute, South Africa ,</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Mamadou Diouf, Columbia University</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Trevor Ncube, Deputy Executive Chair, Mail&Guardian</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Omar Ben Yedder, Director IC Publications</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder and CEO, APO (African Press Organization)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Oulimata Sarr, Country Coordinator, IFC Advisory Services</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Férial Haffajee, Editor In Chief, City Press</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Zyad Limam, Director Afrique Magazine</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Aminata Forna, Professor of Creative Writing and award-winning author</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Mahen Bonetti, Founder & Executive Director of African Film Festival, Inc.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Fatou Wurie, Activist</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Aliou Goloko, CEO Goal Communication</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Reed Kramer, CEO, AllAfrica Global Media</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Aly Leno, Président Union des Journalistes Culturels et Animateurs de Guinée )</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Tidiane Soumah, PDG Todoane World Music</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Dr Tendai Mhizha, CEO Integra Africa</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Samba Bathily, PDG ADS</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Cheikh Ibrahima Niang, UCAD</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Penda Mbow, UCAD</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o, former minister, Kenya</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Dr Tami Hultman, CEO AllAfrica Foundation</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Soyata Maiga, Special Rapporteur on Women Human Rights in Africa</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Harriette Williams Bright, Femmes Africa Solidarité</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Isham Elgar Olympic and World Champion</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Younes Maamar CEO Eone Investments</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Fatima Harrak, President CODESRIA, Mohamed V Souissi, University.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Kwadwo Ansah Koram, Director Noguchi Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana, Legon</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Adam Habib, Vice Chancellor, University of Witwatersrand</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Olive Shisana, CEO, Human Sciences Research Council</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- Prof. Suren Pilley, University of Western Cape</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the Citizens Call to Action against Ebola.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

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The 2 day Summit will focus on strategies, opportunities and the challenges affecting the aviation industry in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv4573944164MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_14163" style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.aviationafrica.aero/">Aviation</a> Africa 2015</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is a 2-day Summit & Exhibition, which takes place 10-11 May 2015 in Dubai, UAE. NEXUS from Saudi Arabia and Wyvern Consulting from USA have joined up with this event to become main sponsors.</span></div> <span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_14195" lang="EN-US"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The link with these two companies is a perfect fit for the Aviation Africa event, which has launched to address the growth opportunities in the African continent for the aviation industry. NEXUS, which launched in 2010 and is based in Jeddah has opened a regional office in Rwanda and already identified the opportunities the region can offer. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Wyvern Consulting is a U.S. company providing safety intelligence data and onsite risk assessments to business and private aviation communities for over 20 years. NEXUS are now their international partner covering the Middle East, Asia and Africa regions.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The 2 day Summit will focus on strategies, opportunities and the challenges affecting the industry. A key focus area will be the safety challenges in the region. NEXUS provides Flight Operations and Support with a massive commitment to safety and with Wyvern Consulting supplying the safety intelligence data, this partnership will have a lot to contribute to this focus area.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alan Peaford, Managing Director of Aerocomm Ltd and responsible for creating the Summit’s 2 day programme said: “We are delighted to welcome Nexus and Wyvern Consulting to the Aviation Africa 2015 event. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> I recently visited Nexus at their head office in Jeddah and was very impressed with their level of service across the business aviation sector and their level of commitment to safety, security and people. We will be covering all these topics in our Summit programme and it is companies like Nexus and Wyvern that will be important contributors to the Summit discussions”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Aviation Africa 2015</span><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1410086394738_14196"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span></i></div> </span></div>

The 2 day Summit will focus on strategies, opportunities and the challenges affecting the aviation industry in Africa

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Amani ya Tanzania ipo hatarini

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Amani ya Tanzania inaweza kuwa hatarini endapo tabia ya baadhi ya watu waliojichomoza kupiga debe ya kutaka kuungwa mkono na wananchi wawakubali wagombea urais wanaowataka wao kwa kuzingatia madhehebu ya Dini wanayoiamani itaendelea.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya Chama cha Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alitoa kauli hiyo wakati akiendelea na ziara yake ya siku tatu Mkoani Singida akiaga baada ya kuwa mlezi wa Mkoa huo Kichama kwa kipindi cha miaka mitatu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akiwahutubia Viongozi wa Halmashauri Kuu za Wilaya za Singida Mjini, Ikungi, Singida Vijijini pamoja na Mabaraza ya Jumuia za chama hicho kwenye Bwalo la Chuo cha Utumishi Mjini Singida Balozi Seif alisema tabia hii yenye lengo la kutaka kugawa wananchi kitabaka inapaswa kuachwa mara moja.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema Taifa wala Katiba ya Nchi kamwe haijaweka sheria, Muongozo wala utaratibu wa kuwezesha Rais kuteuliwa kwa kupokezana kulingana na madhehebu ya dini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Hichi kigezo cha kubadilishana Urais kinachotumika hapa Nchini kinatokana na imani za Wananchi zinazopata Baraka na uwezo wa Mwenyezi Mungu “. Alisema Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati Kuu ya CCM Taifa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alifahamisha kwamba Rais anaweza kuchaguliwa kutoka kabila au madhehebu yoyote yaliyopo hapa Nchini, lakini kinachozingatiwa katika kumpa fursa hiyo ni uwezo wake unaompa nguvu kuweza kuwatumikia Wananchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alielezea matumaini yake kwamba Chama cha Mapinduzi kitaendelea kushika Dola iwapo Viongozi pamoja na Wanachama wake watashikamana na kuepuka makundi yanayodhoofisha nguvu za Chama.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif aliwakumbusha wanachama na Viongozi hao kuunga mkono maamuzi ya Chama wakati wanaporejesha majina ya wanachama kugombea uongozi wa nafasi mbali mbali.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Tufikie wakati ndani ya chama chetu kuachana na ile tabia ya baadhi ya watu kung’ang’ania wagombea wanaowataka wao na kutokubaliana na maamuzi ya wengi jambo ambalo hatimae huleta vurugu na makundi “. Alinasihi Balozi Seif.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliupongeza Uongozi wa Chama cha Mapinduzi pamoja na Serikali wa Mkoa wa Singida kwa jitihada unazochukuwa katika kutekeleza vyema ilani na Sera za Chama cha Mapinduzi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema uendelezaji wa miradi mbali mbali ya maendeleo unaonekana kuongezeka mara dufu hasa katika miradi ya Elimu na Afya licha ya changamoto zilizopo katika miradi ya maji, umeme pamoja na ajira kwa Vijana.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliwasisitiza umuhimu wa Viongozi wa Mkoa huo wale wa Kisiasa na Kiserikali kuendelea kuwa na hamasa, ari pamoja na nia ya kuchangia maendeleo ya Wananchi wanaowaongoza.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Mke wa Mlezi huyo wa Mkoa wa Singida Kichama Mama Asha Suleiman Iddi aliwataka Viongozi wa Mkoa huo kuhakikisha kwamba Majimbo la Kata zote za Mkoa huo zinaongozwa na Chama cha Mapinduzi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mama Asha kazi hiyo inapaswa kuanzwa kufanywa na Viongozi hao hivi sasa na kuacha kushabikia viongozi waliyoonyesha nia ya kutaka kugombea Urais jambo ambalo linaweza kutoa fursa kwa vyama vyengine vya Siasa kupata nguvu zaidi za upinzani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliwasisitiza Vionozi na wana CCM wa Mkoa huo kuibadilika zaidi katika kuchangia harakati za maendeleo ya Singida hasa katika kuwajengea uwezo zaidi watoto wa Kielimu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza na Wana CCM na Wananchi wa Kijiji cha Mkalakala ndani ya Wilaya ya Mkalama wakati wa jioni Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif aliwaomba wanachama na wananchi hao kuzingatia suala la amani iliyopo hapa nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alieleza kwamba Historia ya Taifa hili inaonyesha wazi uwepo wa amani ndani ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kwa zaidi ya miaka hamsini iliyopita nyuma.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba kutokana na muhumi wa kuendelea kuwepo kwa amani hiyo ndani ya ardhi ya Tanzania jamii lazima imlaani mtu ye yote anayesababisha na kuleta chokochoko hapa nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliwaeleza Wana CCM na Wananchi hao wa Kijiji cha Mkalakala Wilaya ya Mkalama kwamba akiwa kama kiongozi wa juu wa Serikali ataangalia uwezekano wa kusaidia vifaa kwa ajili ya Maabara ya Skuli ya Sekondari ya Kijiji hicho.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema Serikali itajitahidi kuongeza nguvu zaidi katika kuunga mkono jitihada za Wananchi kwa kushirikiana na washirika wa maendeleo waliopo ndani na nje ya Nchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akigusia mchakato wa Katiba Mpya unaoendelea mkoani Dodoma Balozi Seif Ali Iddi aliwaeleza wananchi hao kwamba Katiba mpya iko njiani kupatikana licha ya baadhi ya wabunge wa Bunge Maalum la Katiba kususia kujadili mchakato huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Wabunge wa Bunge Maalum la Katiba wanaoendelea na mchakato huo hawatakuwa tayari kuona wale waliosusia na kupinga watajaribu kutishia kuvuruga mchakato huo “. Alisema Balozi Seif.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba kwa mujibu wa Sheria na Kanuni zilizopangwa Bunge Maalum la Katiba linatarajiwa kukamilisha kazi yake na rasimu itakayopendekezwa na Bunge hilo itawasilishwa rasmi kwa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete na Rais wa Zanzibar Dr. Ali Moh’d Shein Mwishoni mwa mwezo Oktoba mwaka huu wa 2014.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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Wananchi hawaoni kama wanao uwezo wa kuishawishi Serikali Wengi wanafuata njia zisizo rasmi za kufanikisha mambo yao wenyewe

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wananchi walio wengi (70%) wanaripoti kuwa sauti zao hazisikiki katika maamuzi ya Serikali. Pamoja na haya, wananchi saba kati ya kumi (71%) wanaripoti kuwa, kwa maoni yao, upigaji kura ndio njia pekee ya kuleta ushawishi kwa Serikali. Kimsingi, haya yanaonesha hisia zilizofanana – kwamba mbali na uchaguzi unaofanywa wakati wa kupiga kura – wananchi wengi hawana ushawishi kwenye maamuzi ya Serikali au shughuli zake. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wananchi pia wanaonekana kuwa na imani ndogo na taasisi rasmi au maafisa wa Serikali za mitaa katika kushughulikia masuala yao: wananchi tisa kati ya kumi wakiwa wameripoti kuwa hawajawahi kuzungumza au kuwasiliana na mbunge wao ndani ya kipindi cha mwaka mmoja na nusu uliopita. Pia, wananchi (47%) waliripoti kutowahi kuzungumza na mwenyekiti wao wa mtaa/kijiji ili kujadili masuala yanayowahusu. Ni mwananchi mmoja tu kati ya saba (16%) aliye mwanachama wa chama cha siasa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Matokeo haya yametolewa na Twaweza kwenye muhtasari wa utafiti wenye jina la Wananchi wana uchu wa mabadiliko: Je, wananchi wanashiriki na wanaweza kuiwajibisha serikali? Muhtasari umetokana na takwimu ya Sauti za Wananchi, utafiti wa kwanza Afrika wenye uwakilishi wa kitaifa unaofanyika kwa njia ya simu za mkononi kote Tanzania Bara.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Licha ya mwingiliano mdogo ulio wazi kati ya wananchi na mifumo rasmi ya serikali, wananchi 6 kati ya 10 (58%) wanaripoti kuwa wamewahi kushuhudia wananchi wakipeleka malalamiko kwa viongozi ndani ya kipindi cha miezi 12 iliyopita. Malalamiko haya kwa kawaida huandaliwa ili kudai maboresho kwenye huduma za umma katika ngazi za mitaa. Masuala yaliyoonekana kulalamikiwa sana yalikuwa ni pamoja na utoro wa walimu na upatikanaji haba wa maji safi na salama.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Linapokuja suala la kuibua na kuzungumzia masuala yanayoihusu jamii, Sauti za Wananchi ilibaini kuwa watu walijitahidi kuzungumzia matatizo yaliyowakabili. Wananchi nane kati ya kumi (84%) walizungumzia masuala yao walipokutana katika makundi. Wananchi wengine watatu kati ya kumi walipiga simu kwenye vipindi vya redio 32% na 31% walilalamika kwa marafiki zao. Katika kuchukua hatua za kuungana pamoja na kusimamia jambo, wananchi walionekana kuwa wenye uwezo mdogo wa kususia mijadala. Ni 9% tu walioripoti kuwa wameshawahi kususia mijadala ndani ya kipindi cha mwaka uliopita, 8% walishiriki maandamano, 6% waliokataa kulipa kodi na waliotumia nguvu kufanikisha suala la kisiasa walikuwa (1%).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kwa kawaida, vikundi vya kijamii hufanya kazi kubwa kusaidia maisha ya watu. Watanzania saba kati ya kumi waliripoti kuwa wamejiunga na moja ya makundi la kijamii. Makundi ya kidini pia yalionekana kuwa maarufu sana: mwananchi mmoja kati ya watatu (36%) alionekana kuwa amejiunga na kundi la kidini na wananchi wa tatu kati ya kumi (30%) walishiriki katika karibu nusu ya mikutano yote iliyoandaliwa na kundi lake. Mbali na makundi ya kidini, vyama vya kuweka na kukopa vilishika nafasi ya pili, ikiwa wananchi wawili kati ya kumi (22%) walikuwa ni wanachama wa vyama/vikundi hivyo. Wengi wao (20% ya wananchi) walihudhuria angalau nusu ya mikutano ya vikundi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mshikamano miongoni mwa jamii ulionekana kuwa mkubwa: karibu wananchi wote (98%) waliamini kuwa kama lingetokea tukio lisilotarajiwa, kwa mfano nyumba kuungua moto, jamii yao bila shaka ingekusanyika kusaidia. Kwa upande mwingine, wananchi walipoulizwa kama waliwaamini watu kwa ujumla, tisa kati ya kumi (87%) walionekana kuwa makini sana walipokuwa wakishirikiana na watu wengine.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wananchi saba kati ya kumi (68%) wameripoti kuchangia moja kwa moja katika ujenzi au ukarabati wa vituo/majengo ya umma. Kati ya hawa, wananchi walio wengi (88%) walichangia fedha na (12%) waliobaki walichangia muda wao. Hii haikulingana na viwango vya ukusanyaji wa kodi, lakini ilionesha kuwa wananchi kwa njia moja au nyingine huchangia uendeshaji wa serikali. Hata hivyo, makusanyo hayaratibiwa vizuri kisheria, michango haikusanywi kwa haki wala kutumika kwa tija chanzo kikiwa uwazi mdogo na mfumo dhaifu wa kudhibitiana. Wananchi wanne kati ya kumi (39%) waliochangia vituo vya umma walisema walilazimishwa kufanya hivyo, na hii iliondoa imani ya wananchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Walipoulizwa, wananchi walihisi kuwa na uwezo wa kuzitegemea jitihada zao wenyewe ili kufanikisha mambo yao. Watanzania saba kati ya kumi (70%) waliitetea kauli hii na kusema kuwa wanao uwezo wa kujisimamia mambo yao wenyewe na kukabiliana na changamoto zinazowakabili. Pia wanaweza kutafuta ufumbuzi wa matatizo yao na kutimiza malengo yao wenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Rakesh Rajani, Mkuu wa Twaweza, alitoa maoni juu ya matokeo haya akisema. "Watanzania ni wanajamii hupeleka malalamiko yao kwa viongozi. Pia Watanzania wanaamini wana uwezo wa kukabiliana na vikwazo maishani mwao, lakini hawaamini wana uwezo wa kuishawishi Serikali. Wananchi wengi wanakwepa kujihusisha na vitendo vya kufanya jambo kwa hisia hasi au kali kama vile kukataa kulipa kodi, maandamano au matembezi ya kupinga jambo fulani. Lakini changamoto muhimu za utoaji huduma bado zipo kwenye sekta zote kuu. Kama serikali haitakuwa sikivu zaidi kwa hatua hizi, tunaweza kushudia wananchi wakiwa wakali zaidi katik siku zijazo."</span></div> </div>

Wananchi hawaoni kama wanao uwezo wa kuishawishi Serikali Wengi wanafuata njia zisizo rasmi za kufanikisha mambo yao wenyewe

Wananchi walio wengi (70%) wanaripoti kuwa sauti zao hazisikiki katika maamuzi ya Serikali. Pamoja na haya, wananchi saba kati ya kumi (71...

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CCM itaendeleza ushirikiano wake kwa wanachama

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya Chama cha Mapinduzi Balozi Seif Ali Iddi amewahakikishia Wana CCM na Wananchi wa Mkoa wa Singida kwamba ataendelea kushirikiana nao wakati wote wa utumishi wake akiwa Kiongozi wa Kisiasa na Kiserikali licha ya kumaliza muda wake wa ulezi wa Mkoa huo Kichama.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema hayo wakati akizungumza na Wana CCM na Wananchi wa Wilaya ya Manyoni katika Kijiji cha Chikuyu katika ziara yake ya siku tatu Mkoani Singida kuaga rasmi baada ya kumaliza Utumishi wake wa Kichama akiwa Mlezi wa Mkoa huo..</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema mlango uko wazi wakati wowote kwa Viongozi wa Serikali na Chama cha Mapinduzi Mkoani Singida kumualika katika shughuli yoyote ile ya Maendeleo itakayopangwa kuzinduliwa na yeye akiwa kama kiongozi mkuu wa Taifa hili.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliwashukuru Wananchi na wana CCM wa Mkoa wa Singida kwa ushirikiano mkubwa na wakaribu waliompa wakati akiwa mlezi wao ambao umemuwezesha kutekeleza kazi yake ya kuulea Mkoa huo kwa ufanisi na mafanikio makubwa .</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Mkuu wa Mkoa au Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Mapinduzi Mkoa mlango uko wazi wakati wowote ule kunialika katika shughuli zenu za maendeleo na mimi nitakuwa tayari kuzifanya “. Alisema Balozi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliwataka wana CCM wa Mkoa wa Singida kuendelea kushikamana ili kujiandaa na maandalizi ya uchaguzi mkuu ujao wa mwaka 2015 wakitambua kwamba kazi iliyopo mbele yao ni kuhakikisha Chama hicho kinaendelea kushika Dola pande zote mbili za Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisisitiza kwamba Wana CCM hao wanapaswa kuwa na tahadhari dhidi ya cheche za baadhi ya watu na wanasiasa hasa wale wa upinzani za kutaka kuwagawa wananchi kwa kutumia misingi ya ukabila na udini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba Chama cha Mapinduzi ndio chama pekee kisicho na choko choko za udini na ukabila kutokana na sera zake za kusimamia amani na utulivu wa Taifa inayojenga mshikamano ambao uko mikononi mwa chama hicho.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza na wana CCM wa Shina Nambari Moja la Jonathan liliopo Chikuyu Balozi Seif aliwapongeza wanachama hao kwa kuimarisha shina lao likiwa ni mfano ambao haujawahi kutokea katika maeneo mbali mbali Nchini Tanzania.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema kitendo chao cha kuanzisha mfuko maalum unaotoa fungu la kuwalipa Balozi pamoja na baadhi ya wanachama wasio na uwezo kupata kadi ya Bima kwa ajili ya huduma za afya kimeleta faraja kwa Chama chenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisisitiza kwamba Chama cha Mapinduzi Taifa kinathamini uwepo wa ngazi ya shina katika chama hicho jambo ambalo nguvu na uhai wake huanzia kwa vile ndiko kwenye wanachama wenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika kuunga mkono juhudi za wana CCM hao wa Shina Nambari Moja la Jonathan Balozi Seif alichangia Shingili Laki Tatu kutunisha Mfuko wa Shina hilo kitendo ambacho kiliamsha ari na hamasa kwa baadhi ya viongozi waliokuwepo katika msafara wake kulazimika kufanya harambe iliyozaa mchango wa zaidi ya shilingi Laki Tisa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akigusia mchakato wa Katiba Mpya unaoendelea Mjini Dodoma Balozi Seif alisema Wajumbe wa Bunge Maalum waliojigawa katika Kamati 12 hivi sasa wamemalizia mjadala katika sura 15 zilizomo ndani ya rasimu ya Katiba iliyowasilishwa na Jaji Joseph Sinde Warioba.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif aliwatoa hofu wana CCM na Wananchi hao wa Mkoa wa Singida kwamba wanaojadili rasimu hiyo ni wale wawakilishi wao waliowachagua katika majimbo yao wakijumuika na wenzao wa Taasisi,Jumuiya pamoja na makundi ya Kijamii ya wajumbe 201.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema ile dhana inayoendelea kutangazwa na baadhi ya wanasiasa wasiotaka mchakato huo ufanikiwe ya kwamba mjadala huo unahusisha wajumbe wa chama kimoja tuu cha CCM ni hoja potofu inayopaswa kupuuzwa na kukemewa na Watanzania wote.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alikagua Jengo jipya linalojengwa la maabara ya Skuli ya Sekondari ya Chikuyu iliyomo ndani na Wilaya hiyo ya Manyoni.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza na wazazi, walimu na wanafunzi wa skuli hiyo Balozi Seif alisema Taifa linahitaji kuwa na wataalamu wa kutosha katika fani tofauti ikiwemo ile ya Sayansi ili kupiga hatua za haraka za maendeleo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema Viongozi wanapaswa kuongeza nguvu zao katika kuhakikisha watoto wao wanawajengea mazingira bora ya kielimu ili kuondokana na changa moto za Kielimu zinazowakabili watoto hao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alieleza kwamba mafunzo ya nadharia yanayoendelea kutolewa na skuli nyingi hapa nchini hasa zile za Sayansi hayafai kwa wakati huu uliopo wa mabadiliko ya sayanasi na teknolojia Duniani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Naye Mke wa Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Mama Asha Suleiman Iddi aliwatanabahisha wana CCM na Wananchi wa Wilaya ya Manyoni kuachana na kasumba za wanasiasa wachache wanaotaka kuiona Tanzania inatumbukia ndani ya vurugu na fujo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mama Asha alisema Muungano wa Tanganyika na Zanzibar chini ya usimamizi wa waasisi wa Sehemu hizo mbili Baba wa Taifa Marehemu Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere na Mzee Abeid Amani Karume ndio uliowafanya wananchi wa pande zote mbili kuwa ndugu wa damu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mama Asha na Mumewe waliwaahidi wananchi wa Chikuyu Manyoni kusaidia uwezekaji wa jengo la madarasa matatu ya Maabara za sayansi katika masomo ya Biology, Chemistry na Phisics.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wakati wa usiku Balozi Seif na ujumbe wake walipata chakula cha usiku kilichoandaliwa na Uongozi wa CCM na Serikali ya Wilaya ya Manyoni hafla iliyofanyika katika Ofisi ya Mkuu wa Wilaya hiyo na kushirikisha pia Wazee waasisi wa CCM wa Wilaya hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akibadilishana nao mawazo viongozi hao Balozi Seif aliwaomba Wazee hao kuendelea kuwanoa watoto wao ili kuwaepusha na ushawishi unaofanywa na watu wasiowatakia hatma njema ya watoto hao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema Viongozi wengi wakiwemo rika yake wamefanikiwa vyema katika kuitumikia vizuri jamii inayowazunguuka kutokana na msingi mzuri walioupata unaotokana na waasisi wa Taifa hili.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif katika hafla hiyo alikabidhi Kompyuta pamoja na Printa yake akitekeleza ahadi aliyoitoa mwaka jana kwa kikundi cha Ushirika cha Malale Itigi wakati wa ziara yake Manyoni ya Magharibi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

CCM itaendeleza ushirikiano wake kwa wanachama

Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya Chama cha Mapinduzi Balozi Seif Ali Iddi amewahakikishia Wana CCM na Wananchi wa Mkoa ...

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How Movitel has changed the life of Mozambican people: From a house helper to a boss – one in many fairy tales created by Movitel

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Antonio Edmundo, 23 years old, is currently the director of the Movitel’s district center island Ilha de Mozambique, Nampula province. Just two years ago, he was only a house helper in the office this business center of Movitel, SA – a joint venture between Vietnamese company Viettel and Mozambique’s SPI Company. Antonio's journey from a house helper to a master might surprise many people; it’s just like a dream coming true!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Starting to work for Movitel from January 2012 as a house helper since the company opened stores in the district of Namialo, Antonio was highly appreciated by the district director of Namialo – Mr. Khanh, who hired him due to his enthusiasm, hard work and loyalty. Khanh had an intention to train him to be a store staff as working in the house, Antonio could capture all daily operations of the store, knowing where and how to store the merchandise, and understanding the work of each staff. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">After some time, noticing the extremely agile and quick understanding of the “house helper”, Director Khanh assigned Antonio to manage a mobile sales team. Every morning, after a decent cleaning the entire store, from 8am, Antonio led the team to go out selling goods in remote areas. Until September 2012, Antonio was promoted as a salesman of the shop; however, he still took care of the house cleaning at the same time. But from that time on, Antonio's work expanded. In addition to leading mobile teams, he was also in charge of managing and delivery goods to points of sale.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Step by step, Antonio had gained experience and raised up his dream of changing life until it coming true in February 2014, when he officially took over Mr.Khanh’s position as the director of the Ilha island. He is now a “real boss”, managing the entire business of the district center with 9 staffs and 01 technical team. So far, Ilha district ranks the second highest in term of mobile penetration in the branch with 21.5% (11 237 subscribers out of 52 202 people).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The story of Antoino is one among many other interesting stories in Movitel about the changes it brings to the staffs and people where it runs business.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">After 2 years entering Mozambique’s telecom market, Movitel has achieved significant successful business and with a rapid revenue and subscriber growth rate over 120%/year to reach nearly US$155 revenue and 5 million subscribers in 2013, making up 32% market share. However, what people impressed most by this operator is its contribution to the society. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Movitel has popularized telecom services in rural and underserved areas, significantly changing the communication landscape in Mozambique and contributing in various ways to enhance life of people here through many of its social programs.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In order to enable telecom services including mobile, fixed phone and Internet accessible to rural population, Movitel has invested in a network of 2,800 towers, 25,000km fiber optic cable covering 100% districts and highways, 80% population and a distribution channel to every village. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Besides, it also provides service support and social programs including free Internet to schools, subsidizing handset cost for rural users, offering special package designed to support low-income users such as farmers or students. Movitel has provided free Internet to 2,500 schools, supported Mozambican government to implement e-government program. Nearly 600,000 people in at least 5rural districts have been covered and served telecom services for the first time in life. With Movitel, telecom services are now available to everyone, giving them opportunities to improve their living standard.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">With a philosophy of integrating business development with social responsibility, Movitel has considerably took part in the sustainable development Mozambique and helped changing the life of people here, particularly the poor and the rural population. It has generated nearly 20,000 jobs in rural areas. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">After employing local people, the company will train them until they can independently handle the work themselves. After that, expert managers from headquarter shall be retreated, leaving the positions for the local people to take over. By doing this way, Movitel not only gives the people a means of living but also a dream to pursue. Antonio - District Director of Ilha de Mozambique is one such person.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As a result of their tireless effort, on July 8th 2014, Movitel was granted the “Best Mobile Innovations Award” - the most notable prize among the 18 others of the Mobile Innovations Awards for business across the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and became the only telecom operator in Africa winning 3 reputable prizes from prestigious and leading international organizations within only 2 years of business. Formerly, it won the Rural Telecom Award of the AfricaCom Awards in 2012 and the Competitive Strategy Leadership award by The American Research and Consulting firm Frost and Sullivan in 2013.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Youth Newspapers – Vietnam.</span></div> </div>

How Movitel has changed the life of Mozambican people: From a house helper to a boss – one in many fairy tales created by Movitel

Antonio Edmundo, 23 years old, is currently the director of the Movitel’s district center island Ilha de Mozambique, Nampula province. Jus...

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Only 3 Days Until APO Media Award Entry Deadline

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Only 3 days remain in the “Call for Entry” for the 2014 APO Media Award <a href="http://www.apo-opa.com/apo-media-award.php">(#APOMediaAward</a>) </span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The first-place winner will be presented with $500 a month for one year, one laptop and one intercontinental flight ticket to a destination of his or her choice as well as one year of access to over 600 airport VIP lounges worldwide.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The second-place winner will be awarded $300 a month for one year. </span><span style="font-size: large;">The third-place winner will receive $200 a month for one year.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">APO Media Award celebrates brilliant and inspiring stories about Africa. The subject matter may comprise a single topic or a variety of subjects, including – but not limited to – business, economy, technology, agriculture, health, energy, gender, logistics, tourism, motoring, aviation, not-for-profit issues, diplomacy, environment, mining, entertainment and more.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">APO Media Award is open to African journalists and bloggers, whether directly employed or freelancers, working in the continent of Africa who have produced a story that has been broadcast or published in English, French, Portuguese or Arabic in the form of a printed publication, a television feature, a radio story, a website or a blog whose primary audience is based in Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Stories must have been broadcast or published between January and August 2014.</span><span style="font-size: large;">Stories are judged on content, writing, analysis, creativity, human interest and community impact.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">All stories must be submitted in electronic format:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">a) Print: upload the scan(s) of the published article.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">b) Radio: upload the SoundCloud link (<a href="https://soundcloud.com/">SoundCloud</a> is an online audio distribution platform that enables its users to upload and share sounds they have created themselves ).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">c) Website: upload the URL.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">d) TV: upload the YouTube link.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">TV material must first be uploaded to YouTube (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/">www.youtube.com</a>) and radio material to SoundCloud (<a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/">www.soundcloud.com</a>). If you are not a member of these sites, you will need to sign up in order to upload the video or radio material. Once you have obtained the link, you must enter it in this online entry form when inputting your story details.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The deadline for entries is 1 September 2014.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The finalists will be announced on 15 September 2014.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The winners will be announced on 29 September 2014.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Follow APO on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/apo_source">https://twitter.com/apo_source</a></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization).</span></div> </div>

Only 3 Days Until APO Media Award Entry Deadline

Only 3 days remain in the “Call for Entry” for the 2014 APO Media Award (#APOMediaAward )  . The first-place winner will be presented ...

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World Panel Zambia, Ltd. Celebrates Official Launch of Solar Charger

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">World Panel Zambia <a href="http://www.world-panel.com/">Ltd</a>.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> launched the durable World Panel solar panels that charge mobile phones as fast as a wall plug. Held at Lusaka’s Taj Pamodzi Hotel, the launch was attended by senior Zambian government officials, COMESA free-trade group leaders, US embassy officers, African Development Bank officials and the CEOs of major Zambian mobile operators. The launch celebrated the first container of World Panels that arrived in World Panel Zambia’s Lusaka warehouse.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The CEO, Jacob Sikazwe, a well-known Zambian business leader who led the creation and then chaired Zambia’s Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission said, “I’ve worked for many years to empower people in rural Africa to improve their economic well-being and opportunities in life. This utility-grade personal solar charger finally delivers on my dream to aid and empower people living without regular access to electricity.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The first shipment contained thousands of World Panel 500 combo-pack units with the patented solar panel technology plus a bundled 5000-milliamp Powerbank and bright ten-bulb LED light. The technology will be distributed in rural and urban COMESA regions. The company indicated that it plans to ship one million World Panel units to the COMESA region in 2015.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">John Anderson, the inventor and CEO of US-based World Panel Inc., gave the keynote speech at the event. An expert in micro-solar technology and business sustainability, Anderson said, “with only 8% of rural Zambia connected to an electrical grid, our distributed green energy solution can significantly increase that level in three years at a fraction of the cost of traditional energy solutions. We are honored to deliver our first containers into Zambia.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In prepared remarks read on behalf of Zambia’s Minister of Energy Christopher Yaluma, the Ministry’s Director of Energy Andrew Simwaba said, “I am pleased that this solution being launched today will help mitigate this power shortage because our people will be able to charge their phones and other devices no matter where they are located.” Recognizing this powerful green electrical solution for energy poverty, the Zambia Revenue Authority notified World Panel Zambia Ltd. that its application for zero customs and VAT has been approved.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of World Panel Inc.</span></div> </div>

World Panel Zambia, Ltd. Celebrates Official Launch of Solar Charger

World Panel Zambia Ltd .  launched the durable World Panel solar panels that charge mobile phones as fast as a wall plug. Held at Lusaka’s...

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