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AfDB Governors Announce Bank’s Return to its Headquarters in Abidjan

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<span lang="EN-US">  <a href="http://www.afdb.org/"></a></span><a href="http://www.afdb.org/"><span class="yiv929736590Style15"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"></span></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><a href="http://www.afdb.org/">The Boards</a> of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB)  and of the African Development Fund (ADF)  announced the return of the AfDB to its headquarters in  Abidjan,  Côte d’Ivoire, during the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in  Marrakech (Morocco) from  27th to  31st May  2013.<br /><br />This decision follows the approval of the roadmap prepared by Bank’s management for the return of the institution to Côte d’Ivoire.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The Board of Directors of the AfDB Group had instructed its management during the Annual Meetings held in Arusha, Tanzania, in 2012 to prepare a roadmap for a well-planned and organized return of the Bank to its headquarters. It said the roadmap should guarantee the institution’s stability, business continuity, and the well-being of staff and their families.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Consenting to the roadmap, the AfDB’s Advisory Committee of Governors, meeting in Tokyo, Japan, in October 2012, recommended its approval by the Board of Governors, thus opening the way for the return to Abidjan.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />According to the President of the AfDB, Donald Kaberuka, “the first group of staff will leave before the end of 2013. The AfDB will celebrate its 50th anniversary in November 2014 in Abidjan”.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span>  </div>
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AfDB Governors Announce Bank’s Return to its Headquarters in Abidjan

AfDB Governors Announce Bank’s Return to its Headquarters in Abidjan

“The first group of staff will leave before the end of 2013", according to the President of the AfDB, Donald Kaberuka The Boards ...

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CUF: yaundapo jopo la wataalam wa kuipitia rasimu ya katiba

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<span style="font-size: large;">Chama cha Wananchi CUF kimeunda jopo la wataalamu kwa ajili ya kuipitia na kuichambua rasimu ya katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania iliyotolewa hivi karibuni. <br /><br />Katibu Mkuu wa Chama hicho Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad ameeleza hayo wakati akihutubia mkutano wa hadhara uliofanyika Matemwe, Mkoa wa Kaskazini Unguja. <br /><br />Amesema jopo hilo la wataalamu litakapokamilisha kazi yake, litakuwa na upeo mkubwa wa kuushauri uongozi wa chama hicho, ili kiweze kutoa tamko rasmi la chama kuhusiana na rasimu hiyo ya katiba. <br /><br />Amesema kwa maoni yake Tume ya mabadiliko ya katiba imefanya kazi kubwa ya kukusanya na kuchambua maoni ya wananchi na hatimaye kupata rasimu ya awali ya katiba ambayo imezingatia baadhi ya matakwa ya wazanzibari. <br /><br />Hata hivyo amesema rasimu hiyo bado ina kasoro nyingi ambazo zinapaswa kujadiliwa zaidi katika mabaraza ya katiba, ili kupata rasimu ya pili itakayokidhi matakwa ya wananchi, kabla ya rasimu hiyo kufikishwa katika Bunge la katiba. <br /><br />Amesema bado wananchi wana fursa ya kuchangia katika rasimu hiyo kupitia wawakilishi wao watakaoingia katika mabaraza ya katiba ambapo wananchi watatoa uamuzi wa mwisho wakati wa kura ya maoni. <br /><br />“Wananchi ndio waamuzi wa mwisho wa mabadiliko ya katiba, kwani baadae mutapata fursa ya kupiga kura ya maoni ya kuikubali au kuikataa rasimu ya mwisho kabla ya kutiwa saini na kuwa katiba kamili”, alifafanua Maalim Seif. <br /><br />Amesema pamoja na mambo mengine rasimu hiyo ya awali imezingatia kwa makini uwepo wa jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ambayo imeundwa na nchi mbili yaanai Zanzibar na Tanzania Bara, na kwamba mara kwa mara imekuwa ikitaja washirika wa Muungano. <br /><br />Mambo mengine aliyoeleza kuyakubali katika rasimu hiyo ni pamoja na kuingizwa kwa masuala ya mafuta na gesi asilia kutokuwa miongoni mwa mambo ya Muungano, mikopo na biashara za nje, ushuru wa forodha, pamoja na elimu ya juu na baraza la mitihani. <br /><br />Hata hivyo amesema kuna mambo kadhaa yanayohitajika kurekebishwa katika rasimu hiyo ili kufikia  lengo la kuwa na Zanzibar yenye mamlaka kamili. <br /><br />Ameyataja mambo hayo kuwa ni pamoja na jina la Muungano ambao kwa maoni yake unapaswa kuitwa “Muungano wa Jamhuri za Tanzania”, tofauti na ilivyo sasa “Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania”. <br /><br />Mambo mengine aliyoeleza kutoridhishwa nayo kwenye rasimu hiyo ni pamoja na Mambo ya nje kubakia katika orodha ya mambo ya Muungano, sarafu na benki kuu, uraia na uhamiaji pamoja na vyama vya siasa. <br /><br />“Tunataka Zanzibar iwe na uwezo wa kufanya mambo yake bila ya kuingiliwa, kwa mfano iwe na uwezo wa kujiunga na Umoja wa Mataifa (UN), Umoja wa Afrika (AU), pamoja na FIFA”, alieleza Maalim Seif. <br /><br />Aidha amesema baadhi ya vipengele vya rasimu hiyo kavikutolewa maelezo ya kutosha, hali inayowafanya wananchi kutoelewa mantiki halisi iliyokusudiwa, na kuiomba tume ya Mabadiliko ya Katiba kuvitolea ufafanuzi. <br /><br />Miongoni mwa vipengele hivyo ni Muundo wa Muungano ambapo amesema zilizoungana tangu asili ni Tanganyika na Zanzibar, na kutaka Tume iweke wazi washirika hao wa Muungano. <br /><br />Katika hatua nyengine Maalim Seif amewatahadharisha wananchi kutojihusisha na vitendo vyovyote vya vurugu na uvunjifu wa amani katika kuendelea na mchakato huo. <br /><br />Kabla ya  mkutano huo, Maalim Seif alifungua barza ya CUF ijulikanayo kwa jina la “msimamo” au “mtendeni Namba 2” katika kijiji cha Mfurumatonga, yenye wanachama 200. <br /><br />Kwenye mkutano wa hadhara alikabidhi kadi za CUF 609 kwa wanachama wapya walioamua kujiunga na chama hicho, huku 148 kati yao wakiwa wamerejesha kadi za CCM. <br /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Naye Mkurugenzi wa Habari na Uenezi wa CUF Taifa, Salim Bimani,   aliwakumbusha wananchi kujisajili katika daftari la kudumu la wapiga kura muda utakapofika. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Na Hassan Hamad, OMKR</span></div>
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CUF: yaundapo jopo la wataalam wa kuipitia rasimu ya katiba

CUF: yaundapo jopo la wataalam wa kuipitia rasimu ya katiba

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OPENING SPEECH BY HON. AMB. SEIF ALI IDDI, THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FIRST TAMSA ALUMNI DINNER

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<span style="font-size: large;">Tamsa Patron and the President of MAT, Dr. Primus Saidia, <br /><br />TAMSA President, Biswalo Yango, <br /><br />Members of the Executive Board of TAMSA Tanzania, <br /><br />Organizing Committee and Medical students from all Universities, <br /><br />Distinguished Invited guests, <br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen. <br /><br />Good Evening! </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />I feel so privileged and honored to be invited to open this ceremony of the first Alumni Dinner organized by TAMSA. Thank you very much for inviting me to be with you this night. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />I would like to commend highly the organizing Committee and TAMSA members for the effort they have put in organizing a very successful dinner party. I wish also to express my appreciation to those who founded TAMSA and those who devorted their time, knowledge and resources to make TAMSA exist until now and work so successfully. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />It is heartening to see a wide spectrum of Alumni members from different hospitals, including Zanzibar, and some of them found in remote areas, have come together tonight. This is a testimony of great importance the alumni members have attached to their association as well as to this event. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen, </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The alumni dinner theme says, “Students today, doctors tomorrow, nurture them when they are still young.”  I entirely agree with your theme and I would like to assure you that the Government  of the United Republic of Tanzania recognizes the importance of the medical career and its associates and that is why it has always been responsive to genuine demands presented by the health professionals. We will continue fulfilling our responsibility of developing our young doctors through various medical colleges and universities we have in the country, and if necessary to send them abroad for more advanced skills and special professions that are not available at home. However, we would like you to fulfil your responsibilities too, which are to work hard to become good doctors and also when you finish your training stay at home to serve your brothers and sisters. <br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen, </span>    <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The Alumni associations have a wide range of valuable benefits. They provide an opportunity for Alumni members to meet and share their experiences. Some serious associations like yours produce an Alumni Newsletter to help members keep up to-date on what is happening in our modern world of ICT. But more importantly, you can use your association to nurture young doctors to receive career coaching at reduced rate to help them  keep up to date to face the challenging employment world. <br /><br />Today’s event has brought together health professionals and those ones who are in the making. A good thing about professional people is that they love challenges particularly when they are within their areas of expertise. In health sector there are many challenges and one of them facing us, as a nation is to deliver quality health services at affordable manner. It is my hope that you will take up this challenge and advise the government accordingly on what to do to minimize the cost while at the same time maintain the quality of services. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Before I conclude my remarks, I would like to request the organizers that this Alumni dinner should not be the last one because of its importance. Therefore, I call all stakeholders to make adequate contributions towards the future of this event and other activities like scientific conferences, medical camping and outreach programs. These kinds of events help to improve medical students’ knowledge, ideas and skills towards becoming better medical practioners.  Let me tell you that the nation depends on you and your serves.  You are very important people in our society.  Please, when you go to your respective hospitals work hard to serve your fellow Tanzanians.  In doing so, you have to follow your professional ethics, mainly avoid strikes.  Strikes of doctors are neither healthy nor beneficial to our people.  Our people depend on you for their recoveries when they fall sick.  It is my sincere hope that you will stick to your ethics. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Ladies and Gentlemen, </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />I thank you again for your invitation and I wish you every success in your work.  Please enjoy this pleasant night. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your attention.</span>  </div>
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OPENING SPEECH BY HON. AMB. SEIF ALI IDDI, THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FIRST TAMSA ALUMNI DINNER

OPENING SPEECH BY HON. AMB. SEIF ALI IDDI, THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FIRST TAMSA ALUMNI DINNER

Tamsa Patron and the President of MAT, Dr. Primus Saidia, TAMSA President, Biswalo Yango, Members of the Executive Board of TAMSA Tanzania...

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AfDB signs a USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with Commerzbank AG to support Trade Finance in Africa

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.afdb.org/">The African</a> Development Bank (AfDB)  formally signed on May 29th in Marrakech, Morocco, in the prelude of the 48th AfDB Annual Meetings, a USD 100 million unfunded Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with Commerzbank AG under which the two banks will share the default risk on a portfolio of eligible trade transactions originated by African issuing banks in Africa and confirmed by Commerzbank AG. This facility will help address critical market demand for trade finance in Africa by providing support for trade in vital economic sectors such as agribusiness and manufacturing. It will foster financial sector development, regional integration, and increase government revenue generation ultimately improving Africa’s sustainable economic growth.<br /><br />The majority of African banks have small capital bases which often constrains their ability to obtain adequate trade limits from international confirming banks and to undertake sizeable transactions that have significant development impact. Moreover, despite the growth in trade risk distribution globally, local banks in Africa have not significantly benefitted from this growth. AfDB’s additionality lies in the use of its “AAA” rating to share trade risk and expand the trade finance capacity of banks in Africa, thereby expanding trade and strengthening regional integration. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />During the signing ceremony in Marrakech, Tim Turner, AfDB Private Sector Operations Director, stated “Trade is a growth enabler and catalyst for development and this partnership with Commerzbank is yet another step by the Bank to increase the availability of trade finance and help remove a major barrier to trade in Africa, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises in low income countries.”</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Signing for the Germany-based Commerzbank, Christof Gabriel Maetze, member of the Executive Management Board said: “This facility is greatly relevant for boosting our business in Africa; with the funding, we are going to strengthen our business on the continent where we already deal with 51 countries.”</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />This RPA, spanning over three-year period, is 50/50 risk sharing arrangement that will enable Commerzbank AG to match AfDB’s undertaking in every transaction, thereby creating a maximum portfolio of up to USD 200 million. The facility will also result in the provision of significant support to African banks and Small and Medium Enterprises. Counting roll-overs, it is expected to facilitate about USD 1.2 billion of trade in equipment, raw materials, intermediate and finished goods over the three-year period.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The facility aligns with AfDB’s Regional Member Countries’ priorities to promote trade as was reaffirmed by the African Union at its 18th Ordinary Session in January 2012. It is also in line with the AfDB’s Long Term and Regional Integration Strategies which seek to consolidate its engagement in trade finance in Africa.</span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB)</span>  </div>
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AfDB signs a USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with Commerzbank AG to support Trade Finance in Africa

AfDB signs a USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with Commerzbank AG to support Trade Finance in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) formally signed on May 29th in Marrakech, Morocco, in the prelude of the 48th AfDB Annual Meetings, ...

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Arusha watakiwa kulinda Amani

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<span style="font-size: large;">Katibu Mkuu wa Chama Cha Wananchi CUF Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewatahadharisha wakaazi wa Arusha kuilinda na kuitunza amani iliyopo ili kuuendeleza mji huo kiuchumi. <br /><br />Amesema mji wa Arusha ni miongoni mwa miji muhimu katika maendeleo ya Tanzania kutokana na umaarufu wake na kuwa mji wa kitalii na biashara. <br /><br />Maalim Seif ametoa tahadhari hiyo katika kata za Themi na Kaloleni mjini Arusha, wakati akiwahutubia wakaazi wa maeneo hayo kwenye mikutano ya kampeni za udiwani katika kata hizo. <br /><br />Amefahamisha kuwa mji huo umeiletea sifa kubwa Tanzania na kupelekea kuwa makao makuu ya Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki na kituo muhimu cha mikutano ya kimataifa. <br /><br />Ameongeza kuwa iwapo amani itatoweka katika eneo hilo, itaupotezea sifa mji huo na kushuka kwa mvuto wake wa kitalii, kibiashara na shughuli za kimataifa. <br /><br />Maalim Seif ambaye ni Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar amesema wakaazi wa Arusha wana kila sababu ya kujivunia maendeleo na rasilimali zilizopo, yakiwemo madini ya Tanzanite ambayo yanapatikana  Arusha pekee duniani kote. <br /><br />Akizungumzia kuhusu kampeni, Maalim Seif amevitaka vyama vya  siasa kufanya kampeni za kistaarabu na kuvumiliana ili kutunza na kulinda amani iliyopo ambayo ni rasilimali kubwa kwa maendeleo ya nchi. <br /><br />Amesema vyama vingi havikuja kwa lengo la kuwagawa au kuwafitinisha Watanzania, bali kutoa fursa kwa wananchi kuchagua chama au kiongozi wanayemtaka kwa uhuru. <br /><br />Amewaomba viongozi wa vyama vya siasa kushindana kwa hoja na kuachana na tabia ya kuwalazimisha na kuwanyanyasa wananchi na kupelekea kuwakosesha haki na uhuru wao wa kuchagua na kuchaguliwa. <br /><br />Wagombea udiwani kwa kata za Themi na Kaloleni kupitia Chama Cha CUF Lobora Petro Ndarpoi na Darwesh Abbass Ramadhan, kwa upande wao wamewaahidi wakaazi wa maeneo hao kuwatatulia kero zinazowakabili kwa muda mrefu zikiwemo upungufu wa ajira kwa vijana pamoja kuimarisha huduma za elimu mashuleni. <br /><br />Wamesema maeneo hayo yana utajiri mkubwa wa viwanda lakini vingi kati ya hivyo havifanyi kazi vizuri, na hivyo kupoteza fursa za ajira kwa vijana, na kwamba iwapo watachaguliwa watashirikiana na halmashauri kuvifufua na kuviendeleza kwa maslahi ya wananchi wa Arusha. <br /><br />Uchaguzi mdogo wa madiwani kwa kata 26 nchini, unatarajiwa kufanyika tarehe 16/06/2013, baada ya madiwani waliochaguliwa katika kata hizo kupoteza sifa na wengine kufariki dunia. <br /><br />Hassan Hamad, OMKR.  </span>  </div>
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Arusha watakiwa kulinda Amani

Arusha watakiwa kulinda Amani

Katibu Mkuu wa Chama Cha Wananchi CUF Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewatahadharisha wakaazi wa Arusha kuilinda na kuitunza amani iliyopo ili...

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Oman yakusudia kuwasaidia wanafunzi kutoka Zanzibar

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<span style="font-size: large;">Serikali ya Oman inakusudia kusaidia  kugharamia wanafunzi wa Zanzibar wanaopata fursa ya kuendelea na  masomo ya ngazi ya juu kwenye vyuo vikuu tofauti Nchini humo pamoja na vile vilivyopo hapa Nchini Tanzania. <br /><br />Hatua hiyo imekuja kufuatia maombi yaliyotolewa na Zanzibar kwa Nchi hiyo ambapo taratibu  zimeshaidhinishwa kupitia  mpango maalum wa Mfalme Qaboos Bin Said wa Nchi hiyo. <br /><br />Balozi wa Oman Nchini Tanzania Bwana Yahya Moosa Al – Bafry alieleza hayo wakati akizungumza na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar. <br /><br />Balozi Yahya Moosa alisema Mpango huo wa Mfalme Qaboos umelenga katika azma yake ya kuimarisha uhusiano wa kidugu uliopo kati ya Nchi yake na Zanzibar ambao ni wa Kihistoria. <br /><br />Balozi Yahya alimuhakikisha Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kwamba uhusiano huo wa pande mbili hizo utaendelea kuimarishwa kwa vizazi vya sasa ni vile vijavyo. <br /><br />“ Si muda mrefu ujumbe wa Zanzibar  akiwemo mwakilishi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Taifa Zanzibar { SUZA } ulikwenda Nchini Oman kwa mazungumzo ya kujenga mazingira ya kuelekea kwenye Mpango huo muhimu kwa ustawi wa Elimu kwa Vijana wa Zanzibar “. Alisisitiza Balozi Yahya Moosa. <br /><br />Akitoa shukrani zake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema Zanzibar itaendelea kuiona Oman kama mshirika wake katika uhusiano wa Kihistoria na Utamaduni unaooana baina ya wananchi wa pande hizo mbili . <br /><br />Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alieleza kwamba Wananchi wa Zanzibar na Oman wamekuwa wakiishi kama ndugu kutokana na maingiliano yao ya  kidamu yaliyodumu kwa karne nyingi zilizopita. <br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema mpango huo wa Oman wa kujitolea kwake kuunga mkono harakati za Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar za kuwajengea uwezo vijana wake utakaoiwezesha Zanzibar kwenda sambamba na mabadiliko makubwa ya Teknolojia Duniani. <br /><br />Mazungumzo hayo ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif na Balozi wa Oman Nchini Tanzania Bwana Yahya anayefanya kazi zake Mjini Dar es salaam yameshuhudiwa  pia na Balozi mdogo wa Oman hapa Zanzibar Bwana Sabhi Sulaiman. <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame </span>    <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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Oman yakusudia kuwasaidia wanafunzi kutoka Zanzibar

Oman yakusudia kuwasaidia wanafunzi kutoka Zanzibar

Serikali ya Oman inakusudia kusaidia kugharamia wanafunzi wa Zanzibar wanaopata fursa ya kuendelea na masomo ya ngazi ya juu kwenye vyuo...

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TAMASHA LA 16 LA FILAMU LA KIMATAIFA/TAMASHA LA NCHI ZA JAHAZI - ZIFF 2013 TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

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<span style="font-size: large;">Tamasha la 16 la Filamu la Kimataifa/Tamasha la Nchi za Jahazi linategemewa kuanza mjini Zanzibar tarehe 29 Juni hadi 7 Julai, 2013. ZIFF inawakaribisha sana kushiriki nasi katika siku hizi tisa za maonesho ya filamu, utamaduni, kazi za mikono na burudani, tukiwa na imani kwamba fursa hii adhimu itaweza kuwa nafasi nyingine tena katika kuenzi na kukuza Tamaduni zetu.  Dhamira kuu ni kuhakikisha ZIFF inaleta mabadiliko katika tasnia ya filamu hapa nchini, ZIFF pia imekua ikitoa ajira za muda mfupi kwa washiriki wote, kuibua vipaji na kuzitangaza kazi mbalimbali za sanaa na wasanii wa hapa nyumbani. <br /><br />Kwa udhamini mkubwa kabisa wa ZUKU kwa mwaka wa pili sasa tumeweza kuwafikia watengenezaji filamu wengi wa Afrika Mashariki na kati ambako kote ZUKU wamekua wakitutangaza vyema. ZIFF itaendelea kushirikiana na ZUKU kwa miaka mingine nane wakiwa ndio wadhamini wakuu wa Tamasha. <br /><br />FILAMU ZIFF 2013: <br /><br />Wataayarishaji wa filamu zaidi ya 35 mahiri toka nchi mbalimbali duniani ambao filamu zao zimechaguliwa kuingia ZIFF watahudhuria Tamasha hilo na pia watatumia fursa hiyo kuongelea filamu zao na utengenezaji wa filamu kwa ujumla. Hii ni nafasi nzuri kwa watengenezaji filamu wa hapa nyumbani kuhudhuria na kupata nafasi ya kubadilishana mawazo na wenzao toka nchi mbalimbali. Ikumbukwe zaidi ya Filamu 257 toka nchini mbali mbali ziliwasilishwa mwaka huu, lakini ni Filamu 80 zilizofanikiwa kuchaguliwa kuoneshwa na pia katika kushindania Tuzo za ZIFF. Tuzo zitolewazo katika ZIFF ni Verona, Signis, Sembene, ZUKU na Tuzo za ZIFF. Tuzo za filamu za kitanzania mwaka huu zimeshirikisha filamu 14 kutoka hapa Tanzania. Tuzo Kuu itolewayo katika ZIFF ni Golden Dhow Award (Jahazi la Dhahabu). <br /><br />Pia ZUKU itatoa tuzo kwa filamu iliyotengenezwa na muongozaji wa kiafrika, imetengenzwa Afrika, imepigwa picha Afrika na pia kuwatuza msanii bora wa kiume na kike. <br /><br />VIKUNDI VYA BURUDANI ZITAKAZO SINDIKIZA TAMASHA LA 16 LA FILAMU- ZIFF 2013 ni pamoja na Mrisho Mpoto na Mjomba Band, Skylight Band, Linah, Fid Q, Barnaba, Jhikoman, Baby J, Synerg, Swahili vibes, Safi theatre, Tongwa Assembly(walimu wa chuo cha saa Bagamoyo), Mkubwa na wanawe(Said Fela), kundi la Shiwe kutoka Comoro na makundi mengine mengi kutajwa hapo baadae. <br /><br />JUKWAA LA WATOTO - CHILDREN PANORAMA, mwaka huu ni tofauti na miaka iliyopita, jukwaa hili litahusisha watoto toka nchi tatu za Afrika Mashariki, Uganda, Tanzania na Kenya. Jukwaa hili litatoa nafasi kwa filamu za watoto kuoneshwa katika kipindi cha Tamasha na litawafikia wanafunzi zaidi ya 1500 kutoka shule za msingi na  sekondari za Zanzibar pia kutakuwa na Warsha Mafunzo (Workshop) juu ya utengenezaji wa Katuni (Animation) – Warsha hii imedhaminiwa na Wizara ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Amali - Zanzibar. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">JUKWAA LA VIJIJINI - VILLAGE PANORAMA, jukwaa hili litahusisha vijiji 10 vya Unguja na 3 vya Pemba, kutakuwa na Filamu zitakazooneshwa pamoja na warsha mbalimbali za wakinamama na Watoto na Afya ya Uzazi salama. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />JUKWAA LA KINAMAMA - WOMEN PANORAMA, jukwaa hili mara nyingi huambatana na jukwaa la Vijijini, Kutakuwa na Warsha juu ya wanawake na uzazi salama, Kutakuwa na Warsha juu ya unyanyasaji wa kijinsia sehemu ya kazi na Kutakuwa na Warsha juu ya wanawake, filamu na afya na litadhaminiwa na PSI/UNFPA. <br /><br />MAONESHO (EXHIBITIONS) “SOKO FILAMU", Mabanda ya maonesho mbalimbali ya kazi za sanaa za mikono na ubunifu (Made in Tanzania), wakati Tamasha SOko-Filamu hutoa fursa kwa watu kununua na kuuza kazi za mikono pamoja na kutengeneza mitandao ya kibiashara.  Kutakuwa na banda Maalum la ZUKU ambalo litatumika kama sehemu maalum ya kuuza ving’amuzi lakini pia ni sehemu ya kununua kazi za wasanii (filamu). <br /><br />MASHINDANO YA MBIO ZA JAHAZI (DHOW RACE) KUFANYIKA TAREHE 30 JUNE, Majahazi 10 yaitashiriki katika mashindano ya Mbio za Majahazi Baharini, ambapo mshindi atazawadiwa wa kwanza atapata 200,000, Mshindi wa pili 150,000 na Mshindi wa tatu 100,000 za Kitanzania na Mashindano haya ni kwa Udhamini Mkubwa wa Zanzibar Connection. <br /><br />Mwaka huu tuna Warsha Mafunzo (Workshops) zifuatazo: - </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />·         Watoto – Utengenezaji Katuni (Animation) <br /><br />·         Juigiza katika Kamera  (Acting for Camera) <br /><br />·         Uandishi Habari za Sanaa (Arts Journalism) <br /><br />·         Uandishi wa Miongozo ya Filamu (Script Writing) <br /><br />·         Utengenezaji Filamu (Film production) <br /><br />·         Uandishi Chambuzi (Critical  Journalism) <br /><br />·         Malaria & HIV- Pemba <br /><br />KONGAMANO –  Juni 28 hadi  Juni 30, mwaka huu kutakuwa na Kongamano maalum la “Bongo Movie Symposium” litakaloendeshwa na Murdoch University kuanzia tarehe 28-30 June na litajadili kitabu kinachohusu Bongo Movie ambacho kimehaririwa na Prof Martin Mhando. <br /><br />FASHION SHOW – Juni 29, Kwenye uwanja wa Mitindo Tamasha la 16 la filamu Tanzania ZIFF kutakuwa na onesho maalum la mavazi zitakalo ongozwa na Mustafa Hassanali, Farouque Abdella na Javed Jaffary mnamo tarehe 29 June. <br /><br />FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS – Juni 30 hadi Julai 6,  hii huwa ni fursa ya kujitangaza kibiashara katika ZIFF na mwaka huu kutakuwa na Iran, Australia, South Africa, ZUKU na TANAPA kila siku kuanzia saa 8 mchana – 11 jioni katika Ukumbi wa Maru Maru Hotel. Ila Mwaka huu ZUKU watachukua Fursa hii kukutana na watengenezaji filamu wa kitanzania na kujadili soko la filamu Tanzania na pia kununua kazi za watengenezaji filamu wa kitanzania. <br /><br />SIKU MAALUM YA FILAMU ZA KIBONGO - SWAHILI DAY – Julai 5, Filamu 14 kutoka Bongo Movie zitaoneshwa kuanzia asubuhi hadi jioni kila siku katika kumbi maalum ili kutoa nafasi kwa watu mbalimbali kuona kazi za nyumbani. Siku ya tarehe 5 ni siku maalum imetengwa kama muendelezo wa ZIFF kuonesha kujali kilicho cha kwetu, filamu za Kiswahili zitaoneshwa katika jukwaa kuu na pia kuwakaribisha wasanii mbalimbali kuhudhuria Tamasha na kupata nafasi ya kukutana na watengenezaji filamu wengine nia na madhumini ni kuzipa kipaumbele na kuenzi kazi za filamu za wasanii wa Kitanzania. <br /><br />USIKU WA TUZO (AWARD NIGHT) - Julai 6, Tuzo zitatolewa kupitia Filamu 80 zinazowania Tuzo mbalimbali katika Tamasha la 16 la filamu ZIFF 2013 na  MWISHO WA TAMASHA ni Julai 7  <br /><br />MGENI RASMI (CHIEF GUEST), mwaka huu mgeni wetu maalum atakua Tonya Lee Williams, muigizaji Muingereza ambaye amecheza tamthiliya kubwa Marekani ya The Young and the Restless na the Bold and the Beautiful, pia Tonya atafanya warsha ya uigizaji katika ZIFF. <br /><br />FILAMU YA UFUNGUZI, mwaka huu filamu ya “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” kutoka kwa mtengeneza filamu maarufu na mwanzilishi wa Maisha Film Lab, MIRA NAIR ndiyo itakua filamu ya ufunguzi na filamu hii imetengenezwa nchini Marekani, India na Sweden. <br /><br /> WADHAMINI WETU 2013 ni: - </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />·         Zuku –Mdhamini Mkuu <br /><br />·         Azam Marine <br /><br />·         Ethiopian Airways <br /><br />·         Prime Time Promotions <br /><br />·         GIZ <br /><br />·         Goethe Institute <br /><br />·         German Cooperation <br /><br />·         TMF <br /><br />·         Murdoch University <br /><br />·         Zanzibar Beach Hotel <br /><br />·         Zanzibar Connection <br /><br />·         Zanlink <br /><br />·         Grand Palace Hotel <br /><br />·         Maru Maru Hotel <br /><br />·         Wavuvi Restaurant <br /><br />·         WIOMSA <br /><br />·         PSI <br /><br />·         UNFPA <br /><br />·         Visual Media Institute - Iran <br /><br />TUNAPENDA PIA KUTAMBUA MCHANGO WA SERIKALI YA ZANZIBAR NA YA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO WA TANZANIA</span></div>
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TAMASHA LA 16 LA FILAMU LA KIMATAIFA/TAMASHA LA NCHI ZA JAHAZI - ZIFF 2013 TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

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South Africa selects Gemalto for its national electronic identity card program

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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1370515873219_5037" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><a href="http://www.gemalto.com/">Gemalto</a> (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) , the world leader in digital security, 
will supply the Government <a href="printhttp://www.gemalto.com/govt/sealys/id_solutions/index.htm">Printing Works </a>(GPW) of South Africa with <i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1370515873219_5054">Sealys eID </i>cards  
for their national identity program. GPW will harness Gemalto’s secure embedded 
software to protect the holder’s image and biometric data within the secure 
identity e-document, delivering outstanding levels of integrity and privacy. 
Moreover, GPW selected the high-end Sealys document fitted with the contactless 
feature, ensuring added levels of convenience with unrivaled security for 
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1370515873219_5067" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Designed to modernize and replace 
South Africa’s traditional, paper-based ‘green book’ identity documentation, the 
new <i>Sealys</i> eID card will be offered by the Department for Home Affairs 
(DHA) to citizens aged 16 and over. The South African government embarked on 
this service program to improve confidence in official identity credentials and 
to prepare for the deployment of a comprehensive suite of efficient and 
convenient eGovernment services. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Leveraging experience that already includes participation to over 80 
national programs worldwide, Gemalto is providing GPW with an advanced and 
highly durable polycarbonate eID card specifically designed to counter forgery. 
Furthermore, the <i>Sealy</i> eID supports public key infrastructure (PKI) and 
match-on-card authentication techniques to enable easy verification of 
authenticity and a future-proof platform capable of providing a broad range of 
secure online services such as online and in-person authentication as well as 
legally binding digital signatures. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“Gemalto demonstrated their proven ability to deliver high-end eID 
secure documents within an ambitious schedule,</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">” 
said Professor Anthony Mbewu, CEO of GPW. <i>“Plans are already in place for the 
next phases of the modernization program, and we are very confident in Gemalto’s 
deep expertise and state-of-the-art technology in supporting our future 
aspirations.”</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“Our 
local presence in Johannesburg provides a key benefit in ensuring a strategic 
partnership with the GPW,</span></i><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1370515873219_5076" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">” said Ari Bouzbib, Senior Vice 
President of Government Programs at Gemalto. “<i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1370515873219_5075">This new project marks another significant 
acceleration in the momentum behind eGovernment initiatives on the continent, 
where Gemalto has already deployed a number of major programs.”</i></span></span></div>
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South Africa selects Gemalto for its national electronic identity card program

South Africa selects Gemalto for its national electronic identity card program

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO) , the world leader in digital security, will supply the Government Printing Works (GPW) of South Afr...

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I'm a Tanzania

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<span style="font-size: large;">Ndugu Denis,<br /> Mimi  natoa maoni yangu  lakini najua na  wengine wanaweza  au kuniunga  mkono au kunikatalia. Hiyo ndiyo demokrasia. Ikiwa ninachotetea kikikataliwa na hakuna madhara yatayotokea huko mbele ya safari safi tu. Ikiwa nikishauri kitu watu wakakikataa na baadaye wakadhurika,  walau  mimi nitasema nilisema na  nafsi yangu itakuwa  na amani .  <br /><br /> Mzee Abeid Karume aliweza akawaongoza Wazanzibari wakakubali ushauri wa  Muungano lakini leo wanao viongozi wengine wanaowashauri kutengana kuna  masilahi kwa Wazazibari.  Kazi kwao  kutafakari. Pia  Watanzania wa  Bara wengine wanadhani Muungano na Zanzibar  si lazima lakini mimi nafikiri itakuwa  haina usalama sana   kwa Tanzania Bara kuwepo Zanzibar  yenye  kuwa Kuwait ya Afrika Mashariki, yenye  jeshi lake  linalodhibitiwa na Uingereza na Marekani na  labda yenye  kuwa na  vituo vya kijeshi  vya Marekani,  huku viongozi wake wakijifanya eti Wazanzibari wote ni Waislamu kama vile wanavyofanya  viongozi wa  Kuwait au Oman... </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Nakumbuka wapo Wazanzibari wengi wenye biashara zao Tanzania Bara na wenye mahusiano ya karibu na watu wa Tanzania Bara yanayosukumwa na ufuasi wa  dini moja ya Kiislamu au kupeana mikopo ya kuanzishia biashara..Wote hawa ni WATANZANIA na  wanayo haki kumiliki  ardhi Tanzania Bara na kujisikia  wako nyumbani. Mheshiwa Waziri  wa Afya   wa sasa aliwahi kuwa Mbunge jimbo  moja hapa Tanzania Bara  na baadaye karudi  Zanzibar na kuchanguliwa  Ubunge jimbo la Zanzibar na sasa ni Wazir wa Afya kwenye serikali ya Muungano inayoshughulikia mambo ya afya Tanzania Bara. .Mzanzibari anayedhani kuna manufaa kwa Wazanzibari  katika kufuta utaifa wa UTANZANIA nakufufua utambulisho wa Utanganyika sina  hakika amekaa na  kufikiria sana juu ya madhara ya kufufua utambulisho huo….Labda kama ni Mzanzibari anayeishi Omani au Kuwait kwa sasa na   hana mahusiano na Wazanzibari wenzake walio na mahusiano ya karibu na  Tanzania Bara.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Vile vile, kiulinzi na usalamana mtengamano kati ya waumini wa dini mbali mbali Tanzania Bara unasaidiwa n akuwepo dola moja la Tanzania . Watanzania Bara wanaodhani ulinzi na  usalama wa Tanzania Bara  utakuwa wa  gharama zile zile kama za sasa  ambapo kuna uraia wa Tanzania moja,  tuna jeshi  la ulinzi,  usalam na polisi moja ya dola moja  la taifa  moja   la UMAJUMUI wa KIAFRIKA la Tanzania, lisilo mbagua mtu kwa uzawa wake wala nasaba yake kuhusisha  nasaba za Asia au Ulaya, Niinashaka  kama  kweli hawa  wanao shabikia kurudi kwenye utambulisho wa UTANGANYIKA  tuliopachikwa  na wakoloni wa Kiingereza baada  ya sisi  kuitwa GERMAN EAST AFRIKA na Wagerumani  hadi 1919,  wamekaa nakutafakari kwa kina  juu ya jambo  ili kama  alivyo kuwa amefanya Mwalimu Nyerere. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kinachounganisha Mzanzibari wa uzawa wa Urabuni au Uhindini  ni kukubali kuitwa MUAFRIKA, au siyo? Kinachounganisha Mhehe wa  Iringa   na Mhaya wa Bukoba na Muaha wa Kigoma ni kukubali kitwa MUAFRIKA, au siyo? Hivi ukianza kushabikia kuvunja nchi ya Tanzania iliyodumu zaidi ya miaka 49 (1964-2013) na kushabikia Utanganyika uliodumu miaka takribani 45 ( 1919-1964) (ambayo miaka zaidi ya 42 yake ilikuwa chini ya utawala wa kikoloni wa Waingereza na inawezekana Watanganyika wengi HAWAKUJITAMBUA kuwa walikuwa Watanganyika!) , una huhakika gani kuwa hii Tanganyika itakayo fufuliwa na wanasiasa wachovu wa kizazi hiki  cha mafisadi waliojaa udini na ukabila haitamegeka pia vipande vipande kwa misingi ya ukabila na udini?<br /> Kinachoweza  kutuunganisha leo  na jana  hapa  Tanzania ni kujitambuwa kuwa sisi ni WAAFRIKA, na UTANZANIA ni  kituo cha kati kuelekea utambulisho ulio imara  na  wenye mashiko zaidi  wa UAFRIKA MASHARIKI na UAFRIKA  WA BARA ZIMA. Hayo ndiyo mawazo  yangu na mimi si Napoleon au  Bismark  au Musolini, kwa hiyo niko tayari kukaa kwa huzuni kwa kukataliwa maoni yangu ninayodhani ni sahihi! NJE ya UZALENDO wa UMAJUMUI wa KIAFRIKA hakuna uzalendo mwingine zaidi ya ushabiki wa  kibaguzi wa kidini na kikabila!!! I am an Afrikan! I am an East African! I am a Tanzania! I refuse to return to being a Tanganyikan after 49 years of liberation!!!<br />Mwl. Lwaitama</span></div>
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I'm a Tanzania

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Yahsat Awarded SatCom “Most Innovative Product and Service for Africa” for Second Consecutive Year

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.yahsat.ae/">Yahsat</a> , the Middle East’s leading satellite service provider, took home the highly coveted SatCom Star Award for the “Most Innovative Product/Service for Africa” for the second consecutive year. The award is a testament to the successful growth and uptake of YahClick, which provides connectivity to residents in unserved and underserviced areas across 28 countries in the Middle East, Africa and Central and South West Asia. <br /><br />Commenting on the award, Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat, stated: “It is a privilege to take home this award for the second consecutive year. The African market is extremely important to Yahsat and we are pleased that the industry recognizes the important role we play and the contribution we are starting to make in Africa.” <br /><br />“According to the International Monetary Fund, growth in Africa is expected to continue over the next five years and between 2010 to 2015, nine out of the top twenty fastest growing economies in the world are expected to be in Africa. This represents a huge opportunity for satellite operators such as Yahsat and Internet service providers who can help connect urban, rural and remote communities so they may join the 21st century global economy.” </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In Africa, YahClick is already operational in Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan.  Launched in August last year YahClick is fast becoming Africa’s must-have product, pushing boundaries in creating connected communities across the continent.  With high speed services of up to 15Mbps and cost effective service plans at monthly subscription prices to suit a variety of audiences, YahClick’s current subscribers include a mix of energy, construction, agri-based verticals, SME, NGOs, and individual users who are looking for high speed, reliable Internet connections. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“African countries currently face major challenges including insufficient or congested telecommunications infrastructure, unconnected communities, unskilled workers and an education and healthcare system that needs serious improvements and assistance. At Yahsat, we believe that access to information is a powerful tool that can boost individual, business and societal development. YahClick is our solution to connectivity challenges to maximize the chances of success for the many individual, business and government projects that are springing up in Africa,” added Shawkat Ahmed, Chief Commercial Officer at Yahsat. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />YahClick also offers a backup connectivity solution “YahClick Insure” designed for any entity that cannot risk being without continuous Internet access for financial, security or legal reasons if their primary link is disrupted. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />For organizations that require connectivity on-the-go, YahClick offers a transportable solution which is a  service that is mounted on a vehicle that instantly provides high speed Internet connectivity in changing locations for broadcasters, businesses, government entities, and even private users in remote areas. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“By providing communities with greater access to high speed, reliable Internet connectivity governments have the chance to turbo-charge economic growth and development. Businesses, the public sector and all stakeholders involved need to help shape the way emerging countries move to the next level.” concluded Masood.  </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Yahsat works with a network of 30 service partners across 28 markets. Key partners in Africa include Vox Telecoms, CoolLink, Hyperia, Infinity, Netone, Sistec, Simbanet, RCS Communications, and TruIT. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The SatCom Star Awards were launched in 2007 to identify and recognise outstanding new contributions to the field of satellite communications in Africa. The awards are designed to celebrate the continued growth and success of the satellite marketplace and focus on the exceptional and innovative performers within the industry. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The awards are judged by an independent board of advisers comprising industry professionals. Winners are selected according to strict criteria, with award recipients reflecting the strong foundation and potential for the satellite industry in serving and developing the African continent. </span>  </div>
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Yahsat Awarded SatCom “Most Innovative Product and Service for Africa” for Second Consecutive Year

Yahsat Awarded SatCom “Most Innovative Product and Service for Africa” for Second Consecutive Year

Yahsat , the Middle East’s leading satellite service provider, took home the highly coveted SatCom Star Award for the “Most Innovative P...

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Arusha yashauriwa kuchaguwa viongozi wenye kujali na kutetea maslahi ya wananchi

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<span style="font-size: large;">Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Wananchi (CUF) Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewashauri wananchi wa Arusha kuchagua viongozi waliodhamiria kutetea maslahi ya wananchi badala ya wale wanaoweka mbele maslahi binafsi. <br /><br />Amesema chama hicho kimejijengea sifa kubwa kitaifa na kimataifa kutokana na sera zake za kuendeleza amani na kujali maslahi ya wananchi, hivyo kuwaomba kukiunga mkono ili kiweze kutimiza malengo yake ya kuwakomboa watanzania. <br /><br />Maalim Seif ambaye ni Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar ameeleza hayo katika mkutano wa kampeni wa kumnadi mgombea udiwani kata ya Elerai Mkoani Arusha, John Gilbert Bayo. <br /><br />Amesema Bayo ambaye alikuwa diwani wa kata hiyo kupitia CHADEMA, ni kiongozi imara, mwenye hekma na busara katika kuwatumikia wananchi, na kuwataka kumchagua ili aweze kutekeleza matakwa yao. <br /><br />Amefahamisha kuwa wananchi wa kata ya Elerai wanakabiliwa na changamoto moto mbali mbali zikiwemo upungufu wa madarasa ya kusomea, kituo cha afya na miundombinu ya maji na barabara, na kuwaomba kumchagua kiongozi huyo mwenye uzoefu ili asaidie kutatua matatizo hayo. <br /><br />Akizungumzia kuhusu mafanikio ya Serikali ya umoja wa kitaifa Zanzibar, Maalim Seif amesema imerejesha hali ya amani na utulivu, sambamba na kuwakomboa wakulima wa zao la karafuu ambao waliongezewa bei ya zao hilo kutoka shilingi 3000 hadi 15,000 kwa kilo moja. <br /><br />Ameongeza kuwa sera za serikali ya Zanzibar ni kuhakikisha kuwa wakulima wa karafuu wanapata asilimia 80 ya bei ya zao hilo katika soko la dunia, hali inayowahamasisha wakulima kuongeza juhudi na uzalishaji wa zao hilo. <br /><br />Kwa upande wake mgombea udiwani wa kata ya Elerai John Bayo, amesema ameamua kugombea nafasi hiyo kupitia CUF baada ya kutimuliwa CHADEMA, ili aweze kutimiza ahadi zake alizozitoa kwa wananchi wa kata hiyo mwaka 2010. <br /><br />Ameelezea matumaini yake kuwa wananchi wa kata hiyo bado wana imani naye, lakini chama chake cha awali kiliamua kumdhalilisha kwa kumvua uanachama baada ya kuhoji masuala muhimu yenye maslahi na wananchi. <br /><br />Amefahamisha kuwa baada ya kuhoji mambo hayo, chama kiliamua kuwafukuza madiwani kadhaa bila ya kuwashirikisha wananchi waliowachagua, jambo ambalo amesema ni kinyume na utaratibu, baada ya viongozi hao kuangalia zaidi maslahi binafsi. <br /><br />Amesema tangu kufukuzwa uanachama na udiwani, miradi mingi ya maendeleo  katika kata hiyo ikiwemo miradi ya maji na zahanati imekwama, na kuahidi kuiendeleza iwapo wananchi watamchagua tena kushika nafasi hiyo. <br /><br />Katika hali isiyokuwa ya kawaida baadhi ya viongozi wa vyama vya TLP na CHADEMA  mkoani Arusha, wameamua kumpigia kampeni mgombea huyo wa CUF ili aendelee kuwatumikia wakaazi wa Elerai. <br /><br />Mwahija Choga ambaye ni katibu wa TLP mkoani Arusha, amesema Bayo na wenzake walitimuliwa CHADEMA kinyume na utaratibu, na kuwasisitiza wakaazi wa Elerai kuacha kuwapigia kura viongozi kwa kufuata ushabiki wa vyama, bali wazingatie viongozi watendaji. <br /><br />“Mimi naona viongozi wa CHADEMA wanachezea akili za watanzania, wanawake na vijana wa nchi hii. Tafadhalini wakaazi wa Elerai musikubali kudanganywa, acheni kupiga kura kwa ushabiki wa chama, musibabaishwe na helikopta inayokuja kuwarushia vumbi, chagueni kiongozi mtendaji ambaye kwa kata hii ni John Bayo”, alitanabahisha Choga. <br /><br />Nae Naibu Mkurugenzi wa Habari na Uenezi wa CUF Taifa, Abdul Kambaya, amesema vijana ndio waathirika wakubwa wa hali ya maisha, na kuwataka kufanya maamuzi sahihi katika kuchagua viongozi watakaojali maslahi ya wananchi. <br /><br />Hassan Hamad, OMKR.</span>  </div>
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Arusha yashauriwa kuchaguwa viongozi wenye kujali na kutetea maslahi ya wananchi

Arusha yashauriwa kuchaguwa viongozi wenye kujali na kutetea maslahi ya wananchi

Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Wananchi (CUF) Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewashauri wananchi wa Arusha kuchagua viongozi waliodhamiria kutetea m...

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Government of Tanzania and the UN Hosting Regional Policy Forum in Dar es Salaam to Highlight African Experiences of Advancing Gender Equitable Local Development

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<span style="font-size: large;">The Gender Equitable Local Development (GELD) Regional Policy Forum is hosted by the Government of Tanzania and organized by UN Women and UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). It will showcase the experiences of Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Tanzania who for the past two years have been piloting the GELD programme. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In attendance at the Forum will be UN officials, gender experts and ministerial and local government delegates from the five pilot countries, including The Deputy Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office Regional Administration and Local Government, Tanzania, Hon. Aggrey Mwanri (MP). </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In Tanzania the programme is implemented together with PMO-RALG. The Municipality of Morogoro was chosen to pilot the GELD initiative, where UN Women has been advising on gender-responsive planning and budgeting – a tool to ensure that government resources are being spent on the needs of both women and men. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />This regional forum will demonstrate that the GELD model could be used to support reforms for better delivery of services and alignment of institutions to empower women in local leadership and economic development.  </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />This approach provides the building blocks for planning and budgeting gender equitable performance for sustainable local development. It has much relevance to discussions on that will examine promising practices, lessons learned, challenges and strategies for the achievement of gender responsive local development to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />As a result of gender responsive community planning women in Kingolwira, Morogoro prioritized water as a community need and the GELD programme was able to construct seven water points. Women also formed the Tanzania Women’s Food Processing Trust. The Trust now has more than 200 members that make and sell food products like spicy mango pickle, nutritious flour and peanut butter that they produce at home. </span>  <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In Mozambique health and water programmes were introduced and as a result of the training provided under GELD the women decided they needed identity cards, which resulted in greater empowerment of women. A voluntary savings and credit scheme was one of the projects decided on by communities in Rwanda, while in Senegal women are implementing health projects and income generating activities. In Sierra Leone a hotel was redeveloped for women to run. Additionally the GELD model was adopted by Ethiopia in 2010.</span>  </div>
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Government of Tanzania and the UN Hosting Regional Policy Forum in Dar es Salaam to Highlight African Experiences of Advancing Gender Equitable Local Development

Government of Tanzania and the UN Hosting Regional Policy Forum in Dar es Salaam to Highlight African Experiences of Advancing Gender Equitable Local Development

Delegates across Africa will gather in Dar es Salaam to discuss advancing gender equitable local development this Thursday 6 and Friday ...

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Dk.Rahabu ndani ya Zanzibar

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<span style="font-size: large;">Wagonjwa wa vidonda vya tumbo Nchini wanapaswa kuzingatia ushauri wa kitaalamu unaotolewa na madaktari wakati wote hasa katika matumizi ya vyakula vyenye Tindikali { Acid } ili kuondokana na maradhi hayo ambayo husababisha ukosefu wa utulivu wa kimaisha. <br /><br />Kauli hiyo imetolewa na Mgunduzi wa Dawa ya asili inayotibu vidonda vya tumbo ijuilikanayo kwa jina la Fiterawa Dr. Rahabu Rubago wakati alipotembelewa na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi hapo Bwawani Mjini Zanzibar. <br /><br />Dr. Rahabu Rubago na Timu yake yupo Zanzibar tokea Tarehe 15 mwezi uliopita kufanya uchunguzi wa wagonjwa mbali mbali wa maradhi hayo sambamba na  kutoa tiba pamoja na taaluma kwa wananchi wanaosumbuliwa na ugonjwa huo. <br /><br />Mtaalamu huyo wa Tiba ya maradhi ya vidonda vya tumbo alivitaja baadhi ya vyakula muhimu vinavyowapa faraja wagonjwa wa maradhi hayo kuwa ni pamoja na chai ya soya, mchai chai, matunda pamoja na vyakula vya ngano. <br /><br />Dr. Rahabu Rubago alimueleza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif kwamba maradhi ya vidonda vya tumbo yanaonekana kuendelea kukua siku hadi siku hapa nchini kufuatia msongamano wa maisha unaowakumba watu  wengi katika maeneo mbali mbali. <br /><br />Alisema katika kuisaidia jamii kuondokana na matatizo hayo Taasisi yake ya tiba ya maradhi ya vidonda vya tumbo {Rahabu Ulcers Clinic Centre } imejitolea kutoa taaluma kwa jamii kupitia vipindi maalum katika vyombo vya habari redio na Tv. <br /><br />“ Tumekuwa tukiwapatia taaluma wananachi wetu katika sehemu mbali mbali kwa kutumia vyombo vya Habari. Lakini Vijijini tumejipangwa kuwapelekea pia Taaluma hiyo muhimu  kwa kutumia vipeperushi “ . Alisisitiza Dr. Rahabu Rubago. <br /><br />Dr. Rahabu amewahakikishia wananchi kwamba dawa ya Taasisi hiyo iko katika kiwango kinachokubalika Kitaalamu baada ya kufanyiwa utafiti na Kitengo cha Tiba cha Chuo Kikuu cha Tiba Muhimbili na kuthibitishwa na mkemia Mkuu wa SMT na bodi ya vyakula, Dawa na vipodozi Zanzibar. <br /><br />Akitoa shukrani zake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi aliipongeza cliniki hiyo ya tiba ya Vidonda vya Tumbo kutokana na  juhudi za watendaji wake kujitolea kuisaidia Jamii Bara na Visiwani. <br /><br />Balozi Seif alimuhakikishia Dr. Rahabu Rubago kwamba Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar itatoa kila msaada utakaohitajika kwa uongozi wa Taasisi hiyo katika kuona mipango yake ya kusaidia Wananchi Kiafya pamoja na Taaluma inafanikiwa. <br /><br />Dawa ya Fiterawa inayotibu vidonda vya tumbo ambayo imegunduliwa na Rahabu Ulcers Clinic Centre  mnamo mwaka 1998 tayari imesha tibu na kuponya wagonjwa wasiopunguwa milioni moja ndani na nje ya Tanzania. <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame </span>      <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div>
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Dk.Rahabu ndani ya Zanzibar

Dk.Rahabu ndani ya Zanzibar

Wagonjwa wa vidonda vya tumbo Nchini wanapaswa kuzingatia ushauri wa kitaalamu unaotolewa na madaktari wakati wote hasa katika matumizi ya...

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Makamo wa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania afungua Mkutano

Makamo wa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania afungua Mkutano

Makamo wa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania afungua Mkutano

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Naibu Gavana wa Benki Kuu ya Tanzania { BOT } Dr. Natu Mwamba akitoa salamu wakati wa uzinduzi wa Kituo cha kutunzia na kusambazia fedha cha BOT kiliopo katika Jengo la Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar { PBZ } Chake chake Pemba

Naibu Gavana wa Benki Kuu ya Tanzania { BOT } Dr. Natu Mwamba akitoa salamu wakati wa uzinduzi wa Kituo cha kutunzia na kusambazia fedha cha BOT kiliopo katika Jengo la Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar { PBZ } Chake chake Pemba

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Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Kinga Dr. Salhia Muhsin Ali akitoa maelezo mbele ya Kikao cha Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi na Wanafunzi wanaosoma mafunzo ya Udaktari katika Chuo cha Afya waliopo Wawi Kisiwani Pemba

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Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Kinga Dr. Salhia Muhsin Ali akitoa maelezo mbele ya Kikao cha Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi na Wanafunzi wanaosoma mafunzo ya Udaktari katika Chuo cha Afya waliopo Wawi Kisiwani Pemba

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APO Named Official Wire Service for AfricaCom, Connecting West Africa and NigeriaCom 2013, Africa's Leading Telecoms Events

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APO Named Official Wire Service for AfricaCom, Connecting West Africa and NigeriaCom 2013, Africa's Leading Telecoms Events

APO Named Official Wire Service for AfricaCom, Connecting West Africa and NigeriaCom 2013, Africa's Leading Telecoms Events

- APO will distribute AfricaCom, ConnectingWest Africa and NigeriaCom's press releases via Africa Wire®, the service for pres...

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Mama Awena wazazi kuwafunza watoto wao mila na silka za Kizanzibari

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<span style="font-size: large;">Mke wa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mama Awena Sinani Massoud, amewataka wazazi na walezi  kuwafunza watoto mila na silka za kizanzibari  na kuacha kuiga mila za kigeni ambazo haziendani na maadili ya kizanzibari.<br /><br /> Mama Awena ametoa tahadhari hiyo katika hafla ya maulid ya Kuzaliwa kwa Mtume Muhammad (SAW) iliyofanyika katika Madrasat Swabirina iliyopo Sebleni Wilaya Mjini Unguja . </span>    <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Amesema katika miaka ya hivi karibuni kumekuwepo na vishawishi pamoja na changamoto nyingi ambazo zinaweza kuwatoa watoto katika kufuata maadili yao na kufuata mila za kigeni ambazo zinaweza kuwaingiza katika maangamizi makubwa ya kimaadili. <br /><br />“Katika nchi hii tunashuhudia jinsi madili katika jamii yanavyoporomoka kwa kiasi kikubwa, vijana na watoto wanaharibika kwa kiwango cha kutisha kutokana na kukosa misingi iliyo bora na usimamizi thabiti kutoka kwa wasimamizi wao katika jamii”, alifafanua Mama Awena na kuongeza, <br /><br />“Sababu nyingi zimeelezwa kusababisha mambo hayo lakini na sisi wazazi na walezi lazima tukubali kuwa tunalisahau  suala la malezi mema kwa watoto na vijana  wetu, tunajikubalisha kuwa watumwa wa nchi za Magharibi kwa kuiga mila na tamaduni zao”. <br /><br />Amefahamisha kuwa  utumwa sio ule wa kuuzwa tu bali hata nchi inapopoteza mila na silka zake na kufuata mila za kigeni ni kujiingiza katika utumwa na hatimae kuifanya nchi kuwa katika utumwa. <br /><br />Ametanabahisha kuwa vijana wengi wamekuwa wakiiga na kukumbatia mambo maovu kwa kisingizio cha utandawazi, na kwamba wazazi wana wajibu wa kuwaelimisha watoto juu ya hasara na faida za utandawazi kwa maslahi yao na taifa kwa jumla. <br /><br />Ameongeza kuwa watoto  wengi hivi sasa  wanadharau  madrasa na kufuata mambo ya anasa ambayo hayawajengei hatma njema katika maisha yao ya sasa na baadaye. <br /><br />“Kwa bahati mbaya tuna udhaifu mkubwa kwa vijana wetu kuiga mambo kutoka nje bila ya kujali mataokeo yake, tumekuwa wapokeaji bora wa mambo hasa yale yasiyokuwa na faida bila ya kujua athari zake. <br /><br />Ameyataja baadhi ya mambo hayo kuwa ni pamoja na mavazi yasiyo ya stara, anasa na matumizi mabaya ya mitandao. <br /><br />“Hivi sasa mzazi anashindwa hata kumkana mtoto wa jirani yake imefikia hadi mtaani nyumba zinauza madawa ya kulevya lakini hakuna anaeweza kukemea hadharani jambo hilo na matokeo yake vijana katika mitaa hiyo wanashawishika kujiingiza na taifa kupoteza nguvu kazi ya vijana hao”, alionya Mama Awena. <br /><br />Amesema kutokana na hali hiyo, jamii haina budi  kuwaokoa vijana kutokana na mabadiliko ya Sayansi na teknolojia. <br /><br />Amesema walimu wa madrasa na skuli nao wana jukumu la kuhakikisha kuwa wanasimamia malezi bora ya watoto wanapokuwa katika maeneo hayo ya taaluma <br /><br />Mapema Mama Awena alikagua  vyumba vya madrasa hiyo na kuona hali halisi ya madrasa hiyo ambayo alisema hairidhishi  kukaa wanafunzi wengi, na kuahidi kushirikiana  nao katika kutafuta njia ya kutatu tatizo hilo, ili waweze kupata nafasi ya kutosha ya kusomea. <br /><br />Katika risala yao wana walimu na wanafuzni wa madrasa hiyo walimueleza mke wa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais kuwa wanakabiliwa na  changamoto ya  ufinyu wa nafasi ya kusomea pamoja na vitendea kazi vikiwemo vifaa vya kuwekea kumbukumbu vikiwemo  Komputa pamoja na vikalio <br /><br />Madrasa hiyo ilioanzishwa mwaka 1993 ikiwa na watoto 15 ambapo idadi ya wanafunzi iliongezeka hadi kufikia wanafunzi 65. <br /><br /> Na Mauwa Mohd/Hassan Hamad</span>  </div>
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Mama Awena wazazi kuwafunza watoto wao mila na silka za Kizanzibari

Mama Awena wazazi kuwafunza watoto wao mila na silka za Kizanzibari

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Grand Hayert Hotel yatarajiwa kufunguliwa rasmi 2014

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<span style="font-size: large;">Hoteli Mpya ya Daraja la Saba { Grand Hayert } inayomilikiwa  na Kampuni   ya Kimataifa ya ASB Holding’s ambayo inajengwa katika eneo lililokuwa Starehe Club ndani ya Mji Mkongwe wa Zanzibar inatarajiwa kufunguliwa rasmi katika sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Miaka 50 ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar za mwaka 2014. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ujenzi wa Hoteli hiyo unaofanywa na Kampuni ya Kimataifa ya CRJ kutoka Nchini china unatazamiwa kukamilika mwishoni mwa mwezi Disemba mwaka huu ambapo zaidi ya ajira za wazalendo kati ya 60 na 100 zitatolewa wakati itakapoanza kazi zake rasmi. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alifanya ziara fupi ya kukagua maendeleo ya ujenzi wa Hoteli hiyo ili kupata sura halisi ya Ujenzi huo kufuatia kupokea malalamiko mengi kutoka kwa  baadhi ya watu na taasisi dhidi ya ujenzi huo kwa dhana ya kukiukwa kwa matakwa ya hifadhi ya Mji Mkongwe. <br /><br />Mkurugenzi wa Mamlaka ya Hifadhi ya Mji Mkongwe wa Zanzibar Nd. Issa Sarboko Makarani alimueleza Balozi Seif kwamba Jengo la Hoteli hiyo litakalokuwa na ghorofa tatu linazingatia kubakisha sura ile ile ya haiba ya nyumba zilizomo ndani ya Mji mkongwe. <br /><br />Nd. Sarboko alisema Uongozi wa Kampuni ya ASB utapaswa pia kuzingatia ujenzi wa ukuta maalum wa mita tatu kama yalivyo majengo mengine ya Mji mkongwe yaliyo pembezoni mwa bahari ili kusaidia kunusuru athari yoyote ya maji, Mazingira  au matukio ya dhoruba  yanapotokea wakati wowote. <br /><br />Alisema hatua zote hizo zinachukuliwa sambamba na matakwa ya Umoja wa Mataifa kupitia Shirika lake la Elimu sayansi na Utamaduni { UNECSO } juu ya hifadhi ya Mji mkongwe wa Zanzibar ambao umo katika makubaliano ya Hifadhi ya Kimataifa. <br /><br />Naye Mwakilishi wa Kampuni ya Kimataifa ya ASB Holding’s Bwana  Ali Al-Bwardy alifahamisha kwamba Uongozi wa Hoteli hiyo utazingatia matumizi bora na sahihi ya fukwe iliyopo pembezoni mwa Hoteli hiyo bila ya kuathiri  matumizi ya Wananchi kwa utaratibu maalum utakaoandaliwa. <br /><br />Bwana Ali Al – Bwardy alisema uongozi wa Kampuni yake ya ASB  unaelewa kwamba eneo la fukwe ni la Serikali ambalo Jamii inafursa ya  kulitumia wakati wowote wanapolihitaji kwa shughuli zao za kila siku ikiwemo michezo au hata mapumziko. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akitoa nasaha zake mara baada ya kuangalia harakati hizo za ujenzi alieleza kuridhika kwake na taratibu za ujenzi zinazochukuliwa na Kampuni hiyo ya ASB Holding’s. <br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema kwamba amechukuwa hatua hiyo ya kukagua ujenzi huo kufuatia malalamiko aliyokuwa akiyapokea kutoka kwa baadhi ya Watu na Taasisi tofauti yakiishutumu  Kampuni hiyo kukiuka taratibu za ujenzi ndani ya eneo la hifadhi ya Mji Mkongwe. <br /><br />“ Nimeridhika na hatua zinazoendelea kuchukuliwa na Kampuni yenu ya ASB Holding’s katika ujenzi huu wa Hoteli kwa kuzingatia utaratibu uliowekwa na Mamlaka ya Hifadhi ya Mji Mkongwe. Sina shaka nao na mnaweza kuendelea na Ujenzi kama kawaida. Sasa kama kuna asiyeridhika mnaweza kumuelekeza kuja  kwangu “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Ujenzi wa Hoteli hiyo  ya Daraja la Saba { Grand Hayert } iliyopo baina ya Tembo Hoteli  na Nyumba Iliyokuwa ikiandikisha Vizazi na Vifo ya Mambo Msiige itakapomalizika itakuwa na uwezo wa kulaza wageni wapatao 65 kwa wakati mmoja. <br /><br />  Othman Khamis Ame </span></div>
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Grand Hayert Hotel yatarajiwa kufunguliwa rasmi 2014

Grand Hayert Hotel yatarajiwa kufunguliwa rasmi 2014

Hoteli Mpya ya Daraja la Saba { Grand Hayert } inayomilikiwa na Kampuni ya Kimataifa ya ASB Holding’s ambayo inajengwa katika eneo lili...

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ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects Libyan challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al Islam Gaddafi

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.icc-cpi.int/">The Pre-Trial</a> Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC)  rejected the challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al Islam Gaddafi suspected of crimes against humanity of murder and persecution, allegedly committed in Libya from 15 February 2011 until at least 28 February 2011. The Chamber reminded Libya of its obligation to surrender the suspect to the Court. The Libyan authorities may appeal this decision or submit another challenge to the admissibility in accordance with article 19(4) of the Rome Statute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A challenge to the admissibility of the case is granted if the case is being investigated by a State which has jurisdiction over it, unless the State is unwilling or unable genuinely to carry out the investigation or prosecution. The challenge to the admissibility of the case against Mr. Gaddafi was submitted by Libya on 1 May 2012 and the Chamber conducted an assessment of the evidence presented by the parties and the participants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Chamber concluded that it has not been sufficiently demonstrated that the domestic investigation cover the same case that is before the Court.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition, the Chamber recognized Libya’s significant efforts to rebuild institutions and to restore the rule of law. The Chamber, however, stressed that the Libyan State continues to face substantial difficulties in exercising fully its judicial powers across the entire territory. Namely, the Libyan authorities have not been able to secure the transfer of Mr Gaddafi into State custody and impediments remain to obtain the necessary evidence, and secure legal representation for Mr Gaddafi. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pre-Trial Chamber I is composed of Judges Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi, Presiding, Hans-Peter Kaul, and Christine Van den Wyngaert. </span></div>
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ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects Libyan challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al Islam Gaddafi

ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects Libyan challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif Al Islam Gaddafi

The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) rejected the challenge to the admissibility of the case against Saif A...

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Idara ya Bisaha ya China yakusudia kuwekeza Zanzibar

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<span style="font-size: large;">Idara ya Biashara kupitia kitengo chake cha ushirikiano wa Kiuchumi wa Kimataifa katika Jimbo la Heilongjiang Nchini China inakusudia kuwekeza katika sekta ya Viwanda vitakavyozalisha Mazao ya Baharini hatua ambayo imekuja kufuatia mazingira mazuri yaliyopo ya Bahari ya Hindi iliyovizunguuka Visiwa vya Zanzibar. <br /><br />Mkuu wa Divisheni ya Ushirikiano wa Kiuchumi wa Kimataifa katika Idara ya Biashara ya Jimbo hilo Bwana Li Leyu alitoa kauli hiyo wakati akizungumza na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi Hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar.<br /><br />Bwana Li Leyu aliyeuongoza Ujumbe wa Viongozi Wanne wa Idara hiyo alisema kwamba mradi huo wa uwekezaji utakwenda sambamba na utoaji taaluma kwa wavuvi wadogo wadogo ukilenga kuwa na uzalishaji wa kimataifa kwa kushirikisha pande zote mbili.<br /><br />“ Mradi wetu utakapokamilika utakuwa na uwezo wa kutoa ajira zisizopunguwa mia tano kwa wavuvi wazalendo na ndio maana tukasisitiza zaidi suala la Taaluma kabla ya kuanza kwa mradi na hatimae uzalishaji. Tumekusudia Mradi wetu uwe wa mfano, bora na wa mwanzo katika mwambao wa Afrika Mashariki “. Alifafanua Bwana Li leyu. <br /><br />Mkuu huyo wa Divisheni ya Ushirikiano wa Kiuchumi wa Nje katika Idara ya Biashara ya Jimbo la Heilongjiag Nchini China Bwana Li alifahamisha kwamba wataalamu wa kufanya utafiti wa kuendesha mradi huo watafika Nchini mara baada ya kuridhiwa pamoja na kukamilika kwa taratibu zilizowekwa za uwekezaji Nchini.<br /><br />Bwana Li Leyu alieleza kuwa Zanzibar itakuwa na uwezo wa kuzalisha kiwango kikubwa cha mazao ya Baharini ikiwemo samaki na Kamba mazao ambayo yana pato kubwa katika masoko ya kimataifa hasa eneo la Bara la Asia.<br /><br />Alieleza kwamba mradi huo mkubwa ulioelekezwa ndani ya kanda ya Afrika Mashariki ukiilenga zaidi Zanzibar unaweza kuwa tayari ndani ya kipichi cha kati ya miaka miwili hadi mitatu tokea utapoanza ujenzi wa Viwanda vyake.<br /><br />Naye kwa upande wake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi aliushukuru Uongozi wa Idara hiyo ya Biashara ya Jimbo la Heilongjiang Nchini China kwa mtazamo wake wa kuiona Zanzibar ndio mahali panapostahiki kuwekezwa mradi huo wa mazao ya Baharini.<br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema huo ni mradi mzuri utakaoleta faraja kwa Serikali katika harakati zake za kuongeza ajira kwa wananchi na hasa lile kundi kubwa la vijana wanaomaliza masomo yao.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliuhakikishia Uongozi huo wa Idara ya Baishara ya Jimbo la Heilongjiang kwamba Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar itakuwa tayari kutoa ushirikiano wa hali ya juu ili kuona mradi huo unasimama na kufanya kazi hapa Zanzibar.<br /><br />“ Bidhaa za Kamba na Samaki tumekuwa tukizishuhudia ughali wake katika masoko ya Kimataifa. Sasa kuwepo kwa mradi huu hapa Nchini kutasaidia kuongeza pato la Taifa na kupunguza ukali wa maisha kwa wavuvi watakaobahatika kufanya kazi katika kiwanda hicho “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Othman Khamis Ame<br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div>
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Idara ya Bisaha ya China yakusudia kuwekeza Zanzibar

Idara ya Bisaha ya China yakusudia kuwekeza Zanzibar

Idara ya Biashara kupitia kitengo chake cha ushirikiano wa Kiuchumi wa Kimataifa katika Jimbo la Heilongjiang Nchini China inakusudia kuwe...

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Tony Elumelu advocates for Africapitalism as the solution for Africa’s development

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<span style="font-size: large;">Charity and aid have failed Africa and its leading entrepreneurs are now driving the continent’s development agenda<br /><br />This was the sentiment of Tony Elumelu’s speech, described by many as “powerful,” which was delivered at the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Annual Board of Governors meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco. The speech was followed by a panel discussion moderated by the BBC presenter Zeinab Badawi with Ronald Lauder, founder of the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation.<br /><br />Elumelu challenged the audience to consider a new approach to Africa’s development – one that involved the private sector and was capable of kick-starting the economic ecosystem that underpins all sustainable development. He called this new approach Africapitalism, an economic philosophy which asserts that the private sector can solve Africa’s most pressing challenges through long term investments that create economic prosperity and social wealth.<br /><br />In front of a global audience that included African finance ministers, central bank governors, CEOs, and executives of global development finance institutions, as well as African business leaders, including some past presidents, development partners, and African and global philanthropic institutions, Elumelu spoke of the failure of traditional development interventions which have previously characterized development in Africa. <br /><br />The president of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, described the speech as, “rich in human quality and compassion,” and recognized that it “set out the challenge for home-grown African wealth, whether of billionaires or small businessmen, to invest in Africa.”<br /><br /><a href="http://heirsholdings.com/">Elumelu</a>, who is Chairman of Heirs Holdings, a proprietary investment company and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, called for the private sector to take on the responsibility of development using his personal experience at the United Bank for Africa (UBA). <br /><br />He made a compelling case for Africapitalism by telling the story of how a USD5 million investment in UBA 17 years ago spawned a multinational, pan-African financial institution that has created 25,000 jobs, generated wealth in communities all across Africa, expanded finance for trade, created stronger financial infrastructure for investment and economic growth, paid taxes to national and local governments to support public services, and given millions of customers control over their financial lives.<br /><br />He compared that investment to the annual flow of charitable aid into Africa – many times the USD5 million investment that started UBA – to show that private sector involvement was a far superior, more effective way of dealing with Africa’s development challenges. Elumelu’s investment company Heirs Holdings' recent USD300 million investment in a power plant in Nigeria was another example of a long-term, profit driven investment that would bring development to Africa. <br /><br />Elumelu mentioned other strategic visionaries who were also playing a significant role in driving the continent’s development through their business investments: Aliko Dangote and Mike Adenuga in Nigeria, Lucien Ebata in the DRC, Reginald Mengi in Tanzania, Patrice Motsepe in South Africa, Kofi Amoabeng in Ghana – these are entrepreneurs who are creating tens of thousands of jobs, empowering individuals, families and entire communities.<br /><br />In a call to action for the continent’s entrepreneurs and business leaders who have not yet embraced Africapitalism, he pleaded with them to ‘step up’ and deliberately start investing in strategic sectors that would drive development.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />“We need to do away with short-term thinking. We should be investing over time horizons measured in decades, rather than fiscal quarters. We must stop the practice of extracting wealth without reinvesting for growth. We should be strategically building domestic industries and manufacturing to support our national economies, and growing intra-African trade,” he said.<br /><br />In concluding, Elumelu called on the philanthropic and charitable communities of Africa, the development banks and the private investors to embrace the philosophy of Africapitalism and recognize that the private sector’s role in driving economic prosperity is the solution for development.<br /><br />“Economic prosperity is the most valuable and lasting gift we can give to a continent with our challenges. We need to support solutions that are catalytic and sustainable. That should be the ultimate goal of our “development” mission. <br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Heirs Holdings.</span></div>
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Tony Elumelu advocates for Africapitalism as the solution for Africa’s development

Tony Elumelu advocates for Africapitalism as the solution for Africa’s development

Charity and aid have failed Africa and its leading entrepreneurs are now driving the continent’s development agenda This was the sentiment...

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African Development Bank and WWF call for urgent action to combat wildlife crime

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.afdb.org/">The African</a> Development Bank (AfDB)  and WWF will launch today a joint global call for action and commitment from governments and other institutions to combat the rampant illicit wildlife trafficking scourge that is robbing Africa of precious natural resources and posing a major threat to stability and economies across the continent.<br /><br />Speaking alongside President Ali Bongo of Gabon during the Bank’s annual meetings at an event to outline the implications of wildlife trafficking to Africa’s development, AfDB President Donald Kaberuka and WWF International Director General Jim Leape will call for commitment at the highest level.<br /><br />During the event the African Development Bank will launch the Marrakech Declaration (http://www.apo-mail.org/The_Marrakech_Declaration.pdf) (also available in French: http://www.apo-mail.org/Declaration_de_Marrakech.pdf) highlighting the out-of-control nature of illicit wildlife trafficking and urging “countries and their citizens to act urgently to fight illicit wildlife trafficking in Africa and across the globe”.<br /><br />“Wildlife crime is a serious crime, and it is not just the rhinos and elephants that are in danger – there are grave implications also for national security, the rule of law and the wellbeing of communities across Africa. Action is needed now at the highest levels if we are to bring this crisis under control,” said Jim Leape. <br /><br />“Illicit wildlife trafficking is a wrong that we must relentlessly resist – our people, our natural resources and our very economic development are at risk,” said Donald Kaberuka, AfDB President. “I call on leaders across Africa and beyond to invest in our region’s future by doing all they can to strengthen law enforcement and criminal justice for these crimes.”<br /><br />Wildlife crime also featured in a United Nations Security Council gathering yesterday in New York where UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon released a report on illicit wildlife trafficking being a serious crime needing urgent attention.<br /><br />The AfDB annual meetings run until Friday 31st May in Marrakech, Morocco, under the theme of “Africa’s structural transformation”. The AfDB-WWF side event on illicit wildlife trafficking takes place on Thursday 30th May at 19.00-20.30 local time.</span></div>
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African Development Bank and WWF call for urgent action to combat wildlife crime

African Development Bank and WWF call for urgent action to combat wildlife crime

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and WWF will launch today a joint global call for action and commitment from governments and other i...

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