Ujenzi wa uwanja wa ndege Zanzibar waendelea

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vuz9Gda1gl8/VV6g-JcWMzI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/m0wAhmp2wIg/s1600/005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vuz9Gda1gl8/VV6g-JcWMzI/AAAAAAAAF8Y/m0wAhmp2wIg/s400/005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Harakati za ujenzi wa Jengo jipya la Abiria wa usafiri wa Anga katika uwanja wa ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amani Karume ulipo Kiembe Samaki Nje kidogo ya Mji wa Zanzibar zimekuwa zikiendelea kama kawaida kufuatia marekebisho ya ujenzi wa jengo hilo utaozingatia kiwango cha 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 Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alipata fursa ya kukagua harakati za ujenzi huo unaofanywa na wahandisi wa Kampuni ya Kimataifa ya Beijing Construction Engineering Group { GCEG } ya Nchini Jamuhuri ya Watu wa China Chini ya Usimamizi uelekezi wa Kampuni ya ADPI ya Nchini Ufaransa.</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 Mradi huo kwa upande wa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kupitia Wizara ya Miundombinu na Mawasiliano Zanzibar Nd. Yassir De Costa alimueleza Balozi Seif kwamba ujenzi huo hivi sasa uko katika hatua za uwezekaji paa na baadaye kuwekwa vioo.</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;">Nd. Costa alisema Jengo hilo kubwa litakuwa na lango kuu kwa ajili ya abiria wote wa ndege za kimataifa na Kitaifa ambapo baadaye watajigawa kwa mujibu wa safari za abiria hao katika huduma za ndani.</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 mizigo ya abiria itafanyiwa ukaguzi mbara mbili kabla ya kuingizwa ndani ya ndege utaratibu ambao utathibitisha usalama wa abiria, mizigo na eneo lote la uwanja wa ndege.</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 huyo wa mradi wa ujenzi wa Jengo la abiria wa Serikali alifahamisha kwamba abiria wapatao 500 watakuwa wakihudumiwa ndani ya saa moja katika eneo la jengo hilo la abiria.</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 mshauri wa mradi wa ujenzi wa jengo la abiria { Terminal 11 } kutoka Kampuni ya ADPI ya Nchini Ufaransa Mhandisi Guillaume Verna alisema kwamba ujenzi wa Mikonga itakayohudumia ndege kubwa katika jengo hilo imezingatiwa katika kiwango kikubwa.</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;">Mhandisi Guillaume alisema utafiti wa kina umefanywa katika kuona mikonga itakayopjengwa haiathiri jengo hilo kwa mujibu wa vipimo vinavyokubalika 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;">Mapema Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Maiundombinu na Mawasiliano Zanzibar Dr. Juma Malik Akio alisema Serikali ya Jamuhuri ya China ambayo ndio mfadhili wa Ujenzi huo Kupitia Benki ya Exim imeridhia kuendelea kutekelezwa kwa mradi 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;">Dr. Malik alisema Wizara ya Miundombinu na Mawasliano kwa kushirikiana na wadau wa Mradi huo wanaandaa utaratibu wa kumaliza ujenzi huo kwa mujibu wa ushauri wa Kitaalamu.</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 mategemeo ya mradi wa ujenzi huo yalipangwa kukamilika mwezi Oktoba mwaka huu lakini kutokana na kusita kwa muda ujenzi huo unatazamiwa kukamilika si zaidi ya mwishoni mwa mwaka huu.</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 mategemeo ya mradi wa ujenzi wa jengo hilo yalipangwa kukamikia mwezi oktoba mwaka huu lakini kutokana na kusita kwa muda ujenzi huo unatazamiwa kukamilika si zaidi ya mwishoni mwa mwaka huu.</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 alielezea faraja yake kutokana na kuendelea kwa ujenzi wa jengo hilo ambao uko katika hatua inayoridhisha.</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 aliwapongeza wahandisi wa ujenzi huo pamoja na usimamizi mahiri wa mshauri muelekezi wa mradi huo hatua ambayo kumalizika kwake kutatoa faraja kwa abiria wanaotumia uwanja wa ndege 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;">Balozi Seif alifahamisha kwamba matarajio ya abiria wanaotumia uwanja huo wataondokana na usumbufu wa kushuka au kufuata ndege masafa marefu kwa miguu hasa wakati wa mvua.</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>

Ujenzi wa uwanja wa ndege Zanzibar waendelea

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Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) invites interested Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Firms in Africa to attend this conference

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N5LBOCivYZg/VV6gREdXHxI/AAAAAAAAF8Q/wtKWRrl1l2E/s1600/ug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N5LBOCivYZg/VV6gREdXHxI/AAAAAAAAF8Q/wtKWRrl1l2E/s400/ug.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Uganda Investment Authority (</span><a href="http://www.ugandainvest.go.ug/" style="font-size: x-large;">UIA</a><span style="font-size: large;">) announces that Uganda will host the Kampala Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Conference 2015 from 24th to 25th June 2015. This will be the first of its kind and will focus on providing alternative sources and financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The growth and development of SMEs, is among Government’s key priority areas which has been hampered by lack of affordable and appropriate finance for the investment growth and expansion of businesses. This state necessitates alternative funding solutions which should be more appropriate and more affordable than traditional funding options. </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;">These solutions are from another section of the private sector; and they provide a win win situation. In this case, private equity firms and venture capitalists (individual or firms) look for viable businesses in which to invest their capital and business management practices, while SMEs looking for more than capital in form of money benefit from the partnership, through access to new technology markets and better management practices.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The SME focus of Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is to strengthen the existing businesses and encourage start ups through strategies that strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs and encourage the consumption of locally produced goods and services. One of the ways to do this is to provide alternative solutions for the funding problem, hence the upcoming Kampala Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Conference 2015. </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 conference will provide a platform to enable networking with a high quality mix of venture capitalists and private equity firms so that deals can get done. Ugandan SMEs in attendance will benefit from experts and regulatory professionals who will provide an insight into the status of their businesses and possibilities on what can be done to tap into all opportunities presented by the market. We hope funding arrangements between the SMEs and PE and VC firms will be concluded during the conference.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">UIA invites interested Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Firms in Africa to attend this conference and get an insight into this unexplored viable investment opportunity.</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 Uganda Investment Authority (UIA).</span></div> </div>

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) invites interested Private Equity and Venture Capitalist Firms in Africa to attend this conference

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DHL is the Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2015

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nz1XBO0zNRo/VV6fen4GyII/AAAAAAAAF8I/Z0Tbz4Vd-hw/s1600/dhl.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nz1XBO0zNRo/VV6fen4GyII/AAAAAAAAF8I/Z0Tbz4Vd-hw/s400/dhl.png" width="328" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">DHL , the world’s leading express provider and Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC2015) to be held in England, today announced the launch of the DHL Match Ball Delivery competition across Sub Saharan Africa. This platform offers a once in a lifetime experience to 5 children and their guardians to become a part of rugby history by delivering the official Match Ball onto the field at Rugby World Cup 2015 in London.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This forms part of DHL’s global competition where 48 lucky children aged 8-15 years from all over the world will win the opportunity to deliver the official Match Ball onto the field of play at Rugby World Cup 2015 matches.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">According to Megan Collinicos, Head of Advertising and Public Relations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa, <a href="http://www.dpdhl.com/">DHL</a> is delighted to be able to offer this prestigious prize. “DHL is the Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2015, so we are in a very fortunate position to be able to offer this money-can’t-buy experience. </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;">We made a decision to use various platforms to select the winners from Africa to ensure that it would be open to all of our stakeholders. These include a competition on our social media channels where you can upload a video or photo of your nominee showcasing their enthusiasm about rugby, a digital media competition open to the general public, a competition exclusive to our DHL customers across the region and an internal competition for our staff. We have also reserved one spot for a CSR initiative.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Rugby World Cup is the premier event in rugby and one of the world's most admired competitions, having established itself as one of the most important sporting events.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In addition to delivering the official Match Ball on to the field, the prize package includes flights and accommodation for the winning child and their guardians, RWC 2015 DHL Merchandise and an official Match Ball delivery photo as a memento.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Rugby World Cup 2015 will consist of 48 matches played by 20 nations over 44 days. During the tournament, there will be 920 players and team officials; over 60 citing, judicial, and match officials; 6,000 volunteers; 400,000 visitors to the United Kingdom; and an estimated $3.2 billion economic impact.</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 Deutsche Post DHL.</span></div> </div>

DHL is the Official Logistics Partner for Rugby World Cup 2015

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Latest Issue African Banker Magazine Profiles The Eight Contenders For The Presidency Of The African Development Bank

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3yPZLdCRfno/VV6euaeGeII/AAAAAAAAF78/FWC7LLJe1Eo/s1600/bank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3yPZLdCRfno/VV6euaeGeII/AAAAAAAAF78/FWC7LLJe1Eo/s400/bank.jpg" width="310" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">African Banker magazine profiles the eight candidates vying for the African Development Bank Presidency. In these one-to-one sessions, prospective candidates of the continent's premier multilateral financial institution share their strategic visions, priorities and agendas for the Bank. In this extensive dossier, the eight candidates indicate their suitability for this momentous job and the credentials required to lead Africa's most prominent development institution.</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;">In this must read issue, we hear from the eight candidates, speaking candidly and openly about their ambitions for the bank. There are 8 contenders vying for the Presidency, 5 of them currently serving as Ministers, one former Minister and a Development Banking specialist. </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;">Akinwumi A. Adesina, Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, feels that his experience in transforming the agricultural sector in Nigeria, as well as his first experience working and operating in various African countries will keep him in good stead. His vision is based on continuing decentralisation and increasing support for private initiatives.</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;">Having overseen Ethiopia's strong growth into one of Africa's leading economies, Sufian Ahmed, the country's Finance Minister believes the AfDB will be safe in his experienced hands. </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 Former Minister Finance of Tunisia, Jaloul Ayed, asserts that his banking experience has allowed him to gain a clear understanding of Africa's full potential. He calls for an AfDB that is closer to its markets. </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;">Chad's Minister of Finance and Budget, Kordjé Bedoumra, states that following his previous tenure at the AfDB, he has the experience and expertise to improve operational efficiency of the Bank as well as shape its short and long term policies.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The only female candidate in the running is Cristina Duarte, Minister of Finance and Planning, Cabo Verde. She says that whatever improvements need to be made, the AfDB can never forget its mission - that is to serve Africa and its people.</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;">With his broad experience in a number of financial institutions Samura M. W. Kamara, Sierra Leone's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation believes that he is the right person to ensure the AfDB works for 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;">The former AfDB vice president, Zimbabwe's Thomas Z. Sakala, has plenty of experience working at the AfDB, and believes he is well suited to keep the Bank's programmes and strategies on the right track.</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 last but not least, Birama Boubacar Sidibé, the Malian Vice President of the Islamic Bank of Development says that with his wealth of experience in African development institutions, he intends to make the AfDB more efficient in its decentralised organisation and expand its business operations. </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;">You can read the full interviews with this dynamic list of Presidential candidates only in the May issue of African Banker, available on newsstands from 19th May. </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 African Media Agency on behalf of IC Publications.</span></div> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv0233859674TemplateWidth" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432263972594_4452" style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; width: 600px; word-break: break-word;"><tbody id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432263972594_4451" style="width: 600px;"> <tr id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432263972594_4472"><td colspan="1" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1432263972594_4471" rowspan="1" style="border-spacing: 2px;" width="100%"><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> </div>

Latest Issue African Banker Magazine Profiles The Eight Contenders For The Presidency Of The African Development Bank

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Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) elected as the Honorary President of the Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPWqK1rdZS0/VV6eMiMUjbI/AAAAAAAAF70/QL3QKieGTIA/s1600/Gnet.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KPWqK1rdZS0/VV6eMiMUjbI/AAAAAAAAF70/QL3QKieGTIA/s400/Gnet.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) concluded its 10th Annual General Meeting today at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland with the election of Mr. Roberts U Orya, the MD/CEO of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (</span><a href="http://neximbank.com.ng/" style="font-size: x-large;">NEXIM</a><span style="font-size: large;">) as its new ‘Honorary President.’</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The G-NEXID, with a membership of 24<a href="http://www.gnexid.org/index.asp"> institutions</a> was established in March 2006 at the joint initiative of Exim Bank of India and UNCTAD, as a platform to boost South-South trade and investment relations. </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 primary objective of the Network was to serve as a channel to bridge the gap between financing of trade and the achievement of the development goals of developing and emerging economies by fostering South-to-South trade flows. Specific to this goal was tackling the difficulties associated with access to trade finance in the fragile markets of the South aimed at spurring and stabilizing economic growth.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">To achieve its objectives, the Network promotes information sharing, building trust and encouraging sharing of common lessons, deals and opportunities, effective practices for entering new markets, financing non-traditional goods and services, and establishing risk-sharing methods for investments among its members towards working together and promoting business development.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Orya thanked the members for his election as the 4th Honorary President of the Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID). According to him, “…I see my election as a privilege to serve and continue in the giant strides already made by my predecessors towards forging and fostering a strategically vibrant and mutually beneficial South-South trade relationship…. It is also an honour to my country, Nigeria, which is the largest economy in Africa…especially as we have just concluded a very peaceful Presidential election.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Validating the excellent work of his predecessors, Mr. Roberts Orya attested that, “the G-NEXID in the past nine (9) years of its establishment has transformed into an association of relevance to realize the objectives of its formation, largely through the able leadership and dynamism of institutions that held the past Honorary Presidency and commitment of members.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Particularly, Mr. Orya lauded the outgoing Honorary President, Mr. Rubens Amaral Jr. who, according to him, had in the last two years stepped up the achievements recorded thus far by taking giant strides to re-invigorate G-NEXID influence and reach. Notable among the specific activities are the new membership drive, increasing revenues, the institution of a Focal Group from active members of the Steering Committee, and the re-organization of the Secretariat, which has culminated in the recruitment of a new Coordinator.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Rubens Amaral Jr., congratulated Mr. Orya on his new role for G-NEXID, and reiterated the strategic importance of trade as a driver for sustainable development, and job and wealth creation. He also reminded members that the South-South cooperation remains a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South for their national well-being, collective self-reliance and the attainment of internationally agreed development goals. He urged the Network membership to avail Mr Orya with even greater level of support than that given to him in the past two years.</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;">Mr. Guillermo Valles Galmes, the ‘Director for the Division on International Trade in Goods and Services and Commodities for the UNCTAD’ had earlier in his remarks stressed the importance of partnership building among G-NEXID members, and assured of the readiness of his Agency to assist the Network to achieve its objectives, especially in terms of deepening South-South trade. </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;">He specifically encouraged the G-NEXID membership to ensure that South-South cooperation agenda and South-South cooperation initiatives must be determined by the countries of the South, guided by the principles of respect for national sovereignty, national ownership and independence, equality, non-conditionality, non-interference in domestic affairs and mutual benefit.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Orya stated that his tenure would be devoted towards boosting bilateral and multilateral agreements of all kinds between member export-import (Exim) banks and development-finance institutions (DFIs); as well as the development of appropriate collaborative framework and strategic partnerships with organizations such as Berne Union, Association of African Development Finance Institutions [AADFI], and other such regional economic initiatives to be evidenced by tangible transactional relationships. </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;">Expected benefits of such cooperation and partnerships would help improve trade and investment within the member countries; improve information sharing/capacity building – exchange programs among member institutions while enabling regional integration and the growth of niche markets.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mr. Roberts U. Orya is the 4th Honorary President of the G-NEXID after Mr. Rubens V. Amaral Jr. Chief Executive Officer of Bladex (2013 – 2015); Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra, Chairman and President of the African Export-Import Bank (2009-2013); and Mr. T.C. Venkat Subramanian, Chairman and Managing Director of the Export-Import Bank of India (2006-2009).</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 Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM).</span></div> </div>

Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) elected as the Honorary President of the Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID)

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Uchumi wa Zanzibar wategemewa kukua

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gu41neqC8A8/VV1TuuE2olI/AAAAAAAAF7c/lrTB-5LNEys/s1600/804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gu41neqC8A8/VV1TuuE2olI/AAAAAAAAF7c/lrTB-5LNEys/s400/804.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Balozi Seif Ali Iddi alisema yapo matumaini makubwa ya kukua kwa Uchumi wa Zanzibar kukua ambako kutategemea pia Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Mwezi wa Oktoba mwaka huu kama utakwenda kwa 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;">Alisema Serikali kwa upande wake itahakikisha Tume ya Uchaguzi Zanzibar inaendesha Uchaguzi wenye uwazi, huru na haki kwa wagombea wote watakaobahatika kushiriki kwenye uchaguzi 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;">Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akiwa kiongozi wa shughuli za Serikali alisema hayo wakati akiifunga Semina ya siku Nne ya Wajumbe wa Bawaza la Wawakilishi pamoja na watendaji Wakuu wa Serikali juu ya uchambuzi wa Bajeti na Masuala ya Uchumi iliyokuwa ikifanyika katika ukumbi wa Z Ocean Hoteli Chuwini Wilaya ya Magharibi “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;">Alisema Uchaguzi ulio salama na haki utakuwa kichocheo kikubwa kitakachotoa fursa ya kusaidia kukua kwa uchumi wa Taifa sambamba na kuhamasiha wawekezaji wengi zaidi kumiminika nchini kwa lengo la kuwekeza miradi yao ya Kiuchumi.</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 aliwanasihi wanasiasa ni vyema wakajiepusha na kauli za kuchochea vurugu, huku akiwataka wananchi kutokubali kuchochewa kuanzisha fujo wakati Waandishi wa Habari wakawajibika ipasavyo kutekeleza majukumu yao kwa jamii katika misingi ya uadilifu.</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;">“Sifikiri kabisa kwamba kutakuwepo au kuja kwa muwekezaji kutaka kuanzisha miradi ya kiuchumi wakati atashuhudia pamoja na kuona utulivu wa amani unakosekana kutokana na fitna na baadhi ya watu “. Alisema 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 umuhimu wa kutunza Mazingira Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar alitahadharisha kwamba Jamii ikiendelea kuchafua mazingira ielewe kwamba Mvua zitapungua na hatimae kuathiri Sekta ya kilimo kwa kiasi kikubwa.</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 utunzaji wa mazingira kwa kila Taasisi au Mtu ni jambo la lazima kutokana na Wananchi walio wengi Zanzibar wanbategemea Kilimo katika kuendesha maisha 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;">Balozi Seif alieleza kuwa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kwa kushirikiana na Taasisi tofauti wakiwemo washirika wa Maendeleo itaendelea kudhibiti uchafuzi wa mazingira kwa kasi zaidi ikiwemo kutunza vianzio vya Maji.</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;">Kuhusu Bajeti inayozingatia matokeo { PBB } ambao ni mfumo mpya utakaotumika katika majadiliano ya Baraza la Wawakilishi kwenye Bajeti ya mwaka huu Balozi Seif alisema mfumo huu utawasaidia Wananchi kuelewa kwa uwazi Bajeti ya Serikali yao na imeleta matokeo gani kwao.</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 Mfumo huu mpya ambao utawapa Wajumbe wa Baraza la Wawakilishi kuendelea kujifunza unasaidia kujenga uwazi katika suala zima la matumizi ya Serikali jambo ambalo ni muhimu katika jitihada za kukuza uchumi wa Wananchi.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar aliotoa wito kwa Wizara ya Fedha kuendeleza jitihada zake za kuelimisha watendaji wa Taasisi za Serikali ili Mpango wa Bajeti inayozingatia matokeo { PBB } ufahamike vizuri 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;">“Mpango wa Bajeti inayozingatia matokeo { PBB } itatusaidia kuelewa walengwa wa program ni nani, program itatoa huduma gani “. Alifafanua Mtendaji Mkuu huyo wa Shughuli za Serikali.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mapema Mshauri wa Baraza la Wawakilishi Zanzibar Bwana Mussa alisema mfumo mpya wa Bajeti { Bajet Office } tayari umeshaanzishwa na Mabunge mengi Ulimwenguni yakiwemo pia baadhi ya Mabunge ya Afrika.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Mussa alisema Baraza la Wawakilishi Zanzibar limeanza na maandalizi ya kutumia mfumo huu mpya tokea mwaka 2012 kwa hatua za awali ambao utekelezaji wake unaweka wazi matumizi ya Serikali.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Akiwasilisha majumuisho ya wanasemina Ndugu Hamad alisema Wajumbe wa Baraza la Wawakilishi pamoja na watendaji wakuu wa Serikali walipendekeza uwepo wa ubunifu katika uimarishaji wa vianzio vya mapato ya ndani.</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;">Nd. Hamadi alisema mageuzi Katika uwajibikaji lazima uanzie kwa viongozi na baadaye kuteremka kwa wananchi sambamba na changamoto mbali mbali zinazokwaza utekelezaji wa Mpango wa Kupunguza Umaskini Zanzibar { MKUZA } ziondolewe.</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 alieleza kuwa washiriki wa Semina hiyo wakapendekeza pia kuwepo kwa Bajeti inayozingatia jinsia ijielekeze katika kutatua changamoto za Wanawake, Watoto pamoja na Makundi Mengine.</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;">Semina hiyo ya siku Nne ya kujifunza Mpango wa Bajeti inayozingatia matokeo { PBB } pamoja na mambo mengine imejadili mada mbali mbali zikiwemo hali ya Uchumi, Idadi ya watu na Maendeleo, Uwazi na Uwajibikaji pamoja na Wajibu wa Baraza la Wawakilishi wa kusimamia Bajeti.</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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Irene Kiwia won Woman of the Year Africa award

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UOldHnOMTYU/VV1TF1iDg7I/AAAAAAAAF7U/8N45tmzjHM8/s1600/africa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UOldHnOMTYU/VV1TF1iDg7I/AAAAAAAAF7U/8N45tmzjHM8/s400/africa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.africareconnect.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Africa Reconnect</a><span style="font-size: large;">, a platform for women who have made remarkable contributions to the growth and development of the various nations in Africa has today awarded 11 Africans whose contributions to women empowerment in their countries is outstanding.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The award ceremony, which took place in Polokwane, Limpopo South Africa, concluded a two day empowerment conference themed “ Accelerating Positive Change”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The 2015 awards recipient included; Seja Lorraine Semenya for best Cultural Developer in Africa, Dr. K. S Malukele for Best Community Developer in Africa, Mphatheleni Makaulele for Most Inspiring Woman in Africa, all from South Africa, The first lady of Akwibo State for Best Philanthropic in Africa and Irene Kiwia from Tanzania won Woman of the Year Africa award.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Prof. Philip venter from South Africa for outstanding man innovator, Prof. Uphie Chinje from Cameroon for African Frontline Researcher of the year, Dinah Denga from South Africa for best female Farmer in Africa 2015, Sibusisi Leope from South Africa for Most Outstanding African Man, Mrs. Evelyn Lungu Chama from Zambia for Ideal Educator in Africa and Zorha Khan from South Africa for Most Involved Community Developer in Africa 2015.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mrs Nomdeni Chengeta founder of Africa Reconnect said “While it is true that women in Africa and in most parts of the world still face discrimination and marginalization, as well as non-recognition and disrespect, many are facing these challenges with great perseverance and strength and are daily creating history, changing the status quo. Africa Reconnect aims to showcase women who have attained prominence in Africa in various areas of endeavour and are impacting the future.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mrs Chengeta further stated that “we are happy to bring into attention the work that women are doing in the African continent which will be a source of inspiration and motivation for other women. Women have made remarkable contributions to the growth and development of the various nations in Africa and without these women, and some men, the history of the countries would not be different from what it is today. Some of these women have been appreciated and celebrated while some have been completely ignored.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Africa Reconnect’s will continue on its mission to inspire hope, empower and celebrate women around the African continent who are imparting the future with ideas and innovations and ultimately connecting African women champions with the rest of the world.</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 Africa Reconnect.</span></div> </div>

Irene Kiwia won Woman of the Year Africa award

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Veolia organizes a Mining workshop in Accra at the 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4juDtZqOxE/VV1SMzGonTI/AAAAAAAAF7I/2ZTrvPX99DQ/s1600/ovela.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4juDtZqOxE/VV1SMzGonTI/AAAAAAAAF7I/2ZTrvPX99DQ/s400/ovela.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Global leaders in environmental resources management Veolia, has announced its participation in 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo which will be held at the Accra International Convention Centre in Ghana from May 20 to 21, 2015. </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 West and Central Africa Mining Summit serves the region's mining community by providing the best and only authoritative platform to learn, innovate and synergize with the power players of the extractive industry. Panel discussions with industry leaders along with individual presentations will highlight pressing issues and global trends to the fore.</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;">As partner event sponsor, Veolia organizes a Mining Workshop taking place on May 20 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. The overall focus lies on Optimizing Operations for Environmental Sustainability of Mining Facilities. The presentations will highlight Veolia's value propositions in Mining as well as specific case studies such as AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem gold mine where Veolia operates successfully the water treatment plant. </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;">Moreover, Chris Howell, Mining & Primary Metals Vice President at Veolia will deliver a speech about "Optimizing operations for environmental sustainability" at the WaCA conference. It will be conducted on May 21 from 11:10 - 11:35 am, and translated simultaneously in French and English.</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;">Patrice Fonlladosa, President and CEO of Veolia Africa, said: "We believe the WaCA conference is an excellent platform that gives us the opportunity to emphasize our commitment to the Mining industry in Africa, address inquiries and showcase tangible solutions to address environmental concerns of the industry".</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;">Fonlladosa added, "We will share the added-value solutions and expertise that our Group provides to its mining clients, so that their processes can comply with the highest standards, in particular environmental, while improving the efficiency of their operations". </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;">Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management. It has been operating in Africa for more than 20 years and has approximately 6,500 of employees. Veolia designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them in 13 countries 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;">Visitors and participants may visit the VEOLIA booth 49. Our experts will be available for discussion and questions on Wednesday, May 20, from 11 am to 5 pm and on Thursday, May 21, from 9 am to 5 pm. The workshop is free to all Mining professionals: To get free entry, please register via<a href="mailto:africa_mining@veolia.com">africa_mining@veolia.com</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;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of Veolia Group</span></div> </div>

Veolia organizes a Mining workshop in Accra at the 7th West & Central Africa (WaCA) Mining Summit & Expo

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Over 1200 Stakeholders from the Worldwide Phosphate Industry are Expected in Morocco for the Third Symphos Event

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KXloeCjvrhY/VV1RuJCnbYI/AAAAAAAAF7A/QsuF-5hIc90/s1600/sym.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KXloeCjvrhY/VV1RuJCnbYI/AAAAAAAAF7A/QsuF-5hIc90/s400/sym.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">OCP </span><a href="http://www.ocpgroup.ma/" style="font-size: x-large;">Group</a><span style="font-size: large;"> is planning its third International Symposium on Innovation and Technology in the Phosphate Industry (</span><a href="http://www.symphos.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">Symphos</a><span style="font-size: large;">) from the 18th to 20th of May 2015 in Marrakesh, with the theme “Innovation to serve sustainable agriculture”.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This year’s event will bring together over 1200 participants from the phosphate industry from all corners of the world, representing over 45 countries. Symphos 2015, a forum for meetings and discussions between the major international players in the phosphate and phosphate derivatives industry, will build on the previous events, with greater focus on innovation to serve sustainable agriculture. In particular, this year’s event will cover themes regarding industrial processes, elements of value, fertilizers of the future and slow & controlled releases.</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 event has become an international benchmark in the sector, offering a forum that promotes diversification, modernisation and development of the phosphate industry and support for the development needs of worldwide agriculture. Aware that innovation is the primary tool for rational and sustainable exploitation of phosphate reserves, OCP Group uses Symphos to highlight its commitment to sustainable and prosperous agriculture throughout the world. By bringing together the global phosphate community to share expertise, skills and experiences, Symphos aims at contributing to the emergence of the ideas of tomorrow, and taking up the major challenge of soil and resource conservation for sustainable agriculture.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Symphos examines new techniques and technologies to improve production systems in the phosphate industry and to conserve resources. This involves considering the future of the phosphate industry in the context of a sustainable development and clean technologies approach, discussing phosphate-based raw materials, intermediate products and finished products. Special place will be given to the Moroccan model of industrial management and innovation development in the phosphate industry, in particular in the areas of mining, beneficiation of phosphates, adding value and fertilizer production.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This symposium offers the opportunity to meet all professionals in the phosphate industry, in the presence of influential figures in the mining and processing industry. All stakeholders in the value chain will be represented: producers, consumers, traders, market analysts, engineers and technical experts. An exhibition space of a hundred stands will bring together the main companies in the phosphate industry.</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 OCP S.A.</span></div> </div>

Over 1200 Stakeholders from the Worldwide Phosphate Industry are Expected in Morocco for the Third Symphos Event

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President Kabila Calls for Dialogue Among Parties to Ensure an Environment Conducive to Peaceful Elections

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IeDy89ZfkRE/VV1Q1cnE_iI/AAAAAAAAF64/E4ezFfzJmNU/s1600/media.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IeDy89ZfkRE/VV1Q1cnE_iI/AAAAAAAAF64/E4ezFfzJmNU/s400/media.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In anticipation of local, provincial, parliamentary and presidential elections that will take place through the end of 2016, President Joseph Kabila last week called on all political parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to join him in a forthcoming national dialogue focused on creating an environment for a peaceful electoral process. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In February, the DRC’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) published an official electoral <a href="http://www.ceni.gouv.cd/lois/decision_calendrier_contraintes_2015_2016.pdf">calendar</a> that reaffirmed the government’s commitment to free and fair elections pursuant to terms established by the Constitution. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In a letter sent yesterday to International Crisis Group (ICG) President Jean-Marie Guéhenno, Minister of Communications Lambert Mende conveyed the government’s view that “The timely conduct of each of these [elections] is essential to the strengthening of our democratic government.” The Minister’s letter, responding to the ICG’s recent report, Congo: Is <a href="http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/africa/central-africa/dr-congo/225-congo-is-democratic-change-possible.aspx">Democrati</a>c Change Possible? , explained that “all stakeholders — the CENI, the government, political parties, civil society, donors and international partners — have a role in ensuring the proper execution of our electoral mandate.” </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As evidenced by President Kabila’s efforts over the past week, Minister Mende affirmed that an “active dialogue among these groups has been proposed by our government, and is being pursued at this time.”</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;">Elections set for the coming months will also benefit from financial and technical support from international partners, as the DRC puts structures and mechanisms in place that contribute to their effective implementation. Minister Mende also noted that other practical recommendations that promote a safe and peaceful election cycle for the DRC and its citizens will be considered throughout the process.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Addressing the question posed by the ICG report’s title, Minister Mende stated that “working steadfastly and collaboratively with all interested parties, the Congolese people will be able to advance the DRC’s democratic ambitions in a manner that further stabilizes and strengthens our nation for 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 the Ministry for Communication and Media of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).</span></div> </div>

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Yale Honours Okonjo-Iweala with an Honorary Doctorate Degree

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S68jy06nr7s/VV1P8mzD2sI/AAAAAAAAF6w/hIT-xO_CXi8/s1600/yale.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S68jy06nr7s/VV1P8mzD2sI/AAAAAAAAF6w/hIT-xO_CXi8/s400/yale.png" width="376" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-</span><a href="http://www.fmf.gov.ng/" style="font-size: x-large;">Iweala</a><span style="font-size: large;"> has received an honorary Doctorate degree from Yale </span><a href="http://www.yale.edu/" style="font-size: x-large;">University,</a><span style="font-size: large;"> one of the United State of America’s most prestigious institutions of higher learning.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Minister was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters at Yale’s 2015 Commencement Ceremony in New Haven, Connecticut Monday.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">She will be only the second Nigerian in the university’s 314-year history to receive its highest honour after Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka who received an honorary Doctor of Letters in 1980.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Giving out the award, the President of the University Professor Peter Salovey described Okonjo-Iweala as “a brilliant reformer and dedicated public servant.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He went on to state that the Minister “has spearheaded efforts to stabilize and grow Nigeria’s economy, battling widespread government corruption and creating greater fiscal transparency and discipline.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Yale’s honorary doctorate degree is seen globally as a very important honour.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">According to the institution “those who have received honorary degree are scholars, public servants, Nobel Prize winners and heads of states.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Collectively, they represent the aspirations of this institution. Yale honorary degree recipients serve as models of excellence and service to our students, to our graduates, to our community and to the world,” the institution says.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">As Finance Minister in 2004, Okonjo-Iweala and the economic team that she led helped Nigeria obtain debt relief, wiping out $30 billion of Paris club debt, leading to a tripling of the growth rates.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The second time around as Finance Minister in 2011, Okonjo-Iweala has focused on building solid foundations and institutions critical for the survival and sustenance of the economy. She bravely fought corruption in governance with fierce dedication and unflagging energy.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Okonjo-Iweala was honored alongside the Chair of the Board of Governors of US Federal Reserve System Janet Yellen, world renowned Beninoise Singer and songwriter Angelique Kidjo, University Professor and founding member of the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society at Columbia University Gayatari Chakravorty Spivak, Professor and Director of the Starr Center for Human Genetics at Rockefeller University Jeffrey Michael Friedman, Inventors and Entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Dean Kamen, etc.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Yale had in the past honored a handful of other Africans such as Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.</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 Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria.</span></div> </div>

Yale Honours Okonjo-Iweala with an Honorary Doctorate Degree

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala has received an honorary Doctorate degree from Y...

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Nguvu za pamoja zinahitajika katika kupambana na udhalilishaji

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVICQh0XReA/VV1PAu1EDTI/AAAAAAAAF6o/SQqg5TfWS4A/s1600/tw4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVICQh0XReA/VV1PAu1EDTI/AAAAAAAAF6o/SQqg5TfWS4A/s400/tw4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Mhe. Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad amesema Zanzibar itaweza kushinda vita dhidi ya udhalilishwaji wanawake na watoto iwapo kutakuwa na nguvu ya pamoja kati ya Serikali, jumuiya za kiraia na jamii nzima katika kuvitokomeza.</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 alipokuwa akizungumza na wajumbe kutoka Chama cha Waandishi wa Habari Wanawake Zanzibar, waliofanya naye mazungumzo huko nyumbani kwake Mbweni mjini Unguja, kuhusiana na shughuli wanazozifanya.</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 mbinu muafaka ya kutokomeza vitendo hivyo ni kufanyika utafiti wa kina ili baadaye wadu wote wakiwemo Polisi, Mahkama, viongozi wa dini, wana jamii na Serikali kuwekewa mkakati maalum katika kufanikisha wajibu wa kila upande.</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 hali ya udhalilishwaji wanawake na watoto Zanzibar imefikia katika kiwango cha kutisha na nilizima hatua zinazochukuliwa na taasisi mbali mbali, ikiwemo TAMWA Zanzibar ziungwe mkono kwa nguvu zote.</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 amekipongeza Chama cha Waandishi wa Habari Wanawake Zanzibar kutokana na kazi nzuri ya kupigiwa mfano yanayoifanya kuelimisha jamii kukomesha vitendo vya udhalilishwaji wanawwake na 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;">“Kuishawishi jamii na hasa wanaume waachane vitendo hivi si kazi rahisi, lakini nyinyi mnaifanya kwa ufanisi, nadhani hatua mliyofikia sasa ni ya mafanikio makubwa”, alisema Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais.</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 Mratibu wa TAMWA Zanzibar, Mzuri Issa amesema mbali na kupiga vita vitendo vya udhalilishwaji, Jumuiya hiyo inaendelea na juhudi za kuwajengea uwezo wanawake wa Zanzibar katika maeneo tafauti, ikiwemo kuwawezesha kushika nafasi za maamuzi, ikiwemo Ubunge na Uwakilishi.</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 mbali na wanawake kuonesha uwezo mkubwa katika kusimamia majukumu yapo wanaposhika nyadhifa mbali mbali, lakini wamekuwa wakipambana na vikwazo vigumu wanapoamua kuwania nafasi za kisiasa kupitia vyama.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Mwakilishi kutoka Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa linaloshughulikia wanawake (UN Women), Ali Sultan akizungumza katika hafla hiyo amesema miongoni mwa hatua wanazozichukua ni kuwapa ujasiri na kuwaondolea hofu wanawake kwa azma ya kuwawezesha kuwania nafasi mbali mbali za kisiasa kupitia vyama vyao.</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;">Khamis Haji, OMKR</span></div> </div>

Nguvu za pamoja zinahitajika katika kupambana na udhalilishaji

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Diversification key to safeguarding African economies

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-49NVVJaiA6M/VV1OGqSZeBI/AAAAAAAAF6g/H1vmM79HOEk/s1600/ica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-49NVVJaiA6M/VV1OGqSZeBI/AAAAAAAAF6g/H1vmM79HOEk/s400/ica.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Africa Q2 2015 is produced by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), ICAEW's partner and economic forecaster. Commissioned by ICAEW, the report provides its 144,000 members with a current snapshot of the region's economic performance. The report series will be undertaking a quarterly review of African economies. An official launch of the inaugural edition was hosted by ICAEW at Hilton Mauritius Resort & Spa on Wednesday May 13 2015 in the presence of African delegates and policy-makers.</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 report shows that seven years after the global financial crisis, African prospects have improved but the story is a mixed one. Underlying figures point to a relatively strong year globally - with the major economic boost from lower oil and commodity prices. </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;">These are acting as a shot in the arm for global consumers by lowering household living costs, as well as giving central banks room to keep interest rates low without worrying about inflation. However, this is also creating challenges for some African countries, especially commodity-exporting ones. </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;">Danae Kyriakopoulou, ICAEW economic adviser and Cebr Senior Economist, said: "These price falls are creating both winners and losers as the economic balance of power shifts from commodity exporters to importers. For some individual oil and commodity-exporting economies, including a number of African countries, the fall in prices is reducing profits and associated tax revenues. It is also reducing spending power as the same volume of exports can now buy fewer imports. This risks making economies less attractive to investors as those sectors become less profitable."</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;">With the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as a whole buying 44% of Africa's exports, the report highlights that an economic slowdown in those five major emerging economies poses the most significant external downside risk to Africa's economic outlook. Slowing growth in the BRICS has pushed oil prices on a downward path for the biggest part of this year, creating challenges for Africa's oil-exporting economies. </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;">However, oil prices are likely to pick up in the future. Danae said: "There is good news for commodity exporters; the oversupply that was pushing prices down will slowly start becoming eroded once high-cost producers are forced out of the market. On the demand side, cheap oil today reduces incentives for oil consumers to switch to alternative energy sources. These two factors suggest oil prices should start rising as the global economic recovery strengthens, boosting growth and spending power in oil-exporting economies. It is important to bear in mind, though, that this is only a buffer and does not signal the end of the need for economic diversification." </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 story is similar for other commodities. IMF figures suggest that, between 2013 and 2015, metals prices will have fallen by a quarter and food and beverage prices will have fallen by almost a fifth. Agricultural raw materials, such as timber, cotton and wool, are also expected to see their prices decline but by a lesser extent. </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 success story for Africa is in broadening and diversifying economies away from commodity exports. Despite a 20.3% decline in commodity prices expected for 2015, growth is forecast to decelerate only slightly to 3.6% from 2014's 4.0%. Looking ahead, there is even a suggestion the trend will go into reverse, with sub-Saharan Africa's economic performance strengthening in the years up to 2020, despite softening commodity price inflation.</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;">Michael Armstrong, FCA and ICAEW Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) said: "This report shows African economies need to diversify their exports away from commodities. While this will create short-term challenges, it will also mean new opportunities for Africa's economies. We are already seeing the link between commodity prices and economic performance in Africa weakening. Manufacturing and Services are growing in importance in place of more traditional sectors like agriculture and extractive industries. Tourism is also growing particularly fast." </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;">Armstrong concluded: "These new avenues for Africa create a number of opportunities. However, this will means a real need for workers to be professionally qualified with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience."</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).</span></div> </div>

Diversification key to safeguarding African economies

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Matayarisho ya kumpokea Rais Nyusi yamekamilika

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iIv0ZRiF-kk/VV1NNuKHc3I/AAAAAAAAF6Y/m5shvcQThWo/s1600/723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iIv0ZRiF-kk/VV1NNuKHc3I/AAAAAAAAF6Y/m5shvcQThWo/s400/723.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Matayarisho kwa ajili ya ujio wa Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Msumbiji Bwana Philipe Jacinto Nyusi anayefanya ziara rasmi ya Kiserikali Nchini Tanzania yamekamilika kwa upande wa hapa 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;">Bw. Nyusi anaiongoza Jamuhuri ya Msumbiji katika kipindi cha Miaka Mitano baada ya kuingia Madarakani kwenye Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Nchi hiyo wa Tarehe 15 Oktoba mwaka 2014 Kupitia chama Tawala cha Frelimo.</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 Balozi Seif Ali Iddi akiwa pia ni Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Taifa ya Sherehe na Maadhimisho ya Kitaifa alipata fursa ya kukagua matayarisho hayo yaliyoandaliwa na Jeshi la Wananchi wa Tanzania { JWTZ } pamoja na vikundi vya burdani.</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;">Matayarisho ya mapokezi hayo yamefanyika katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amaan Karume ambapo Nyimbo za Taifa za Msumbiji na wa Zanzibar ziliiimbwa zikiambatana na mizinga 21 ya majaribio kupigwa kuashiria kukamilika kwa maandalizi hayo.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Philipe Nyusi anayetarajiwa kupokelewa rasmi na mwenyeji wake Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Braza la Mapinduzi Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein mchana wa Jumatatu ya Tarehe 18 Mei mwaka huu atapata fursa ya kupokea saluti na kukagua gwaride rasmi lililotayarishwa kwa heshima yake.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Katika mapokezi hayo Dr. Shein anatarajiwa pia kuambatana na Viongozi mbali mbali wa Serikali, Kisiasa, wananchi pamoja na Raia wa Msumbiji wanaoishi hapa Zanzibar .</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Philipe Jacinto Nyusi aliyezaliwa Tarehe 9 Febuari mwaka 1959 katika Kijiji cha Namai kwenye Jimbo la Cabo Delgado ndani ya Wilaya ya Mueda Nchini Msumbiji akitokea katika familia ya wazazi waliopigania uhuru wa Taifa hilo kutoka kwa Wareno ana stashahada ya Uhandisi ya chuo Kikuu cha Manchester Nchini Uingereza .</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;">Kiongozi huyo wa Msumbiji Bwana Nyusi kabla ya kuwa Waziri wa Ulinzi wa Msumbiji kuanzia Tarehe 27 Machi mwaka 2008 hadi 2014 aliwahi pia kuwa Mhadhiri katika Kampus ya Nampula ya chuo Kikuu cha Pedagogica.</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;">Kiongozi huyo wa Jamuhuri ya Msumbiji Bwana Philipe Jacinto Nyusi anakamata wadhifa huo akiwa Rais wa Nne Tokea Taifa hilo kutoka mikononi mwa Ureno akitanguliwa na Kiongozi wa kwanza wa Ukombozi Rais Samora Machel, Bw. Joaquim Chisano pamoja na Bwana Armando Guebuza.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Nyusi mwenye umri wa miaka 56 akiwa ni Rais wa 4 kuchaguliwa Kidemokrasi Nchini Msumbiji wazazi wake walimvusha kupitia Mto Ruvuma na kuingia Nchini Tanzania kupata elimu yake ya awali katika Skuli ya Msingi ya Frelimo Tunduru Nchini 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;">Alifanikiwa kuendelea na masomo yake ya Sekondari kwa kujiunga na Skuli ya Frelimo ya Mariri iliyopo Cabo Delgado na baadaye Sekondari ya Samora Mashel Mjini Beira.</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;">Mwaka 1973 Bwana Philipe Nyusi aijiunga na Chama cha Frelimo akiwa na umri wa Miaka 14 na kujiingiza katika masuala ya kisiasa na baadaye kupata mafunzo ya kijeshi katika Kambi ya mafunzo ya Nachingwea Nchini 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;">Akiwa Mjumbe wa Kamati Kuu ya Taifa ya Ukombozi wa Frelimo Bwana Philipe Nyusi alipata mafunzo ya Uongozi katika Mataifa ya India, Afrika Kusini, Swaziland na Marekani.</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;">Mwaka 1990 Bwana Philipe Nyusi alikamilisha mafunzo yake ya Shahada ya kwanza ya Uhandisi katika chuo kikuu cha Ufundi cha Brno iliyokuwa Czechoslovakia. Pia alipara stashahada ya Uongozi katika Chuo Kikuu cha Manchester Nchini Uingereza.</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;">Kwenye Utumishi wa Umma Bwana Nyusi aliwahi kufanya kazi katika Mamlaka ya Bandari na Reli ambapo utendaji wake ulimuwezesha kuchaguliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Mamlaka hiyo baadaye kuchaguliwa kuwa Mjumbe wa Bodi ya Mamlaka 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;">Mnamo Tarehe 1 Machi 2014 Kamati Kuu ya Taifa ya Chama cha Frelimo ilimchaguwa Bwana Philipe Nyusi kuwa mgombea wa chama hicho katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Nchi hiyo baada ya kupata asilimia 68% ya kura dhidi ya mgombea mwenzake wa chama hicho Bibi Luisa Diogo aliyepata asilimia 31%.</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;">Hiyo ilikuwa raundi ya pili ya kumtafuta Kinara wa Frelimo atakayeipeperusha Bendera ya Chama hicho kwenye uchaguzi Mkuu wa Vyama vingi Nchini Msumbiji wa 2014 baada ya ile ya kwanza aliyopata asilimia 46% chini ya kiwango kinachokubalika kwa mujibu wa Katiba ya Nchi hiyo cha asilimia 50%.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Bwana Philipe Jacinto Nyusi alifanikiwa kueperusha Bendera ya Chama cha Frelimo baada ya kushinda Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Tarehe 15 Oktoba mwaka 2014 kwa kupata Kura Milioni 2,778,497 sawa na asilimia 57.03%.</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;">Aliwashinda Wapinzani wake Bwana Afonso Dhlakama wa Chama che Renamo aliyepata kura Milioni 1,783,382 sawa na asilimia 36.61% akishika msindi wa Pili na Bwana Dayiz Simango wa Chama cha MDM aliyepata Kura Laki 309,925 sawa na asilimia 6.36%.</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;">Kiongozi huyo wa Jamuhuri ya Msumbiji Bwana Philipe Jacinto Nyusi anakamata wadhifa huo akiwa Rais wa Nne Tokea Taifa hilo kutoka mikononi mwa Ureno akitanguliwa na Kiongozi wa kwanza wa Ukombozi Rais Samora Machel, Bw. Joaquim Chisano pamoja na Bwana Armando Guebuza.</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>

Matayarisho ya kumpokea Rais Nyusi yamekamilika

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ICAEW and ICPAK strengthen cross border relations

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PYZ_Ejb2N9w/VVwob3QqPFI/AAAAAAAAF6E/DtpZAYYhzq0/s1600/ica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PYZ_Ejb2N9w/VVwob3QqPFI/AAAAAAAAF6E/DtpZAYYhzq0/s400/ica.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 20 11, both organisations will now be working more closely together to provide a fast track route for appropriately qualified members of each institute to join as full members of the other body. It was signed on 13 May 2015 by Vernon Soare, ICAEW Executive Director, and CPA Dr Patrick Ngumi, the Chief Executive of ICPAK. </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;">Commenting on the new agreement, CPA Dr. Ngumi of ICPAK remarked, "ICPAK is delighted to be working with ICAEW to ensure that we offer the highest international recognition and opportunities for our members in Kenya and around the world. It is a demonstration that ICPAK's qualification framework has come of age and meets the international benchmarks."</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;">Vernon Soare said: "A robust accountancy profession is the backbone of any sustainable economy - when there is confidence in the numbers, this underpins trust in markets and business, and paves the way for attracting greater investment whether at home or from overseas. This is why ICAEW is committed to supporting chartered accountants across the globe and working with national accountancy bodies to strengthen the profession. We are very pleased to be working with ICPAK to share the expertise and experience of our two institutes."</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Since the first MOU was signed in 2011, several candidates have benefitted from this advanced recognition arrangement.</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;">CPA Cephas Osoro, Head of Commercial Services at Horwath Erastus & Co based in Nairobi, is the first CPA to have completed the MoU requirements and be invited to membership of ICAEW in 2015. </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;">CPA Osoro said: "As a Kenyan CPA, I am pleased to have the opportunity to also join ICAEW through this route. It means I can be both an active part of the fast-growing East African profession, as well as gain recognition in UK and further afield. As the business world becomes increasingly global, I feel this is a real advantage. "</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 African Media Agency on behalf of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

ICAEW and ICPAK strengthen cross border relations

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Tigo Tanzania announces management continuity

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rPM2JX5v0R0/VVwm8Vcwe5I/AAAAAAAAF54/0lRGA6zYtU0/s1600/tigo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="351" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rPM2JX5v0R0/VVwm8Vcwe5I/AAAAAAAAF54/0lRGA6zYtU0/s400/tigo.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Tigo </span><a href="http://www.tigo.co.tz/" style="font-size: x-large;">Tanzania</a><span style="font-size: large;"> has announced that Diego Gutierrez resumes as General Manager of Tigo Tanzania following the completion of the tenure of Interim General Manager Ms Cecile Tiano.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">According to a statement issued to the press today, Ms Tiano has been at Tigo’s helm in interim capacity since the beginning of the year. She has enjoyed considerable success with the company including the launches of Tigo Music and 4G network, making Tigo the first telecommunications company to provide the technology in the country.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“Further to the successful conclusion of the specific projects that Ms Tiano was brought in to conduct as an Interim General Manager, Mr Gutierrez will provide management continuity to grow the new initiatives successfully”, the statement reads.</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;">Mr Gutierrez’s knowledge of the business and the market allows for a seamless business transition. Prior to his time with the company’s mobile money division in Latin America, he had been Tigo Tanzania’s General Manager for three years. Mr Gutierrez has 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked in several markets in Latin America and Africa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">“I am delighted to resume work with an enthusiastic team who collectively share the Tigo vision of providing digital lifestyle transformation to Tanzanians”, Mr Gutierrez says in the statement.</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 Tigo Tanzania.</span></div> </div>

Tigo Tanzania announces management continuity

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Surbana Secures Mega Masterplanning Contract in Democratic Republic of the Congo

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LZzg5XEf1W0/VVwmNELk3vI/AAAAAAAAF5w/i82PMOp6wxE/s1600/subna.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LZzg5XEf1W0/VVwmNELk3vI/AAAAAAAAF5w/i82PMOp6wxE/s400/subna.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Surbana International <a href="http://www.surbana.com/">Consultant</a>s was appointed today as the master planner for Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Surbana will be providing a regional structure plan for Kinshasa Province (with a land area of over 9,900 km2 - approximately 14 times the size of Singapore) and a detailed master plan for Kinshasa City (2,500 km2 in size).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This is Surbana’s largest masterplanning contract to date as well as its first in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is also Surbana’s ninth project in Africa, following earlier ones in Burundi, South Africa, Republic of Congo, Angola, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mauritius and Tanzania.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Surbana secured the masterplanning contract through an international public tender and in collaboration with its partner Greater Kingdom Ltd (GK). The master plan aims to address complex urban conditions of the city owing to its size, population, environmental sustainability concerns, as well as other socio economic aspects such as housing and employment. The master plan will take 14 months to complete and an additional six months to assist the Kinshasa Provincial Government in building up their institutional capacity building to plan and manage the urban development. As part of the contractual agreement, Surbana will be setting up a local project office in Kinshasa.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Speaking at the contract signing ceremony with the Kinshasa Provincial Government, Pang Yee Ean, CEO of Surbana, said, “We are delighted to secure this job with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is Surbana’s largest masterplanning project and ninth in Africa to-date. We are glad that Surbana is becoming recognised as the masterplanning and urbanisation consultant of choice in the African 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;">Our track record of delivering quality and workable master plans which enable cities to grow economically and socially, is paying dividends as more and more African countries approach us to help them with their urbanisation plans. We are committed to delivering a master plan that meets the city’s unique social, economic and cultural aspirations in the next few decades.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister in Prime Minister’s Office, and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs. Mr Masagos said, “Sub-Saharan Africa has been among the world’s fastest-growing region over the last decade with an average annual growth rate of more than 5%, due in part to improved governance and economic reforms. </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 rapid development has created many opportunities in Africa’s infrastructure and planning sector, which Singapore companies specialising in urban solutions, housing and infrastructure development should explore. We are glad that Surbana and the Kinshasa provincial government will be working closely together on the Kinshasa masterplanning project. Surbana is a good example of a Singapore company making strong inroads into Africa. Its success is a result of strong partnerships with the local African companies, as well as its growing track record for masterplanning and urbanisation projects. We hope that this will pave the way for more Singa</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">pore companies to explore the business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa.”</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kinshasa is the capital and the largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is located on the Congo River.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Once a site of fishing villages, Kinshasa is now an urban area with a population of over 9 million. It faces the capital of the neighbouring Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, which can be seen in the distance across the wide Congo River. The city of Kinshasa is also one of the DRC’s 11 provinces. Because the administrative boundaries of the city-province cover a vast area, over 90% of the city-province’s land is rural in nature, and the urban area occupies a relatively small section in the far western end of the city-province.</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;">Kinshasa is the third largest urban area in Africa after Cairo and Lagos. It is also the second largest "francophone" urban area in the world after Paris. If current demographic trends continue, Kinshasa should surpass Paris in population around 2020.</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 Surbana International Consultants.</span></div> </div>

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African business leaders to focus on scientific progress in partnership with the World Bank

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eM1tIr0zoT0/VVwk5rPznvI/AAAAAAAAF5o/17c11mqC6AE/s1600/Ngo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eM1tIr0zoT0/VVwk5rPznvI/AAAAAAAAF5o/17c11mqC6AE/s400/Ngo.png" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Africa Business Champions for Science is a new group of influential figures from industry with a passion for science, technology and innovation on the continent. Alongside Dr Álvaro Sobrinho of Angola, Lionel Zinsou of Benin (CEO and Chairman of PAI Partners) and Justin Chinyanta of Zambia (CEO and Chairman of Loita Capital Partners), have both been appointed members.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Africa Business Champions for Science group was formally outlined in a Call to Action at the ‘Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET)’ Regional Forum in 2014, in Dakar, Senegal. The World Bank is facilitating the PASET initiative, which seeks to help meet Africa’s skills needs in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ASET) fields for the socio-economic transformation of Africa. PASET serves as the platform for public-private partnerships; engaging in related advocacy, analytical and technical streams of work; and supporting African governments to mobilize funding to support country and regional level ASET initiatives.</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;"><br /></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 Africa Business Champions for Science group will work alongside African governments, the PASET Steering Committee (comprising of three African Ministers from the Education sector - Ethiopia, Rwanda and Senegal and the World Bank); and a high-level Consultative Advisory Group (comprising of scientists and academics).</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;"><br /></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;">A high level meeting of African Heads of State and the African Business Champions is now being planned, at which further members and commitments will be announced.</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;"> </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;">Mr Makhtar Diop, Vice-President for Africa of the World Bank.</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;"><br /></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 African continent has experienced very strong growth over the past decade and it has been noted that this growth has really repositioned the African continent and changed the perception of the African continent. However while doing so, we have not had the transformation we would like to have; we have not had a structural transformation of African economies.</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;"><br /></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;">To address this we need a combined effort of all sectors, and the role of industry is absolutely crucial. This new group of prominent African entrepreneurs and business figures can play an important role in putting the continent back on a path of sustainable growth, of inclusive growth, and a path toward transformation of the structure of our economies.”</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;"><br /></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;">Dr Álvaro Sobrinho, Chairman, Planet Earth Institute</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;"><br /></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;">“For too long business and scientific communities have operated in isolation in Africa. As we seek to move from economies based on resource to those based on knowledge, this disconnect has to be addressed head on.</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;"><br /></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;">I’m delighted to be working with a group of inspirational business figures and in tandem with international and national organisations at the heart of this debate, to play our part in making sure Africa’s scientific progress delivers for the whole continent. And I call to others interested in the initiative to work with us”.</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;"><br /></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 the Planet Earth Institute (PEI).</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div>

African business leaders to focus on scientific progress in partnership with the World Bank

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A new range of research products and services intended to deepen and improve market research in Africa

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Jph_Jb6eo/VVwkCtwI2hI/AAAAAAAAF5g/uiZB2T79ykQ/s1600/nai.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Jph_Jb6eo/VVwkCtwI2hI/AAAAAAAAF5g/uiZB2T79ykQ/s400/nai.png" width="270" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Global research consultancy </span><a href="http://www.geopoll.com/" style="font-size: x-large;">TNS</a><span style="font-size: large;"> has today announced an exclusive and wide-reaching strategic partnership with GeoPoll, the world’s largest mobile survey platform.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Under the multi-year agreement, TNS and sister company, Kantar Media, will join forces with GeoPoll to deploy a new range of research products and services intended to deepen and improve market research in Africa, including:</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Giving TNS access to GeoPoll’s platform and user database: TNS will utilize GeoPoll’s mobile surveying platform and user database to conduct mobile research projects for clients throughout Africa. In addition, GeoPoll will become the exclusive provider of mobile sample using their platform in key countries.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">2. Collaboration on media measurement services: TNS and Kantar Media will work with GeoPoll to expand its Media Measurement Service in selected countries within Sub Saharan Africa, providing support in the areas of media planning software, sampling and weighting expertise.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">3. Expanding Kantar Media’s data products in Africa: TNS, Kantar Media and GeoPoll will jointly sell Kantar Media’s Global TGI product in a number of markets, bringing regular consumer insights on a sector by sector basis. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">TNS, a global leader in market research and Kantar Media, a leading audience measurement and analytics company, are both part of Kantar, one of the world’s largest insight, information and consultancy groups. Future collaboration between GeoPoll and Kantar’s other operating companies in the region is envisaged.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Kim MacIlwaine, CEO, TNS Africa, Mediterranean & Middle East said: “Mobile is an increasingly important mode of communication for market researchers, and we’re excited to collaborate with GeoPoll to expand our data product offerings in key African markets. We believe GeoPoll’s robust mobile surveying technology combined with TNS and Kantar Media’s expertise in market and media research will be beneficial to all of our clients working 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;">“GeoPoll has worked hard to drive increased access to quality information in Africa. We’re excited to partner with TNS and Kantar Media to improve the availability of reliable, cost-effective data across Africa and look forward to expanding the partnership in the coming years,” said James Eberhard, CEO of GeoPoll and its parent company Mobile Accord.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">In the past two years GeoPoll has rapidly expanded its services in Africa, opening an office in Nairobi, Kenya, and increasing their presence in South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria. In June 2014, GeoPoll became the largest provider of overnight media ratings in Africa with the launch of its Media Measurement Service, currently running in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: large;">For Kantar Media, this development also represents the first step in developing a full portfolio of services across the region.</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 TNS, GeoPoll, and Kantar Media.</span></div> </div>

A new range of research products and services intended to deepen and improve market research in Africa

Global research consultancy TNS has today announced an exclusive and wide-reaching strategic partnership with GeoPoll, the world’s larg...

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