Financial Inclusion for a Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv6944710016MsoNoSpacing" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11pt/normal Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A new publication released today by the Complex of the Chief Economist of the African Development Bank<br /><br />The Financial Inclusion in Africa, released today by the Complex of the Chief Economist of the African Development Bank (</span><a href="http://www.afdb.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">AfDB</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">) finds that for sustained and inclusive development to thrive, a great deal of innovation is needed to ensure that appropriate financial services and instruments are put in place for the benefit of the poor and other vulnerable groups in Africa.<br /><br />The publication is edited by Thouraya Triki and Issa Faye from the African Development Bank’s Research Department. It brings together a wealth of knowledge on financial inclusion from experts and practitioners from the broader development community, including the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Alliance for Financial Inclusion, Overseas Development Institute, Inter-American Development Bank Group, Dalberg and AfDB.<br /><br />The publication describes the multi-faceted nature of financial inclusion through a compilation of chapters that approach the topic from different perspectives. “We sought to cover different groups that have been historically underserved or unserved by formal financial institutions including small and medium enterprises, women, rural areas and agriculture, and fragile states,” explained Issa Faye, Division Manager at the Research Department of the AfDB.<br /><br />The book is structured around three main parts. The first part lays the theoretical foundation for the subsequent analyses by explaining the multifaceted aspect of financial inclusion and how to measure it. </span></div> <div class="yiv6944710016MsoNoSpacing" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11pt/normal Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div class="yiv6944710016MsoNoSpacing" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: block; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11pt/normal Calibri, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The second part looks at some transformational mechanisms and approaches designed to serve the underserved while the third part discusses strategic issues such as the relationship between financial stability and inclusion, the potential transformative role of technology and the role of Development Finance Institutions.<br /><br />The publication draws on recent data collection efforts made by the development community to document the state of financial inclusion in Africa. “Thanks to these new datasets, we were able to rigorously analyse financial inclusion for different segments of the population, users groups, and sub-regions. Such exercise was not possible until recently,” said Thouraya Triki, Chief Country Economist at the AfDB.<br /><br />The findings and policy recommendations provided by this publication are aimed to inform the current discussions on the state, the opportunities and challenges for accelerating financial inclusion on the </span><a href="http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/financial-inclusion-for-a-sustainable-and-inclusive-growth-in-africa-12664/"><span style="font-size: large;">continent</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.<br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the African Development Bank </span><i id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386737746411_20751"><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386737746411_20750" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">(AfDB).</span></i></div> </div>

Financial Inclusion for a Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Africa

A new publication released today by the Complex of the Chief Economist of the African Development Bank The Financial Inclusion in Africa, ...

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Katibu Mkuu wa CCM Nd. Abdullrahman Kinana akimshindikiza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi kwenye uwanja wa ndege wa Kimataifa wa Mwalimu Julus Nyerere Jijini Dar es salaam akielekea Nchini Afrika Kusini kuhudhuria Sala Maalum ya kuuaga mwili wa Kiongozi mashuhuri Duniani Rais wa Afrika Kusini Mzee Nelson Mandela

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Katibu Mkuu wa CCM Nd. Abdullrahman Kinana akimshindikiza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi kwenye uwanja wa ndege wa Kimataifa wa Mwalimu Julus Nyerere Jijini Dar es salaam akielekea Nchini Afrika Kusini kuhudhuria Sala Maalum ya kuuaga mwili wa Kiongozi mashuhuri Duniani Rais wa Afrika Kusini Mzee Nelson Mandela

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The Republic of Turkey Joins African Development Bank Group

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Republic of Turkey participated in the African Development Bank Group’s Board Meetings for the first time last week in Tunis , following the country’s admission as the 26th State Participant in the African Development Fund and the 78th Member State of the African Development Bank.<br /><br />“Our Constituency is delighted to welcome Turkey as an official member of AfDB and to our Constituency,” said Executive Director Hau Sing Tse, who represents Canada, China, Korea, Kuwait and Turkey.<br /><br />“Our Chair represented Turkey for the first time at the Board today [December 3, 2013]. I shared with the Board our excitement about Turkey’s membership at this juncture of Turkey’s engagement with Africa through its ‘Opening to Africa’ policy. <br /><br />“It is especially timely for Turkey to join AfDB as Turkey enters into a new phase of deepening its engagement with Africa. Turkey values AfDB’s unique and pivotal role in helping to shape Africa’s transformation, and, as a new member, looks forward to making a useful contribution to support AfDB in this regard,” Tse added.<br /><br />A Declaration issued by the Bank Group’s President, Donald Kaberuka, on October 29, 2013 formalized Turkey’s membership in the Bank Group.<br /><br />Turkey’s admission to the Bank Group followed the completion of the membership process after the approval of its membership application by the Bank Group’s Board of Governors on May 14, 2008.<br /><br />Membership of the Bank Group is subject to the completion of the membership process including signing of the Agreements establishing the Fund and Bank, deposit of the instruments of acceptance/approval of the Fund and the Bank agreements, and the payment of the initial subscriptions to the Fund and capital stock of the Bank.<br /><br />The agreement establishing the AfDB was signed by 23 newly independent African countries on August 4, 1963 in Khartoum, Sudan. It became effective on September 10, 1964, when 20 member countries subscribed to 65 per cent of the Bank’s capital stock which then stood at US $250 million. The inaugural meeting of the Board of Governors (mostly Finance Ministers) was held from November 4-7, 1964 in Lagos, Nigeria. The Bank Group’s key mandate is to contribute to the sustainable economic development and social progress of its regional members, individually and jointly.<br /><br />The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessionary window of the Bank Group was established on November 29, 1972, by the African Development Bank and 13 non-regional countries (State Participants). At the end of December 2012, cumulative ADF resources amounted to UA 22.3 billion (US $34.2 billion)<br /><br />The AfDB Group’s authorized capital stood at UA 66.98 billion (US $103 billion) at the end of 2012. The capital subscription by the regional and non-regional countries is based on a 60/40 per cent ratio.<br /><br />The Bank’s has approved 3,769 operations (loans and grants) totaling US $96 billion (UA 63.66 billion) from 1967 when it began operations to year-end 2012.<br /></span><a href="http://www.afdb.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">AfDB</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Group maintains AAA ratings from the main international rating agencies demonstrating its strong financial position.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span></div> </div>

The Republic of Turkey Joins African Development Bank Group

The Republic of Turkey participated in the African Development Bank Group’s Board Meetings for the first time last week in Tunis , followi...

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Balozi aenda msibani kwa Mandela

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi ameondoka Nchini leo jioni kuelekea Johannesburg Afrika ya Kusini kwa ajili ya kuhudhuria sala Maalum ya pamoja ya kuuaga mwili wa Kiongozi mashuhuri Duniani Rais Mstaafu wa nchi hiyo Mzee Nelson Mandela.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Sala hiyo maalum inayotarajiwa kufanyika kesho kwenye uwanja maarufu wa NFP nchini Afrika Kusini inatarajiwa kuhudhuria na Viongozi kutoka zaidi ya nchi sabini Ulimwenguni.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kwenye uwanja wa ndege wa Kimataifa wa Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Jijini Dar es salaam Balozi Seif aliagwa na Katibu Mkuu wa Chama cha Mapinduzi Nd. Abdullrahman Kinana pamoja na baadhi ya Viongozi wa Kisiasa na Serikali zote mbili za SMT na SMZ.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif aliyefuatana na Mkewe Mama Asha Suleiman Iddi akimuwakilisha Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein ni miongoni mwa Ujumbe wa Tanzania utaoshiriki tukio hilo ukiongozwa na Rais wa Jamuhuri yaMuungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar anatarajiwa kurejea Zanzibar kesho kutwa jioni ya Tarehe 11 mwezi Novemba mwaka 2013.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Marehemu Mzee Nelson Madela anayetarajiwa kuzikwa Jumapili ijayo alikuwa Kiongozi shupavu wa Afrika Kusini aliyesimama imara kuongoz mapambano dhidi ya ubaguzi wa rangi uliokuwa ukiendeshwa na Makaburu waliyokuwa wakiitawala nchi hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Harakati hizo za Mzee Mandela zilipata nguvu kutokana na msaada wa baadhi ya viongozi kadhaa Barani Afrika ambazo hatimaye Makaburu hao wakaamua kumfungulia mashtaka na kufungwa jela kwa takriban miaka 27 katika Kisiwa cha Robin ambacho sasa kimekuwa sehemu kubwa ya Utalii Nchini Afrika Kusini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kiongozi huyu ambae ni wa aina yake hapa Duniani alisimama imara kudai haki za watu weusi waliokuwa wakinyanyaswa na kukandamizwa kwa sababu tu ya rangi yao.<br /> <br />Othman Khamis Ame<br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Puili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Balozi aenda msibani kwa Mandela

Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi ameondoka Nchini leo jioni kuelekea Johannesburg Afrika ya Kusini kwa ajili ya ku...

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AfDB President Joins World Leaders to Mark Late “Madiba” Nelson Mandela Rites

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386659190298_11992" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"As we mourn today, we also celebrate one extraordinary life that touched the hearts of millions of people" - Kaberuka<br /><br />AfDB President Donald Kaberuka is among the world leaders and dignitaries who are in Johannesburg to pay final respects to Nelson Mandela, who will finally be laid to rest on Sunday 15 December 2013 in his home town of Qunu in the province of East Cape (formerly Transkei), South Africa.<br /><br />Before leaving for Johannesburg to represent the Bank Group for the rites, which last for five days beginning from Tuesday, 10 December, President Kaberuka had previously paid tribute to the late Mandela in which he described the South African leader as “an extraordinary man” and one of the world’s and Africa’s most illustrious sons. Eulogizing Mandela, the AfDB President said: <br /><br />“As we mourn today, we also celebrate one extraordinary life that touched the hearts of millions of people. Nelson Mandela was a true servant - not just of his country and of Africa, but of men and women all over the world. His leadership was borne of humility, humanity and passionate desire for change. His vision was equality and opportunity for all and we honour Madiba by striving everyday to complete the task he began.”<br /> </span><a href="http://www.afdb.org/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Bank</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> mourns a man whose release from prison on 11 February 1990 paved the way for a high-level AfDB delegation to South Africa and the commissioning of a study on how to integrate the country into AfDB operations. Today, South Africa is a key player in AfDB operations both in its share capital structure and as a committed client, with Johannesburg hosting one of the Bank’s two Regional Resource Centres.<br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span></div> </span> </div>

AfDB President Joins World Leaders to Mark Late “Madiba” Nelson Mandela Rites

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Atlantic Energy Co-CEO, Kola Aluko predicts indigenous companies to account for over 30% of oil and gas production in Nigeria within 5 years

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Atlantic Energy Co-CEO, Scott Aitken made a presentation at the African Oil Week, one of the largest oil and gas conferences held in Africa<br /></span><a href="http://www.atlanticenergy.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Atlantic</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Energy Co-CEO, Scott Aitken made a presentation at the African Oil Week, one of the largest oil and gas conferences held on the African continent held in Cape Town, South Africa 25th - 29th November 2013.<br /><br />In his presentation titled: “Onshore Niger-Delta – A changing Landscape”, Mr. Aitken explained there are 100’s of underdeveloped discoveries onshore Nigeria and with the recent divestments of onshore assets by International Oil Companies operating in Nigeria, this would increase the opportunities & access of Nigerian indigenous oil and gas companies to 8 Billion barrels of crude oil and 46 Trillion cubic feet of natural Gas Gross Reserves.<br /><br />Mr. Aitken discussed the challenges to the development of existing assets and increasing production including ageing infrastructure some of which have not been replaced or maintained properly further to which he suggested a detailed evaluation and phased infrastructure replacement/upgrade. He also noted Host Community/ stakeholder relationships & expectations were having a negative impact on production levels and suggested improved community engagement and update needs assessment.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mr. Aitken made an example of Atlantic Energy’s Strategic Alliance with the exploration arm of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) wherein Atlantic Energy provides funding, technical and project management assistance to NPDC for designated assets. <br /> <br />He also reported that Atlantic Energy has made significant achievements through an increase in the reserves of the assets covered by the Strategic Alliance as well as new field development programmes. He noted that Atlantic Energy has invested over $500 million further to the Strategic Alliance Agreement with NPDC and also noted that NPDC and its Joint Venture partner have commenced a 60, 000 barrel of oil per day flow line and flow station reinstatement.<br /><br />At the end of the presentation, Atlantic Energy’s 2 Co-CEOs; Kola Aluko and Scott Aitken took questions where Mr. Aluko affirmed his colleague’s presentation by stating, “Nigerian companies like Atlantic Energy have pushed for increased local participation in the upstream sector. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As recent as 5 years ago, 6-7 international oil companies were producing over 97% of Nigeria’s oil and gas, now Nigerian companies are producing close to 10% and I believe we can have 30% of Nigeria’s oil and gas production being produced by Nigerian companies within 5 years. The time is now for companies like Atlantic Energy and other indigenous companies to step up to the plate.”<br /><br />Distributed by the African Press Organization on behalf of Atlantic Energy.</span></div> </div>

Atlantic Energy Co-CEO, Kola Aluko predicts indigenous companies to account for over 30% of oil and gas production in Nigeria within 5 years

Atlantic Energy Co-CEO, Scott Aitken made a presentation at the African Oil Week, one of the largest oil and gas conferences held in Afric...

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Tips for buying online this festive season

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>African consumers are increasingly choosing to purchase gifts</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>                                       online - DHL</strong><br />With the increased availability of broadband access, more affordable data costs offered by mobile operators and the consistent development of mobile devices, online shopping is gaining great traction in Sub-Saharan Africa.<br /><br />Fatima Sullivan, Head of Retail at DHL Express </span><a href="http://www.dhl.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Sub-Saharan</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Africa says that with the upcoming festive season fast approaching, consumers are increasingly choosing to purchase gifts online from both local and foreign retailers due to the ability to select from a wide range of products at competitive prices, without being limited by geographical locations, at any time that is convenient to them.<br /><br />“With improved infrastructure, in terms of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and online safety and security, more people are choosing to make use of online shopping over traditional brick and mortar outlets due to the variety of products available to them at just a click of a button,” says Sullivan.<br /><br />She points to the amazing successes of local ecommerce start-ups like Zando in South Africa and JUMIA in Nigeria; both part of the Africa Internet Holding, who are gearing up for the festive season. JUMIA, which only launched in 2012, has already expanded into six markets, to take advantage of this growth, with Zando planning expansion plans in the near future.<br /><br />Jeremy Hodara, Co-CEO of the Africa Internet Holding and Sascha Breuss, MD of Zando agree, that “it is very expensive to buy abroad.” They also emphasize on the importance of a strong logistics partner to gain the customers trust. “This is the biggest test, since there are many fears of frauds and we have to educate consumers about shopping online securely. For example, we have to be transparent on prices, taxes, or shipment costs. That’s why JUMIA and ZANDO accept payments on delivery and offer free returns to deliver a safe, stress-free and convenient shopping experience.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Fatima Sullivan, says that while online shopping has many benefits, not many South African consumers are aware of the regulations involved with importing products purchased online from international retailers, which could lead to consumers incurring additional expenses, thereby making the product less of an attractive buy.<br /><br />“As an example, all shipments transported across international borders must be cleared through Customs, where, depending on the type of goods being shipped, they may also be subject to certain other restrictions and regulations. There are goods such as clothing that attract high rates of duty and are subject to interventions by Customs where the price, contents and country of manufacture are often interrogated to mitigate a wide range of risks.”<br /><br />She adds that confirming any possible restrictions attached to particular goods is vital and should be the first action taken by consumers before making a purchase online in order to avoid suffering any financial losses in the event that goods are detained by Customs.<br /><br />When purchasing goods online from international retailers, Sullivan says that it is important to bear the following factors in mind to avoid additional costs or a delay in delivery of the goods:<br /><br />• Import taxes and duty: Usually taxes and import duty costs are calculated specifically on the value of the imported goods. Consumers should also be aware that certain products such as footwear and wines are calculated part in value and/or in quantity, and may be subject to permit requirements based on quantity, while others, such as clothing, jewellery, perfumes and mobile devices, may only be calculated on the value of the product.<br /><br />• Customs clearance: Depending on the item, various levels of customs clearance might be necessary. This could delay your shipment due to processing or physical inspection, so it’s important to order your goods well in advance, to ensure they arrive in time.<br /><br />• Choose a suitable courier service: Larger express operators like DHL have a strong footprint in Africa, and have a well-established working relationship with Customs and local authorities, ensuring a speedy clearance and delivery of goods.<br /><br />• Gifts: In most countries, gifts are only acceptable between individuals and a full description of the contents is required, the generic description “Gift” is not accepted. Again, this varies per country.<br /><br />• Be aware of the different shipment costs: It is important to establish what costs the shipper and the customer will be responsible for prior to the shipping of the goods.<br /><br />There are ultimately three main costs associated with the movement and clearance of goods: a) the cost of the goods payable to the shipper, b) the shipping costs to the customer’s door, and c) the duties, taxes and Customs clearing costs.<br /><br />In most instances, the duties and taxes payable in the country of destination cannot be accurately determined by the shipper at the point of ordering the goods and these costs are not included by the shipper in their quotations to the customer. As a result, on arrival, these charges are billed to and payable by the customer before the package can be claimed – often to the customer’s total surprise. This ultimately could result in the landed cost (the total amount of all costs) of the e-retail merchandise becoming much more costly for the buyer than expected and could potentially put them off repeat on-line purchases.<br /><br />“It is advisable for consumers to speak to the online retailer or a local expert / service provider should they be unsure about any regulations that may apply to their purchase,” concludes Sullivan. With the festive season boom expected, you don’t want to be in for an unexpected surprise in terms of duties and taxes, or that your Christmas present arrives on December 28th.”<br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Deutsche Post DHL.</span></div> </div>

Tips for buying online this festive season

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Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akizungumza na Uongozi wa Umoja wa Wakerekewa na wana maskani wa CCM wa Umoja wa Askari wastaafu Kijangwani hapo nyumbani kwake katika hafla ya kuwakabidhi msaada kwa ajili yakuimarisha Umoja wao

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Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akizungumza na Uongozi wa Umoja wa Wakerekewa na wana maskani wa CCM wa Umoja wa Askari wastaafu Kijangwani hapo nyumbani kwake katika hafla ya kuwakabidhi msaada kwa ajili yakuimarisha Umoja wao

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Microsoft yakusudia kuwekeza Tanzania

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv0943392884MsoNormal" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386499281588_10023" style="padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Shirika la Kimataifa la Mitandao ya Mawasiliano la Microsoft linakusudia kuendesha mradi maalum na Tanzania wa kuwasaidia wanafunzi wa Vyuo Vikuu Nchini Tanzania { Broard Band } katika masomo yao kupitia mfumo wa kisasa wa mtandao wa Internet.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mfumo huo mpya utamuwezesha kila mwanafunzi wa chuo Kikuu kufikia hatua ya kuwa na Laptop yake itakayoambatana na vifaa vyake vikijumuisha pia huduma za mtandao wa Internet ili kumrahisishia masomo yake.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Rais wa Shirika la Microsoft lenye Makao Makuu yake Mjini Seattle Nchini Marekani Bw. David Tennenhouse alieleza hayo katika kikao cha pamoja kati ya Uongozi wa Shirika lake na Watendaji wa Taasisi za Sayansi, Mawasiliano ya Elimu ya juu Bara na Zanzibar kilichofanyika kwenye ukumbi wa Ofisi ya waziri Mkuu iliyopo ndani ya Jengo la Bunge Mjini Dodoma.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kikao hicho kilichokuwa chini ya mwenyekiti wake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi kimekuja kufuatia ziara yake aliyoifanya katika Mji wa Seattle Nchini Marekani wiki chache iliyopita ambapo Uongozi wa Microsoft uliahidi kufika Tanzania kwa mazungumzo zaidi ya ushirikiano kati ya pande hizo mbili.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana David Tennenhouse aliwaeleza wajumbe wa kikao hicho kwamba Microsoft tayari imeshatiliana saini Mkataba na Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano Tanzania { Costec } kwa ajili ya kuendesha mradi huo wa Braord Band.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba awamu ya kwanza ya mpango huo maalum inaanzia kwa wanafunzi wa chuo kikuu cha Dar es salaam na baadaye kuendelea na vyuo vyengine vikuu vya Tanzania.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kwa Zanzibar mpango huo utajumuisha vyuo vikuu vya SUZA, Tunguu, Chukwani vikiwemo pia chuo cha Ufunsi Mbweni, Chuo cha Elimu ya Afya Mbweni, Chuo cha Uongozi wa Fedha Chwaka pamoja na Chuo cha Kiislamu Mazizini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Rais wa Shirika hilo la Microsoft alieleza kwamba makubaliano yao mengine ya msingi na Mamlaka ya Mawasiliano Tanzania { Costec } yanahusisha pia mradi wa kusaidia walimu kufundisha mitaala ya Kompyuta { T 21 }.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa shukrani zake kwa Shirika hilo la Microsoft Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi ameupongeza uongozi wa Taasisi hiyo kwa hatua iliyochukuwa katika kipindi kifupi mara tu baada ya ziara yake ya hivi karibuni Nchini Marekani ambapo pia alipata nafasi ya kutembelea Ofisi za Shirika hilo Mjini Seattle.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema Serikali zote mbili ile ya Jamuhuri ya Mungano wa Tanzania na ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kupitia washirika wa maendeleo zimekuwa zikifanya jitihada za kuwajengea mazingira bora ya kitaaluma wanafunzi wake kupitia mfumo mpya wa mawasliano ili wawe na uwezo kamili wa kuhimili mabadiliko ya teknolojia yaliyopo hivi sasa Duniani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika Kikao hicho watendaji wa Taasisi za Mawasiliano, sayansi na Elimu ya Juu ya SMT na SMZ wameuomba uongozi wa shirika hilo la Microsoft kusaidia uanzishwaji wa kituo cha utengenezaji wa mawasiliano { IT Park } pamoja na ulinzi kwenye mitandao kwa ajili ya kuwaepusha watoto na wanafunzi kuingia katika mmong’onyoko wa maadili.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika Kikao hichowatendaji wa Taasisi za Mawasilino, Sayansi na Elimu ya juu Tanzania Barana na Zanzibar wameuomba Uongozi wa shirika hilo la Microsoft kusaidia uanzishwaji wa kituo cha utengenezaji wa mawasiliano{ IT Park } pamoja na ulinzi kwenye mitandao kwa ajili ya kuwaepusha watoto na wanafunzi kuingia katika mmong’onyoko wa maadili.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Pia waliomba huduma za misaada na taaluma kwenye E Government, mpango maalum wa ulinzi wa Mkongo wa Taifa pamoja na mradi wa kukusanya vijana kuwashajiisha ili waweze kujiendeleza zaidi kimaisha.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wakati huo huo Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alikutana kwa mazungumzo na Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Kazi Ulimwenguni { ILO } Bwana Guy Ryder hapo Ofisini kwake Mtaa wa Vuga Mjini Zanzibar.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika mazungumao yao Balozi Seif aliushauri Uongozi wa Shirika hilo kuendelea kuiunga mkono Zanzibar na Tanzania kwa ujumla katika harakati zake za kujikwamua katika vikwazo vya kiuchumi likiwemo tatizo la ajira kwa watoto.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema kazi kubwa iliyopo hivi sasa ni kuwajengea mazingira bora ya kitaaluma watoto pamoja na kundi la Vijana kwa lengo la kukabiliana vyema na fursa za ajira ambazo nyingi zinazohitaji kiwango kikubwa cha elimu hupatikana katika Taasisi, Jumuiya na Mashirika Binafsi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Zipo fursa nyingi za ajira hasa katika taasisi, jumuiya na mashirika binafsi lakini mara nyingi kinachojitokeza kwa vijana walio wengi hapa nchini ni kuwa na ufinyu wa taalamu “ Alisisitiza Balozi Seif.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Shirika la Kazi la Kimataifa { ILO } Bwana Guy Ryder alisema mataifa mengi duniani yakiwemo pia yale yaliyoendelea bado yanakabiliwa na changa moto kubwa za ajira hasa kwa Vijana.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Ryder alisema changamoto hiyo inasababishwa na ukosefu wa taaluma kwa Vijana hao jambo ambalo shirika lake litajitahidi kuona taaluma hiyo inawafikia wahusika hao ili wawe za uwezo wa kujiajiri wenyewe badala ya kutegemea ajira za Serikali.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mkurugenzi huyo wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Kazi ulimwenguni { ILO } aliipongeza Serikali ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania na ile ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kwa ushirikiano mzuri inayotoa kwa shirika hilo hasa katika kukabiliana na ajira za watoto.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Guy Ryder alimuahidi Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kwamba Shirika hilo litaendelea kusaidia Serikali hizo katika kuona watoto wanaotumikishwa katika kazi mbali mbali wanaachana nazo ili baadaye warejee maskulini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mkurugenzi Mkuu huyo wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Kazi Ulimwneguni { ILO } alikuwepo Nchini Tanzzania kwa ziara ya siku Nne kutembelea na kuona Programu na miradi inayosimamiwa pamoja na kufadhiliwa na shirika hilo. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanziba</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">r</span></div> </div>

Microsoft yakusudia kuwekeza Tanzania

Shirika la Kimataifa la Mitandao ya Mawasiliano la Microsoft linakusudia kuendesha mradi maalum na Tanzania wa kuwasaidia wanafunzi wa...

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Meneja Mkuu wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort Bwana Methew Saus Maarufu “ Babu kwa Nini “akitoa maelezo ya hatua zilizochukuliwa kukamilisha ujenzi wa chumba cha chini ya Bahari katika Hoteli ya Manta Resort iliyoko Makangale Mkoa wa Kaskazini Pemba, wakati wa zira iliyofanywa na Waziri wa Habari, Utmaduni, Utalii na Michezo pamoja na Makamo wa Pili wa Rais wa SMZ

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Meneja Mkuu wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort Bwana Methew Saus Maarufu “ Babu kwa Nini “akitoa maelezo ya hatua zilizochukuliwa kukamilisha ujenzi wa chumba cha chini ya Bahari katika Hoteli ya Manta Resort iliyoko Makangale Mkoa wa Kaskazini Pemba, wakati wa zira iliyofanywa na Waziri wa Habari, Utmaduni, Utalii na Michezo pamoja na Makamo wa Pili wa Rais wa SMZ



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Makangale yaitangaza Zanzibar kiutalii duniani

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mradi mpya wa ujenzi wa Chumba cha chini ya Bahari uliofanywa na Hoteli ya Manta Resort iliyopo katika Kijiji cha Makangale Mkoa wa Kaskazini Pemba umeiweka Zanzibar katika ramani mpya ya Dunia katika harakati za kuimarisha sekta ya Utalii unaobeba nafasi kubwa ya Uchumi katika Mataifa mengi Ulimwenguni.<br /><br />Chumba hicho cha chini ya Bahari kilichopo Makangale ambacho ni cha pekee Barani Afrika kimeiwezesha Zanzibar kuwa ya tatu kwa kuwa na mradi kama huo Duniani ikitanguliwa na Nchi za Puerto Riko,Sweden, Kisiwa cha Fiji na ikifuatiwa na Dubai mradi uliyoko katika Matengenezo unaotarajiwa kuwa na vyumba takriban 220.<br /><br />Jengo hilo lenye huduma kamili anazostahiki kuzipata mwanadamu ni pamoja na chumba cha kulala,huduma za maji safi,Choo, umeme, sehemu ya Mapumziko, na eneo maalum la juu kwa ajili ya kuotea jua.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi ambae ndiye aliyeweka Nanga ya Msingi ya mradi huo wa Makangale Miezi 12 iliyopita Tarehe 25/12/2012 akakizindua tena rasmi chumba cha mradi huo kilichoko umbali wa mita Nne chini ya Bahari.<br /><br />Uzinduzi huo uliojumuisha mamia ya Wananchi wa Kijiji cha Makangale pamoja na majirani zake ulishuhudiwa pia na Viongozi kadhaa wa Serikali, vyama vya Siasa pamoja na watendaji wa Sekta ya Utalii wakiongozwa na Waziri wa Habari, Utamaduni, Utalii na Michezo Mh. Said Ali Mbarouk na Naibu wake Mh. Bihidndi Hamad.<br /><br />Akizungumza mara baada ya kuuzindua Mradi huo Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif alisema kwamba uwepo wa mradi huo wa chumba cha chini ya Bahari ni kielelezo muhimu kitakachokuwa kivutio kwa wageni katika harakati za kukuza utalii hapa Zanzibar.<br /><br />Balozi Seif aliupongeza Uongozi wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort ya Makangale kwa kuamua kuwekeza mradi huo wa kipekee Barani Afrika ambao utaleta maendeleo makubwa katika Sekta ya Utalii.<br /><br />“ Nimeshuhudia uzuri wa chumba hichi ambapo yapo mazingira mazuri ya mapumziko na kulala, samaki wa kuvutia. Natarajia wakaazi wanaonguuka eneo hilo watashirikiana vyema na uongozi wa Hoteli hiyo katika kukilinda chumba hicho kinachotarajiwa kuongeza ushawishi kwa watalii kutembelea Zanzibar “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif. <br /><br />Alielezea matumaini yake kwamba Uongozi wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort Makangale utaendelea kutoa huduma bora na za uhakika ili kuongeza idadi ya wageni na watalii kutembelea Pemba.<br /><br />Katika kuunga mkono jitihada hizo za wawekezaji alisema Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar itaendelea kuwapa mashirikiano ya karibu wawekezaji wa sekta hiyo ili waendeshe shughuli zao kwa ufanisi mkubwa.<br /><br />“ Sisi Viongozi wa Serikali akiwemo Mheshimiwa Rais, Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais na mimi mwenyewe tunapofanya ziara nje ya nchi hutumia fursa ya kuwabembeleza wawekezaji kuwa kuwekeza Nchini mwetu hasa katika sekta ya utalii na Viwanda. Bahati nzuri wanatuitikia na wanakuja na ndio maana leo Zanzibar ina vitega uchumi vingi vya sekta ya utalii na mfano hai ni huu mradi wa chumba cha chini ya Bahari hapa Makangale “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Alifahamisha kwamba pamoja na maendeleo ya ujenzi wa miradi ya uwekezaji katika sekta ya utalii lakini bado Serikali pamoja na Wananchi wanahitaji kuendelea kuwa na matumaini ya kuongezeka kwa idadi ya watalii hali ambayo itasaidia kuongeza mapato ya Taifa.<br /><br />Hata hivyo Balozi Seif alitahadharisha kwamba watalii na wageni hao hawataingia nchini iwapo jamii haitojikita katika kuendeleza amani na utulivu ndani ya maeneo yao hasa sehemu zenye vitega uchumi hivyo.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alisema wananchi hawanabudi kupania kuiweka nchi katika hali hiyo ya amani na usalama ili wageni hao washawishike kupenda kuendelea kutembelea Nchini na kuishi bila ya wasi wasi.<br /><br />“ Tuwe wanyenyekevu kwa wageni wetu, tuwaonyeshe bashasha za Kizanzibari kama ilivyo tabia na desturi yetu, tusiwabughudhi wakiwa ufukweni au katika matembezi yao. Tunataka wafurahie ukaazi wao katika visiwa vyetu vya karafuu na Viungo “. Alieleza Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Mapema Meneja Mkuu wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort Bwana Methew Saus Maarufu “ Babu kwa Nini “ alisema utafiti wa mradi huo ulifanyika kwa karibu miaka sita ambapo wataalamu wa kimazingira na mambo ya bahari walilazimika kupima mwenendo wa maji ya bahari ya eneo hilo ili kuwa na uhaika wa kuanzisha mradi huo.<br /><br />Bwana Methew Saus alisema mazingira ya Kisiwa cha Pemba yamepelekea kuanzishwa kwa mradi huo wa majaribio wa chumna cha chini ya Bahari uliogharimu zaidi ya Dola za Kimarekani Laki Tano { U$ 500,000 } sawa na fedha za Kitanzania Milioni Mia 758,000,000/-.<br /><br />Meneja huyo wa Hoteli ya Manta Resort ya Makangale ameipongeza Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar pamoja na Wizara inayosimamia Sekta ya Utalii kwa ushirikiano iliyompa kuweza kufanikisha mradi huo muhimu kwa maendeleo ya uchumi wa Zanzibar.<br /><br />Akimkaribisha Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Waziri wa Habari, Utamaduni, Utalii na Michezo Mh. Said Ali Mbarouk alisema mradi huo kwa kiasi kikubwa umeanza kuitangaza vyema Zanzibar katika sekta ya utalii wa Daraja la juu duniani.<br /><br />Waziri Mbarouk aliwaasa wananchi na hasa wavuvi wanayoizunguuka hoteli hiyo kujiepusha na uvuvi pembezoni mwa mradi huo jambo ambalo litaondoa sifa na mazingira halisi ya kuwepo kwa samaki wanaokizunguuka chumba hicho.<br /><br />Alikemea tabia iliyoanza kujichomoza ya baadhi ya wavuvi wa maeneo hayo ya kuvua kwa kutumia nyavu ndogo nje ya chumba hicho kwani inaweza kumvunja moyo muwekezaji huyo ambae ameshajitolea kusaidia maendeleo ya Vijiji jirani na Hoteli hiyo.<br /><br />Mradi wa mwanzo wa ujenzi wa vyumba vya chini ya Maji Jules Undersea Lodge umeanza Nchini Puerto Rica mwaka 1970, Utter In Vasteras Sweden Mwaka 2000,Poseidon Undersea Resort Fiji na Mwengine Crescent Hydropolis unaendelea kujengwa Nchini Dubai.<br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame<br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Makangale yaitangaza Zanzibar kiutalii duniani

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STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of an international peace icon and one of the greatest moral leaders of our time, Mr. Neslon Mandela, the former President of South Africa. As the President of the General Assembly, I would like to pay tribute to President Nelson Mandela and to convey my sincere condolences to his family and to the people and Government of South Africa for the loss of a great architect of the new South Africa and indeed a new Africa.<br /><br />In 1994, Mr. Mandela became the first black and democratically elected President of South Africa, embracing his former oppressors and leading the country on a new path of healing. By so doing, Mr. Mandela chose reconciliation over revenge, hope over despair. As he so eloquently said in his Inaugural Address: “Never, never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another.”<br /><br />Let the following words he spoke serve as a reminder of his greatness and the legacy he leaves behind to a grateful nation and an admiring world: “We must become bigger than we have ever been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community.”<br /><br />We mourn his death while celebrating his deeds. Madiba, as he was affectionately known to his beloved family and his people, personified true democratic leadership. As a global human family, we celebrate July 18, as Nelson Mandela International Day and today, we mourn with world. This is indeed an immensely sad day for the world, yet his heroic Spirit will remain with us all.</span></div> </div>

STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF NELSON MANDELA

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Security Council Press Statement on Tribute to Nelson Mandela

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Members of the Security Council are profoundly saddened to hear of the death of President Nelson Mandela. He was an inspirational leader who transformed the lives of millions of people around the world. The Members of the Security Council extend their deepest condolences to his family and to the Government and people of South Africa at this time.<br /> <br /> The Members of the Security Council express their deepest admiration for the outstanding qualities of moral and political leadership displayed by Nelson Mandela throughout his lifetime. His lifelong fight against racial oppression and his decisive role in shaping the peaceful transition to a united and democratic South Africa are a lasting legacy to his country and to the world. <br /> <br /> The Members of the Security Council commend the adoption in 2009 of Nelson Mandela International Day, the first ever international day in honour of an individual. The Members of the Security Council consider this to be a reflection of the magnitude of Nelson Mandela’s contribution to freedom and justice. Nelson Mandela day is a celebration of the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world, and the ability to make an impact, just as Nelson Mandela did himself<br /> <br /> The Members of the Security Council express their solidarity with the people of South Africa at this sad time. President Nelson Mandela will forever be remembered as someone who gave up so much of his life in the struggle for freedom, so that millions could have a brighter future. </span></div> </div>

Security Council Press Statement on Tribute to Nelson Mandela

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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF NELSON MANDELA

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage -- a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. <br /> <br /> I am profoundly saddened by his passing. On behalf of the United Nations, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of South Africa and especially to Nelson Mandela’s family and loved ones. <br /> <br /> Many around the world were greatly influenced by his selfless struggle for human dignity, equality and freedom. He touched our lives in deeply personal ways. At the same time, no one did more in our time to advance the values and aspirations of the United Nations. <br /> <br /> Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of his people and humanity, and he did so at great personal sacrifice. His principled stance and the moral force that underpinned it were decisive in dismantling the system of apartheid. <br /> <br /> Remarkably, he emerged from 27 years of detention without rancor, determined to build a new South Africa based on dialogue and understanding. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission established under his leadership remains a model for achieving justice in societies confronting a legacy of human rights abuses. <br /> <br /> In the decades-long fight against apartheid, the United Nations stood side-by-side with Nelson Mandela and all those in South Africa who faced unrelenting racism and discrimination. His 1994 address to the General Assembly as the first democratically elected President of a free South Africa was a defining moment. The Assembly has declared 18 July, his birthday, “Nelson Mandela International Day”, an annual observance on which we recognize and seek to build on his contributions to promoting a culture of peace and freedom around the world. <br /> <br /> I was privileged to meet Nelson Mandela in 2009. When I thanked him for his life’s work, he insisted the credit belonged to others. I was very moved by his selflessness and deep sense of shared purpose. <br /> <br /> Nelson Mandela showed what is possible for our world and within each one of us -- if we believe, dream and work together. <br /> <br /> Let us continue each day to be inspired by his lifelong example and his call to never cease working for a better and more just world. <br /> <br /> New York, 5 December 2013</span></div> </div>

SECRETARY-GENERAL’S STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF NELSON MANDELA

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Novartis Africa Day highlights company’s efforts to expand access to healthcare

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">SMS for Life has reduced wait times and stock-outs for antimalarial medicines from three months to a few days in three districts in Tanzania<br /><br />Novartis senior executives gather in Basel, Switzerland for the first-ever </span><a href="http://www.novartis.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Novartis</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Africa Day , to review the company’s innovative work in Africa, including growing commercial activity, novel approaches to expand access to high-quality, affordable medicines, local talent development and the company’s Malaria Initiative.<br /><br />Novartis employs a range of activities on the African continent with the aim of becoming the leading healthcare company in Africa. Programs to be discussed at today’s event include Sandoz Health Shops in </span><a href="http://www.malaria.novartis.com/malaria-initiative/index.shtml"><span style="font-size: large;">Zambia</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, the Novartis Malaria Initiative and </span><a href="http://www.malaria.novartis.com/innovation/sms-for-life"><span style="font-size: large;">SMS</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> for Life . </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sandoz Health Shops have the potential to reach more than 2.5 million patients over the next four years. The Novartis Malaria Initiative has provided more than 600 million antimalarial treatments, without profit, to more than 60 malaria-endemic countries. In addition, SMS for Life has reduced wait times and stock-outs for antimalarial medicines from three months to a few days and from 79% to less than 26% in three districts in Tanzania.<br /><br />“Novartis is taking an outcomes approach, looking beyond therapeutic solutions to a focus on new technologies, new commercial models, education and training,” says Joseph Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer of Novartis, who will open the event. “As the continent increasingly grapples with the dual healthcare burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, we believe we can make a significant difference in improving lives as the demand for healthcare rises.”   <br /><br />Africa faces immense challenges in its efforts to provide adequate healthcare to its people. The continent is home to one-seventh of the world’s population, shoulders one-quarter of the global disease burden, but it has only two percent of the world’s doctors and less than one percent of global health expenditure (1). Life expectancy is 15 years less than the global average (2). </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Africa is also at a turning point as it begins to be challenged by a dual disease burden – both communicable diseases that have historically plagued the continent, such as malaria, and non-communicable diseases that are on the rise due to lifestyle changes, such as diabetes. Low levels of disease awareness, declining infrastructure and poor distribution channels further compound Africa’s problems. <br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Novartis.</span></div> </div>

Novartis Africa Day highlights company’s efforts to expand access to healthcare

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Schneider Electric invites African students to take part in the Go Green in the City global business case challenge

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>A total of 217 African students, representing 21 countries, have already signed up</strong></span><a href="http://www.schneider-electric.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Schneider</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Electric , the global specialist in energy management, is inviting African students to take part in the Go Green in the City global business case </span><a href="http://www.gogreeninthecity.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">challenge</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> , focusing on innovative energy solutions for the city and open to students from across the globe.<br /><br />A total of 217 African students, representing 21 countries, have already signed up for this 2014 edition of Go Green in the City. These students come primarily from Nigeria (83 applications), Algeria (29 applications), Morocco (23 applications), Ghana (18 applications), South Africa (17 applications), and Egypt (12 applications).<br /><br />Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa and from across the globe have until 15 February 2014 to </span><a href="http://www.gogreeninthecity2014.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">sign up</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> .<br /><br />"The young generation in Africa is increasingly aware of the mounting electricity and energy needs which go hand in hand with social progress and environmental protection. This growing interest by African students is key for Schneider Electric. The challenge lies not only in producing more electricity, but also in generating smart energy so as to enable intelligent growth in Africa", states Mohammed Saad, President of Schneider Electric in Africa.<br /><br />Go Green in the City 2014 is consolidating its reputation as the leading global challenge for green energies aimed at students from Africa and across the globe. To date, more than 1,744 applications representing over 81 different nationalities have been received.<br /><br />Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa and from across the globe have until 15 February 2014 to sign up for the challenge in teams of two, with at least one female member. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Each team must submit a business case illustrating their idea as a viable energy management solution for one of the five main urban sectors (residential, university, commercial, water and hospital). In order to receive expert tips for their business case and gain unique insight into the global leader in energy management, students can now take part in a creative challenge, via an online questionnaire.<br /> <br />On 28 February 2014, the 100 best teams will be short-listed and have one month to work with a mentor from Schneider Electric to present a synopsis and video outlining their business case. </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 top 12 teams will then be invited to Paris in June 2014 to take part in the final. The winning team will travel to various Schneider Electric sites across the world and meet with staff and management from the Group. They will also be offered a permanent position within the Group.<br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Schneider Electric SA.</span></div> </div>

Schneider Electric invites African students to take part in the Go Green in the City global business case challenge

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Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Mtandao wa Mawasiliano kupitia mfumo wa satalaiti la Etisalat linaloendesha Kampuni ya Zantel Bwana Pralap Ghose akisalimiana na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar

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Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Mtandao wa Mawasiliano kupitia mfumo wa satalaiti la Etisalat linaloendesha Kampuni ya Zantel Bwana Pralap Ghose akisalimiana na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar

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Zantel yajipanga upya

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kampuni ya simu za mkononi ya Zantel imejipanga kuongeza uzalishaji kupitia mfumo wa kisasa wa mawasiliano utakaokwenda sambamba na kutanua kwa ongezeko la ajira litakalosaidia zaidi vijana wazalendo hapa Nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kauli hiyo imetolewa na Mwakilishi wa Shirika la Kimataifa la Mtandao wa Mawasiliano kupitia mfumo wa satalaiti la Etisalat linaloendesha Kampuni ya Zantel Bwana Pralap Ghose wakati akizungumza na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Pralap alisema uongozi wa Kampuni ya Zantel unaendelea kufanya mawasiliano na Taasisi zinazohusika na ajira hapa Nchini ili kuona mpango wao huo unafanikiwa kwa kiasi kikubwa ukiwa na lengo la kuisaidia Serikali kupunguza ukali wa maisha miongoni mwa wananchi wake.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mwakilishi huyo wa Etisalat alimueleza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kwamba licha ya Kampuni hiyo kutanuka zaidi kibiashara ndani ya kipindi cha miezi sita lakini Uongozi wake umekusaidia kuongeza uzalishaji utakaosaidia pia kunyanyua uchumi wa Taifa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alifahamisha kwamba mfumo wa usafirishaji wa fedha unaotumiwa na wateja wa Kampuni hiyo wa ezypesa mbali ya kutoa ajira kwa vijana walio wengi nchini lakini pia unatoa unafuu kwa wateja wao kutumia muda wao kwa mambo mengine badala ya kushughulikia taratibu za kutuma fedha kwa jamaa zao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hata hivyo Bwana Pralap alisema zipo baadhi ya changamoto zinazokwaza shirika hilo katika kuelekea kwenye ufanisi zaidi akatolea mfano wa tatizo la kodi inayolipa Kampuni hiyo kwa Taasisi mbili za ukusanyaji wa mapato hapa Nchini za Mamaka ya Mapato Tanzania { TRA } na Bodi ya Mapato Zanzibar { ZRB }.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“ Sisi huduma tunazotoa zimelenga kuwahusisha wananchi wote Tanzania Bara na Zanzibar. Lakini tunapambana na kikwazo wakati tunapolipa kodi, tunajikuta tukilazimika kulipa kodi kwa Bodi na Mapato Zanzibar { ZRB } na Mamlaka ya Mapato Tanzania { TRA }. Ukweli inafikia wakati tunakuwa njia panda “. Alifafanua Bwana Pralap.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mwakilishi huyo wa Shirika la Etisalat alifahamisha kwamba Uongozi wa Taasisi hiyo kupitia Kampuni ya Zantel unaendelea na mazungumzo na baadhi ya Taasisi hapa nchini ili zishirikiane katika kutoa huduma mbali mbali za fedha kupitia mtandao wa Kampuni hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Naye Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa Kampuni ya Zantel Zanzibar Mohamed Mussa akizungumzia ushiriki wa Kampuni hiyo katika maadhimisho ya sherehe za kutimia miaka 50 ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar alieleza kwamba Taasisi hiyo inakusudia kuweka mabango maalum yatakayosaidia kuonyesha sherehe hizo moja kwa moja kutoka uwanja wa amani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mohamed Muusa alisema kazi hiyo inayotarajiwa kutekelezwa kwa pamoja kati ya kampuni hiyo kwa kushirikiana na Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar itatoa fursa kwa wananchi wasiopata fursa ya kuhudhuria sherehe hizo kuziona wakati huo huo katika baadhi ya sehemu kwenye manispaa ya Mji wa Zanzibar.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa shukrani zake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alilipongeza shirika hilo la Etisalat kupitia Kampuni yake ya Zantel kwa hatua iliyofikia ya kutoa huduma za mawasiano kwa wananchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alisema huduma za mawasiliano hivi sasa zimesaidia kuongeza kasi ya maendeleo kwa Mataifa mbali mbali na hasa kwa jamii katika sehemu tofauti mijini na vijijini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliuhakikishia uongozi wa Shirika hilo la Etisalat kupitia Kampuni yake ya Zantel kwamba Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar itaifuatilia changamoto inayoikabili kampuni hiyo hasa suala la ulipaji wa kodi kwa Taasisi mbili ili kuiondoshea kero Kampuni hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar’</span></div> </div>

Zantel yajipanga upya

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In contrast to the rest of the world’s sluggish progress, African economies stand out for their high rates of growth and the effusive confidence they inspire - Report

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mergermarket’s Deal Drivers Africa reports a total of 115 deals worth US$26.6bn taking place in the first three quarters of 2013 across Africa</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.mergermarket.com/">The 2013 edition</a> of Mergermarket’s Deal Drivers Africa reports a total of 115 deals worth US$26.6bn taking place in the first three quarters of 2013 across Africa . Robust M&A activity on the continent has been supported by increasing economic diversification among a number of countries, creating untapped investment opportunities in areas such as financial services, TMT and business services.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Seven of the ten biggest deals of 2013 have been in the energy, mining & utilities sector. The largest of these transactions was China National Petroleum Corporation’s acquisition of a 28.57% stake in Eni East Africa Spa from Eni Spa, with a value of US$4.2bn. “Chinese interest in the African energy and resources sector has grown apace in recent years, thanks to China’s domestic energy consumption,” notes Kristina Thompson, Editorial Research Analyst at Remark. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Some key findings in the report include:</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• The majority of M&A activity remains driven by African acquirers, rather than inbound M&A to the region; since 2006, African acquirers have generally accounted for 50 to 60% of the total deal volume in each year.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Private equity activity has been slightly muted compared to 2012. In the first three quarters of 2013 there were 16 private equity-related transactions worth US$1.2bn, while in the same period in 2012 there were 26 private equity-related transactions worth US$1.8bn.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• There has been a marked rise in the value of deals originating from the Asia-Pacific region, increasing from a 13% share in deal value in 2006 to reach 56% by 2013.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Deal Drivers Africa is published by Mergermarket in collaboration with ENSafrica, Nedbank Capital and Ecobank. Based on interviews with 100 M&A practitioners operating in Africa, this report provides invaluable insight into the African M&A market from those who know it best.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the Mergermarket Group.</span></div> </div>

In contrast to the rest of the world’s sluggish progress, African economies stand out for their high rates of growth and the effusive confidence they inspire - Report

Mergermarket’s Deal Drivers Africa reports a total of 115 deals worth US$26.6bn taking place in the first three quarters of 2013 across Af...

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Dates for New York Forum Africa 2014 announced; Theme will be the transformation of a continent

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Over 1,500 business and political leaders and eight heads of state attended last year’s NYFA, the world’s leading pan-African business summit</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ny-forum-africa.com/">The New</a> York Forum AFRICA (NYFA) will again be held in Gabon’s capital Libreville in 2014, with the dates announced today as May 23-25. The theme for the Forum – the third to be held in the country – will be the Transformation of a Continent, and it will again be held under the High Patronage of His Excellency President Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Gabonese Republic.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">More than 1,500 business and political leaders and eight heads of state attended last year’s NYFA, the world’s leading pan-African business summit. In previous years, it focused on recognizing the economic potential of the continent and the imperatives for growth.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In 2014, the NYFA will focus on unlocking the competitiveness of the African economy through building value chains around the transformation of the continent’s natural resources, including its human capital.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">President Bongo said: “In Gabon, we are moving away from the old economic model of a land rich in natural resources that made others wealthy, towards a diversified, competitive economy built on the principle that if we can create added value in Africa, we benefit our own people.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“By 2020, we must ban the exports of any products that have not undergone an initial transformation within our own country, so that we can diversify our economy and create higher revenues for our goods and services. It is imperative that we work together swiftly to build up competencies and competitiveness in these value-added industries to ensure we benefit long-term.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In knowledge economies, such as those in the western world, education is the foundation of economic competitiveness and global prosperity – and is inseparable from the development of human capital. An assessment from the World Bank revealed that human capital contributes more than 60 per cent towards economic development, as compared to physical infrastructure (around 15 per cent) and natural resources (around 20 per cent).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Richard Attias, co-founder of the NYFA, said: “We must ensure that training and capacity building matches the real needs on the ground. With a solid education and good quality vocational training – tailored to the job market and to the local environment – will ensure that African men and women can transform their lives, their environments and their countries. The blossoming of information and communication technologies further adds to the huge potential for the transformation of African economies.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Last year’s NYFA focused on the six imperatives for African economies to grow (independence, investment, incubation, innovation, infrastructure and inspiration) and played host to a summit of the heads of state of the CEMAC region.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The key themes for the NYFA 2014 include:</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming the continent’s human capital</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming natural resources and energy</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming the land for agriculture</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming investment into industry</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming connectivity and digital innovation into jobs</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming isolated marketing efforts into community and co-operative branding</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Transforming communities for new African citizenship</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">And, in a major new development in 2014, the New York Forum AFRICA will play host to a Citizens’ Summit. Sixty Africans, under the age of 30, will take part in a series of round table discussions with ministers, corporations and heads of state to hear first-hand about their challenges, their hopes, their experiences in the workforce.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The findings will form a Citizens’ Manifesto, to be delivered to the top 10 companies in each of the CEMAC states as well as the head of state, and the top three educational institutions, and is an initiative of Train My Generation, the vocational training fund created and set up by the New York Forum AFRICA in 2013.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Richard Attias & Associates (RAA)</span></div> </div>

Dates for New York Forum Africa 2014 announced; Theme will be the transformation of a continent

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif akizungumza na Msajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini Tanzania Jaji Francis Mutungi hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar.

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Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif akizungumza na Msajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini Tanzania Jaji Francis Mutungi hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar.

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Msajili wa vyama vya siasa atakiwa kuwa makini

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Uongozi wa Ofisi ya Msajili wa Vyama vya Siasa Nchini Tanzania umeaswa kuwa na tahadhari na baadhi ya vyama vya siasa vyenye muelekeo wa kuanzisha cheche za kuanzisha vurugu zinazohusishwa zaidi kundi kubwa la Vijana katika sehemu tofauti hapa Nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Tahadhari hiyo imetolewa na Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar wakati akizungumza na Msajili wa Vyama vya Siasa Tanzania Jaji Francis Mutungi aliyefika kujitambulisha rasmi baada ya kuteuliwa kushika wadhifa huo miezi michache iliyopita.<br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema Serikali kupitia vyombo vyake vya dola imekuwa ikiutumia muda wake mwingi kuzuia vurugu na vitendo viovu badala ya nguvu hizo kuzielekeza zaidi katika kuendeleza miradi ya maendeleo, kiuchumi pamoja na ustawi wa Jamii .<br /><br />Alieleza kwamba Uongozi wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar ilifikia uwamuzi wa kuwa na mfumo wa Serikali ya umoja wa Kitaifa ili kujaribu kuondosha joto la kisiasa lililokuwa likiikosesha jamii kuwa na muda zaidi wa kufanya shughuli zao za kujitafutia maisha.<br /><br />Alifahamisha kwamba mfumo huo unaendelea vyema ndani ya Serikali lakini bado hitilafu za migongano inayobeba tuhuma, kashfa na hata matusi inaonekana kuendelea kushamiri nje ya Serikali.<br /><br />“ Mvutano wa kisiasa uliokuwa ukivukuta ndani ya Visiwa vya Zanzibar kabla na baada ya kuanzishwa kwa mfumo wa vyama vya siasa Nchini Tanzania ulikuwa ukiwanyima fursa ya maendeleo wananchi walio wengi “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Alishauri kwamba wakati umefika kwa Taasisi hiyo ya usajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini kwa kushirikiana na Vyama vya siasa pamoja na jamii yote nchini kujikita zaidi katika kuziunga mkono Serikali kwenye jitihada zao za kulinda na kuimarisha amani iliyopo nchini.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alisema pamoja na kuhuisha zaidi Demokrasia Nchini lakini bado Uongozi wa Ofisi ya Msajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini unapaswa kuangalia kwa makini masharti yaliyopo ya taratibu za usajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini ili kuepuka kuwa na utitiri wa vyama visivyokuwa na sifa zinazostahiki kwa mujibu wa sheria zilizopo.<br /><br />Alieleza kwamba Demkokrasia halisi iliyotungwa, kuridhiwa na hatimae kukubalika na wananchi walio wengi wakati wa kuanzishwa kwa mfumo wa vyama vingi lazima iheshimiwe, vyenginevyo ni kuelekea kukaribisha vurugu zisizo na msingi wowote.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliuomba Uongozi wa Ofisi hiyo ya Msajili wa Vyama vya vya Siasa kujijengea utaratibu wa kuvihakiki vyama vyote vya siasa Nchini ili kujiridhisha na utendaji wa vyama hivyo.<br /><br />“ Tumekuwa na vyama vya siasa vipatavyo 21 Nchini Tanzania. Lakini ukifuatilia utendaji wa vyama hivyo unaweza kuvikuta vyengine hata ofisi za kazi Zanzibar havina wakati sheria iko wazi ikisisitiza kwamba Chama chochote cha siasa chenye usajili wa kuudumu lazima kiwe na uwiano wa wanachama Bara na Zanzibar “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alimpongeza Jaji Francis Mutungi kwa kuteuliwa kwake kushika wadhifa huo wa msajili wa vyama vya siasa Nchini Tanzania na kuahidi kwamba Serikali ya mapinduzi ya Zanzibar itampa ushirikiano wa karibu ili ofisi yake itekeleze majukumu iliyopangiwa.<br /><br />Alisema Ofisi yake iko wazi muda na wakati wowote ambapo Msajili huyo au ofisa wake yoyote ataona anahitaji msaada wa kiutendaji katika kutekeleza majukumu waliyopangiwa.<br /><br />Mapema Msajili wa vyama vya Siasa Nchini Tanzania Jaji Francis Mutungi alisema lengo la Uongozi wa Taasisi yake wakati huu ni kuhubiri amani ili taifa liendelee katika mazingira ya utulivu na amani hasa katika kipindi kijacho cha uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2015.<br /><br />Jaji Mutungi alimueleza Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kwamba kinachohitajika wakati huu ni amani kuliko kitu chengine chochote kwa vile athari ya fujo na vurugu hakuna mwananchi ye yote yule asiyeielewa.<br /><br />Alisema Ofisi yake imeanzisha utaratibu maalum wa kufanya mikutano ya mara kwa mara kwa kuwashirikisha Viongozi wa Kisiasa wa vyama mbali mbali hasa vile vyenye nguvu katika maeneo husika, watu mashuhuri pamoja na taasisi muhimu katika suala zima la kuhimiza na kusisitiza umuhimu wa taifa kuendelea kuwa na amani.<br /><br />“ Tunaimani kwamba kwa kutumia njia na utaratibu huu tunaweza kufanikiwa kwa kiasi kikubwa na nchi itaendelea kubakia kuwa kisiwa cha amani duniani “. Alifafanua msajili huyo wa vyama vya siasa Nchini Tanzania Jaji Francis Mutungi.<br /><br />Jaji Francis Mutungi aliteuliwa rasmi na Rais wa Serikali ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete kuwa Msajili wa Vyama vya Siasa Nchini Tanzania miezi michache iliyopita na kuapishwa rasmi kushika wadhifa huo Tarehe 26/8/2013.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame<br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Msajili wa vyama vya siasa atakiwa kuwa makini

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AfDB Group’s Africa50 Fund partner of the BUILD Africa Forum on infrastructure in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The forum will take place on February 5-7, 2014, in Brazzaville, Congo</b></span></div> <span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.buildafricaforum.com/">BUILD </a>Africa forum is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the African Development Bank Group’s Africa50 infrastructure fund.<br /><br />Held under the High Patronage of Denis Sassou N’Guesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, the BUILD Africa Forum will address Africa’s infrastructure challenges by bringing leading public and private sector stakeholders to the table. The forum will take place on February 5-7, 2014, in Brazzaville, Congo.<br /><br />Working together, the BUILD Africa forum and Africa50, the AfDB's single-A infrastructure delivery vehicle, will showcase innovative projects in Africa and develop a structural framework for these and other future projects.<br /><br />African growth today is hindered by a substantive lack of resource leverage and project coordination. The aim of this partnership is to promote understanding of the various ways in which stakeholders can accelerate the speed and quality of project delivery and increase the number of infrastructure projects that reach bankability in Africa. The BUILD Africa forum together with Africa50 is making today's financial innovation and regional integration platforms the norm for tomorrow. Fast facts on Africa’s infrastructure needs (Source: BAD, 2009)<br /><br /><b>Africa must invest $50 billion annually in infrastructure:</b><br /><br />• 40% of the population lacks access to potable water.<br />• 60% lacks access to proper sanitation.<br />• Transportation costs in Africa are among the highest in the world.<br />• A mere 30% of the Africans have regular access to electricity.<br />• Africa has the lowest rate of penetration globally, of telephone access at 14% (worldwide average 52%).<br /><br /><b>Quotes on the Africa50 & BUILD Africa forum partnership</b><br />Tas Anvaripour, Director of AfDB Africa50: “African infrastructure projects are increasingly capturing the attention of investors worldwide. However, the number of bankable infrastructure projects brought to market is still insufficient, even though they offer an excellent way to diversify investment portfolios and steady, long-term, and above average returns.”<br /><br />Jean-Jacques Bouya, Minister to the President of the Republic for Spatial Planning and Delegate General for Major Public Works, Republic of the Congo: “The partnership between Africa50 and BUILD Africa illustrates the aim of the forum to boost smart and innovative investment mechanisms, in order to develop infrastructure and to activate a sustainable social and economic development across the African continent.”<br /><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Richard Attias & Associates.</span></div> </div>

AfDB Group’s Africa50 Fund partner of the BUILD Africa Forum on infrastructure in Africa

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Transformational Fishing Project for launch in Zanzibar

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">A dynamic, visionary and transformational project is set for launching in Zanzibar, that seeks to economically change the lives of Zanzibari fishermen for the better and improve the archipelago’s Eco-marine tourism fortunate.<br /><br />Aptly named “Nautilus Fishing Project – Zanzibar Archipelago” , it is about making the isles the most Eco sustainable fishing industry in the Indian Ocean islands.<br /><br />A statement issued on Sunday 1st December 2013 jointly by Sprinters Couriers & Logistics, a private company funding the project and Shawal Pilati, which is managing the project, notes over USD 200,000 us$ in total will be used in the one year social development venture in Zanzibar.<br /><br />The main aim of the project is to ensure fishermen in Zanzibar do their trade in the most Eco-friendly way, which is sustainable in the long run and in turn promote Eco – sustainable marine tourism activities.<br /><br />The project activities will begin in earnest on 7th December 2013. Sprinters Couriers & Logistics Managing Director Mr Salum Awadh said that activities include supporting and up grading the local small scale fishing Industry, supporting and up grading the pearl harvesting industry.<br /><br />“We will also support establishing of a Zanzibar Fisherman's Cooperative, establishment of a Fisherman's Marina and a logistic support unit for the delivery and storage of the fish,” he added.<br /><br />“We will also be honored to provide the project with the equipment and professional training plus other related services that will help local fishermen to increase their catch by using Eco fishing solution, grow their fishing business, increase their income, and ultimately improve their livelihoods,” he said.<br /><br />Shawal Pilati , the appointed project coordinator also noted that the project will involve fish data collection program, support to existing or new Eco projects, nautical educational programs and marine Eco – sustainable tourism.<br /><br />The project launch includes a takeoff of MV Zingatia, he added which will be used for adventure snorkeling diving trips, adventure snorkeling, traditional fishing and dhow sailing in the most Eco-friendly way this will raise the funds required to support the project on going.</span></div> </div>

Transformational Fishing Project for launch in Zanzibar

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Skuli binafsi zinaweza kuininua elimu nchini

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad amesema skuli binafsi zina mchango mkubwa katika maendeleo ya elimu nchini.<br /><br />Mhe. Maalim Seif ametoa kauli hiyo katika sherehe za mahafali ya kumi na moja ya skuli ya Kiislamu ya Daarul Arqam, iliyoko Kigamboni Dar es Salaam.<br /><br />Amesema mchango unaotolewa na skuli binafsi unapaswa kuungwa mkono, ili kuhakikisha kuwa sekta ya elimu inapata maendeleo makubwa mijini na vijijini.<br /><br />Ameipongeza skuli hiyo kwa kuwa na malengo ya kutaka kuiendeleza hadi kufikia Chuo Kikuu, hatua ambayo itasaidia kunyanyua kiwango cha elimu nchini, sambamba na kuwaondoshea usumbufu wanafunzi wa maeneo hayo.<br /><br />Amefahamisha kuwa katika kuimarisha ubora wa elimu, ni vyema mtaala wa elimu ukaangaliwa upya, ili kuwawezesha wanafunzi kupata elimu itayowasaidia baada ya kuhitimu masomo yao.<br /><br />Amesema mtaala wa sasa bado haujatoa kipaumbele kwa mafunzo ya amali, na kwamba wakati umefika kufikiria kwa umakini jambo hilo, ili wanafunzi wanaohitimu waweze kujiajiri wenyeye, na kuacha kutegemea ajira kutoka serikalini ambayo haitoweza kuajiri wahitimu wote.<br /><br />Amewashauri kutilia mkazo masomo ya sayansi na mawasiliano ya habari (ICT), ili kwenda sambamba na mahitaji ya wakati huu wa sayansi na teknolojia, na kuweza kukabiliana na soko la ajira.<br /><br />Katika hatua nyengine Mhe. Maalim Seif amewakumbusha wahitimu hao kuendeleza maadili mema waliyoyapata skulini hapo, na kujiepusha na vitendo viovu vikiwemo utumiaji wa dawa za kulevya.<br /><br />Pia ametumia fursa hiyo kuuasa uongozi wa skuli hiyo kutilia mkazo elimu ya uhifadhi wa mazingira, ili kudhibiti uharibifu wa mazingira ambao umekuwa miongoni mwa changamoto kubwa za dunia.<br /><br />Aidha amewataka waislamu wenye uwezo kuwekeza katika elimu, ili kuwaendeleza vijana kitaaluma na kuwajengea misingi imara ya maisha yao ya baadae.<br /><br />Amewashauri wazazi na walezi kuwaondoshea vikwazo watoto wa kike vikiwemo biashara na kuwaozesha waume wakiwa wadogo, ili kuwaandaa vyema kukabiliana na hali ya maisha.<br /><br />Mapema Maalim Seif aliweka jiwe la msingi katika jengo la Maabara ya skuli hiyo, na kuahidi kuchangia mifuko 50 ya saruji ili kuendeleza ujenzi huo.<br /><br />Kwa upande wake Meneja wa Skuli hiyo Bw. Abdul Aziz Shawwal Msami, amempongeza Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais kwa juhudi anazozichukua katika kusogeza mbele maendeleo ya elimu nchini.<br /><br />Ameiomba serikali kuangalia namna ya kupunguza kodi katika uendeshaji wa taasisi binafsi za elimu, ili kuziwesha kutimiza malengo waliyojiwekea.<br /><br />Skuli hiyo ya maandalizi, msingi na sekondari, pamoja na mambo mengine imekuwa ikifundisha lugha za kigeni, Quran, maadili ya kiislamu na michezo.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Hassan Hamad, OMKR</span></div> </div>

Skuli binafsi zinaweza kuininua elimu nchini

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Viongozi wa Afrika washauriwa kushirikiana na wananchi wao

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema Mataifa ya Bara la Afrika yanaweza kupiga hatua kubwa na ya haraka ya maendeleo iwapo Viongozi na Wananchi wake wataamua kushirikiana kwa dhati katika kuendeleza miradi ya pamoja ya kiuchumi.<br /><br />Akizungumza na Balozi Mpya wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Nchini Nigeria Balozi Daniel Ole Njoolay hapo Ofisini kwake Vuga Mjini Zanzibar, Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alisema si vyema kwa wakati huu Afrika ikaendelea kutajwa kuwa Bara linalokumbwa na Migogoro, njaa pamoja na vita visivyokwisha.<br /><br />Balozi Seif alisema kuaminiana pamoja na mipango bora itakayoendelezwa na Viongozi na Wataalamu wa Mataifa ya Afrika katika kuzitumia Mali na rasilmali zilizomo kwenye Mataifa hayo inaweza kuzipiku kimaendeleo hata baadhi ya Nchi za Ulaya zilizotangulia kiuchumi.<br /><br />Alifahamisha kwamba Taasisi na jumuiya za Kimataifa zinaelewa mchango mkubwa uliokuwa ukitolewa na baadhi ya Viongozi wa mataifa ya Afrika. Hivyo fursa hiyo ni vyema itazingatiwa na kupewa nafasi na viongozi waliopo madarakani Barani humu katika muelekeo la kuliongezea nguvu zaidi za Kiuchumi na Kisiasa Bara hili.<br /><br />“ Tulikuwa tukishuhudia Viongozi wa Tanzania na Nigeria wakihusishwa katika kusaidia utatuzi wa migogoro Barani Afrika na hata katika baadhi ya Mataifa mengine Duniani . Rais Mstaafu wa Tanzania Mh. Benjamin Mkapa wa Tanzania na Msaafu mwenzake wa Nigeria Bw. Obasanjo walikuwa vinara wa kusimamia amani. Kwa nini tusiwatumie wengine wastaafu katika kusaidia kuimarisha ushirikiano kwenye uchumi ? “. Alisisitiza Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alimpongeza Balozi huyo mpya wa Tanzania Nchini Nigeria Balozi Daniel Ole Njoolay kwa kuteuliwa kwake kushika wadhifa huo ambapo pia ataiwakilisha Tanzania katika Mataifa Tisa ya Magharibi mwa Bara la Afrika.<br /><br />Alimuomba Balozi huyo kuiwakilisha vyema Tanzania katika Mataifa hayo akikumbuka kwamba Tanzania na Nigeria pamoja na Nchi nyengine za Afrika Magharibi zina uhusiano wa muda mrefu tokea mataifa ya Afrika yalipokuwa yakidai uhuru wao.<br /><br />Balozi Seif aliitolea mfano Nigeria jinsi inavyoshirikiana na Tanzania katika masuala ya elimu ikijitolewa kutoa walimu kadhaa wanaosaidia kufundisha katika baadhi ya vyuo vikuu pamoja na skuli za Sekondari Nchini Tanzania.<br /><br />“ Tunalazimika kuishukuru Serikali ya Nigeria kwa jitihada zake za kutupatia walimu wa Skuli za Sekondari ambao wamesaidia kwa kiwango kikubwa kupunguza pengo la walimu wa fani hiyo katika skuli zetu nyingi hapa Nchini “. Alisema Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Alimtaka Balozi wa Tanzania Nchini Nigeria kuhakikisha kwamba uwakilishi wake kwenye Mataifa hayo ya Afrika Magharibi unaihusu vyema Jamuhuri Nzima ya Muungano wa Tanzania Bara na Zanzibar.<br /><br /> Alisema zipo fursa nyingi za uwekezaji katika Visiwa vya Unguja na Pemba ambazo zinaweza kutumiwa na wawekezaji wa Mataifa ya Afrika Magharibi licha ya ardhi ndogo iliyopo lakini akitolea mfano wa sekta za Viwanda vidogo vidogo pamoja na Hoteli za Kitalii.<br /><br />“ Licha ya maeneo madogo ya ardhi tuliyonayo katika visiwa vyetu vya Unguja na Pemba lakini bado fursa ya uwekezaji katika maeneo ya Hoteli na Viwanda vidogo vidogo yanapatikana “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif.<br /><br />Naye Balozi wa Tanzania Nchini Nigeria Balozi Daniel Ole Njoolay alimuhakikishia Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif kwamba uwakilishi wake kwenye Mataifa hayo ya Afrika ya Magharibi utazingatia pande zote mbili za Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.<br /><br />Balozi Njoolay alimuomba Balozi Seif ambaye ni mzoefu katika masuala ya Kidiplomasia kumsaidia katika kutekeleza utumishi wake huo mpya wakati wowote atakapohitajia msaada wake .<br /><br /> <br /><br />Othman Khamis Ame<br /><br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

Viongozi wa Afrika washauriwa kushirikiana na wananchi wao

Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema Mataifa ya Bara la Afrika yanaweza kupiga hatua kubwa na ya haraka ya mae...

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World AIDS Day 2013 Statement by Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank Group

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Africa has made significant progress in fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In the past seven years, AIDS-related deaths declined by 32%.The number of people contracting the HIV infection declined by 25% in the past 10 years. </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 rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV has also declined from 35% in 2001 to 26% in 2010. Ten years ago, we had fewer than 50,000 people on ARV treatment; today we have over 6 million receiving treatment. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago, Senegal and Uganda were the only success stories for their outstanding results and containment of HIV; now we have 25 countries that lowered HIV infections by more than 50%. A lot has been achieved; however, the risks are far from over. Indeed, new infections are a threat. It is time to raise, not to lower our vigilance.<br /><br />Recall, 30 years ago, when the first HIV-positive case was reported; 24 million Africans have lost their lives. Africa still bears the heaviest burden of the disease globally and accounts for 91% of the world’s children with HIV, 89% of HIV orphans and 69% of people living with HIV. Each day, 3,500 Africans die of AIDS and millions of others and their families and communities go through economic, psychological and social traumas. HIV-related stigma still hurts people, in society, in their workplaces and homes. Women in Africa are more severely affected than men. In 2012, 58% of people living with HIV were women.<br /><br />HIV/AIDS continues to have a huge detrimental impact on the most important resource of our continent: our people. It robs the continent of vitally needed skilled workers and deprives families of their incomes. It has hampered our ability to educate and build our human capital. Kenya lost an estimated 1.7% of its teachers between 2000 and 2010 due to HIV/AIDS.<br /><br />For the African Development Bank, in partnership with governments, international organizations, civil society and the private sector, the future of HIV/AIDS agenda is about ‘getting to zero’. Zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. Getting there is not easy and the Bank aims to support African countries to, first, take ownership of the AIDS response. </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 time for Africa to take bold steps to reduce dependence on external donors and work towards more sustainable domestic solutions. According to UNAIDS, Africa will require between US $11 billion and $12 billion for its AIDS response by 2015. Yet international funding to HIV is dwindling, putting our progress at risk.<br /><br />Second, the Bank supports African countries in increasingly applying ‘value for money’ and ‘solidarity’ principles to strengthen social systems. The way HIV resources are mobilized and spent needs to change. The vertical approach may no longer be appropriate and cost-effective in many contexts. There is a need to mainstream AIDS-related services into the general healthcare delivery systems and to support the local production of ARVs.<br /><br />Third, the Bank supports the building of inclusive health systems to fight stigma and discrimination. Let us all tackle stigma and discrimination by building a supportive and caring culture both in their communities and workplaces. We cannot leave the victims of HIV/AIDS and their families behind.<br /><br />Finally, the Bank, through its inclusive growth agenda, aims to support the reduction of women’s increased vulnerability and prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission. Addressing the gender dimension is an important priority in the response to the epidemic. Recent progress suggests that the solutions are in our hands. We can reduce gender inequalities by empowering women with information and services to prevent and treat HIV. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Strategies to counter and manage gender-based violence can be effectively included in HIV-prevention programs. Effective treatment to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission now needs to be scaled up and made accessible to those who need them, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Training health workers to provide gender-friendly counseling and services must also be prioritized. Most importantly, we need to sensitize men and elicit their involvement to create a supportive environment for reducing women’s vulnerabilities to the epidemic.<br /><br />Getting to zero starts with us. It is time for Bank staff to take care of themselves and their families by taking advantage of HIV/AIDS services the Bank’s Medical Centre provides. These include Anonymous Voluntary Confidential Counseling and testing available to all Bank staff and their families.<br /><br />I also want to stress that the African Development Bank is a workplace of zero discrimination and that we must support each other in our communities and workplace. Our fight to get to zero is producing results. Let’s continue in order to give the next generation of Africans – our children, our sons and daughters -- an AIDS-free life ahead. Zero has a value!</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of the African Development Bank (AfDB).</span></div> </div>

World AIDS Day 2013 Statement by Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank Group

Africa has made significant progress in fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In the past seven years, AIDS-related deaths declined by 32%.The n...

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