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The Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Inaugurates the new Board of NEXIM Bank at the Headquarters of Ministry of Finance in Abuja, Nigeria

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<span style="font-size: large;">“…We look towards the Board members of the NEXIM Bank to really perform a very important function of ensuring that NEXIM plays the role it should within this country and beyond, and that our private sector, where we have so many talented men and women, so many entrepreneurs that would be enabled by the activities of this Bank to show what Nigeria can indeed do…” – Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala<br /><br /><a href="http://www.neximbank.com.ng/">The Board</a> of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)   recently reconstituted by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, has been inaugurated by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy (CME) and Honourable Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, with a charge to the Bank to further boost regional trade in West Africa. <br /><br />Speaking at the Board inauguration in Abuja on Friday August 23, 2013, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala noted that the Jonathan Administration remains committed to the task of transforming the Nigerian economy and expanding regional trade through the incorporation of the West African economic zone and declared that NEXIM is pivotal to achieving this vision. According to her, “…NEXIM Bank is a very important part of our finance complex. This a Bank that was set up to support import and export trade within the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We are happy to say that it’s proven its worth; been performing its functions…but, there are a lot of expectations of this bank. Government of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has embarked on a path of transforming the economy and has been trying to work with our private sector to expand trade, particularly regional trade…and NEXIM has so far supported this vision…we can only encourage and support them to keep up their good work…” <br /><br />The CME reminded the gathering that Nigeria’s economy is 55 per cent of the regional economy which implies that the country’s economic structures have to be well primed and poised to take charge of affairs and pull commensurate weight in the sub region. The platform for this is for the Government to support the private sector to trade within the region and beyond.<br /><br />In this regard, the Honourable Minister rehashed that NEXIM Bank is critical to Nigeria’s bid to become the powerhouse within the West Africa sub-region and Africa. She particularly lauded the initiative of the Roberts Orya-led management, stating that she “…is proud of the Bank because it’s going in to some very innovative areas, like shipping along the coast, entering into partnerships with many institutions, like the African Development Bank, Islamic Bank, etc.<br /><br />Closing her remarks the CME charged members to stand up to the new challenge as the Federal Government expects them to bring their diverse experience to bear in transforming the bank into an instrument of trade facilitation. <br /><br />The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yerima Lawan Ngama, who upon the dissolution of the Board in 2011, assumed direct supervision of its affairs, used the occasion to give an account of his stewardship to the new Board and members of the Nigerian public. He categorically declared that NEXIM Bank has done very well to meet the expectations of its major Shareholders, the Federal Government and the general public. He attributed this to the professionalism of the Bank’s staff. <br /><br />According to him, “They have done well and this is something I would say is a credit to the present management and the staff because just in the last two to three years, they have turned the Bank from a loss-making to a profit-making institution… Last year was the third year in a row that the bank was posting profit. Not only did we post profit, we also declared dividends…the first time in the history of the bank. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a good report card for the present management, and also good news for the incoming Board to know that they have people who can really deliver.” He assured the new Board that they are coming in to work with a clean balance sheet and that it is time that the Bank was rated, and encouraged the new management to invite Agusto & Co to come and give the Bank a local rating as that will go a long way in as a way to raising funds.<br /><br />The Minister of State went further to declare his satisfaction and pride that the Bank has been taken closer to Nigerians. “Hitherto, it had remained a city Bank. We have it in Abuja, Lagos, Kano and Calabar. But, by and large only those who stay in the city know the existence and do business with the Bank. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulating the Roberts Orya-led management, he stated, “I am proud to say that we have about seven agencies in Yenogoa, Akure, Ishiagu, Damaturu, Yola, Gusau and Makurdi. These are the agencies that would ensure that every nook and cranny of Nigeria have customers that do business with the bank…”<br /><br />Dr. Yerima affirmed that NEXIM now has relationships with international credit institutions which have assisted greatly to broaden the scope of the credit offering; to guarantee credit for both export and import as well as credit insurance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Specifically, the Bank Shareholders are happy that the Bank has symbiotic agreements with EXIM Bank of India, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and other technical collaborations and budding relations with TurkExim, USEXIM, Export Development Canada (EDC) etc. The agreement with the Islamic Development Bank has been signed and the product is being offered now to broaden the income base of the Bank.<br /><br />Based on Mr. President’s recommendation, NEXIM is the foremost DFI in Nigeria to support the creative and entertainment industry in Nigeria. The Bank is currently arranging a credit facility with the EXIM Bank of India. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He stressed that it is important to note that even before that memorandum was signed, NEXIM had already injected more than N850m into that sector. One of such facilities was a N300million in Kaduna for an amphitheater to help promote Nigerian films to fully empower the practitioners and the value-chain and save the industry, which is adjudged to be the third biggest in the world from piracy. <br /><br />On the ECOWAS Trade Support Facility, there are two companies that the Bank is discussing with to provide facility to establish a shipping line that would go from city to city along the West African coast’ This is an addition to the facilities being given to transporters to enhance movement of goods across the borders, namely Chad, Cameroun and Benin Republic.<br /><br />Presently, there are some initiatives in progress namely, the micro-business development to ensure that those people who have small businesses can get facilities to develop them and the issue of capitalization. However, the Minister said, the Bank has to reappraise its funding structure, and seek out more avenues for raise money or float a bond. Citing AFREXIM as a best practice, the Minister encouraged NEXIM to further explore the option of raising money from the international market and not solely rely on Shareholders equity contribution. <br /><br />Ending his remarks, Dr. Yerima promised to work towards ensuring that, going forward, NEXIM Board is exempted from sudden dissolution before the members serve out their tenure, just as other parastatals under his supervision such as the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), among others. This is for the simple reason that such dissolution breeds instability which is not a good for the Bank’s local and international standing.  <br /><br />Alhaji Suleiman Barau, OON, brought the message of the new Board Chairman and the Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Alade, OON, Dr. Sarah Alade, with a pledge that the new Board members would do their best to improve the existing fortunes of the Bank, knowing full well that much is expected of them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He assured the Coordinating Minister that the new Board will leave no stone unturned to ensuring that the expectations of Nigerians and Mr. President are met. He promised that the new Board will work to support the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President and the Vision to emerge as the top 20 economies of the world by the 2020. <br /><br />According to him, “NEXIM will definitely play a key role in developing a vibrant economy, vibrant financial system that would help the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President and the vision 2020….The new Board will work to transform NEXIM to become like AFREXIM, US EXIM bank, and seek sustainable sources for funding the operations of the Bank from the market." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In line with President Jonathan's affirmative action on 35 per cent on women representation in governance, Dr. Sarah Alade, would be the first woman to serve as Chairman, NEXIM Board of Directors since the inception of the Bank in 1991 <br /><br />Other members of the reconstituted NEXIM Board are Mr. Musa Batari, Director, Trade and Exchange, CBN; Mr. Kalli Zaji, Director, Home Finance, Federal Ministry of Finance; and  Mallam Ajiya Mahia, Director, Trade Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also on the Board are Alhaji Mohammed I. Babangida, representing private sector interest; Chief (Barr.) Peter Nwaoboshi, also representing private sector interest; Mr. Roberts U. Orya, Managing Director/CEO, NEXIM; Bashir M. Wali, Executive Director, Corporate Services, NEXIM; and Folake I Oke, Executive Director, Business Development, NEXIM.<br /><br />  Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM)</span></div>
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The Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister for the Economy/Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Inaugurates the new Board of NEXIM Bank at the Headquarters of Ministry of Finance in Abuja, Nigeria

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Get to know about Dr.Salim A.Salim

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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8acARkoXba0/UhyDpPRIKpI/AAAAAAAADRA/F1vmXh9nqwE/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8acARkoXba0/UhyDpPRIKpI/AAAAAAAADRA/F1vmXh9nqwE/s400/images.jpg" width="295" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.un.org/news/dh/hlpanel/salim-salim-bio.htm">Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim</a>, who concluded his term of office as Secretary General of the Organization of African Unity on 17 September 2001 after serving an unprecedented three terms covering a period of twelve years, is now involved in several activities. He has functions and responsibilities at national, continental and international levels. <br /><br />At the national (Tanzania) level he is serving as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation. He is also the Chancellor of the Hubert Kairuki Memorial University. <br /><br />At the continental level, following the invitation of the President of the African Development Bank, he has since March, 2002 been acting as African Water Ambassador whose responsibilities include advocacy, sensitization, and mobilization of support on African water issues. He also serves as: Chairperson, Advisory Board, Institute of Security Studies (ISS) based in Pretoria, South Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Chairperson of the International Board of Trustees, Africa Humanitarian Action (AHI) based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.<br />Member and Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Trustees of the Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance, Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe. <br /><br /> At international level, Dr. Salim serves in the following Boards, Panels/Commission Co-chair, Eminent Persons Group (EPG) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (Secretariat, based in Washington DC);Member of the Board of the South Centre (Secretariat based in Geneva);Member, Policy Advisory Commission, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO);Member of the Foundation Council, Centre of Humanitarian Dialogue based in Geneva. <br /><br />Previous Experience and Positions Held:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim was elected Secretary-General of the OAU on 27 July 1989. He formally took over on 19 September 1989. Prior to his election, Dr. Salim held public office in his country, the United Republic of Tanzania, where he served in various capacities for 27 years. He was Prime Minister from 1984 to 1985 and then served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and National Service from 1985 until his election to the helm of the OAU General Secretariat. <br /><br /> Dr. Salim also held other key positions in the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. He served for many years in the Tanzanian diplomatic service which he also steered as Minister for Foreign Affairs for four years from 1980 to 1984. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His rise to the top of Tanzania’s Foreign Service was preceded by many years of grounding in international diplomacy as Ambassador. He served as Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt (1964-1965), High Commissioner (i.e. Ambassador) to India (1965-1968). He was, for one year, the Director of Africa and Middle East Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dar-es-Salaam before his posting as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China in 1969. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 1970, he was appointed Tanzania’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he remained for more than ten years. During his period at the United Nations, Dr. Salim was concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Cuba, High Commissioner to Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. <br /><br /> During his service at the United Nations, Dr. Salim was elected as President of the United Nations Security Council in January 1976 and went on to serve as President of the Thirty-Fourth Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 1979. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During his one year tenure of office, he also presided over the Sixth and Seventh Emergency Special Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly in January and July 1980 respectively. In September 1980, he equally presided over the Eleventh Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly. <br /><br /> Dr. Salim was Chairman of the United Nations Security Council Committee on Sanctions Against Rhodesia from January to December 1975, President of the International Conference on Sanctions against South Africa in 1981 as well as the Paris International Conference Against Apartheid in 1984. Between 1972 and 1980, he chaired the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (Committee of 24). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During this period under his chairmainship, the Committee played a key role in steering many colonies and non-self governing territories to full sovereignty and independence. Dr. Salim also served on the Palme Independent Commission on International Security Issues and the Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues. <br /><br /> Dr. Salim has attended and/or chaired numerous Summits, International Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Colloquia under the auspices of the United Nations, the Organization of African Unity, the Non-Aligned Movement and others throughout the world. <br /><br />Educational Qualifications and Honorary Degrees:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Dr. Salim undertook studies at the University of Delhi, India (1965-1968) and proceeded to obtain a Masters Degree in International Affairs in January 1975 at Columbia University in New York. He holds six Doctorates (Honoris Causa) including: Doctor of Laws, the University of Philippines at Los Baños (1980), Doctor of Humanities, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria (1983), Doctor of Civil Law, University of Mauritius (1991), Doctor of Arts in International Affairs, University of Khartoum, Sudan (1995), Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations, University of Bologna, Italy (1996), and Doctor of Laws, University of Cape Town, South Africa (1998). <br /><br />Honours and Decorations:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Dr. Salim holds a number of decorations/honours (including some of the highest national honours). Among them are the Star of Africa (Liberia, 1980), the Order of the United Republic of Tanzania – Nishani Ya Jamhuri Ya Muungano Wa Tanzania, 1985), Order of Mille Collines (Rwanda, 1993), Grande Croix de l’Ordre Congolais du Dévouement (Republic of Congo, 1994), Grand Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite (Central African Republic, 1994), Medal of Africa (Libya, 9.9.99), Grand Officier de l’Ordre National du Lion (Sénégal, 2000), Order of the Two Niles (Sudan, 2001), Ordre El-Athir (Algeria, 2001), Ordre du Mono (Togo, 2001), Commandant de l’Ordre National (Mali, 2001). Born in Zanzibar on 23 January 1942, Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim is married to Amne. They have three children: Maryam, Ali and Ahmed</span></div>
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Elumelu calls on African entrepreneurs to take business to BRICS

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.heirsholdings.com/">During </a>a panel discussion held at the first BRICS Business Council meeting in Johannesburg this week, African business leader Tony O Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings,  called on the BRICS business leaders to make room for African entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses beyond the continent to the BRICS countries.<br /><br />In front of an influential audience  of business leaders from BRICS and 19 other African countries, Elumelu spoke of the need for mutually beneficial partnerships between African countries and the BRICS nations: "A new crop of African entrepreneurs are emerging who have ambitions beyond the continent. They should be investing in the BRICS countries in the same way that BRICS are investing in Africa - this relationship needs to go both ways.”<br /><br />Elumelu was speaking at a panel session on “Specific measures and initiatives to increase business, trade, manufacturing, and investment ties between the BRICS countries and Africa”. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The discussion, which was moderated by Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank, also provided valuable insights from other prominent African business leaders, including Mo Ibrahim, Isabella Dos Santos and Johann Rupert.<br /><br />Kaberuka highlighted the need to improve infrastructure on the continent, stating that businesses could only grow if the infrastructure gap was addressed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Angolan investor Isabella Dos Santos stressed the need for investment in ‘soft infrastructure’ stating broadband technology would have a transformative effective similar to mobile technology in Africa.<br /><br />Mo Ibrahim livened up the audience with his delivery, but behind the jokes were very real and critical messages about Africa's poor global image and the importance of governance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He talked about his foundation’s governance index which was one of the most comprehensive in the world, measuring 88 parameters including transparency corruption, education and health. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His final message to investors was; “Don’t come to Africa and help, come and make money because the highest return on investment is in Africa.  Enjoy making money in Africa but please behave".<br /><br />South African Johann Rupert, Chairman of Richemont and Remgro talked about the critical things he looked for as an investor – regardless of where his investment was located.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> He listed the four critical areas as: the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, security of property and transparency of markets.  <br /><br />Elumelu summed up the general consensus of the BRICS business council meeting when he concluded that: “As African business leaders, and as Africapitalists, we agree that we have amongst us enough resources to make things happen in Africa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We must share the opportunities on the continent.  There are enough of us to make a difference.  We need to work together to find ways of increasing trade and investment ties between the BRICS nations and Africa.”<br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Heirs Holdings</span></div>
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Elumelu calls on African entrepreneurs to take business to BRICS

During a panel discussion held at the first BRICS Business Council meeting in Johannesburg this week, African business leader Tony O Elume...

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It's time to change

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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.biography.com/people/mike-tyson-9512980">Mike Tyson</a> wa born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 30, 1966, Tyson was the youngest person at age 20 to become the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. He lost the title in 1990 and later served three years in prison over rape charges. He subsequently earned further notoriety by biting <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/evander-holyfield-9342655">Evander Holyfield</a>'s ear during a rematch in 1997. Tyson has gone on to appear in several films, including a documentary on his life. <br /><br /> In 2002, Tyson fought for the world heavyweight title at the age of 35, but he losing the by knockout to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lennox_Lewis">Lennox Lewis</a>. He retired from professional boxing in 2006, after being knocked out in consecutive matches against <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Williams_%28boxer%29">Danny Williams</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_McBride">Kevin McBride</a>.<br /><br /> Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, despite having received over US$30 million for several of his fights and $300 million during his career. Tyson was well known for his ferocious and intimidating boxing style as well as his controversial behavior inside and outside the ring. Tyson is considered one of the best heavyweights of all time. He was ranked No. 16 on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ring_%28magazine%29">The Ring</a>'s list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. And also No. 1 in the ESPN.com list of "The hardest hitters in heavyweight history". He has been inducted into the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Boxing_Hall_of_Fame">International Boxing Hall of Fame</a> and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Boxing_Hall_of_Fame">World Boxing Hall of Fame</a>.<br /><br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tyson">On May 25, 2009</a>, Tyson's 4-year-old daughter Exodus was found by her 7-year-old brother Miguel, unconscious and tangled in a cord, dangling from an exercise treadmill. The child's mother untangled her, administered CPR and called for medical attention. Exodus was listed in "extremely critical condition" and was on life support at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. She died of her injuries on May 26, 2009. <br /><br /> Eleven days after his daughter's death, Tyson wed for the third time, to long-time girlfriend Lakiha "Kiki" Spicer, age 32, exchanging vows on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in a short, private ceremony at the La Bella Wedding Chapel at the Las Vegas Hilton. Spicer was a resident of nearby suburban Henderson, Nevada. County marriage records in Las Vegas show the couple got a marriage license 30 minutes before their ceremony. Spicer is the mother of Tyson's daughter Milan and son Morocco. His other children include Mikey (born 1990), Miguel (born 2002) and D'Amato (born 1990). He has a total of eight children including the deceased Exodus. <br /><br /> Tyson has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.[150] While on the American talk show The View in early May 2010, Tyson revealed that he is now forced to live paycheck to paycheck. He went on to say: "I'm totally destitute and broke. But I have an awesome life, I have an awesome wife who cares about me. I'm totally broke. I had a lot of fun. It (losing his money) just happened. I'm very grateful. I don't deserve to have the wife that I have; I don't deserve the kids that I have, but I do, and I'm very grateful." <br /><br /> In March 2011, Tyson appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to discuss his new Animal Planet reality series, Taking on Tyson. In the interview with DeGeneres, Tyson discussed some of the ways he had improved his life in the past two years, including sober living and a vegan diet. However, in August 2013 he admitted publicly that he had lied about his sobriety and was on the verge of death from his alcoholism. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Celebrity-Faith-Database/T/Mike-Tyson.aspx">Following his jail sentence</a> Tyson sought to get his life on track and converted to <a href="http://www.beliefnet.com/Celebrity-Faith-Database/index.aspx?submitted=yes&q=muslim">Islam</a>. He visited Mecca on a pilgrimage in 2010. Photo courtesy of emirrile.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/mike-tyson-claims-brink-dying-2219840">Mike Tyson</a> has claimed he is on the brink of dying from drink and drug abuse. The ex-heavyweight champion boxer said he is still a “vicious” alcoholic and lied for years that he was sober.<br /><br /> Tyson, 47, said: “I’m a bad guy. I did a lot of bad things and I want to be forgiven. I want to change my life. I want to live my life sober. <br /><br />“I don’t want to die. I’m on the verge of dying because I’m a vicious alcoholic.” <br /><br />Tyson said he had not had drink or drugs in six days, and added: “I’ve been lying to everybody else that think I was sober, but I’m not.  “This is my sixth day. I’m never going to use again.” <br /><br />He has been in rehab three times and in 2012 said he had been sober for three years. <br /><br />Tyson, speaking in New York, said he thought of killing himself five years ago. But the 2009 death of his daughter Exodus, four, who was strangled by a cord while playing on a treadmill, made him realise he must change. </span><br /></div>

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Mike Tyson wa born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 30, 1966, Tyson was the youngest person at age 20 to become the heavyweight boxing ch...

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Mwenyekiti wa CCM Taifa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akizungumza na Viongozi wa CCM wakati wa hafla ya Kulizindua rasmi Baraza la ushauri la Viongozi wakuu wa CCM Makao Makuu Mjini Dodoma

Mwenyekiti wa CCM Taifa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akizungumza na Viongozi wa CCM wakati wa hafla ya Kulizindua rasmi Baraza la ushauri la Viongozi wakuu wa CCM Makao Makuu Mjini Dodoma

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Dk.Kikwete apongeza kundwa kwa baraza la ushauri

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<span style="font-size: large;">Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Mapinzuzi Taifa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete alisema kuundwa kwa Baraza la ushauri la Viongozi Wakuu wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi ni  fursa maalum na nzito itakayosaidia kuimarisha zaidi nguvu ya Chama hicho. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Dr. Kikwete alisema hayo katika hafla maalum ya uzinduzi wa Baraza hilo linalojumuisha Wenyeviti, Makamu wenyeviti na Makatibu wakuu wastaafu wa Chama hicho iliyofanyika katika viwanja vya Makamu Makuu ya Chama hicho yaliyopo katika Manispaa ya Dodoma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mwenyekiti huyo wa CCM Taifa alifahamisha kwamba Wajumbe wa Baraza hilo watakuwa na uwezo kamili wa kushauri hata kuingia katika Vikao vya Juu vya CCM katika masuala mazito yatakayokijengea mustakabala mzuri wa baadae chama hicho. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Dr. Kikwete alieleza kuwa Uongozi wa CCM ulifikia uwamuzi wa kuundwa kwa Baraza hilo katika Mkutano wake Maalum wa nane Novemba Mwaka 2012 kupitia Ibara ya 127 ya chama hicho baada ya kutambua na kuheshimu mchango wa Viongozi hao. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alisema Wana CCM  wanastahiki kujipongeza kutokana na ushauri huo ambao uliwahi kupingwa wakati wa nyuma kwa hofu ya Kikundi hicho kutengeneza fitina za kumuingilia Rais katika maamuzi mazito. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Dr. Kikwete alisema Tanzania imepata mafanikio makubwa kutokana na mabadiliko ya Kiuchumi na hata utulivu wa kisiasa kufuatia mchango wa Viongozi wastaafu ambao kwa sasa watakuwa wakitoa mawazo yao kwa chama kupitia Baraza hilo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Dr. Kikwete alimtolea mfano  Mwenyekiti Mstaafu wa CCM Mzee Ali Hassan Mwinyi kuwa ni wa kwanza wa mabadiliko ya Uchumi na Siasa ndani ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania katika miaka ya mwishoni mwa 80 na mwanzoni mwa 90. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Mzee Mwinyi ametuongoza katika mabadiliko  hayo ya kiuchumi sambamba nay ale ya mfumo wa vyama vingi vya kisiasa NchinibnTanzania licha ya yeye kutowahi kuufanyika kazi Mfumo huo “. Alifafanua Dr. Kiwete. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Ukweli tuseme mageuzi ya kiuchumi yaliyofanyika Tanzania chini ya uongozi wa Mzee Mwinyi wengine wakimwita Mzee Ruksa mimi ndie  niliyeanza kuyafaidi katika kazi zangu za Urais “. Alisisitiza Mwenyekiti huyo wa CCM Taifa Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Aliongeza kwamba mfumo huo wa kuundwa kwa Baraza la Ushauri la Viongozi wa Wakuu wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi litaondoa usumbufu wa kuwapa tabu wazee hao wa kuitwa mara kwa mara katika Vikao vya Chama kwa lengo la kupata ufumbuzi wa mambo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alisema kwa mujibu wa kanuni za CCM Ibara ya 127 Baraza hilo litakuwa na uwezo kamili wa kushauri hata ndani ya Vikao vya juu vya Chama ama kwa kushiriki wajumbe wote wa baraza au hata uwakilishi wao. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mapema Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Mapinduzi Abdullrahman Kinana alisema Baraza hilo linalojumuisha Marais wastaafu wa Serikali ya Muungano na Wenyeviti wastaafu wa CCM Taifa Marais wastaafu wa Zanzibar kupitia  na Makamu Wenyeviti wastaafu CCM Zanzibar na Bara litafanya vikao vyake kwa mujibu wa utaratibu watakaojipangia wenyewe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Katibu Mkuu wa CCM Kikana alisema wajumbe wa Baraza hilo watakuwa na fursa ya kutoa ushauri kwa Serikali zinazoongozwa na Chama cha Mapinduzi Bara na Zanzibar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Viongozi hao wanaounda Baraza hilo la Ushauri la Viongozi wakuu wa CCM waliopata fursa ya kuhudhuria uzinduzi huo ni pamoja na Mwenyekiti mstaafu wa CCM na Rais Mstaafu wa SMT awamu ya Pili Mzee Ali Hassan Mwinyi pamoja na aliyemfuatia Mh. Benjamin William Mkapa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Wengine waliohudhuria ni Makamu mwenyekiti Msaafu na Rais Mstaafu wa Zanzibar Dr. Amani Abeid Karume pamoja na Makamu Mwenyekiti wa CCM Bara Mh. Pius Msekwa. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Makamu Mwenyekiti Mstaafu wa CCM na Rais Mstaafu wa Zanzibar Dr. Salimin Amour hakuhudhuria hafla hiyo kutokana na sababu za kiafya wakati Katibu Mkuu Mstaafu wa CCM Phillip Mangula yeye alikuwa na udhuru wa msiba. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mwenyekiti huyo wa CCM Taifa Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete alibonyeza kitufe maalum kuashiria kuzindua  Baraza hilo hafla iliyoambatana na ngoma za vikundi vya utamaduni pamoja na muziki wa kizazi kipya. <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame <br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div>
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Dk.Kikwete apongeza kundwa kwa baraza la ushauri

Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Mapinzuzi Taifa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete alisema kuundwa kwa Baraza la u...

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DHL observes changes in Africa’s technology market

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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7154" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">•    <span style="font-size: large;">Express company estimates that 60% of IT hardware growth in 2013 will come from tablets and smartphones</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7157" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">• “Technology companies who locate themselves in Africa will spend significantly less on logistics” – Brewer</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7160" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Competition
 within the technology sector is becoming more intense and Asia’s 
importance as both a manufacturing location and a consumer market is 
growing. However, although Asia is still key to the sector, Africa has 
also witnessed an explosion in technology adoption recently and is set 
to develop as a region. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7170" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This is according to Charles Brewer, <a href="http://www.dhl.com/">Managing Director</a> for DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa ,
 who says that a recent DHL global technology conference revealed these 
trends around the changing dynamics of the technology market.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7173" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">He
 says that due to the increased competition within the sector, suppliers
 need to adapt and improve products and services in order to retain and 
grow market share. “This presents an opportunity for suppliers to be 
innovative and provide consumers with the best possible products, 
services and prices.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7175" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“Both
 of these trends also promise to amplify the role of logistics as a 
competitive differentiator in the technology industry, notably as global
 companies are looking for strong and established partners to support 
and simplify access to the African market.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7178" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Brewer
 says that within Africa, although there has been a significant rise in 
demand for electronic consumer products, the continent is still in need 
of increased investment from international technology companies, in 
order to become more than just an end-user for technology products. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377242392196_7180" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">He
 says that more than any other industry, the technology sector is driven
 by constant innovation, short product cycles and new sales channels. 
“From a logistics perspective this is a great challenge, but it also 
provides forward-thinking brands with an opportunity.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Brewer
 says that by setting up shop in Africa, these brands are able to 
service this growing market and spend significantly less on logistics 
costs as they are based in much closer proximity to their customers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">According
 to a recent report by Deloitte entitled The Rise and Rise of the 
African Middle Class, the continent has a disproportionately young 
population with 62% of the population in Africa under 25 years. “This is
 positive from an outside investment perspective, as it effectively 
means that there is a guaranteed customer base for years to come when 
compared to a territory such as Europe, which has a shrinking 
population.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
 Deloitte report also forecasts that if the African middle class 
continues on its current growth trajectory Africa’s middle class will 
grow to 1.1 billion (42% of the continent’s population) by 2060. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
 trend of mobile devices preferred over PCs as the access tool for the 
internet was also highlighted at the conference. Florence Noblot, DHL’s 
Technology Sector Head for Europe, Middle East and Africa, 
estimates that 60% of all IT hardware growth will come from tablets and 
smartphones this year. “Both devices also elevate a trend towards high 
innovation cycles, which demands logistics providers to improve time to 
market while supporting competitive price positioning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“This
 trend is also clear in Africa, and according to the GSMA, Africa is now
 the world’s second largest mobile market by connections after Asia and 
the fastest growing mobile market in the world.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">He
 says that an overall trend towards simplified and lighter products, 
combined with price pressure, is challenging manufacturers, their 
suppliers, and sometimes even their competitors to develop collaborative
 solutions that improve the cost efficiency of the technology supply 
chain. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">“Due
 to the expected economic growth, technology suppliers have the ideal 
opportunity to penetrate the African market, but should have experienced
 partners who are able to provide insight and have experience operating 
on the continent,” concludes Noblot. </span></span></div>
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DHL observes changes in Africa’s technology market

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akibadilishana mawazo na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya Shirika la Bima Zanzibar aliyepo kulia yake Dr. Hamed Rashid Hikman, ambapo kushoto yake ni Mkuruigenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika hilo Abdulnaasir Abdulrahman kabla ya kuzungumza na watendaji wa shirika hilo tawi la Lumbumba Jijini Dar es salaam

Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akibadilishana mawazo na Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi ya Shirika la Bima Zanzibar aliyepo kulia yake Dr. Hamed Rashid Hikman, ambapo kushoto yake ni Mkuruigenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika hilo Abdulnaasir Abdulrahman kabla ya kuzungumza na watendaji wa shirika hilo tawi la Lumbumba Jijini Dar es salaam

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SMZ yazipongeza ZIC na PBZ kwa juhudi zao

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<span style="font-size: large;">Jitihada kubwa zinazoendelea kuchukuliwa na Uongozi pamoja na Wafanyakazi wa Shirika ya Bima la Zanzibar { ZIC } na ule wa Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar          { PBZ } ndizo zilizopelekea  kuongezeka zaidi kwa idadi ya wananchi na wateja wanaohitaji kupata huduma katika Taasisi hizo. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alieleza hayo mara baada ya kuzitembelea ofisi za Taasisi hizo zinazotoa huduma katika Jiji la Dar es salaam na kuelezea kuridhika kwake na utendaji bora wa kisasa uliofikiwa na mashirika hayo. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema  licha ya kuvutiwa sana na utaratibu wao wa makusanyo ya mapato na matumizi ya wastani lakini bado watendaji wa taasisi hizo wanapaswa kujituma zaidi katika mbinu za kutafuta wateja kwa lengo la kwenda sambamba na ushindani uliopo wa kibiashara. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba mbinu za kumchunga mteja wakati wote zitafanikiwa endapo juhudi za ziada za utoaji huduma kwa mwendo wa kasi kupitia watendaji hao zitachukuliwa. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">“ Tuna kila sababu ya kuyapongeza mashirika yetu haya kutokana na huduma zao zinazokwenda kwa kasi. Haya ni miongoni mwa mashirika yanayoinawisha uso Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar. Tuna haki ya kujivunia “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliziagiza Taasisi hizo za Bima na PBZ mbali ya kuendelea kujitangaza lakini pia kufikiria kuongeza matawi mengine zaidi katika maeneo yenye mkusanyiko wa wananchi wengi yakiwemo yale ya Vijijini ili huduma zao ziwe za uwiano katika maeneo yote ya hapa Nchini. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Alieleza katika kuzipa nguvu zaidi taasisi hizo Serikali Kuu itaangalia utaratibu wa kuzikatia Bima mali zake yakiwemo majengo mapya ya Ofisi za Serikali zinazoendelea kujengwa katika maeneo tofauti Nchini. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">“ Hata nyumba zangu niko tayari kuzikatia bima, kinachohitajika kwa sasa ni nyinyi watendaji kunishawishi hadi nifikie kiwango cha kutekeleza wazo hilo muhimu “. Alieleza Balozi Seif. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">“ Tumekuwa pia tukishuhudia mikopo mikubwa inayotolewa na Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar na  ii ni vyema ikaenda samba mba na uwekaji wa bima ya maisha ili kunusuru kiwango kikubwa cha mikopo kinachotolewa endapo mkopaji mwenyezi Muungu atamuhitaji “. Aliendelea kufafanua Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa Taarifa ya Shirika la Bima Zanzibar na Utekelezaji wake  Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Shirika hilo Abdulnaasir Abdulrahman alisema hali ya soko inaendelea kuwa ya ushindani ambapo biashara kubwa ikitawaliwa na ile ya kinga za magari. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Alisema biashara hiyo inachangia zaidi ya asilimia 80% ya biashara yote hali inayopelekea uongozi wa shirika kufanya juhudi za kuandikisha biashara nyengine ambazo zina faida kubwa ikilinganisha na ya magari. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Mkurugenzi huyo wa shirika la Bima alifahamisha kwamba shirika hilo limeweza kukusanya zaidi ya shilingi Bilioni 1.1 kutoka katika vianzio vyake mbali mbali sawa na asilimia 86% ya lengo lake ambalo ni kukusanya shilingi Bilioni 12.3 kwa mwaka 2013. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Abdulnaasir alisema Kanda ya Pwani Dar es salaam ni tegemeo kubwa la shirika kwa makusanyo yake ambapo katika kipindi cha  Januari hadi Juni mwaka huu Ofisi hiyo tayari imeshakusanya shilingi Bilioni 2.1 ikiwa ni sawa na asilimia 87% ya makadirio ya mwaka. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Alisema katika kukabiliana na ushindani wa kibiashara shirika lake licha ya kufanya kazi zake Zanzibar lakini pia  limeweza kujitanua kwa kufungua ofisi zaidi katika kanda za Pwani- Dar es salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, mbeya, Dodoma na Mtwara. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Naye akitoa Taarifa ya maendeleo ya Matawi ya Benki ya Watu wa Zanzibar yaliyopo Kariakoo na Lumumba Mjini  Dar es salaam Meneja wa Tawi la Kariakoo Badru Idd  alisema PBZ ilipanga kuwafuata wateja wake waliopo na wanaokwenda Tanzania Bara kikazi, kibiashara, kimasomo na wanaopita ambao wanahitaji huduma za Kibenki. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Meneja Badru alisema pamoja na kuwepo kwa ushindani mkubwa wa kibiashara lakini matawi hayo yameweza kufungua hesabu za wateja mbali mbali na kufikia elfu 8,360 kutoka 3,209 ikiwa ni ongezeko la asilimia 160% . </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba amana za wateja zimekuwa kwa kiwango kizuri na kufikia Shilingi Bilioni 24.58  mwezi agosti mwaka 2013 wakati disemba 31 mwaka 2011 zilikuwa Shilingi Bilioni 3.99 ikiwa ni ongezeko la asilimi 516%. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Baadae Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alikutana na Uongozi wa shirika la Meli na Uwakala Zanzibar Tawi la Dar es salaam na kuwaasa kwamba wana kazi kubwa ya kulihudumia shirika hilo katika mazingira ya uwajibikaji. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema shirika hilo linaweza kupoteza imani ya wateja kwa kufikia hatua ya kukata tamaa endapo uendeshaji wa taasisi hiyo hautakuwa wa kiwango na uhakika. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Shirika la Meli na uwakala limeasisiwa mwaka 1978 likiwa na Meli sita zikiwemo mbili zilizorithiwa kutoka ukoloni ambazo zilikuwa zikitoa huduma katika mwambao wa Afrika ya mashariki kuanzia Mtwara Tanzania, Zanzibar, Tanga hadi Mombasa Nchini Kenya. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Mapema mchana Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alifanya mazungumzo na Uongozi wa Shirika la Taifa la Biashara Zanzibar { ZSTC } ambapo aliushauri uongozi wa shirika hilo kuanzisha utaratibu wa kuwasaidia wafanyabiashara wadogo wadogo kwa kuwapatia bidhaa zinazozalishwa Tanzania Bara kwa bei nafuu. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema utaratibu huo unaweza kutoa fursa zaidi ya kuongeza kipato cha wafanyabiashara hao ambao wengi hawana uwezo wa kufuatilia bidhaa hizo katika maeneo mbali mbali ya mIkoa ya Tanzania Bara. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa Taarifa fupi Naibu Mkurugenzi muendeshaji wa shirika la Taifa la Biashara Zanzibar { ZSTC } Suleiman Juma Jongo alisema lisha ya shirika hilo lililoasisiwa katika miaka ya 70 kuendesha shughuli za ununuzi na uuzaji wa karafuu lakini bado lina fursa ya  kuendelea kuwepo kutokana na umuhimu wake kiuchumi. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar </span><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br />          </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5595" style="line-height: 115%;">Baraza Kuu la Uongozi
la CUF linakutana jijini Dar es Salaam kwa kikao chake cha kawaida cha siku
mbili.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5593" style="line-height: 115%;">Akifungua kikao hicho
kinachofanyika ukumbi wa mikutano ofisi kuu ya chama hicho Buguruni Dar es
Salaam, Mwenyekiti wa CUF Taifa Prof. Ibrahim Lipumba amesema pamoja na mambo
mengine kikao hicho kitajadili mpango wa maendeleo kwa wote ulioandaliwa na
chama hicho.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5591" style="line-height: 115%;">Amesema chini ya
mpango huo, chama hicho kinajipanga kupunguza tatizo la ajira kwa vijana,
sambamba na kuimarisha viwanda vitakavyosaidia kupunguza tatizo hilo
linalowakabili vijana wengi nchini.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5590" style="line-height: 115%;">Amesema hali ya
uchumi bado ni ngumu kwa wananchi wengi wa Tanzania, hali inayotokana na
kutokuwepo mipango imara ya kukabiliana na tatizo la ajira na matumizi mabaya
ya rasilimali za nchini.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5599" style="line-height: 115%;">Ametaja tatizo
jengine linaloukabili uchumi wa Tanzania kuwa ni matumizi mabaya ya fedha za
umma, pamoja na mikataba ya kiuchumi isiyotekelezeka.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5601" style="line-height: 115%;">Akizungumzi matukio
ya hujuma yanayojitokeza Tanzania, Profesa Lipumba amewaomba Watanzania kuungana
kulaani vitendo hivyo bila ya kujali itikadi za aina yoyote.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5611" style="line-height: 115%;">Amelilaumu jeshi la
polisi na vyombo vya dola kwa kusahau wajibu wake wa kushughulikia matatizo
makubwa ya kitaifa yakiwemo tatizo la dawa za kulevya, na badala yake
kushughulikia masuala ya kuwadhalilisha wananchi katika maeneo tofauti ya
Tanzania yakiwemo Mtwara, Arusha, Zanzibar sambamba na kuwashugulikia viongozi
wa kidini.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5603" style="line-height: 115%;">“Kashkashi ya Sheikh
Ponda imekuwa kama ameonekana Osama Bin Laden hapa Tanzania, hii ni hatari
kabisa”, aling’aka Prof. Lipumba.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1377156078876_5605" style="line-height: 115%;">Mapema akitoa
utangulizi wa kikao hicho, Katibu Mkuu wa Chama hicho Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad
amesema jumla ya wajumbe 46 kati ya 51 wa kikao hicho wamejitokeza, na kwamba
ni halali kwa mujibu wa katiba ya chama hicho.</span></span></div>
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