Internet Pioneer to Speak About Internet Growth in AfricaNii Quaynor will join ICANN CEO and Board Chair in Answering Journalists’ Questions at Durban News Conference

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv8446798715MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2825" style="text-align: center;"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2824"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2823"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2822" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nii Quaynor will join ICANN CEO and Board Chair in Answering Journalists’ Questions at Durban News Conference</span></i></b><span class="yiv8446798715Style9"><span lang="EN-US"></span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b></div> <div class="yiv8446798715MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2826" style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span lang="EN-US"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>.  <br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.icann.org/">Dr. Nii Quaynor</a>, often referred to as the “Father of the Internet in Africa,” will join ICANN CEO and President Fadi Chehadé , Board Chair Dr. Stephen Crocker, and Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement for Africa Pierre Dandjinou at a news conference on Monday, 15 July - the first day of ICANN’s 47th public meeting in Durban, South Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />A recent inductee into the Internet Hall of Fame, Dr. Quaynor has spent two decades promoting the Internet’s growth across the African continent. He will answer questions about the expansion of the Internet in Africa and how increased online access is expanding business potential and information access across the region. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The news conference will also address ICANN’s role in Internet growth and its increased efforts to internationalize the organization. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In addition to taking questions on the global expansion of the Internet, the four will also answer questions on a variety of other ICANN related subjects, ranging from the new expansion of Domain Names to ICANN’s plans to increase its presence in Africa. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Journalists are also encouraged to attend the Welcome Ceremony and President’s Opening Session on Monday, 15 July at 0830. Dr. Elham Ibrahim, the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy will be among the speakers. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Journalists who are unable to attend the Durban meeting are encouraged to remotely participate in the news conference via a live video web stream or an international toll-free telephone connection.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%28http://www.icann.org/en/news/press">A recording</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> of the news conference will be posted to the press page of the ICANN web site ) after the event. A list of other newsworthy sessions during the <a href="http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/kits/durban47/events-schedule-10jul13-en.pdf.">ICANN</a> meeting can be found here: </span></div> <div class="yiv8446798715MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2893"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">  </span></div> </div>

Internet Pioneer to Speak About Internet Growth in AfricaNii Quaynor will join ICANN CEO and Board Chair in Answering Journalists’ Questions at Durban News Conference

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APO Announces an Alliance with Bloomberg

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv5860696082MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2406"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2405"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2404"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2403" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Africa-related news releases will be made available to tens of thousands of professionals worldwide</span></i></b><span class="yiv5860696082Style9"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b></div> <div class="yiv5860696082MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2253" style="text-align: justify;"> <span class="yiv5860696082Style15" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2466"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2465" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif";"> <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2464" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2460" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.apo-opa.com/">The African</a> Press Organization (APO), the leading press release wire in Africa, and the global leader in media relations related to Africa, announced today an alliance with <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/">Bloomberg</a> , the global business and financial information and news leader, for the distribution of its Africa-related wire services via the Bloomberg Professional® service (<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/professional">Bloomberg Terminal</a>), which provides real time financial information to more than 315,000 subscribers in 174 countries.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Through this agreement with Bloomberg, Africa-related news releases issued by companies, governments, political and economical organizations, NGOs and UN Agencies </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />will be made available to tens of thousands of professionals worldwide.<br /><br />"This new alliance with Bloomberg further enriches APO’s portfolio of strategic partners, and reinforces our position as leaders in the distribution of business news-related to Africa", said Eloïne Barry, APO’s Executive Director, considering that "APO is the mouthpiece of the African economy across the world".</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />"According to the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Donald Kaberuka, the dissemination of economic information related to Africa participates in the development of the African continent", added Barry.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="yiv5860696082MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373753744616_2253"> </div> </div>

APO Announces an Alliance with Bloomberg

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Wananchi wanamataraji makubwa kuhusu mwenendo mzima wa marekebisho ya katiba: Maalim Seif

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad amesema matarajio ya wananchi kuhusu mchakato wa mabadiliko ya katiba ni kuona unaondoa vikwazo vya utafutaji na matumizi ya rasilimali asili zikiwemo mafuta na gesi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Maalim Seif ameeleza hayo nyumbani kwake mbweni alipokuwa na mazungumzo na ujumbe wa Uingereza ulioongozwa na Naibu Waziri anayehusika na Mambo ya Nje na Jumuiya ya Madola, Mark Simmonds ambapo pamoja na mambo mengine walizungumzi juu mchakato wa katiba na maendeleo ya utafutaji na uchimbaji wa mafuta na gesi asilia Zanzibar. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema wakati Zanzibar imeshaamua kuliondoa suala hilo katika orodha ya mambo ya Muungano, bado inasubiri taratibu za kisheria ambazo zinaweza kupatikana baada ya kukamilika kwa mchakato wa katiba. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema mara baada ya kukamilika kwa mchakato huo na suala la mafuta na gesi asilia kuondolewa katika mambo ya Muungano, Zanzibar itatangaza zabuni za uchimbaji wa mafuta na gesi asilia ambapo makampuni mbali mbali yataruhusiwa kuomba zabuni hizo, na hatimaye kuanza rasmi kwa kazi ya uchimbaji. <br />Amefahamisha kuwa mchakato wa katiba umefikia hatua nzuri baada ya kuanza kwa mabaraza ya katiba tarehe 12/07/2013, ambayo itafuatiwa na bunge la katiba na baadaye wananchi wataamua katiba hiyo kupitia kura ya maoni. <br />Kuhusu nishati ya umeme ambapo Uingereza ni mshirika wa karibu wa nishati hiyo nchini, Maalim Seif amesema Zanzibar imo katika mchakato wa kutafuta nishati mbadala itokanayo na jua pamoja na upepo, ambapo tayari imeonesha mwelekeo mzuri. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema nishati hiyo itakapopatikana itaondosha usumbufu unaojitokeza mara kwa mara na kupunguza utegemezi wa upatikanaji wa umeme kutoka Tanzania Bara, sambamba na kupunguza uchafuzi wa mazingira. <br />Aidha Maalim Seif ameelezea mazingira ya uwekezaji Zanzibar, na kuuomba ujumbe huo kuhamasisha wawekezaji kuja kuwekeza hasa katika sekta za utalii na uvuvi wa bahari kuu. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema Zanzibar ambayo kwa sasa imetoa kipaumbelele katika sekta ya utalii, inakaribisha wawekezaji katika ujenzi wa hoteli za nyota tano katika visiwa vya Unguja na Pemba. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ameongeza kuwa Zanzibar pia ina mpango wa kujenga bandari ya kibiashara katika eneo la mpigaduni, pamoja kuvifanyia matengenezo makubwa viwanja vya ndege, ili kuweka mazingira bora zaidi ya uwekezaji. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Nae bw. Simmonds amesema Uingereza itaendelea kushirikiana na Tanzania katika sekta mbali mbali ikiwemo nishati. <br />Ameahidi kuwasiliana na makampuni ya utalii, uvuvi na ujenzi ili kuangalia uwezekeno wa kuja kuwekeza Zanzibar katika maeneo mbali mbali nchini. <br /><br />Hassan Hamad (OMKR)</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">.</span></span></div> </div>

Wananchi wanamataraji makubwa kuhusu mwenendo mzima wa marekebisho ya katiba: Maalim Seif

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At WTO Meeting on Aid for Trade in Geneva, AfDB President Presents the Africa50 Infrastructure Fund

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">At the invitation of the World Trade Organization, <a href="http://www.afdb.org/">African </a>Development Bank Group President Donald Kaberuka participated in the opening day of the 4th<a href="http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm"> WTO</a> Global Review of Aid for Trade (AfT) on July 8 in Geneva. The AfT review took place from July 8-10 under the theme “Connecting to value chains”. <br /><br />The global review is the pre-eminent forum for discussing trade and development issues and brought together numerous Ministers, Heads (or Deputy Heads) of International Organizations and private sector leaders to discuss how Aid for Trade can help firms in developing countries to develop productive capacity and connect to value chains.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/africa-and-the-global-value-chain-time-to-raise-the-bar-afdb-president-donald-kaberuka-12092">In his keynote address</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> , Kaberuka observed that over the last decade Africa had witnessed remarkable growth in trade and investments. He noted, however, that despite growth, African firms continued to trade at the lowest rung of the global value chains ladder, exporting primary commodities while importing finished goods – a situation that would not be sustainable in the long run. <br /><br />The AfDB President underscored the many opportunities for value chains to be upgraded through intra-regional trade and noted that African policy-makers needed to invest in developing a better understanding of regional and global production patterns and how they could plug into them. He emphasized that, to a great extent, one of the structural bottlenecks hindering the competitiveness of African firms was lack of infrastructure. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The meeting was informed that the African Development Bank was working on an innovative financing vehicle called the Africa50 Fund in order to leverage the Bank’s track record in infrastructure, Africa’s natural resources, internal savings, external support and capital markets to finance bankable, high-return, transformational regional infrastructure projects. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />A joint report prepared by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the WTO titled “</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/development/aid-for-trade-at-a-glance-2013_aid_glance-2013-en">Aid for Trade at Glance 2013</a>” was also launched during the Aid for Trade event. The report highlights the fact that since the last review, AfT flows continued to grow while the outlook for funding remains mixed due to the impact of a continuation of debt pressures and sluggish growth on OECD donors. <br /><br />In contrast, the report points to the swift recovery of South-South aid, investment and trade since the downturn. It stresses that structural changes in patterns of global trade were becoming increasingly apparent with some 60% of merchandise trade now being in intermediate products. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The report concludes by recommending that developing countries and donors scale up their efforts to improve the effectiveness and results of Aid for Trade. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> </div>

At WTO Meeting on Aid for Trade in Geneva, AfDB President Presents the Africa50 Infrastructure Fund

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Maalim Seif aipongeza Wizara ya Kilimo Zanzibar

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amepongeza hatua ya Wizara ya Kilimo kushirikiana na washirika mbali mbali wa maendeleo katika kuendeleza kilimo cha mboga mboga nchini. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema kilimo hicho ni muhimu katika kuongeza pato la wakulima na kupunguza tatizo la ajira linalowakabili wananchi wengi wa Zanzibar. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Akizungumza na wataalamu wa kilimo hicho kutoka Finland na Jumuiya ya kilimo cha mboga mboga Tanzania (TAHA), ofisini kwake Migombani, Maalim Seif amesema Zanzibar ambayo ina eneo dogo la kilimo, inaweza kupata mafanikio mazuri iwapo litatumika vizuri kulima kilimo kinachokwenda na wakati kikiwemo cha mboga mboga na viungo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amefahamisha kuwa kilimo cha aina hiyo kinaweza kuwakomboa wakulima kutokana na kuwepo kwa soko la uhakika ndani na nje ya nchi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amewasisitiza wakulima kuwatumia wataalamu wa kilimo ili kuweza kuzalisha mazao yenye ubora ambayo yataweza kuhimili ushindani wa soko la mazao hayo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ameahidi kuwa serikali itatoa kila aina ya ushirikiano kuhakikisha kuwa wataalamu na jumuiya hiyo wanafanya kazi zao vizuri katika kuendelea kilimo hicho ambacho kitasaidia kukuza uchumi na pato la wananchi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Nae mwenyekiti wa jumuiya ya (TAHA) COLMAN NGALO amesifu mashirikiano mazuri waliyoyapata kutoka Wizara ya Kilimo na Maliasili Zanzibar katika kuendesha shughuli zao za kuwashajiisha wakulima katika kilimo hicho. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema chini ya jumuiya hiyo wamekuwa wakiwahimiza wakulima kujishughulisha na kilimo cha kibiashara, kutoa mafunzo kwa wakulima wa mboga mboga pamoja na kuwapa taarifa za mara kwa mara juu ya upatikanaji wa soko la mazao hayo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ngalo amefafanua kuwa ikiwa kilimo hicho kitaendelezwa kitaleta faida kubwa kwa wakulima na taifa kwa ujumla. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kwa upande wake mtaalamu wa kilimo hicho kutoka Finland TIIMA HUVIO mesema watafanya kazi kwa karibu na vikundi vya wakulima ili kuona kuwa wanaongeza uzalishaji na ubora wa mazao yao. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema ni lazima wakulima wawekewe msisitizo kuzalisha bidhaa bora zitakazoweza kuwavutia wateja na hatimaye kuweza kukidhi matakwa ya wakulima na mahitaji ya wateja. <br /><br />By; Hassan Hamad, OMKR </span> </div> </div>

Maalim Seif aipongeza Wizara ya Kilimo Zanzibar

Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amepongeza hatua ya Wizara ya Kilimo kushirikiana na washirika mbali mbali ...

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For a new model of scientific governance in Africa: The Lambaréné Declaration - Creation of the Gabonese Albert Schweitzer Award

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8308"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8307"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8306" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">nternational Scientific Symposium - July 6-7 2013, Libreville and Lambaréné, Gabon</span></i></b><span class="yiv8813386973Style9"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b><br /> <div class="yiv8813386973MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8310"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8509"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_8508" lang="EN-US">  </span></b></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">At the occasion of the Centennial Celebration of the <a href="http://schweitzerlambarene100.com/">Albert Schweitzer Hospital</a> , over 350 participants (Nobel Prize laureates, Albert Schweitzer’s descendants, experts in science and medicine as well as in social sciences, NGO, private sector players and representatives of the civil society) were gathered in Libreville and in Lambaréné.<br /><br /> For two days, they all engaged into elaborating a concrete roadmap to efficiently tackle the Triple Epidemic - VIH/Sida, Malaria, and Tuberculosis, the first cause of over mortality, in Sub-Sahara Africa.<br /><br />Organized to pay a tribute to the man whose philosophy was based on the “Reverence of life”, this symposium epitomizes the triple commitment of Schweitzer as a humanist, a scientist but also a man of great culture.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The President of the Gabonese Republic applauded upon the quality of the interventions and the debates between participants explaining that: “during those last 48 hours, you were Gabonese. Albert Schweitzer is part of the Gabonese history and we are determined to pursue this work, with you, now you are all members of the Schweitzer family”.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Ali Bongo Ondimba also emphasized on the necessity for increased usage of technologies to enhance efficiency in patient care. He reaffirmed his will to make Gabon as a regional hub dedicated to mother and child healthcare.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Concretely, “The Lambaréné Declaration” which sums up decisions made during this Symposium commits to:</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /> The creation of the “Lambaréné declaration” coordination and follow-up structure, under the authority of a multinational and trans-disciplinary experts counsel.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /> The creation of three permanent Task Forces on: trans-disciplinary solutions research; training programs for healthcare and field professionals; and research support in Africa. These task forces will be managed by the coordination structure</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /> The creation of a new ongoing training network, to benefit to healthcare professionals and local populations in order to produce specialists of the Triple Epidemic, based upon cross disciplinary collaboration.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /> The reinforcement of African and International Research and the launch of a digital platform, to enable communication between all parties and offer visibility to all initiatives conducted. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Prior to their work, participants went to visit the Lambaréné site where the Albert Schweitzer Hospital, created by the Nobel Prize Laureate at the beginning of the 20th Century, is still operating. It is now one of the leading regional centers (research, patient care, prevention, child birth and maternity).</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />There, they discovered the new « Centre international universitaire de recherche et de santé » which will complete the Lambaréné medical facilities with state-of-the-art hospital services and with a Research Center on Malaria, Tuberculosis and Cardiovascular Diseases.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The President of the Gabonese Republic also announced the Creation of the International Albert Schweitzer Award, to commemorate the Doctor, reminding that “if Schweitzer had Gabon at the heart of his history, Gabon holds Schweitzer close to its heart”.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Granted with US$ 250.000, it will reward the work of an individual or a team, able to support a sustainable cross-disciplinary approach to fight against the Triple Epidemic, in Africa. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />These commitments conclude the Albert Schweitzer Hospital Centennial, an international event, held under the high patronage of His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, and produced by Richard Attias and Associates.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Richard Attias & Associates.</span> </div> </div>

For a new model of scientific governance in Africa: The Lambaréné Declaration - Creation of the Gabonese Albert Schweitzer Award

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Obama the Africapitalist: Creating a Private Sector Development Model for the World to Follow - Tony O. Elumelu

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4204"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4229"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4228"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4227" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Op-ed by Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited</span></i></b><span class="yiv8156981459Style9"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4222"> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4205" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.heirsholdings.com/">O<span style="font-size: large;">p-ed by Tony O. Elumelu</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4237" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4208" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4207" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Last week was the first time, in my memory, that a U.S. president came to Africa with investment at the top of his agenda and prioritised meeting with the continent's business leaders, who are the true drivers of development. President Obama should be congratulated for his vision, and for providing the clearest proof yet that the rules of engagement with Africa are genuinely changing.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4209" style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4210" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4234" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The age of aid is ending. The type of aid that will help Africa most, and should receive the highest priority, is aid for business. I believe that the African private sector has the power to transform the continent through long-term capital investments, creating both economic prosperity and social wealth. I call this development approach “Africapitalism,” and without a doubt, it holds the most promise for the sustainable development of Africa.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4211" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4212" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4241" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So it was refreshing to see African businesses at the table, financing and investing as partners, and making sure that Africa asserts its proper role in this opportunity.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4242" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4214" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4213" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I can already feel the impact of Obama's new dialogue with Africa. In interviews I had with international media covering his trip, aid and corruption were not the focus, thankfully. Journalists addressed topics like “capital,” “investment,” and “trade.”</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4297" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4215" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The impact of this shift will be immense. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4243" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4217" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4216" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Power is the single biggest obstacle to Africa’s development, and as such, it is the most catalytic and strategic investment anyone can make in Africa. That is why President Obama’s focus is so timely—and so necessary. Doubling our generating capacity will double Africa’s GDP, and move us toward sustainable, domestically led growth. Given its economic importance, the power sector also presents an attractive investment opportunity for long-term investors: there is little competition, and so the return, when it comes, will be high. It will be similar to returns that early investors in African telecommunications realised before the sector became saturated and highly competitive.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4294" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4219" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4218" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">As an investor I believe in doing well and doing good. Investing in the power sector meets both criteria. That is why Heirs Holdings has committed US$2.5 billion in investment that will expand our recently acquired Nigerian power plant at Ughelli, as well as develop new brown and green-field projects across Africa.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4220" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4245" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4244" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">But filling Africa's energy gap requires long-term investment and a huge capital outlay: it will cost US$1billion just to acquire the Ughelli plant and bring it up to its full installed capacity of 1000 megawatts. Given Africa’s huge capital requirements for the power sector, an initiative like Power Africa is essential for bringing together international investors and financial institutions to support Africa’s changing power paradigm.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4300" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4247" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4246" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Nigeria was one of only seven countries included in the program—countries at the forefront of power reform in Africa. The world-class privatization process personally driven by President Goodluck Jonathan demonstrates that Nigeria deserves that place. And it means that Nigeria’s power sector will have access to preferential terms and an unprecedented focus by funders looking to deliver on their public commitments under the Power Africa initiative. Power Africa also offers a model for the 47 African countries that did not make the initial pilot list. The continent will not close its energy gap unless more African leaders urgently reform their policies and encourage this kind of private sector-led investment.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4293" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4249" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4248" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">As an entrepreneur, I know that attracting capital is not and has never been the problem. I have always believed that if the policies and environment are right, investment will flow into Africa. Investors need to know that the rule of law and the protection of property rights are assured—this is one of capital’s most important requirements. That is why I urge global leaders like President Obama to impress upon more African leaders that investment-led development requires more investor-friendly policies. I see a willingness in African leaders to seize these opportunities, but they need support and in some cases direction. The vision may be clear, but they may not know how to get there. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4251" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4250" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rwandan President Paul Kagame is another positive role model for the continent—a progressive African leader who evinces both vision and commitment. Rwanda now ranks higher than any other sub-Saharan African country on global competitiveness, and ranks third in Africa overall. President Kagame and his team have created the sort of enabling environment that investors can only dream about elsewhere in Africa. For this reason, Heirs Holdings, Berggruen Holdings and 50 Ventures, chose Rwanda as the home for our East Africa Commodity Exchange (EAX), which will launch on July 15th.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4252" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4254" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4253" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The EAX will bring liquidity, transparency, and pricing power to farmers, while reducing lending risk to banks. The impact will be to create social wealth in local communities, and support development in the region. Like investments in the power sector, the EAX demonstrates Africapitalism in action: highlighting the huge development role of the African private sector. When I met with President Kagame last year, he immediately understood the significance of a commodity exchange for the East African Region, and he pushed hard to make it happen. The Rwandan government delivered on all its promises, which enabled our investor group to deliver on our promises: the right investment team, partnering with a supportive government, will improve the lives of farmers across the region.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4255" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4256" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4257" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">By following these models—of Power Africa and the EAX—we can transform the entire African economy, starting with the power sector. One day, the 70% of Africans who don't currently have access to consistent affordable power, will take it for granted that they can flick a switch and transform their homes, offices and schools. And they will remember Obama's visit. Because with private sector involvement now guaranteed, that day will soon become a reality.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4286" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4259" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4258" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In Tanzania I shook hands with an Africapitalist, who also happened to be the most powerful man in the world. It was a hugely significant event for me, a life-long African investor, and I believe Obama’s visit was a significant event for Africa. It will refocus the world's attention on investment in Africa. It is already changing perceptions and mobilizing international investors. It will even change the view of many African investors, who will realize that we must lead the way. Because if we come forward and show confidence in our continent by directing our savings into long-term investments in Africa, others will follow. This is one of the pillars of Africapitalism: Africans for Africa.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4260" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4262" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4261" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Obama’s visit was a milestone, one long hoped for, and one with lasting impact. It confirms that the age of aid is ending. It is now time for the private sector to lead.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4263" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4266" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4265"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4264" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">* Tony O. Elumelu is Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited, and is the leading proponent of Africapitalism; the private sector's commitment to the economic transformation of Africa.</span></i></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4267" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4285"> <i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4289"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4288" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Heirs Holdings.</span></i></div> <div class="yiv8156981459MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_4268"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">  </span></div> </div> </div>

Obama the Africapitalist: Creating a Private Sector Development Model for the World to Follow - Tony O. Elumelu

Op-ed by Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Chairman of Heirs Holdings Limited O p-ed by Tony O. Elumelu , Found...

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Online submissions are open for African Economic Conference 2013 on “Regional Integration in Africa”

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.afdb.org/en/aec">Many</a> arguments for speeding up the regional integration process in Africa have been advanced from many quarters – political leaders, economists in government and the private sector, and researchers in universities and think tanks. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It is generally agreed that integration would be politically and economically beneficial for Africa in the global economy. In response, African countries have tried to strengthen their regional economic communities, streamlining their mandates, and with some regions even considering closer political union.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In spite of these efforts, the goal of an economically integrated Africa remains elusive. The aim of the African Economic Conference 2013, taking place from October 28-30 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is to address these challenges and suggest solutions. <br /><br />As in past years, the African Economic Conference 2013 will be organized jointly by the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Development Programme. The main objectives of the African Economic Conference series are: (1) To promote knowledge management as an important driver of policy dialogue, good policy planning and implementation; (2) To foster dialogue that promotes the exchange of ideas and innovative thinking among researchers, development practitioners and African policymakers; (3) To encourage and enhance research on economic and policy issues related to the development of African economies; and (4) To provide an opportunity for young African researchers, Africans in the Diaspora, regional and sub-regional organizations to disseminate their research findings as well as share information with African policymakers on the work they do in the region.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.afdb.org/en/aec">Authors</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;"> are invited to submit full papers before August 30, 2013 following the instructions on the website: . Papers will be blind reviewed by an independent institution. The objective is to have the highest quality papers presented at the conference. </span></div> <div class="yiv6880513719MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373668911635_2306"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">  </span></div> </div>

Online submissions are open for African Economic Conference 2013 on “Regional Integration in Africa”

Many arguments for speeding up the regional integration process in Africa have been advanced from many quarters – political leaders, econ...

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Mwache alale yaibuka kidede

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hatimae Timu ya Soka ya Mwacha Alale United imeibuka na ubingwa wa mashindano ya Kombe la Zaweda ndani ya Jimbo la Kitope baada ya kuilaza Timu ya African Coast ya Upenja kwa mabao 5 – 3 yaliyopatikana kwa njia ya Penalti katika pambano la fainali lililochezwa kwenye uwanja wa Kitope. </span><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Pambano hilo lililokuwa na ushindani mkali kwa timu zote mbili lilichezwa kwa dakika 90 bila ya mshindi lilishuhudiwa na wapenzi kadhaa wa mchezo wa soka wakiongozwa na Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif Ali Iddi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mabingwa hao wapya wa Kombe la Zaweda Mwache Alale United walifanikiwa kupata ushindi huo baada ya kufunga Penalti zote tano wakati wapinzani wao African Boys ya Upenja wakapata Penalti tatu na kupoteza moja. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mgeni rasmi wa pambano hilo Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif alikabidhi zawadi kwa bingwa wa mashindano hayo, mshindi wa pili pamoja na zawadi kwa timu zote zilizoshiriki katika mashindano hayo ambayo ni ya pili kufanyika tokea kuanzishwa kwake mwaka uliopita. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif aliwakabidhi mabingwa wa Kombe hilo Mwacha Alale United Seti moja ya TV, King’amuzi chake, shilingi 300,000/- taslimu, seti moja ya jezi, mpira pamoja na Kikombe cha ubingwa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mshindi wa Pili African Boys ya Upenja ikakabidhiwa shilingi laki 150,000/- Taslimu, seti moja ya jezi, pamoja na mpira wakati mshindi wa Tatu Mahonda Kids wakaibuka na Seti moja ya jezi, shilingi 75,000/- taslim pamoja na Mpira. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mchezaji bora na mdogo kuliko wote katika mashindano hayo alikuwa Said Khamis Kidagaa aliyepata zawadi ya shilingi 20,000/- taslimu na Mfungaji bora wa mashindano hayo Abdull Nyafu wa African Coast ya Upenja alipata zawadi ya shilingi 20,000/-. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mchezaji bora wa mashindano hayo Ali Alawi na Golkipa bora Siad Abdulla kutoka Timu ya Zaweda wamepata zawadi ya shilingi 20,000/- taslimu kila mmoja wakati zawadi ya shilingi 50,000/- Taslimu kwa timu bora katika mashindano hayo ilichukuliwa na timu ya soka ya Zaweda. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Muamuzi bora wa mashindano hayo aliibuka Haroun Kuchi aliyefanikiwa kupata zawadi ya shilingi 20,000/- taslim pamoja na mpira mmoja mmoja kwa kila timu ilizoshiriki katika mashindano hayo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Timu zilizoshiriki mashindano hayo ya Zaweda Cup ni pamoja na Mbuyuni, Fujoni Boys, Mahonda Union, Kitope United,Zaweda, Mgambo F.C, Kilimani City, Kibweni Youth Organization, New Star, Mahonda Kids,washindi wa Pili African Boys ya Upenja na Mabingwa wa mashindano hayo Mwacha Alale United. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mapema Mbunge huyo wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif alikabidhi zawadi kwa washindi wa mchezo wa Pete wanawake ambapo bingwa ni watanashati wa Kitope waliopata shilingi laki 100,000/- Taslimu, Mpira pamoja na Seti ya Jezi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mshindi wa pili wa mchezo huo wa netball ni timu ya wanawake ya kiwengwa iliyozawadiwa shilingi laki 100,000/- Taslimu, Mpira na Seti ya Jezi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Akizunguma mara baada ya pambano hilo la fainal na zawadi Mbunge huyo wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif aliwakumbusha wana michezo nchini kuendelea kushikamana katika michezo ili kuleta upendo michezoni na ndani ya Jamii. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif aliwatahadharisha wanamichezo hao kuvitumia viwanja vya michezo kwa mnasaba wa kiungwana na ustaarabu na kuacha tabia ya kuvifanya viwanja hivyo kuwa ni maeneo ya kuporomoshwa kwa matusi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Haipendezi kuona maeneo ya viwanja vya michezo nchini yanakuwa sehemu ya kuporomoshwa matusi ambayo mara nyingi huelekezwa kuwakashifu viongozi wanaowaongoza wanamichezo hao “. Aliasa Balozi Seif. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Aliwapongeza Wanamichezo pamoja na uongozi wa Kamati ya mashindano hayo ya Zaweda Cup kwa juhudi zao zilizosaidia kukamilisha mashindano hayo kwa amani na furaha. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Jumla ya shilingi Milioni 2,700,000/- zimetumika kugharamia vifaa mbali mbali vya mashindano hayo ya Zaweda Cup katika ununuzi wa TV, jezi mipira pamoja na kikombe. <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar </span></div> </div>

Mwache alale yaibuka kidede

Hatimae Timu ya Soka ya Mwacha Alale United imeibuka na ubingwa wa mashindano ya Kombe la Zaweda ndani ya Jimbo la Kitope baada ya kuilaza ...

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akikifungua Kituo cha kutoa huduma cha PBZ sambamba na uzinduzi wa huduma za kusafirisha fedha kwa haraka { World Remit Money Transfer Services } kiliopo kwenye jengo la Mamlaka ya Mapato Zanzibar { ZRB } Mazizini nje kidogo ya Mji wa Zanzibar

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akikifungua Kituo cha kutoa huduma cha PBZ sambamba na uzinduzi wa huduma za kusafirisha fedha kwa haraka { World Remit Money Transfer Services } kiliopo kwenye jengo la Mamlaka ya Mapato Zanzibar { ZRB } Mazizini nje kidogo ya Mji wa Zanzibar

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Mama Awena awataka walimu kuwapatia wanafunzi mafunzo bora

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Na Abdi Suleiman, Pemba. <br /><br />MKE wa makamo wa kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Mama Awena Sinani Massoud, amewataka walimu wa Madrasa za Qurani kisiwani Pemba, kuwapatia watoto elimu bora kama ilivyo katika kitabu kitukufu cha Mwenyezi Mungu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alisema kuwa walimu wa madarsa hawana budi kutambua kuwa hakuna atakae weza kuwalipa ispokuwa Mwenyezi Mungu, hivyo hawana budi kuwasomesha watoto hao kwa moyo mkunjufu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Mama Awena aliyaeleza hayo jana, huko katika skuli ya Fidel Castro Vitongoji, Wilaya ya Chake Chake, Mkoa wa Kusini Pemba, wakati alipokuwa akifungua mashindano ya Tahfidhi Qurani, kwa wanawake Pemba. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“Mtoto ni amana iliyowekwa kwa wazazi, hivyo kila mmoja ni mchunga na atakwenda kuulizwa kwa jinsi alivyochunga, au kuongoza mtoto wake”alisema Mama Awena. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alifahamisha kuwa, watoto ni hazina kubwa waliyojaaliwa wazazi kutoka kwa Mwenyezi Mungu, hapana budi watoto kuandaliwa katika misingi imara ya dini ya kiislamu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alisema kuwa, wanawake wananafasi kubwa katika jamii na wajibu wa kuwalea watoto, ili waweze kufuata maamrisho ya Mwenyezi Mungu, kwa kushikamana na dini na kutafuta elimu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“Wanawake ndio wachunga wakubwa wa Familia, kwa kuwa karibu na watoto wao, kuliko mwanamme, hivyo ni wajibu wenu kuwalea katika misingi imara ya dini”alifahamisha Mama Awena. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Akizungumzia madhara ya madawa ya kulevya na ngono, alisema kuwa, Ugonjwa wa ukimwi hauna dawa, hayo yote yanatokana na kuchangiwa kwa uasharati, kwa kusahau mila, tamaduni na maamrisho ya Mwenyezi Mungu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Hivyo aliwataka wazazi kurudisha malezi ya pamoja katika kuwalea watoto wao, ili kuweza kuwa na kizazi bora, kitakacho fuata Maamrisho ya Mwenyezi Mungu, sambamba na kuvilinda vipaji vya watoto wakike, kwani watoto wa kike hukumbwa na matatizo mengi na kushindwa kumaliza elimu zao. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“Sasa wakati umefika wa kupiga vita tabia za kuwakatisha masomo watoto wakike, kwa kuwaozesha waume mapema, ili kuweza kuwa na kukiendeleza kizazi kilicho kuwa ni bora”alisema Mama Awena. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Kwa upande wake Mlezi wa Jumuiya ya Tahfidhi Qurani Pemba, Dr Suleiman Ali Yussuf, alisema kuwa kipindi cha nyuma wanawake walikuwa wako nyuma kutokana na ukandamizaji uliokuwa ukifanya na wanaume, jambo ambalo sasa limebadilika. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alisema kuwa, kutokana na mabadiliko hayo, sasa watoto wakike wamekuwa ni wengi sana katika kuhifadhi Qurani, kuliko hata watoto wa kiume jambao ambalo lemewapa faraja kubwa sana. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“Mgeni Rasmi, Mama yetu Mama Awena, hapa leo tuna vijana 36 wanawake waliohifadhi juzuu mbali mbali, na wawili tu wanaume tena ambao hawaoni, sasa ona maajabu hayo na mabadiliko tuliyoyapata kutoka kwa vijana wetu wakike”alisema. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Hata hivyo aliwataka wazanzi kutowadharau watoto wenye ulemavu katika jamii, na badala yake kuwaona kama ni watoto wao wa kawaida kama ilivyo kwa watoto wasio na ulemavu. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Akisoma risala ya wanajumuiya hiyo, mwanafunzi Mariyam Saleh Mohammed, aliwataka waislamu kuunganisha nguvu zao za pamoja kwa lengo la kupata vijana waliobora nchini. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Akizungumzia changamoto zinazowakabili wanajumuiya hiyo, ni uchakavu wa madara, hali duni kwa walimu wa madrasa waliyonayo, pamoja na fursa finyu ya kuwaendeleza vijana wao. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alizitaja changamoto nyengine kuwa, ni ukosefu wa vifaa vya ofisi ya jumuiya hiyo, pamoja na udhamini wa wafadhili katika mashindano ya wanawake, kwani wafadhili wengi wamekuwa wakielekeza nguvu zao katika masuala ya mpira jambo ambalo ni gumu kwao</span> </div> <div class="yiv4267879212MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373257387385_4863"> <b> </b></div> </div>

Mama Awena awataka walimu kuwapatia wanafunzi mafunzo bora

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Wazanzibari wote wanahaki sawa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wazanzibari wote walioko ndani na nje ya Zanzibar wana fursa, haki na Uhuru wakati wowote kusaidia kwa njia mbali mbali maandalizi na hatimae kufanikisha sherehe za Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar ya mwaka 1964 kutimia robo Karne ambayo ni sawa na miaka 50 iliyopita. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibarf Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema hayo wakati akizungumza na Wajumbe wa Kamati ya Wafanyabiashara ya kushajiisha ushiriki wa Sekta Binafsi katika maadhimisho ya Sherehe za kutimia miaka 50 ya Zanzibar aliokutana nao hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif alisema Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar imelenga kuwaungalisha Wazanzibari wote popote pale walipo ili kuona wanashiriki kikamilifu kwenye maadhimisho hayo yanayotarajiwa kuwa ya aina yake na Kihistoria hapo mwakani. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliieleza Kamati hiyo baadhi ya mambo yaliyopangwa kufanya ndani ya vugu vugu la maadhimisho hayo ambayo yatasaidia kutoa taaluma kwa Jamii hasa kile kizazi kilichozaliwa baada ya mapinduzi ya mwaka 1964 ambacho bado hakijaelewa dhamira hasa ya kufanyika kwa Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Mwenyekiti wa Sherehe na Maadhimisho ya Taifa aliyataja baadhi ya mambo yaliyolengwa kufanya katika kipindi hicho cha sherehe kuwa ni pamoja na warsha, makongamano kwa kushirikisha vyama vya Siasa, matembezi ya kuashiria sherehe hizo pamoja na usiku maalum wa burdani na ngoma za asili. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alifahamisha kwamba Mnara Maalum wa kumbu kumbu ya Mapinduzi utajengwa ili kupamba sherehe hizo za aina yake zitakazotoa pia fursa ya kualikwa kwa Viongozi wa nchi rafiki za mwanzo zilizojitokeza kuunga mkono mapinduzi ya mwaka 1964.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Katika kupamba sherehe zetu tumeandaa kutoa nishani maalum kwa watu waliotoa mchango mkubwa kwa Taifa tokea Mapinduzi ya Mwaka 64 wakiwemo askari wa Vikosi vya ulinzi na usalama, wana sanaa na Utamaduni “. Alisisitiza Mwenyekiti huyo wa Kamati ya sherehe na maadhimisho ya Taifa. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif aliwaomba wajumbe wa Kamati hiyo ya Wafanyabiashara ya kushajiisha ushiriki wa Sekta Binafsi katika maadhimisho ya Sherehe za kutimia miaka 50 ya Zanzibar kuhakikisha wanajitolea kwa nguvu zao zote katika kufanikisha vyema kazi waliyopewa na Taifa. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Naye mjumbe wa Kamati hiyo Mbunge wa Jimbo la Mpendae Salum Turky aliahidi akujitolea kugharamia ujenzi wa mnara huo wa kumbu kumbu ya Mapinduzi unaotarajiwa kujengwa katika eneo la Mzunguuko wa Bara bara za makutano ya Nyumba za Maendeleo Michezani. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Aliiomba Kamati ya Sekriterieti ya Sherehe na Maadhimisho ya Taifa Zanzibar kumpatia michoro ya ujenzi wa Mnara huo ili apate wasaa wakujiandaa kuitekeleza kazi hiyo ambayo anaamini kwamba atakuwa ametoa mchango na kuweka historia ndani ya maadhimisho ya sherehe za Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Tunashukuru kuona kwamba Zanzibar inaingia kutimiza miaka hamsini ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar ya mwaka 1964 ikiwa katika hali ya amani na utulivu hali ambayo ni nadra kupatikana katika baadhi ya Nchi Duniani “. Alifafanua Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati hiyo Salum Turky. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kwa upande wao wajumbe wengine Simai Mohd, Ahmada Abdullwakil, Sharifa Khamis na Meneja wa Kampuni ya Simu za Mkononi ya Zantel Zanzibar Mkweche wameipongeza Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kwa uamuzi wake wa kuanza kujiandaa mapema ya sherehe hizo kubwa. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Hata hivyo waliishauri Serikali kufikiria kutenga maeneo ambayo wafanyabiashara wanaweza kuyatumia kutangaza biashara zao katika njia maalum itakayotoa fursa ya kuchangia maadhimisho hayo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Sio mbaya kwa Serikali kutafuta njia ya kuwashirikisha pia Wafanyabiashara wa Tanzania Bara hasa wale waliowekeza vitega uchumi vyao hapa Zanzibar na pia wenye imani ya muelekeo wa kuunga mkono maadhimisho hayo “. Alisisitiza Simai Mohd. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Wakati tumejikubalisha na sisi kuingia katika ulimwengu wa sayansi na tenolojia na kwa vile wenzetu wamejiimarisha vyema katika masuala ya utambulisho wao itapendeza nasisi kuelekea huko kwa kuwa na utambulisho wetu maalum ambao utawapa fursa wageni na watalii kuielewa vyema Zanzibar“. Alishauri pia Mjumbe mwengine wa kamati hiyo Ahmada Abdull wakil. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Katika kuanza rasmi jukumu zima walilopewa wana kamati hao walifikia uwamuzi wa kuanza kikao cha dharura mara baada ya mkutano huo kupanga mikakati ya kufanikisha jukumu lao. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ujumbe wa mwaka huu wa Maadhimisho ya sherehe za Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kutimia robo Karne { sawa na miaka 50 } ni Amani, Umoja na Maendeleo yetu ni Matunda ya Mapinduzi ya 1964. “ Mapinduzi Daima “. <br /> <br />Othman Khamis Ame <br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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Wananchi waaswa kujiepusha na tabia mbaya

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wanachama wa CCM na Wananchi wameaswa kujiepusha na tabia ya baadhi ya watu wenye tabia ya kuendeleza matusi na kejeli kwa viongozi wao ambayo hujenga chuki na uhasama na hatimae kuashiria kuvunjika kwa amani na utulivu hapa Nchini. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya Chama cha Mapionduzi Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alitoa nasaha hizo wakati akikabidhi msaada wa seti za Televisheni, Mashine ya DVD na fedha za kuunganishia TV kwa maskani ya CCM ya Tupendane na ile ya Mama Asha Balozi Maskani zilizomo ndani ya Jimbo la Kitope Wilaya ya Kaskazini “ B”. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope aliyekuwa akitekeleza ahadi alizozitoa kwenye maskani hizo alisema tabia hizo zinapaswa kutoungwa mkono na Wananchi walioelekeza nguvu zao zaidi katika kujiletea maendeleo yao. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alifahamisha kwamba Jamii imekuwa shahidi katika matukio kadhaa yaliyowahi kutokea ndani ya vipindi tofauti hapa Nchini na kuleta uvunjifu wa amani ambayo yameacha makovu baada ya kusababishwa na baadhi ya watu wanaoichezea amani kwa maslahi yao binafsi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Jamii itaendelea kukumbwa na matatizo na kukosa utulivu wa kimaisha endapo Taifa hili halitaongozwa na Chama tawala cha Mapinduzi chenye sera zinazotekelezeka na kukubalika na Wananchi walio wengi “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif Ali Iddi. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mbunge huyo wa Jimbo la Kitope ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliwakumbusha wana CCM na wananchi wa Jimbo hilo waelekeze nguvu zao katika kujiletea maendeleo na Viongozi wao watakuwa tayari kuunga mkono juhudi hizo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Aliwashauri wananchi hao na wana ccm kuanzisha vikundi vya ushirika vitakavyosaidia kuongeza nguvu za pamoja katika kuelekea kwenye uzalishaji wa miradi tofauti ya kiuchumi na kupunguza ukali wa maisha. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Ni vyema mkaanzisha vikundi vya ushirika vya uzalishaji mali na mimi wakati wote nitakuwa tayari kuvipa nguvu vikundi hivyo ili muweze kutekeleza vyema malengo mliyojipangia ndani ya vikundi hivyo “ . Alifafanua Balozi Seif. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Katika utekelezaji wa ahadi hizo Balozi Seif pia alikabidhi mchango wa shilingi laki tano kwa ajili ya ununuzi wa matofali na saruji ya kuendeleza ujenzi wa Maskani ya Tupendane. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Halkadhalika Balozi Seif akakabidhi seti za jezi na mipira kwa maskani zote mbili za Tupendane na ile ya Mama Asha Balozi Maskani vifaa na vitu vyote hivyo vikiwa na thamani ya shilingi Milioni 2 na Laki Saba {2,700,000/- }. <br /><br />Othaman Khamis Ame </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akiingia kuatika mabanda ya maonyesho ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya saba saba Jijini Dar es salaam akiambatana na Spika wa Baraza la Wawakilishi Zanzibar Mh. Pandu Ameir Kificho pamoja na Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mh. Mohammed Aboud Mohammed.

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akiingia kuatika mabanda ya maonyesho ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya saba saba Jijini Dar es salaam akiambatana na Spika wa Baraza la Wawakilishi Zanzibar Mh. Pandu Ameir Kificho pamoja na Waziri wa Nchi Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mh. Mohammed Aboud Mohammed.

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The Opening of the Centennial Celebrations Organized in Memory of Albert Schweitzer - July 6-7 2013, Libreville and Lambaréné, Gabon

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b> <br /> <div class="yiv1331309076MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7402"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7405"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7404"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7403" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">100 years after Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s arrival in Gabon in 1913, the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize winner is more alive than ever in Gabon, his land of adoption</span></i></b><span class="yiv1331309076Style9"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></i></b></div> <div class="yiv1331309076MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7401" style="text-align: justify;"> <b><span lang="EN-US"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></b></div> <div class="yiv1331309076MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7400" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span class="yiv1331309076Style15"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><a href="http://schweitzerlambarene100.com/">Opening today</a>, the Albert Schweitzer Centennial Celebration reflects on the multiple passions and engagements of one of the 20th century leading humanitarian figure. Albert Schweitzer was a physician who was committed to ensure that healthcare is accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable populations. He was also a theologian and a philosopher, not to forget also a talented musician. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />This celebration has been thought to commemorate these three dimensions, humanist, cultural and scientific, to achieve a concrete roadmap to fight against infectious diseases in Africa. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“Above all else, Albert Schweitzer believed in the value of life and the responsibility to care for it. For a century, his hospital and Gabon have been home to his legacy of dedication to health and quality of life for all people. We are so proud of this honor, and we hold dearly our continued responsibility to it,” declares the President of the Gabonese Republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b>The humanitarian legacy</b></span><b> </b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />350 personalities came from all over the world to meet in Lambaréné and celebrate the legacy of the Nobel Prize Albert Schweitzer’s Reverence for life philosophy. It is this core commitment towards the respect for life and the combination of Schweitzer’s many talents (theologian, musician, philosopher, peace activism) that inspired the holistic approach of the scientific symposium and centennial ceremony.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Indeed, the overall ambition is to bridge scientific research, humanism and pragmatic, sustainable actions on the ground. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Thus, this high-level meeting will enable the elaboration of a concrete action plan to overcome the challenges of fighting some of the most threatening infectious diseases (HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and malaria) in Africa.<br /><br /><b>Among the speakers</b>…</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />- Peter Agre, Director, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />- Roy Anderson, Director, London Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases<br />- Till Bärnighausen, Senior Epidemiologist, Harvard School of Public Health<br />- Yamina Benguigui, Deputy foreign Minister in charge of Francophonie, personnal representative of the French President<br />- Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO<br />- Alain Deloche, Founder, La Chaîne de l’Espoir and Co-Founder, Médecins du Monde<br />- Philippe Douste-Blazy, Chair, UNITAID & Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations on Innovative Finance for Development<br />- Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Founder, Women Peace and Security Network<br />- Luc Montagnier, founder of the Fondation Mondiale Recherche et Prévention SIDA<br />- Sylla Thiam, Lead Malaria Programme, AMREF, Senegal<br />- Dean Schraufnagel, Vice-President of International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease<br />- Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS<br /><br /><b>A ‘cross-fertilization’ platform for collective action</b></span><b> </b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b><br />The symposium been structured around plenary sessions, panel discussions and interactive presentations. In addition, thematic taskforces will be working on maternal and neonatal health care, cross-disciplinary changes and innovations, e-health and electronic medical records, training of healthcare professionals, leadership and governance and African medical research.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><b>Celebration of a life long commitment to science and medicine for all</b></span><b> </b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In line with Albert Schweitzer’s legacy, namely the still operating Albert Schweitzer’s hospital which serves as an efficient regional health center (research, health care, prevention, child birth and maternity service,…) a new “Centre international universitaire de recherche et de santé Albert Schweitzer” will be inaugurated in Lambaréné to tackle 21st Century health challenges.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />It will serve as a state of the art hospital and medical research centre providing technical, human and financial resources for research on malaria, tuberculosis resurgence but also cardio-vascular diseases as well as expert training for young Gabonese and Africans. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />In addition, and in the presence of Albert Schweitzer’s descendants, Alain Deloche, Christiane Engel and Louis Schweitzer, the Royal Symphony Orchestra of London will be giving a concert in memory of the doctor’s passion for music, an invitation to reflect on his philosophical approach before delegates and speakers start their working sessions. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />The Albert Schweitzer Hospital centennial is an international event, held under the high patronage of His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, produced by Richard Attias and Associates.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Richard Attias & Associates.</span> </div> <div class="yiv1331309076MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373174743093_7400"> </div> </div>

The Opening of the Centennial Celebrations Organized in Memory of Albert Schweitzer - July 6-7 2013, Libreville and Lambaréné, Gabon

100 years after Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s arrival in Gabon in 1913, the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize winner is more alive than eve...

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SIDO yapongezwa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Shirika la kuhudumia Viwanda vidogo vidogo Nchini Tanzania { SIDO } limepongezwa kwa hatua yake iliyochukuwa ya kuwajengea mazingira bora ya miundo mbinu Wananchi katika upatikanaji wa vitendea kazi vyenye viwango vinavyowawezesha wakulima Nchini kumudu kuzalisha kitaalamu zaidi.<br /><br />Pongezi hizo zimetolewa na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi wakati akizungumza na waandishi wa habari mara baada ya kuyatembelea Mabanda mbali mbali yaliyopo kwenye maonyesho ya 37 ya Biashara ya Kimataifa Jijini Dar es salaam.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema Shirika la Kuhudumia Viwanda vidogo vidogo { SIDO } limejikita zaidi katika kusaidia jamii hasa wananchi wanaojishughulisha na kilimo jambo ambalo kwa kiasi kikubwa limeleta faraja na kuelekea kwenye njia ya kumkomboa mwananchi wa kipato cha chini.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Akionyesha furaha yake Balozi Seif alieleza kwamba yapo mambo ya kushangaza katika mabanda ya maonyesho ambayo yamefanywa na wananchi wenyewe wazalendo bila ya kushirikishwa wataalamu wa nje ya nchi kwa kutumia Teknolojia ya hapa hapa nchini.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“ Nimefurahishwa sana kutokana na vitu vingi nilivyovishuhudia katika mabanda haya ya maonyesho niliyoyatembelea. Ukweli halisi huwezi kufikiria kama bidhaa nilizoziona zimetengenezwa hapa nchini kutokana na ubora wake “. Alisistiza Balozi Seif.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Aliwaomba wajasiri amali mbali mbali wanaoshiriki katika maonyesho hayo kuhakikisha kwamba wanatumia fursawaliyoipata eneo hilo kutokanana na ushiriki wao kwenye maonyesho hayo kwa kuongeza uzalishaji wa bidhaa zenye kiwango ili kujijengea soko la uhakika ndani na nje ya Nchi. </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Mapema Meneja mauzo wa Shirika la kuhudumia Viwanda vidogo vidogo { SIDO } Henric Mdede alimueleza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif kwamba Taasisi yake imekuwa ikitengeneza vifaa tofauti vya uzalishaji kulingana na mahitaji ya wananchi wa kipato cha kawaida.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Alisema utaratibu huo Umekusudiwa kutoa fursa kubwa zaidi kwa wazalishaji wadogo wadogo hasa wale walioamua kujiunga katika Muungano wa wazalishaji katika mfumo.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Naye mwakilishi wa Kampuni ya Poly Machinery co. LTD kutoka Jamuhuri ya Watu wa China ambayo imeshiriki katika maonyesho hayo ya saba saba Bwana Even Mao alisema Kampuni yao imefikia uwamuzi wa kuwekeza vitega uchumi vyao Nchini Tanzania kutokana na mazingira mazuri yaliyopo.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Bwana Even Mao alisema Tanzania nimebarikiwa kuwa na utajiri mkubwa wa rasilimali ya ardhi ambayo ikitumiwa vyema inaweza kuchangia mapato ya Taifa pamoja na kuimarisha sekta ya kilimo ambayo ndio inayochukuwa asilimia kubwa ya wananchi wake kujishughulisha na Kilimo.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />“ Ukweli sisi kampuni yetu tumelazimika kufungua tawi letu hapa kufuatia Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kuwa ni nchi ya kilimo “. Alisikika Bwana Even Mao akitamka maneno hayo.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif katika ziara hiyo alifanikiwa kuyatembelea mabanda ya maonyesho ya shirika la kuhudumia Viwanda vidogo vidogo { SIDO }, wajasiri amali wa bidhaa mbali mbali za vyakula vikavu ,viungo, uchongaji pamoja na fani ya ufumaji vya Bara na Zanzibar.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Nyengine ni vifaa vya kisasa vya mawasiliano vinavyotengenezwa na kampuni ya Sam Sung pamoja na mashine tofauti za kuhudumia bidhaa za kilimo zikiwemo pia zile za kutotolea vifaranga vya kuku na kukobolea vyakula vya nafaka.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzib</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">ar</span></b></span></div> <div class="yiv9226239290MsoNormal"> </div> </div>

SIDO yapongezwa

Shirika la kuhudumia Viwanda vidogo vidogo Nchini Tanzania { SIDO } limepongezwa kwa hatua yake iliyochukuwa ya kuwajengea mazingira bora ...

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Mabalozi watakiwa kuiwakilisha Tz

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mabalozi wateule watakaoiwakilisha Tanzania katika Mataifa mbali mbali Duniani wamehimizwa kuitangaza Tanzania kutokana na fursa ilizonazo kwa mashirika na Taasisi za mataifa hayo ili zishawishike kutaka kuwekeza vitega uchumi vyao hapa nchini. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema hayo wakati akizungumza na Mabalozi saba wanaotarajiwa kuiwakilisha Tanzania kwenye mataifa rafiki duniani baada ya kuteuliwa na Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete hivi karibuni. <br /><br />Mabalozi hao ni Balozi Liberata Mula mula anayekwenda Nchini Marekani, Balozi Wilson Masilingi Nchini Uholanzi, Balozi Modest Mero anayekwenda Geneva na Balozi Anthony Cheche anayekwenda Jamuhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo { DRC }. <br /><br />Wengine ni Balozi Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk anayekwenda Umoja wa Famle za Kiarabu { UAE }, Balozi Chabaka Kilumanya atakayeanzisha Ubalozi Mpya Nchini Comoro pamoja na Luteni General Mstaafu Abdullrahman Shimbo atakayeiwakilisha Tanzania katika Jamuhuri ya Watu wa China. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif alisema Tanzania imebarikiwa kuwa na vivutio vingi vinavyopaswa kutangazwa na Mabalozi hao nje ya Nchi ili viweza kutoa fursa ya uwekezaji na hatimae kutanua soko la ajira hasa kwa vijana wasiokuwa na kazi baada ya kumaliza masomo yao. <br /><br />Aliwaeleza Mabalozi hao kwamba huo ni wajibu wao wa kuhakikisha Tanzania na Zanzibar kwa ujumla inaeleweka zaidi ili zipate kuungwa mkono katika harakati zao za kujiendeleza kiuchumi na Ustawi wa Jamii. <br /><br />“ Tunakutegemeeni sana wakati Mnaitangaza Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania msisahau pia kuitumia fursa hiyo Kuitangaza Zanzibar kwa vile tayari imeshajiimarisha kimiundo mbinu katika masuala ya uwekezaji hasa kwenya utalii“. Alihimiza Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Alisisitiza kwamba Tanzania lazima iendelee kujienga enga katika kuhakikisha uhusiano wake na mataifa rafiki unaendelea kuimarika na kudumu kwa kipindi kirefu zaidi. <br /><br />“ Napenda kukukumbusha Balozi Wilson Masilingi utakayepeperusha Bendera ya Tanzania Nchini Uholanzi uhakikishe ile heshima ya Tanzania inarejea kama kawaida baada ya kuamuliwa kufunguliwa tena Ofisi ya Ubalozi wa Tanzania Nchini humo “. Alitilia mkazo Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliwapongeza Mabalozi hao wateule kwa kuteuliwa kwao na kuwataka kuwa wastahamilivu katika kukabiliana na changamoto watakazopambana nazo wakati wa utekelezaji wa majukumu yao mpya. <br /><br />Nao Mabalozi hao wateule wakiongozwa na Balozi Mteule wa Tanzania Nchini Marekani Balozi Liberata Mula mula wamewapongeza wananchi wa Zanzibar kwa uamuzi wao wa kuingia ndani ya mfumo wa Serikali ya Umoja wa Kitaifa ambao umesaidia kuleta mapatano kati ya wafuasi wa vyama vikuu viwili. <br /><br />Walisema hatua hiyo imeiweka Zanzibar katika nafasi nzuri ya Demokrasia katika Nyanja za siasa za Kimataifa hali ambayo ina muelekeo wa kuleta matumaini ya kuendelea kuungwa zaidi mkono katika harakati zake za kujiletea maendeleo. <br /><br />Mabalozi hao wamependekeza kuwepo kwa vikao vya pamoja kati ya wafanyabiashara wa Zanzibar na Tanzania Bara katika kujadili fursa zinazoweza kupatikana katika nchi rafiki ili mabalozi hao wawe na urahisi wa kuratibu mawasiliano na mipango ya wafanyabiashara hao ambayo ni muhimu katika ustawi wa Jamii na Taifa kwa ujumla. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Othman Khamis Ame </span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> <div id="slot_N"> </div> </div>

Mabalozi watakiwa kuiwakilisha Tz

Mabalozi wateule watakaoiwakilisha Tanzania katika Mataifa mbali mbali Duniani wamehimizwa kuitangaza Tanzania kutokana na fursa ilizonaz...

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Waandishi watakiwa watowe mapendekezo yako kuhusu rasmu ya katiba ya Jamuhuri

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hayo yameelezwa na Katibu Mtendaji wa baraza la habari Tanzania kwenye mkutano wa baraza la katika katika tasnia ya habari nchini.<br /><br />Aidha Katibu huyo aliieleza kwamba ipo haja kwa waandishi wa habari na wahariri kujipanga kwa pamoja ili kuhakisha kwamba kwenye rasmi hiyo inazingatia uhuru wa uhariri pamoja na dhana nzima ya uhuru wa habari nchini.<br /><br />Wakichangia kwenye mkutano huo waandishi wameleza kwamba kwenye rasimu ya marekebisho ya katiba bado haitowi mwanya na uhuru kwa mwandishi wa habari hivyo wameeleza kwamba ni vyema kufanyiwa marekebisho ibara ya 29 na 30 ya rasimu hiyo ili kila mtu afahamu kwa dhati lengo na madhumu ya vyombo vya habari nchini.</span></div> </div>

Waandishi watakiwa watowe mapendekezo yako kuhusu rasmu ya katiba ya Jamuhuri

Hayo yameelezwa na Katibu Mtendaji wa baraza la habari Tanzania kwenye mkutano wa baraza la katika katika tasnia ya habari nchini. Aidha K...

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Benk zatakiwa kuimarisha huduma zao

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mabenki Nchini yametakiwa kuimarisha eneo la kuhudumia wateja kwa urahisi na haraka zaidi ili kupunguza malalamiko ya wateja wakati wanapohitaji huduma za fedha ambazo huwachukuwa muda mrefu kuzipata katika matawi ya baadhi ya Benki hizo. <br /><br />Tabia hiyo huonekana kufanywa na baadhi ya Watendaji wa Matawi hayo kwa kutokaa kutoa huduma katika sehemu zao za kazi na kuwapa mwanya baadhi ya watumishi wa Umma kupata kisingizio cha kutoroka makazini. <br /><br />Wito huo umetolewa na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi mara baada ya kuzindua Kituo cha kutoa huduma sambamba na uzinduzi wa huduma ya kusafirisha fedha kwa haraka { World Remit Money Transfer Servives } za Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar { PBZ } katika jengo la Mamlaka ya Mapato Zanzibar { ZRB } liliopo Mazizini Nje kidogo ya Mji wa Zanzibar. <br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema wakati umefika kwa Benki za Hapa nchini kubadilika kwa kuweka malengo ya kupunguza muda wa kuhudumia wateja ambao ni wafalme katika masuala ya kupatiwa huduma. <br /><br />“ Kuna malalamiko ya wateja wengi nchini kutumia muda mrefu sana wanapofika kwenye matawi ya Benki zetu. Sasa watendaji wetu umefika wakati mbadilike mara moja kwa kuweka malengo ya kuondoa usumbufu huo “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliupongeza Uongozi wa Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar pamoja na watendaji wake kwa kupiga hatua kubwa katika utoaji wa huduma mbali mbali za Kibenki. <br /><br />Alisema uanzishwaji wa huduma za usafirishaji fedha kwa haraka ni kielelezo kinachodhihirisha kwamba Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar ni miongoni mwa Benki kongwe Nchini ambayo inapiga hatua za haraka katika utoaji wa huduma zake. <br /><br />Alieleza kwamba huduma iliyoanzishwa na PBZ ya kusafirisha fedha kwa haraka kupitia mtandao wa inaternet ni huduma iliyowalenga zaidi Wazanzibari na Watanzania wanaoishi nje ya nchi waweze kutumia huduma hizo kwa kutuma fedha kwa ndugu na jamaa zao katika njia ya urahisi na uhakika. <br /><br />Balozi Seif alielezea matumaini yake kwamba matumizi ya mtandao huo yataongezeka hasa kutokana na unafuu wa gharama zake kwa vile mtumaji anapaswa kuwa na mtandao wa mawasiliano ya internet ambao utamuwezesha kutuma fedha kwa haraka na kufika mara moja. <br /><br />“ Jambo la kufurahisha ni kwamba kupitia huduma hizi za PBZ tunaweza kupata Taarifa kuhusu fedha ambazo zinatumwa kuja nyumbani kutoka kwa wenzetu walioko nje ya nchi ambazo pia zinaweza kutumiwa katika maeneo tofauti ikiwemo Bajeti ya Serikali na Mipango ya Maendeleo “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Aliwasisitiza wananchi walioko nje ya Nchi { Diaspora } kuendelea kutuma fedha nyumbani kwa kupitia mtandao huo wa kusafirisha fedha kwa haraka jambo ambalo litakuwa chachu ya kusaidia kukuza Maendeleo ya Zanzibar na Tanzania kwa ujumla. <br /><br />Mapema Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar Limited Nd. Juma Amour Mohammed alisema takwimu zilizotolewa na Benki ya Dunia zimeeleza kwamba mfumo huu wa kusafirisha fedha kutoka ughaibuni kwenda kwa jamaa na ndugu kwenye mataifa yanayoendelea imeshafikia Dola za Kimarekani Bilioni mia 401. <br /><br />Nd. Juma Amour aliyataja Mataifa yaliyofaidika na mfumo huo kuwa ni India, China, Phillipines, Mexico ambapo kwa Bara la Afrika Nigeria inaongoza kwa kupokea Dola za Kimarekani Bilioni 2.05 sawa na asilimia 9% ya pato lake wakati Kenya kwa Ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki imepokea Dola Bilioni 1.2 sawa na asilimia 3% ya pato lake. <br /><br />Mkurugenzi Mtendaji huyo wa PBZ amewaomba Wazanzibar na Watanzania walioko ughaibuni kuitumia fursa hiyo yenye gharama nafuu kwa kuwatumia fedha jamaa na ndugu zao badala ya ule utaratibu wanaoutumia ambao hauko rasmi. <br /><br />Alisema Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar hivi sasa imefikiwa kiwango cha amana cha asilimia 40% ikishikilia nafasi ya asilimia 16% ya mabenki yaliyomo ndani ya kanda ya Afrika mashariki. <br /><br />Alieleza kwamba katika kuimarisha huduma za Kibenki Uongozi wa Benki hiyo tayari imeshafungua huduma za ATM 17 ikielekea zaidi katika mtandao wa internet na Simu. <br /><br />Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar Limited imeshafungua matawi tisa pamoja na Matatu yanayotoa huduma za Kiislamu hapa Zanzibar na baadhi ya Mikoa ya Tanzania Bara tokea kuasisiwa kwake na Rais wa kwanza wa Zanzibar Marehemu Mzee Abeid Amani Karume Tarehe 30 Juni mwaka 1966. <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame <br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Benk zatakiwa kuimarisha huduma zao

Mabenki Nchini yametakiwa kuimarisha eneo la kuhudumia wateja kwa urahisi na haraka zaidi ili kupunguza malalamiko ya wateja wakati wanapo...

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AfDB facilitates Africa-Asia knowledge exchange on Universal Health Coverage

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10534"><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10533"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10532" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Universal health coverage is not an option, but a reality’</span></i></b><span class="yiv5717012758Style9"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i></b><br /> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10542"> <span lang="EN-US">  </span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNormal" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10539" style="text-align: justify;"> <span class="yiv5717012758Style15" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10546"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10545" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif";"> <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10544" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10541" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10538" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“<span style="font-size: large;">Poverty still remains a major barrier to healthcare access in Africa”, said Dr. Agnes Soucat, Director, Human Development Department of the African Development Bank (<a href="http://www.afdb.org/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.afdb.org</a>) setting the tone for the Africa-Asia dialogue on achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa that took place in Lusaka, Zambia from June 25 to 28, 2013. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10552"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10551" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10554" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10557" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10556" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">During this rich 4-day experience, participants benefitted from lessons learnt on health financing reforms in <b id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10555">Cape Verde, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa and Thailand</b>. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10559" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10558" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The purpose of the dialogue was to strengthen the delivery and financing of health services in Africa by helping countries build coherent, efficient, equitable and sustainable health financing systems based on prepayment, pooling and strategic spending for progressively achieving Universal Health Coverage.  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10562" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10561" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10560" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">‘Universal health coverage is not an option, but a reality’, said the <b>Honorable Joseph Kasonde, Minister of Health, Zambia</b>. “The forum created a revolution by enabling the Ministries of Health and Finance to sit together and dialogue”, he added.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10563" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10565" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10564" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Malaysia continues to make remarkable progress in providing health care for the poorest. Universal health coverage was made possible through a tax-funded health financing system in Malaysia said Dr. Davis Johnraj, Senior Assistant Director, Malaysian Ministry of Health. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10567" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10566" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Thailand attributed its achievements to a unified health insurance model.  Ghana, on the other hand, shared its progress towards universal coverage through a tax-based health insurance system. Mr. Sylvester Mensah, CEO of the Ghana National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) advised African countries to avoid difficulties faced by Ghana, in particular in the design of the benefits package which is ambitious and difficult to sustain. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10569" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10568" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Senegal, South Africa and Ethiopia essentially shared their current reform pathway as it is still work in progress and tried to test their reform propositions. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10570" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10571" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Cape Verde suggested ways to hold dialogue with the Ministry of Finance to draw innovative tax resources into the health sector.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10573" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10572" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Four main outcomes were realized at the end of the conference for each of the participating countries: </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10575" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10574" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•          Understanding of the key factors behind successes and failures as well as limitations of different health financing approaches.  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10576" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•          Identification of strategic options in designing, redesigning and strengthening health financing reforms aimed at universal health coverage. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10585" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10586" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•          Prioritization of critical areas of need to undertake health financing reform requiring Bank and other donor support. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10584" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10582" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10583" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">•          Development of partnerships among various key development partners in lending support to African countries </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10587" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10578" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10577" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Group work sessions formed the backbone of the dialogue, where country experiences were applied to the respective African country settings to test their applicability.  Areas requiring immediate attention in each participating country were highlighted and discussed alongside possible solutions.         </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10579" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10581" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10580" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Hosted by the Human Development Department of the African Development Bank, in collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health, the German International Cooperation (GIZ), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Health Organization (WHO), Providing for Health (P4H) and the World Bank, the Africa-Asia Dialogue brought together some 50 participants from Ministries of Finance and Health, national health insurance authorities, academia, of both African and Asian countries as well as development partners.</span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10589" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10588" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Countries from the Southern Africa region identified evidence-based policy development, knowledge exchange, skills development and capacity development as the major areas requiring immediate attention and donor support. The African Development Bank through its newly approved Strategy for 2013-2022 will support countries in building safety net programs and creating economic opportunities. </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10590" style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">  </span></span></div> <div class="yiv5717012758MsoNoSpacing" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10593"> <i id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10592"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1372854900030_10591" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span></i></div> </div>

AfDB facilitates Africa-Asia knowledge exchange on Universal Health Coverage

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