Philips’ Fabric of Africa report highlights innovation in tackling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Facing the Future : Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa” reviews current practical efforts to address NCDs in African countries</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;">Royal Philips (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.philips.com/">today</a> released its latest Fabric of Africa Trends Report called “Facing the Future: Tackling <a href="http://www.apo-mail.org/140219.pdf">Non-Communicable</a> Diseases in Africa” </span><span style="font-size: large;">, showcasing recent successes made by countries in Africa to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCD’s). The report was launched at the Africa <a href="http://www.africahealthcaresummit.com/">Healthcare</a> Summit</span><span style="font-size: large;"> which is currently taking place in London.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The number of annual deaths from NCDs in Africa is predicted to rise by more than a quarter over the next 10 years, driven mainly by economic growth and connected lifestyle changes and behaviors, including unhealthy diet, urbanization, tobacco and alcohol use, and physical inactivity. Philips’ 16-page report, “Facing the Future: Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa”, provides an overview of the scale of the problem, and highlights how it is being addressed in different countries by healthcare professionals, policy makers, and non-governmental organizations.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Facing the Future discusses programs being conducted in a wide range of countries, including South Africa, Egypt and Uganda, and shows how the predicted rise in NCDs can potentially be detected earlier, halted, or even reversed through innovative solutions to overcome political, economic, clinical and technological barriers. These programs demonstrate how, with appropriate organization, public awareness campaigns, funding, and access to medical equipment and treatment, it is possible to provide effective care, even in remote areas, and make a real difference to people’s lives.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Highlights of the report, which incorporates the results of a range of recent studies, include:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Recommendations to overcome the negative effects of observed nutrition transition in South Africa, namely the change in dietary patterns and nutrient intake during economic and social development</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Egypt is fighting diabetes in its country (the eighth highest prevalence of any country in the world) by promoting awareness through advocacy, providing workshops for health care professionals and assuming a crucial role to guide and inform other diabetes associations on the continent.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Positive results for increasing role of community health workers in rural settings across the continent to slow down the rise in breast cancer mortality. A successful example in Ethiopia demonstrated that, by providing culturally sensitive support, it is possible to demystify cancer and break down the barriers of stigma that prevent many women from seeking help while their disease is still treatable.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">• Exclusive insights from experts working in Egypt and South Africa who discuss conditions and treatments, and education initiatives, that are the continent’s unique cardiology challenges. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The report is commissioned as part of Philips’ ‘Fabric of Africa’ <a href="http://www.philips.com/FabricofAfrica">campaign</a>, a collaborative campaign to drive public-private partnerships and to improve healthcare access across the African continent. The campaign reflects the post-2015 Millennium Development Goals (specifically goals 4 and 5), focusing on three key areas: maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases (specifically breast, cervical & cardiac health), infrastructure rehabilitation and clinical training.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Speaking about the report, Peter van de Ven, Vice President & General Manager, Philips Healthcare Africa, said: “In 2008, nearly three million African deaths were attributable to preventable or treatable NCDs. That figure will rise by more than 25 percent in the next decade. Addressing this alarming increase in NCDs doesn't require huge investment; proven programs delivered locally and cost-effectively using relatively low-tech devices and techniques - are the keys to resolving this growing challenge. I am proud that Philips, with its extensive 100-year legacy in Africa is helping to lead the way by developing and supporting a wide range of programs that quickly make real differences in peoples' lives”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Commenting on the findings in the report, Dr. Eric Silfen, Chief Medical Officer at Philips Healthcare states “Let's adopt this report as our manifesto to speed simple, community-supported solutions in the areas of greatest need. Let’s tackle NCDs with the same urgency as we would any other kind of epidemic. Let’s conclude our unfinished business and bring 21st century health and well-being to Africa right now”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Royal Philips.</span></div> </div>

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African energy leaders see global climate framework uncertainty, high energy prices, and commodity prices as top critical issues

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">African energy leaders see global climate framework uncertainty, high energy prices, and commodity prices as the critical issues driving Africa’s energy agenda this year, according to the 2014 World Energy Issues Monitor, released by World Energy Council (<a href="http://www.worldenergy.org/">WEC</a>)</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The African views are in contrast with the global view, where high energy price volatility has for the first time replaced climate framework as the top critical uncertainty.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bonang Mohale, WEC Vice-Chair Africa, commented at the report launch at the Africa Energy Indaba:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Our African survey finds that, in contrast with the global findings, climate framework has become an even more critical issue. Africa is dramatically vulnerable to climate change, and Africans are becoming more aware that climate change is an urgent and real issue rather than something that only countries with large emissions should worry about.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In Africa, electricity supply remains a critical concern, with growing demand, lack of required investment, and increasing power shortages across the continent. Renewable energy remains a high-priority issue.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As a change from last year’s findings, African national governments and regional institutions are taking actions in energy efficiency and regional interconnection, while investment cooperation with China and India is viewed with increasing importance.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The report captures the views of over 800 energy leaders including ministers, chief executives and the heads of the WEC’s national members committees covering 84 countries. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In its global findings, climate framework uncertainty is now perceived by energy leaders to have less impact than in the previous three years of the study. Meanwhile, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) continues to be viewed as a technology having limited impact. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Energy leaders are also increasingly concerned about the sector’s ability to access the capital markets for funds towards energy infrastructure, when set against a continued recessionary backdrop.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Christoph Frei, WEC Secretary General, said:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“The fact that both climate framework and CCUS are perceived to be issues of less impact is bad news not only in terms of emissions mitigation, but also for the development of robust and resilient energy infrastructure. Our energy systems are in a state of massive expansion and transition, and the signals we see today provide clear evidence of the urgent need for more robust, coherent, long-term frameworks for planning our future investment.”</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 World Energy Council (WEC).</span></div> </div>

African energy leaders see global climate framework uncertainty, high energy prices, and commodity prices as top critical issues

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Media Awards on Electrical Counterfeiting in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Schneider Electric</span><span style="font-size: large;">, the global specialist in energy management, is sponsoring the first edition of the Media Awards on Electrical Counterfeiting in Africa, to be held between February 18 and <a href="http://www.schneider-electric.com/">March 9, 2014.</a></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;">This competition is open to African journalists who publish or broadcast original investigative reports on issues relating to electrical counterfeiting in Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Interested journalists can each submit up to two pieces of work, which can include articles from traditional print or recognized online newspapers, magazines, or journals; radio broadcasts; television documentaries or reports.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Eligible works must be published or broadcast between 18 February and 9 March 2014.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Articles or broadcasts can be submitted in French or English. Works not originally published or broadcast in one of two languages must be translated into one of the two competition languages in order to be considered for submission.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A press release presenting the winning entry will be distributed on March 12. Winning journalist will be invited to attend the POWER-<a href="http://www.powergenafrica.com/">GEN Africa</a> 2014, the leading international conference for the power sector in sub-Saharan Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">All entries must be received by no later than 9 March 2014.</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 Schneider Electric SA.</span></div> </div>

Media Awards on Electrical Counterfeiting in Africa

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37 interviewers over a two-month period, 300 professionals questioned

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.schneider-electric.com/">Schneider</a> Electric </span><span style="font-size: large;">, global specialist in energy management, today announced that it is behind the largest ever survey into counterfeit electrical products in Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This unprecedented survey involved 37 interviewers over a two-month period. Over 300 professionals were questioned, including electricians, retailers of electrical goods, installers, officials (customs, police, etc.), firemen and doctors, each of whom responded to 35 questions pertaining to counterfeit electrical products in Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This survey will notably help answer the following questions:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> What are the main consequences of electrical counterfeiting on the health and economy of African countries?</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Where are the counterfeit electrical goods coming from?</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Who are the main customers for these counterfeit electrical products?</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;">Initial findings from the survey are due for publication before the end of March.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Findings of the survey will be sent under embargo to journalists who request a copy using the online form <a href="http://www.apo-opa.com/application/?vc=SE">available</a>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of Schneider Electric SA.</span></div> </div>

37 interviewers over a two-month period, 300 professionals questioned

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WanaCCM watakiwa kujiepusha na vikundi

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wakati Tanzania inakaribia kuingia kwenye uchaguzi Mkuu wa Tano mwakani unaoendelea kuhusisha mfumo wa vyama vingi vya Kisiasa tokea mwaka 1995 Wanachama wa Chama cha Mapinduzi wametahadharishwa kujiepusha na tabia za vikundi miongoni mwao ambavyo vinaweza kupunguza nguvu za chama hicho katika dhana nzima ya kuendelea kushika dola.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Tahadhari hiyo imetolewa na Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmshauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif Ali Iddi wakati wa hafla fupi na kukabidhi mchango wa Mabati ya kuezekea 136 kati ya 236 yanayohitajika kutekeleza ahadi yake kwa Uongozi wa Tawi la CCM Mombasa kwa Mchina Wilaya ya Magharibi akiwa pia muanzilishi wa Tawi hilo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alisema bado ana imani thabiti kwamba amani ya Taifa la Tanzania itaendelea kubakia ndani ya mikono ya Chama cha Mapinduzi kinachohubiri Umoja, Mshikamano na upendo miongoni mwa Wananachi wote.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Tusiichezee shilingi chooni akimaanisha kutahadharisha wanachama hao pamoja na Wananchi kuilinda amani ya nchi ambayo ndio muhimili wa jamii katika harakati za maendeleo “. Alisema Balozi Seif.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alisema tabia ya makundi inayoonekana kujipenyeza ndani ya Chama hicho tokea uchaguzi wa mwaka 2010 ikiendelea kushikiwa bango na baadhi ya Viongozi inaweza kuijengea mazingira magumu CCM katika uchaguzi Mkuu ujao hapo Mwakani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alisisitiza umuhimu wa wanachama wa Chama cha Mapinduzi kuendelea kuimarisha Chama chao ili kusimamia vyema ilani na sera ya chama hicho iliyokubaliwa na Wananchi isimamie uendeshaji wa Serikali hapa Nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mjumbe huyo wa Kamakati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM aliupongeza Uongozi na Wanachama wa Tawi hilo kwa uamuzi wao wa kujenga Tawi lao jipya lenya hadhi inayokubalika na chama chenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alisema Viongozi na Wanachama hao wametekele</span><span style="font-size: large;">za vyema maagizo ya Chama kwa kuwataka wanachama wake katika maendeo mbali mbali nchini kuendelea kujenga ofisi zenye kulingana na chama chenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />“ Nimefurahi na kuridhika na ujenzi wa Tawi lenu zuri, kubwa na linalokwenda sambamba na hadhi ya chama chetu kinachosisitiza ujenzi wa matawi yenye kuimarisha pia uchumi utakaowasaidia kuendeshea shguhuli zao za kila siku “. Alifafanua Balozi Seif.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Akitoa Taarifa ya Ujenzi wa Tawi hilo Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Ujenzi wa Tawi hilo ambae pia ni Mjumbe wa Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Wilaya ya Dimani Ndugu Ahmada Abdullwakil alisema utashi wa wanachama wa Tawi hilo ndio uliopelekea maamuzi ya kujengwa kwa Ofisi hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ndugu Ahmada alisema ujenzi wa Tawi hilo ulioanza Tarehe 1 Novemba 2013 utakakidhi mahitaji yote ya Ofisi kwa Wanachama hao ambao pia umezingatia uwepo wa ukumbi wa Mikutano utakaokuwa na uwezo wa kuchukuwa watu 150 kwa wakati mmoja.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mapema Mwenyekiti wa Tawi la CCM la Kwa Mchina Mombasa Bibi Subira Kahalani alimpongeza Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif Ali Iddi kwa jitihada zake za kuunga mkono ujenzi huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Bibi Subira Kahanani alisema uwamuzi wa Balozi Seif alioutoa Tarehe 1/11/2013 wa kuwataka wanachama na viongozi hao kujenga Tawi lao jipya ndio uliowapa hamasa wanachama hao wa kujenga tawi hilo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Alifahamisha kwamba kukamilika kwa Ofisi hiyo kwa kiasi kikubwa kutawaondoshea shida na usumbufu wanachama hao wa sehemu ya kufanyia kazi zao ambapo walikuwa wakisumbuka kwa kipindi kirefu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Ujenzi wa Ofisi hiyo ya Tawi la CCM Mombasa Kwamchina itakayokuwa pia na maduka Manne imeshafikia gharama ya shilingi Milioni Thalathini sadi hivi sasa ilipofikia hatua za Linta.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Wakati huo huo Mjumbe huyo wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akiambatana na Mkewe Mama Asha Suleiman Iddi amewasili Mkoani Dodoma kwa ajili ya kuhudhuria Kikao cha siku mbili cha Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Kikao hicho kinafanyika chini ya Mwenyekiti wake Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete ambapo takriban wajumbe wote wa Kikao hicho wameshawasili tayari kuanza kwa kikao hicho.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Balozi Seif akiwa Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope na pia mjumbe wa Bunge la Katiba ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania anatarajiwa kuungana na wajumbe wenzake kushiriki Vikao vya bunge hilo vinavyotarajiwa kuanza rasmi wiki ijayo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Wajumbe wasiopunguwa mia sita wanatarajiwa kushiriki kwenye vikao hivyo miongoni mwao wakiwemo wale 201 walioteuliwa na Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kuwakilisha Taasisi na makundi tofauti ya Jamii hapa Nchini.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Bunge la Katiba linaanza baada ya kukamilika kwa mchakato wa kutoa maoni kupitia wananachi na baadaye mabaraza ya Katiba ya Wilaya kazi ambayo imekamilika na kupatikana kwa Rsimu ya Pili inayoratajiwa kujadiliwa na Wabunge hapo wa Bunge la Katiba.<br /> <br />Othman Khamis Ame<br />Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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CUF yawataka viongozi kutekeleza wajibu wao

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katibu Mkuu wa Chama Cha Wananchi CUF Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewakumbusha viongozi wa majimbo kutekeleza ahadi wanazozitoa kwa wananchi, ili kujijengea uaminifu katika maeneo yao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Maalim Seif ametoa kauli hiyo katika ofisi kuu ya CUF Buguruni, baada ya kupokea pikipiki mbili kutoka kwa Mbunge wa Jimbo la Chambani Mhe. Yussuf Salim Hussein (CUF), kwa ajili ya Wilaya za Kisarawe na Bagamoyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema kukabidhiwa kwa pikipiki hizo zenye thamani ya shilingi milioni tatu na laki mbili, kunaonesha jinsi mbunge huyo anavyofuatilia na kutekeleza ahadi zake kwa wananchi, na kutaka viongozi wengine waige mfano wa mbunge huyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mbunge huyo wa Chambani amekabidhi pikipiki hizo kufuatia ahadi aliyoitoa kwa wananchi wa Wilaya za Kisarawe na Bagamoyo, akiwa katika ziara ya Katibu Mkuu wa Chama hicho mwezi uliopita.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Akizungumza baada ya kukabidhi pikipiki hizo Mhe. Yussuf amesema ameamua kutekeleza ahadi hiyo kwa muda mfupi, ili kujenga matumaini ya wanachama kwa viongozi na chama chao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema ataendelea kutekeleza ahadi alizozitoa kwa wananchi katika maeneo mbali mbali, ili kuhakikisha kuwa chama hicho kinazidisha matumaini kwa wanachama wake na wananchi kwa ujumla.<br /> <br />Hassan Hamad, OMKR.</span></div> </div>

CUF yawataka viongozi kutekeleza wajibu wao

Katibu Mkuu wa Chama Cha Wananchi CUF Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amewakumbusha viongozi wa majimbo kutekeleza ahadi wanazozitoa kwa wa...

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Waziri wa Ardhi, Makaazi, Maji na Nishati Zanzibar Mhe. Ramadhan Abdalaah Shaaban, akitoa maelezo mbele ya Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar kuhusiana na eneo linaloingia maji ya chumvi la Kilimani

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The second Somalia Investment Summit 2014 takes place in Dubai in April 6th to 7th

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv2461373558MsoNormal" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392358742674_10140"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">growing confidence in Somalia’s economic recovery process has seen institutions like the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank, commonly known as the PTA Bank, lift sanctions against the country.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">PTA Bank is the key Sponsor for the Somalia Investment Summit joining other regional authorities like the Commonwealth Business Council and the Eastern Africa Economic Chambers of Commerce in supporting this high profile <a href="http://bit.ly/NEQVuU">business forum</a>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">‘’This year’s summit opted for Dubai as a location to target the growing number of Gulf Investment in the Africa Region, the bilateral relations between Somalia and Dubai dates some hundred years, we are hopeful that the Somalia Investment Summit will reassure the Gulf Businesses of the untapped potential that is Somalia’’ Hassan Dudde MD of the Somali Economic Forum summit organisers stated.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The summit will be a platform for first-hand success stories of International private sector leaders who have already invested in Somalia and are now successfully operating in various regions. As the State of Somalia continues to attract international exposure and interest, this is the optimal time to invest in reforming the country’s economy to make private sector friendly. Rebuilding the State of Somalia will not only encourage economic growth but will certify vast profitable and effective markets. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“SiS will continue to highlight key economic trends that have emerged in Somalia, most notably the increased role of international investment in facilitating rapid economic growth and development within Somalia.” Hassan Dudde commenting </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Summit will initiate crucial dialogue on the current economic, developmental and financial trends and growth within the county and it will primarily focus on opportunities in the following 5 sectors; oil & gas, finance & banking, telecommunications, infrastructure, Agribusiness and finally the energy sector. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Somalia is certainly going to benefit from Africa’s growth and the ‘Africa Rising’ phenomenon will soon become the ‘Somalia Rising’ Story.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">According to Economic Analysts, Somalia possesses the hallmarks to be a dynamic, regional economic power due to its strategic location and potential natural resource reserves. The best time to invest in Somalia is now and insiders would all agree that such an investment will pay dividends in the medium and long term. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The organisers are confident that the platform will act as a dynamic and enriching platform enabling investors to interact with industry captains and members of government to provide sustainable and mutually beneficial investments in ‘2014 is indeed time for Somalia’</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 Somali Economic Forum</span></div> </div>

The second Somalia Investment Summit 2014 takes place in Dubai in April 6th to 7th

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The inaugural BUILD Africa Forum was a remarkable success

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Republic of the Congo, February 13, 2014/ -- The inaugural </span><a href="http://www.buildafricaforum.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">BUILD Africa Forum</a><span style="font-size: large;"> was a remarkable success, gathering over two days:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- 849 participants representing 49 countries</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- 85 speakers from five continents including 10 ministers from across the continent</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">- 107 members of the press</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">THE GLOBAL GATHERING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY MAKERS & BUSINESS LEADERS</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;">Global experts included H.E. Denis Sassou N’Guesso, President of the Republic of Congo, Vicente Fox, Former President of Mexico; Abdoulaye Wade, Former President of Senegal; Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria; Dr Elham Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure & Energy for the African Union; Jean-Jacques Bouya, Minister to the President of the Republic of Congo for Spatial Planning and Delegate General for Major Public Works; Dominique Lafont, President of Bolloré Africa Logistics, Otavio Azevedo, President of Andrade Gutierrez, Mario Pezzini, Director of the OECD Development Centre, as well as Robert Gumede, founder of Guma Group, among many others.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE CONTINENT</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;">Debates led to recommendations for immediate action from both public and private sector players:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Public Private Partnerships are key to Africa’s development. PPPs are important to close Africa’s infrastructure gap, as well as to generate new profits for African economies. Despite large discrepancies between countries that have managed to put up successful PPPs in Africa and those that have failed, PPPs have proven to work, provided they are based on a legal framework, with a fair allocation of risks and benefits between parties. This requires local capacity building on PPPs, long term planning and phasing, strong political will, as well as transparent coordination between public and private players.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2. Increasing the number of bankable projects is mandatory to boost infrastructure in Africa. But bankability is not only about generating profits. Projects must be understood in the financial, legal, environmental, as well as social and economic terms, to reduce long-term risks. Feasibility studies are key to cope with investors' aversion to risk. Governments can also help increase the level of bankability of some projects, while it's important to manage the country’s public debt.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3. Regional integration is not a choice, but a necessity for African economies to compete in a globalized world. African countries must not compete but rather work to complement each other, as economic and physical boundaries do not necessarily match. This can apply to all sectors from transport, to trade and telecommunications.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4. African economies need to establish their own development strategy. Development plans must create sustainable value locally, both in terms of taxation revenues and job creation. Empirical evidence shows that joint ventures with local players are far more profitable in the long run than mere foreign direct investments, with repatriation of profits.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">5. Human capital is the most critical infrastructure. Solving the infrastructure deficit is only a short-term solution. Ultimately, infrastructure must serve development and stakeholders must work to further develop human capital in the long run through education, training and capacity building.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">BUILD AFRICA, MORE THAN A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION, A PLATFORM FOR BUSINESS</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;">During the BUILD Africa forum several agreements were signed to boost infrastructure in Africa:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1. The creation of an $100 million investment fund, committed to developing businesses in the value chain across the agro-business sector.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2. The creation of a dedicated PPP capacity facility, within the General Delegation for Major Public Works in Congo. This agreement, signed with Edifice Capital Group, aims to strengthen the capacity of local managers to structure and launch PPP projects in social and economic infrastructure as well as in agro-business projects.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3. An agreement to develop the hydro-energy potential of the Sounda site, in the district of Kouilou, where the Republic of Congo intends to implement a Public Private Partnership (PPP). The IFC was selected to advise to the Government of the Congo. A competitive tender is planned to select partners for this project with 1000 MW potential.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">4. An MoU on fiber optic interconnection between Congo and Gabon: Thierry Moungalla, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of the Republic of Congo and Ngoua Deme Pastor, Minister of Digital Economy, Communication and Post of Gabon represented by the Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon to Congo-Brazzaville, have signed an MoU on interconnection between the optic fiber networks CAB3 (Congo) and CAB4 (Gabon). Implemented through the World Bank’s Central African Backbone program for optic fiber interconnection in Central Africa, the agreement will increase the geographical coverage of the network, bandwidth capacity, and reduce the costs of communication in Central Africa.</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 BUILD Africa Forum</span></div> </div>

The inaugural BUILD Africa Forum was a remarkable success

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Kilimani irejeshwe Serikalini: Maalim Seif

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, ameiagiza Wizara ya Ardhi, Makaazi, Maji na Nishati Zanzibar kukubaliana na mtu aliyepewa eneo kinaloingia maji ya chumvi lililopo Kilimani, ili liweze kurejeshwa serikalini.</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;">Amesema eneo hilo lililokuwa likitumika kwa shughuli za kilimo, pia lipo karibu na makaazi ya watu pamoja na ofisi za serikali ikiwemo Tume ya Uchaguzi Zanzibar, na kwamba iwapo litaachiwa linaweza kuleta athari kubwa.</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;">Maalim Seif ametoa agizo hilo ikiwa ni siku mbili tu tangu afanye ziara maalum ya kutembelea baadhi ya maeneo yaliyovamiwa na maji ya chumvi katika kisiwa cha Unguja likiwemo eneo hilo la Kilimani.</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 agizo hilo mbele ya Waziri wa Wizara hiyo Mhe. Ramadhan Abdallah Shaaban walipokutana katika eneo hilo, Maalim Seif amesema ofisi yake kupitia Idara ya Mazingira, tayari imeliainisha eneo hilo kuweza kulifanyia utaratibu wa kuzuia maji hayo, lakini haiwezi kufanya hivyo likiwa bado linamilikiwa na mtu 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;">Nae Waziri wa Ardhi, Makaazi, Maji na Nishati Mhe. Ramadhan Abdallah Shaaban, ameahidi kulifanyia kazi suala hilo kupitia taratibu za kisheria kwa kuangalia umiliki wa mtu aliyepewa eneo 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;">Amebainisha kuwa iwapo mtu huyo amemilikishwa eneo hilo kisheria, serikali itafanya utaratibu wa kumpatia eneo jengine, ili kuwezesha eneo hilo kurejeshwa serikali haraka iwezekanavyo.</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 akitoa ufafanuzi juu ya namna ya kuzuia maji ya chumvi kuingia katika eneo hilo, Naibu Katibu Mkuu Ofisi ya Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais Dkt. Islam Seif amesema, mpango huo ulikuwepo muda mrefu lakini walishindwa kuchukuwa hatua kutokana na utata uliokuwepo.</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;">Amefahamisha kuwa iwapo eneo hilo litarejeshwa serikalini, wataendeleza utaratibu walioupanga kwa lengo ya kulidhibiti eneo hilo lisiingie maji ya chumvi na kuweza kutumika kwa shughuli mbali mbali za kiuchumi na kijamii.</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;">Amebainisha kuwa njia muafaka zinazoweza kutumika kudhibiti maji hayo ni pamoja na kujenga tuta la kitaalamu, pamoja kuimarisha upandaji wa mikoko.</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;">Jumla ya maeneo 148 tayari yameshabainishwa kuingia maji ya chumvi Unguja na Pemba, huku Kisiwa cha Pemba kikiwa na maeneo mengi zaidi yapatayo 123.</span></div> </div>

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SkyVision wins 5-year contract with South Atlantic Petroleum, a leading Nigerian oil & gas provider, to install and manage its corporate voice and data services

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. , a leading global communications provider, today announced the successful implementation of its project with SAPETRO (South Atlantic Petroleum), one of Nigeria’s major oil and gas upstream companies with new operations in Benin, which includes the installation of a full suite of SkyVision connectivity solutions in Benin and the ongoing management of the project. </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 5-year contract consists of an end-to-end voice and data managed solution, based on multiple technologies, integration and professional services, creating unique value to customer operations. The project includes mesh VSAT and wireless point to multipoint connections for Sapetro’s offices and operational sites, mobile terrestrial units and vessels, coupled with the integration of SkyVision services, including Voice and Telephony over IP, two-way radios, mobile satellite phones, managed firewall and WiFi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As a leading oil and gas upstream company with operations in Benin,<a href="http://www.skyvision.net/"> SAPETRO’</a>s expertise includes oil and gas exploration with extensive development and production assets in the region. The company is recognized for its activities in sub-Saharan Africa underlined by its strong platform in Nigeria, the Republic of Benin and offshore East Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This partnership marks an important milestone for SkyVision and furthers SkyVision’s commitment to the oil and gas industry in Africa, one of the company’s main focus areas. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Today, oil and gas business highly depends on reliable connectivity, in the field, and between remote branch offices. With crew safety as the industry’s #1 priority, SkyVision knows and understands that reliable information flow in both routine and emergency situations is the key to ensuring smooth, seamless and safe operations. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">SkyVision’s tailored solutions for the oil and gas industry are backed by the company’s strong local presence through its local offices and partners across Africa. Its global infrastructure and 24/7 Technical Assistance Centers and NOCs, provide SkyVision customers with the reliable connectivity and support they need. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“As a leading oil and gas company with projects and interests throughout Africa, SAPETRO required a highly experienced and reliable partner that would deliver comprehensive services to meet its specific needs,” said Jean-Daniel Tragus, SkyVision Oil & Gas Sales Director. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Commenting on the project, Martin Trachsel SAPETRO’s CEO said “We are thrilled to have engaged the services of SkyVision for this important project which is geared towards providing robust high-tech turnkey communication infrastructure to support our operations in the Sèmè Field. We found SkyVision’s comprehensive suite of services, technological expertise and pricing, a compelling offer and one which met our expectations”. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“We greatly value this joint partnership with SAPETRO, a true leader in Africa’s oil and gas production industry. This important project win, marks SkyVision’s far-reaching commitment to oil and gas customers throughout Africa, as we further our commitment to delivering quality voice and data communications where they are needed most,” stated SkyVision COO, Golan Madar. “We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with SAPETRO and to providing them with reliable and efficient technologies and services, today, and well into the future.” </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of SkyVision Global Networks Ltd.</span></div> </div>

SkyVision wins 5-year contract with South Atlantic Petroleum, a leading Nigerian oil & gas provider, to install and manage its corporate voice and data services

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New report urges greater focus on conflict prevention, as part of efforts to stem the rise in conflicts, and improve security in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="yiv5783363992MsoNormal" id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1392358742674_3809"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">T</span><span style="font-size: large;">he latest report from Think Security Africa (TSA) </span><a href="http://www.thinksecurityafrica.org/" style="font-size: x-large;">Security in Africa 2013</a><span style="font-size: large;"> Regaining the initiative for peace, raises concerns about the sharp rise in civil conflicts, and the associated rise in planned and actual unconstitutional transfers of power. These incidents have doubled between 2011 and 2013. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Based on assessments of security-related developments between 2011 and 2013, the report uses maps, graphs, and other visual aids to create a nuanced portrayal of the contemporary African security landscape.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“In order to improve security in Africa, we need to understand it much better. This report seeks to make often confusing and highly emotive issues more tangible. There are common issues driving the most serious conflicts in Africa, and we really need to start using this information to prevent dangerous escalations of violence. The situation currently prevailing in the CAR can’t be allowed to happen elsewhere, this report provides four possible answers,” says Adunola Abiola, founder of Think Security Africa. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Security in Africa 2013 | Regaining the Initiative for Peace in Africa, focuses on incidents of national and sub-national conflict, border insecurity, secession, coup d’état, political instability, low-intensity conflict, terrorism, maritime insecurity and protests and strikes across Africa. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The report identifies a link between the rising trend of planned and actual coup d’état and civil war in Africa. It also explores the relationship between border insecurity and conflicts of varying intensities.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">One of the most policy-relevant findings of the report is that the most serious violence, becomes most likely when states are experiencing challenges with the national chain of command, societal management, and preserving territorial integrity – all at the same time. </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 Think Security Africa (TSA).</span></div> </div>

New report urges greater focus on conflict prevention, as part of efforts to stem the rise in conflicts, and improve security in Africa

T he latest report from Think Security Africa (TSA) Security in Africa 2013 Regaining the initiative for peace, raises concerns about ...

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israel yakusudia kuinga mkono SMZ

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Serikali ya Israel imekusudia kuunga mkono harakati za Kiuchumi na Maendeleo ya Zanzibar ili kuona ustawi wa maisha ya Wananchi wa Zanzibar katika dhana nzima ya kukabiliana na ukali wa maisha na kupunguza umaskini inafanikiwa.</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 Balozi wa Israel Nchini Tanzania Bwana Gil Haskeli aliyefika nyumbani kwa Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi Bara bara ya Haile Selassie Jijini Dar es salaam kwa mazungumzo ya kuimarisha uhusiano 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;">Balozi Gil Haskel alisema amemua kufanya ziara maalum ya kutembelea na kukutana na Viongozi wa juu na waandamizi wa Wizara zinazohusika na Sekta za Kilimo na Afya Zanzibar ili kuangalia mazingira ya namna ya kuanza kutekeleza mpango huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema Israel tayari imeshajitolea kusaidia mafunzo ya muda mrefu na mfupi kwa watendaji wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar wa Wizara za Afya na Kilimo kwa lengo la kuwajengea uwezo wa Kitaaluma utakaowapa fursa na nguvu kubwa ya kutekeleza majukumu yao Kitaalamu zaidi.</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;">“ Tumeamua uwezo wetu wa Kitaaluma katika sekta za Kilimo na Afya tulionao katika kipindi kirefu hasa suala la kilimo cha umwagiliaji { Drop Irrigation } tunaweza kuwasaidia wenzetu ili nao wapige hatua za maendeleo “. Alisema Balozi Gil Haskel.</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 Gil ameipongeza Zanzibar na Tanzania kwa ujumla kutokana na hatua yake ya kuendelea na mchakato wa kuelekea kwenye Katiba Mpya ya Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alisema yapo matumaini yaliyo wazi kwa Watanzania kuvuka katika kipindi hichi cha Mpito na cha Kihistoria tokea Uhuru wa Tanganyika na Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar cha mabadiliko hayo ya Katiba katika misingi ya amani na Utulivu.</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 mchakato huu wa mabadiliko ya Katiba umetoa somo kwa mataifa mbali mbali Duniani na hasa yale Mataifa yaliyo jirani na Jamuhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania kuiga mfumo huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akitoa shukrani zake Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi ameipongeza Israel kwa hatua zake inazoendelea kuchukuwa za kutaka kusaidia mafunzo watendaji wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zzanzibar kwenye Sekta za Afya na Kilimo.</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 Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliikumbusha Nchi hiyo kuafuatia ziara yake aliyoifanya ya Mwaka 2012 Nchini Israel kufikiria kuongeza nguvu zake za kusaidia kitengo cha Maafa 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;">Alisema Zanzibar imekuwa ikikabiliwa na matukio ya maafa kama zilivyo nchi nyengine duniani lakini Kitengo chake cha kukabiliana na maafa bado hakijawa na nguvu za kiutendaji kukabiliana na majanga wakati yanayotokea.</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;">“ Bado Serikali ya Israel ina nafasi ya kusaidia kitengo cha Maafa ili kipate nguvu ku bwa ya kupambana na athari zinapotokea katika sehemu mbali mbali ya Visiwa vyetu “. Alifafanua Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Alieleza kwamba Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar imejipanga kujenga Vituo vya kukabiliana na Maafa katika maeneo muhimu Unguja na Pemba ili kusaidia mafunzo pamoja na kutoka huduma wakati yanapotokea maafa katika maeneo ya karibu na vituo hivyo.</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 ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar katika kupambana na umaskini imeshauri na kusimamia uanzishwaji wa Vikundi vya Ushirika hasa vile vya Saccos katika maeneo mbali mbali 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;">“ Vikundi mbali mbali vya Saccos vinazidi kuimarishwa ili kufikia hatua ya kukabiliana na ukali wa maisha sambamba na kupambana na umaskini miongoni mwa Jamii Nchini “. Alifafanua 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;">Akizungumzia suala la uimarishaji wa Sekta ya Utalii Nchini Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alimueleza Balozi wa Israel Nchini Tanzania kwamba Zanzibar inatarajia kuongeza kupokea Idadi ya Watalii kutoka laki 240,000 katika kipindi hichi na kufikia idadi ya watalii Laki 255,000 kwenye kipindi kijacho.</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 juhudi za Serikali kupitia taasisi na hasa sekta binafsi zinazojishughulisha na sekta hiyo ya Utalii zinaendelea kuchukuliwa kuitangaza zaidi Zanzibar Kiutalii katika Nyanja za Kimataifa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar kupitia Balozi Huyo wa Israel Nchini Tanzania Bwana Gil Haskel aliipongeza Nchi hiyo Kufuatia ziara yake aliyoifanya Nchini Israel mwaka 2012 ambayo ilileta mafanikio makubwa katika sekta za Afya, Kilimo na Kitengo cha Kukabiliana na Maafa.</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;">Alieleza kwamba Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar pamoja na wananchi waliowengi wameonyesha faraja yao kutoka na Nchi hiyo kuendelea kupokea na kusaidia huduma za Afya hasa kwa watoto wa Zanzibar wenye Maradhi ya Moyo wanaofanyiwa Operesheni ya maradhi hayo Nchini Israel.</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>

israel yakusudia kuinga mkono SMZ

Serikali ya Israel imekusudia kuunga mkono harakati za Kiuchumi na Maendeleo ya Zanzibar ili kuona ustawi wa maisha ya Wananchi wa Zanzi...

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Picha za ziara Makamo wa kwanza wa Rais

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Picha za ziara Makamo wa kwanza wa Rais

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The winners were selected from a highly competitive pool of hundreds of applicants from across Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/">The Rockefeller</a> Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation </span><span style="font-size: large;">have announced the winners of the Africa Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Launched in April 2013 at the Africa Impact Investing Forum supported by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, IEIF provides grant capital for entrepreneurs with projects that create jobs in underserved sectors, and supports proposals geared toward enabling capital solutions, fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems and promoting impact investing industry infrastructure.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the winners were selected from a highly competitive pool of hundreds of applicants from across Africa, and represented several sectors across the continent including Finance, Agriculture, Policy & Research and Information Technology.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Administered by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the rigorous selection process was undertaken by a committee which included Malik Fal, Managing Director of Omidyar Network Africa; Emmanuel N. Nnorom who was at the time, CEO of UBA Africa and currently the President of Heirs Holdings Group; Amit Bouri, Managing Director of the Global Impact Investing Network; Eme Essien Lore, Senior Associate Director at the Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office,; and Dr. Wiebe Boer, CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Making the list of winning applications were Investisseurs & Partenaires (Senegal), Renew LLC (Ethiopia), M.Lab Africa (Kenya), Policy and Economic Research Council (Tanzania), Doreo Partners (Nigeria), GIMPA Centre for Impact Investing (Ghana) and SliceBiz (Ghana).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The vision for the winners is to enable through their various projects, opportunities for additional entrepreneurship activities across Africa to thrive. “The winners were selected for their work in bridging the gap between African businesses and financing options. We, at the Foundation are excited to be part of the process of supporting interventions that contribute to sustained economic development across the continent.” Dr. Wiebe Boer, explained</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Upon receipt of the grant, several winners expressed renewed commitment to providing support services to their stakeholders with the additional supporting resources at their disposal.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"The IEIF grant will assist us to augment our portfolio of services with improved interventions for social enterprises and enable us increase the potential for success for start-ups that go through our incubation program." said John Kieti of M.Lab, the grant winner from Kenya.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"Thanks to this funding, we can now focus on our core mission of creating alternative finance pathways for the next generation of African Start-ups through a micro-investment platform. This funding is by far our most remarkable opportunity to date and we intend to fully leverage the advantages to deliver some key outcomes for the Ghanaian and African start-up ecosystem,” added William Senyo the CEO of SliceBiz, one of the winners from Ghana.</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;">Eme Essien Lore, Senior Associate Director at the Rockefeller Foundation, Africa Regional Office expressed enthusiasm for IEIF’s contributions to the global network of global investors. “The business ideas we received through the IEIF reflect the extensive entrepreneurial potential that exists in Africa. Our Foundation continues to believe that impact investing can transform the development landscape across the continent and we welcome opportunities such as the IEIF to prove that.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) will play an administrative role to manage the IEIF on behalf of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. </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 Tony Elumelu Foundation.</span></div> </div>

The winners were selected from a highly competitive pool of hundreds of applicants from across Africa

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the winners of the Africa Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF...

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Makamu wa kwanza aonya juu ya uharibifu wa mazingira

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Na; Khamis Haji (OMKR)</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 Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad ameonya kuwa tabia ya baadhi ya watu kuharibu mazingira inasababisha athari kubwa, ikiwemo kupotea eneo kubwa la ardhi ya Zanzibar inayotegemewa kwa shughuli za maendeleo na za kijamii.</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;">Maalim Seif amesema hayo leo wakati alipofanya ziara ya kutembelea maeneo mbali mbali ambayo ardhi yake imeliwa na maji ya bahari katika kisiwa cha Unguja. Akiwa ameambatana na Wakuu wa Mikoa ya Mjini Magharibi, Kaskazini na Kusini Unguja.</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;">Amesema ili hali hiyo iweze kukomeshwa, Viongozi wa Mikoa, Wilaya na taasisi za Serikali zinazohusika na Kilimo na Mazingira zinapaswa kushirikiana kuielimisha jamii kuacha uharibifu wa mazingira, lakini pia kuwachukulia hatua kwa mujibu wa sheria wote wanaobainika kuharibu wa mazingira.</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;">Akiwa katika ziara hiyo, Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais alijionea ukuta uliojengwa na mwananchi mmoja katika eneo la ufukwe wa bahari ya Mkokotoni kinyume cha sheria ukiwa juu ya bomba linalopeleka maji katika kisiwa cha Tumbatu.</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;">Kitendo hicho kimeelezwa na Viongozi wa Mkoa wa Kaskazini Unguja na wataalamu wa mazingira kuwa kinaweza kuathiri upatikakanji wa huduma ya maji kwa wakaazi wa kisiwa hicho cha Tumbatu, lakini pia ni uharibifu mkubwa katika ufukwe huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kutokana na hali hiyo, Maalim Seif ameagiza ukuta huo uvunjwe kwa gharama za aliyeujenga, ili kuepusha uwezekano wa wananchi kukosa huduma ya maji, pia kulindwa ufukwe huo na vitendo vya uchimbaji mchanga na ukataji mikoko.</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;">Maeneo mengine aliyoyatembelea ni eneo la Kilimani, Mnazimmoja, Kisakasaka katika Mkoa wa Mjini Magharibi na Pete na Jambiani katika mkoa wa Kusini Unguja.</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;">Maeneo hayo ni miongoni mwa 148 kote Unguja na Pemba ambayo yamekumbwa na athari kubwa kutokana na uvamizi wa maji ya bahari kulikosababishwa na vitendo vya binaadamu kama vile, ukataji mikoko, uchimbaji mchanga, uvuvi haramu, pamoja na athari za mabadiliko ya tabia nchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais alisema ni lazima sheria za kulinda na kuhifadhi mazingira zilizopo zitumiwe ipasavyo, pia hali ya kuoneana muhali katika utekelezaji wa sheria ipigwe vita, ili kuinusu ardhi ndogo ya Zanzibar isitowekwe kwa kuliwa na maji ya bahari.</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 ziara hiyo, Mkurugenzi wa Mazingira Zanzibar, Sheha Mjaja Juma, alieleza kuwa utafiti unahitajika kufanywa katika maeneo hayo na yote yaliyoliwa na maji ya bahari, ili kuweza kuchukuliwa hatua zinazofaa kitaalamu kuyalinda na kuyahifadhi.</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 Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad amezitembelea familia pamoja na wenye miradi ya vitegauchumi walioathiriwa na maafa ya upepo mkali ulioambatana na mvua na radi, uliotokea juzi katika eneo la Nungwi, mkoa wa Kaskazini Unguja.</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;">Miongoni mwa aliowatembelea ni pamoja na familia ya Naliwe Mbarouk aliyefariki Dunia baada ya kupigwa na radi wakati wa mkasa huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aidha, kufuatia mkasa huo baadhi ya wananchi wameumia na wengine kupata upofu, huku wengine makaazi yao yakiwa yameharibiwa vibaya na upepo huo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aidha, alitembelea skuli ya Nungwi ambayo imeathiriwa baada ya kuangukiwa na mti, pamoja na hoteli ya kitalii ya Zulu, ambayo sehemu kubwa ya paa lake imeanguka na baadhi ya sehemu kuharibiwa vibaya.</span></div> </div>

Makamu wa kwanza aonya juu ya uharibifu wa mazingira

Na; Khamis Haji (OMKR) Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad ameonya kuwa tabia ya baadhi ya watu kuhari...

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XtraMiles is a new currency that clients can collect not only on everyday spending, but also on bank deposits and investments held with the Bank

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.afrasiabank.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">AfrAsia </a><span style="font-size: large;">Bank introduces Africa’s first rewards program offering real time booking on over 450 airlines and at 200,000 hotels to its World and Titanium MasterCard cardholders, i</span><span style="font-size: large;">n collaboration with Infinia Services & Solutions and MasterCard, this rewards program enables cardholders to earn XtraMiles whenever they swipe their World or Titanium MasterCard credit cards. </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;">This innovative product underpins further the bank’s unremitting commitment to creating value for its niche market and differentiating itself through unique products with priceless privileges.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">XtraMiles is a new currency that clients can collect not only on everyday spending, but also on bank deposits and investments held with the Bank. With a secure, convenient and reliable live platform, customers can complete an entire transaction with just a few clicks of the mouse, searching for fares, choosing a trip itinerary, booking a flight or hotel, and pay using their XtraMiles. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Besides a complete accrual engine attached with Customer Relationship Management and communication capabilities, there is no manual processing of rewards as the platform will be accessed by clients for automatic redemption.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Cardholders have access to an extensive range of benefits including exclusive lifestyle experiences, local rewards and online merchandise among others.</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;">At AfrAsia Bank, we believe that it is important to anticipate our customers’ needs and wants, and tailor the most rewarding experiences for them. We are thrilled to be the first bank not only in Mauritius but in the African territory to introduce this revolutionary rewards program and living up to the strides we have taken to become our clients’ financial partner of choice. </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 collaboration with MasterCard and Infinia to introduce the XtraMiles rewards program cements our position as the best private bank in Mauritius, which is also in line with our strategy to serve our valued clients locally and globally,” says James Benoit, CEO of AfrAsia Bank.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“MasterCard and AfrAsia Bank have collaborated for more than six years to bring customers innovative products that complement their local and international lifestyles,” commented Daniel Monehin, Division President, sub-Saharan Africa, MasterCard. “We are thrilled that the bank has selected two premium MasterCard payment cards to introduce the first air miles rewards program in Mauritius.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Prashant Khattar, Managing Director of Infinia Services and Solutions said, "At Infinia we put our customer's customer at the forefront of our platform, offering them not only a wide range of products and services to choose from, but also a knowledge base to document behavioural spending."</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">On a concluding note, General Manager and Executive Director AfrAsia Private Banking Thierry Vallet pointed out that as a financial service’s market leader in Mauritius, AfrAsia Bank tailors innovative banking solutions for customers, and partners with like-minded organizations. He pointed out that partnerships with MasterCard and Infinia, two organizations able to share global insight and experience, allows the bank to meet the demands of its affluent customers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of AfrAsia Bank Limited.</span></div> </div>

XtraMiles is a new currency that clients can collect not only on everyday spending, but also on bank deposits and investments held with the Bank

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Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Alhaj Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, akisalimiana na waumini wa dini ya Kiislamu wakati akiwasili katika viwanja vya Alabama Michenzani Unguja, kwa ajili ya maulid yaliyoandaliwa na madrasat Muumin Islamiya ya Mwembeshauri

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Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Alhaj Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, akisalimiana na waumini wa dini ya Kiislamu wakati akiwasili katika viwanja vya Alabama Michenzani Unguja, kwa ajili ya maulid yaliyoandaliwa na madrasat Muumin Islamiya ya Mwembeshauri

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Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa have until 15 February 2014 to sign up for the challenge

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.schneider-electric.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Schneider</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/" style="font-size: x-large;">challenge</a><span style="font-size: large;"> , focusing on innovative energy solutions for the city and open to students from across the globe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">A total of 725 African students, representing 24 countries, have already signed up for this 2014 edition of Go Green in the City. These students come primarily from Nigeria (149 applications), Egypt (142 applications), Algeria (29 applications), Morocco (138 applications), Algeria (86 applications), Ghana (43 applications), and Kenya (47 applications).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa and from across the globe have until 15 February 2014 to <a href="http://www.gogreeninthecity2014.com/">sign up</a>.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">"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.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">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.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">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;"><br /></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.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">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. 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.</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 Schneider Electric SA.</span></div> </div>

Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa have until 15 February 2014 to sign up for the challenge

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Wizara yatakiwa kuanda sera kwa ajili ya walimu wa madrasa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, amesema wakati umefika kwa Wizara ya Katiba na Sheria kuandaa sera itakayozingatia maslahi ya walimu wa madrasa, ili kuthamini juhudi zao za kuwafundisha 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;">Amesema walimu wa madrasa wana kazi kubwa ya kuisaidia jamii katika malezi na kuwajenga watoto kimaadili, hivyo hakuna budi kuthaminiwa kwa kazi hiyo ambayo muda wote wamekuwa wakiifanya kwa kujitolea.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza katika hafla ya maulid ya kuzaliwa kwa Mtume Muhammad (SAW) yaliyoandaliwa na madrasat- Muumin Islamiya ya Muembeshauri, Maalim Seif amesema hatua hiyo itasaidia kuwapa moyo walimu hao na kuzidisha ari ya kufundisha.</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 upande mwengine Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar amesisitiza suala la umoja na mshikamano miongoni mwa wananchi, na kuwashauri viongozi wa kijamii kuacha tabia ya kutoa kauli zinazoweza kuchochea chuki miongoni mwa wanajamii.</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;">Aidha amesisitiza haja kwa wanajamii kuhimizana na kukumbushana juu ya kulinda mila, silka, kuuenzi na kuuendeleza utamaduni 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;">Amefahamisha kuwa katika kuuenzi utamaduni na silka za Wazanzibari, hakuna budi kwa wazazi kuwasomesha vizuri watoto wao, ili wajue elimu zote pamoja na historia ya utamaduni wao.</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;">Ameonya kuwa iwapo juhudi hizo za kuwaelimisha watoto hazitoungwa mkono na jamii nzima hasa katika ngazi za familia, jamii itaendelea kushuhudia mporomoko mkubwa wa maadili, ikizingatiwa kuwa sehemu kubwa ya malezi iko katika ngazi ya familia.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika kuunga mkono juhudi za madrasa hiyo, Maalim Seif ameahidi kutoa kompyuta mbili pamoja na mifuko ya saruji kwa ajili ya kuiendeleza madrasa 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;">Mapema akisoma risala ya madrasa hiyo ustadh Baiya Maulid, amesema madrasa hiyo iliyoanzishwa mwaka 1995, kwa sasa inakusudia kuanzisha miradi itakayosaidia kukidhi mahitaji ya kuendeleza madrasa yao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Amesema tokea kuanzishwa kwa madrasa hiyo wameweza kupata mafanikio mbali mbali ikiwa ni pamoja na kuimarisha jengo la madrasa, kuhifadhisha kur’an, pamoja na kukuza mashirikiano baina ya walimu na wazazi.</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 wamesema bado wanakabiliwa na changamoto nyingi zikiwemo uchakavu wa vifaa vyao vya ofisi pamoja na kutaka kunyanyua jengo lao. </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;">Hivyo wameiomba serikali pamoja na wahisani wengine kuweza kuungana nao katika kutatua kero hizo, ili kuwawezesha watoto kusoma katika mazingira mazuri.</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;">Hassan Hamad (OMKR)</span></div> </div>

Wizara yatakiwa kuanda sera kwa ajili ya walimu wa madrasa

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Chantal Compaore, First Lady of Burkina Faso, will preside at the ceremony

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The world’s first clitoral repair hospital for victims of female genital mutilation (FGM), located in Bobo-</span><a href="http://www.clitoraid.org/" style="font-size: x-large;">Dioulasso</a><span style="font-size: large;">, Burkina Faso, will open on March 7, according to a statement released today by the U.S.-based, nonprofit organization Clitoraid . Chantal Compaore, First Lady of Burkina Faso, will preside at the ceremony. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The hospital was built with donated funds and through the efforts of worldwide volunteers.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Having Chantal Compaore's support and presence on March 7 is such a wonderful way to celebrate this opening!” said Clitoraid Communications Director Nadine Gary. “She has been a steadfast voice against the horrors of FGM, and we’re honored that she will be there.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Gary said hundreds of women are already on Clitoraid’s waiting list to have the surgery, which will be free for any woman who wants it. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Their wait is almost over,” Gary said. She said the new facility, called “the Kamkaso,” which means “the house for women,” has been nicknamed “the Pleasure Hospital,” since the surgery “will restore their dignity as women as well as their ability to experience physical pleasure, which was taken from them against their will.” </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Gary went on to explain how the idea of the hospital came about. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“After spiritual leader Maitreya Rael heard about a clitoral repair procedure developed by Dr. Pierre Foldes in France, he launched Clitoraid and the idea of building clinics that offer free surgery for FGM victims. After the United Nations adopted a resolution banning FGM, there’s been universal agreement that it’s a violation of human rights and the integrity of individuals. </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;">And eliminating FGM is essential for women’s health, so governments must keep passing laws against it. But Rael realized that it’s also important to repair the damage already caused to living victims. This hospital is the result of his vision.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Gary said Clitoraid volunteer surgeons from the United States, Dr. Marci Bowers, M.D., and Dr. Harold Henning Jr., M.D., will perform surgeries at the new hospital and also train other surgeons to do it.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“The goal is to help as many victims as possible have this surgery, which will also help discourage the barbaric practice of FGM,” Gary said. “When its effects can be surgically reversed for free, what would be the point?”</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 Clitoraid.</span></div> </div>

Chantal Compaore, First Lady of Burkina Faso, will preside at the ceremony

The world’s first clitoral repair hospital for victims of female genital mutilation (FGM), located in Bobo- Dioulasso , Burkina Faso, will...

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Walimu watakiwa kuwa kioo cha jamii

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Walimu wa Madrasa wameaswa kujiepusha na tabia ya kuwafundisha watoto ushabiki wa Kisiasa kwa kutumia mafundisho ya Dini jambo ambalo linaweza kuleta matabaka na ni hatari kwa watoto hao katika maisha yao ya baadaye.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alitoa nasaha hizo wakati wa hafla fupi ya Kukabidhi msaada wa Magodoro, Misahafu, Juzuu pamoja na fedha taslimu kwa ajili ya ununuzi wa mpira wa kusambazia maji kwa Madrasat Qiyamu Islamia hafla iliyofanyika katika uwanja wa Skuli ya Mgambo Wilaya ya Kaskazini “ 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;">Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alisema jamii katika baadhi ya maeneo Nchini imekuwa ikikosa utulivu wa kimaisha na hatimae kuingia katika mgongano baina ya jamii kutokana na baadhi ya walimu kuendeleza hulka ya kushawishi wanafunzi wao kujihusisha na masuala ya Kisiasa.</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 wakati umefika kwa walimu hao kuhakikisha kwamba wanasimamia vyema ufundishaji sahihi uliosisitizwa katika Qurani pamoja na maamrisho yote yaliyomo ndani ya mfumo mzima wa Dini ya Kiislamu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Aliwataka waalimu na wananchi kuendelea kuwa na subra hasa wakati wanapoomba nguvu za ziada za kupatiwa misaada katika miradi yao ya maendeleo na hata ile ya Kidini.</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 aliahidi kuendelea kuunga mkono juhudi za Wananachi hao kwa kuongeza misaada zaidi bila ya kujali itikadi za kisiasa kwani dhima ya Uongozi inabakia pale pale ya kuwahudumia wananchi wote.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Naye kwa upande wake Mke wa Mbunge wa Jimbo hilo la Kitope Mama Asha Suleiman Iddi aliwatanabahisha walimu na wanafunzi hao wa Madrasat Qiyamu Islamia kuelekeza nguvu zao zaidi katika Ibada ili kufanikiwa vyema katika maisha yao ya milele.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mama Asha alisema mafundisho mema ya walimu watakayowapa watoto wao ndani ya Madrasa mbali mbali Nchini ndio kigezo pekee kitakachowapa nidhamu ya kuheshimika ndani ya jamii iliyowazunguuka.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Balozi Seif alikagua kisima cha maji safi na salama cha Kijiji cha Mgambo ambacho kimejengwa kwa kutumia mfuko wa Maendeleo ya Jimbo la Kitope ili kuwaondoshea usumbufu wa huduma hiyo muhimu kwa Binaadamu.</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;">Msimamizi wa Ujenzi wa Kisima hicho Afisa Mipangowa Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Kaskazini B Nd. Ahmada Juma Kheir alimueleza Balozi Seif kwamba ujenzi huo hadi kufikia hatua ya matumizi umegharimu jumla ya Shilingi 13,000,000/-.</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;">Akiwapongeza Wananchi hao kwa ustahamilivu wao kutokana na kukosa huduma hiyo wa muda mrefu Balozi Seif aliahidi kuweka Mashine pamoja na Ujenzi wa Tangi la kuhifadhia maji wakati huduma za umeme zitakapofika katika eneo 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;">Akikabidhi msaada wa Vifaa vya uwezekaji kwa Tawi la CCM Mbaleni Balozi Seif ambae pia ni Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Halmashauri Kuu ya Taifa ya CCM aliwapongeza wanachama wa Tawi hilo kwa uamuzi wao wa kujenga Ofisi itakayokuwa na hadhi ya Chama chenyewe.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif alieleza kwamba juhudi za Uongozi wa Jimbo hilo zitaongezwa zaidi ili kukamilisha ujenzi wa matawi mawili yaliyobakia kati ya Matawi 20 yaliyomo ndani ya Jimbo la Kitope.</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;">“ Ukweli lilikuwa Tawi lenye kusuasua ujenzi wake kwa muda mrefu lakini hivi sasa limefikia hatua nzuri kiasi cha kuelekea kwenye agizo la Chama cha Mapinduzi la kuwataka Wana CCM kujenga Matawi yenye hadhi ya Chama chenyewe “. 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;">Aliwaomba wanachama wa chama cha Mapinduzi wa Jimbo hilo kuendelea kuunga mkono sera na ilazi ya Chama chao iliyopata ridhaa ya kuongoza Taifa hili la 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;">Katika Ziara hiyo Mbunge huyo wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif pia alikabidhi Shilingi Milioni moja kwa ajili ya kusaidia upatikanaji wa huduma za umeme katika kijiji cha Fujoni, vifaa vya kupikia chai kwa Maskuli yaliyomo ndani ya Jimbo hilo pamoja na vifaa vya kuezeka Tawi la CCM Mbaleni vyote vikiwa na thamani ya zaidi ya shilingi MKilioni 4.6.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> J<span style="font-size: large;">umla ya shilingi Milioni 14,400,000/- zimetumika katika ununuzi wa vifaa mbali mbali vya michezo kwa ajili ya Timu za Soka zipatazo ishirini na Tatu za Jimbo la Kitope ndani ya Wilaya ya Kaskazini 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;">Vifaa hivyo vimetolewa na Mbunge wa Jimbo la Kitope Balozi Seif Ali Iddi katika hafla fupi iliyofanyika kwenye uwanja wa Mpira wa miguu wa Timu ya Soka ya Kombora iliyopo Kitope na kuzishirikisha Timu zote husika.</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;">Hafla hiyo ya vifaa vya michezo ikiwemo Seti za jezi na mipira kwa kila timu ilikwenda sambamba na Balozi Seif kukabidhi Track Suits kwa ajili ya Waamuzi wa Wilaya ya Kaskazini B pamoja na mchango wa Shilingi 3,000,000/- kusaidia uendelezaji wa ujenzi wa Jengo la Klabu ya Timu ya Soka ya Kombora.</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;">Timu zilizowafanikiwa kupata msaada huo ni pamoja na Kazole United, Mgambo Combain, Kombora, Nundu Boys, Timu ya Skuli ya Kitope, Fujani Star, Mbuyuni Star pamoja na Small Villa.</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;">Nyengine ni Kitope United, Villa Coast, Kitope Kids, Simba Watatu, Kinduni City, African Coast, Old Star, Fujoni Boys, African Boys, Cairo United, New Star, Mgambo Star, Bati, Blue Dinamol pamoja na Kichungwani.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akizungumza na Wanamichezo hao Mbunge wa Kitope ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi aliwapongeza wanasoka wa Timu ya Kombora kwa uamuzi wao wa kujenga Jengo la kudumu la Klabu yao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika kuunga mkono juhudi hizo Balozi Seif aliahidi kusaidia nguvu za kufikia hatua za linta na baadaye kufikiria hatua za ukamilishaji wake ili kuwaondoshea usumbufu wa makazi wanamichezo hao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Balozi Seif pia alihidi kuwapatia Magoli ya chuma wanamichezo hao wa Timu ya Kombora ili uwanja wao uende na wakati kama vilivyo viwanja vyengine vya michezo 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;">Mapema katika Taarifa yao iliyosomwa na Mmoja kati ya Viongozi wa Timu hiyo Khamis Khamis alisema wameamua kuendeleza michezo kulingana na Historia ya Vugu vugu la Nchi hii iliyotokana na sekta hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Othman Khamis Ame</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"> Ofisi ya Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar</span></div> </div>

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Wazazi na walezi wameaswa kuacha tabia ya kuwaogopa watoto wao, na badala yake wawaongoze katika malezi yenye kufuata maadili mema.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Wito huo umetolewa na mke wa Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mama Awena Sinani Massoud, wakati akizungumza kwenye hafla ya maulid ya kuzaliwa kwa Mtume Muhammad (SAW), yaliyoandaliwa na Madrasat Azhar ya Tomondo kiziwa maboga.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema tabia iliyozuka kwa baadhi ya wazazi kuwaogopa kuwakanya watoto wao ni hatari, hivyo inapaswa kupigwa vita kwa maslahi ya watoto na taifa kwa ujumla.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Aidha amewaomba wazazi kufuatilia maendeleo ya watoto wao katika madrasa, ili kubaini iwapo wanafahamu ipasavyo au wanahitaji nguvu ya ziada katika kuwasomesha.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Mama Awena amesisitiza wajibu wa wazazi kuhakikisha kuwa wale walio chini ya uangalizi wao wanawalea katika misingi ya maadili mema, ili wasipotoke na kupelekea kujihusisha katika vitendo viovu vikiwemo matumizi ya dawa za kulevya, zinaa na kutojisitiri vizuri hasa kwa vijana wa kike.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Pia Mama Awena amewakumbusha wazazi kuwazoesha watoto kuwa na subra na kutosheka na kile wanachopata kwa mujibu wa uwezo wa wazazi au familia zao.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amesema iwapo utamaduni huo utaendelezwa, vijana wengi watazoea hali ya maisha waliyonayo, na kuacha tama ya kuiga au kutamani baadhi ya vitu wasivyokuwa na uwezo navyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Amewahimiza waislamu kuendelea kuzinduana juu ya mambo ya kheri na yale yanayomchukiza Mwenyezi Mungu, ili kulinda hadhi ya Uislamu duniani, sambamba na kuendeleza mafunzo ya dini hiyo kwa vitendo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Katika risala yao kwa mgeni rasmi, walimu na wanafunzi wa madrasa hiyo wamesema wanakusudia kuanzisha skuli ya maandalizi ya kiislamu katika eneo hilo, lakini bado wanakabiliwa na tatizo la eneo la kujenga skuli hiyo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Hivyo wameiomba serikali kuangalia uwezekano wa kuwapatia eneo kwa ajili ya upanuzi wa madrasa yao pamoja na ujenzi wa skuli hiyo ya maandalizi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br />Madrasat Azhar ilianzishwa mwaka 2011 ikiwa na wanafunzi 18, ambapo sasa imefikia idadi ya wanafunzi 100, wakiwemo wanawake 60 pamoja na walimu 7.<br /> <br />Hassan Hamad, OMKR.</span></div> </div>

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