The death of a family member who used heroin propelled Seychellois Jude Fred to write a book aimed at inspiring and influencing every person to discover his or her life. ‘Journey to Inspire Transformation’ was launched last week at the community centre of Roche Caiman, in central Mahe. Fred said he wanted to make a […]
Sunday, 7th November 2021 Monrovia, Liberia – The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah is deeply saddened by the dreadful loss of lives in Freetown, Sierra Leone, resulting from an explosion of a fuel tanker on Friday, November 5, 2021. The tanker is reported to have collided with another vehicle in a […]
Categories
Tanzania: Samia – Rally Behind Mwinyi
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Zanzibaris to keep on supporting the President of Zanzibar Dr Hussein Mwinyi to enable him continue improving provision of social services and take the Isles into the next level of development. She made the call on Saturday in a phone call during an event to commemorate the first […]
Categories
Tanzania: Dr Mwinyi Vows to Spur Economy
ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Mwinyi on Saturday announced a 460bn/- stimulus package to stir economic recovery from the Covid-19 induced recession. He however warned dishonest government officers bent on pilfering the money, reiterating his firm resolve to protect the money against thievery. “Already, there are indicators of some people preparing themselves to steal this money; […]
THE government has reiterated its commitment to introduce the law on personal data protection, saying the process of crafting it was ongoing. Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology, Dr Jim Yonazi, said the process was at final stages to have the law in place. Dr Yonazi made the statement […]
… but can’t nail Sheikh -Says Sultan, DSS DG, AGF, NSA, Service Chiefs knew of visits to bandits in the forests, President didn’t give consent -‘Critics attack Muslim cleric because he is completely misunderstood’ By Our Reporter Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, is in the eye of the storm following statements he makes that appear […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from spending N26 billion in the 2022 presidency budget on local and foreign travels, meals and refreshments, sitting allowance, welfare package and office building. The suit was filed last Friday on behalf of SERAP by […]
Dr. Iyorchia Ayu was President of the Nigerian Senate in the Third Republic. Appointed Minister of Internal Affairs in 2003, Ayu played prominent role in the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo following the return to democratic governance in 1999. A fortnight ago, the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria alumnus emerged the national chairman-elect of the major […]
KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC) Major Gen Charles Mbuge has hailed the government for allocating over 3.440bn/- for the construction of ‘satellite’ schools to ensure that no child is left on the wayside from 2022. Equally, he tasked District Executive Directors (DEDs) to make close follow-up and ensure value for money on the projects. “On behalf […]
THE Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam has once again failed to deliver judgment in the economic trial of former Chief Accountant with Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Geoffrey Gugai and other three accused persons. Senior Resident Magistrate Joseph Luambano on Friday adjourned the session to November 12 this year on […]
Deputy President William Ruto returned to Ukambani region for the fourth time in ten days on Saturday as he enhanced his vote hunt with a pledge to create four million new jobs and form an all-inclusive government. Dr Ruto, who presided over two fundraisers for churches, addressed a series of campaign rallies in Kitui town, […]
Tanzania is developing an online system that will help to identify opportunities available in various countries as part of its economic diplomacy’s goal to ensure that it reaps the benefits of friendly relations with other nations. Ambassador Edwin Rutageruka, Director of Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation disclosed this […]
There are a few stories that offer answers to what Tanzania is as it marks its 60th birthday in December: A place where the possibilities right now appear bountiful, writes SALOME GREGORY In a few weeks, on December 9, Tanzania will celebrate its 60th Independence anniversary. The occasion raises the ageold questions: “What makes Tanzania […]
Kabale, Uganda — State Minister for Trade David Bahati has expressed dissatisfaction with the Uganda Nationals Roads Authority (UNRA)’s timeline for the establishment of ferry services at Lake Bunyonyi. He is equally disturbed that the agency will take much longer to tarmac the Kabale-Lake Bunyonyi and Muko-Katuna roads. The much-awaited establishment of ferry services at […]
Arusha — In the past, trees – wild or planted – were not seen to have any commercial value to many smallholder farmers. This was the case in many districts, including among the farming communities in the Mbulu highlands in Manyara Region. Their main assets were livestock and, of course, their small farming plots from […]
Dar es Salaam — A local cuisine has huge potential to attract tourists, and Mr Sunday Ndunguru, a Tanzanian entrepreneur, argues that there are opportunities in the seemingly lucrative food tourism business that is yet to gain prominence in the country. Food tourism remains a relatively undiscovered business potential, with Mr Ndunguru, a pioneering investor […]
Dar es Salaam — High borrowing rates in the banking industry have ignited a huge debate with some questions whether recent fiscal measures by the central bank had improved liquidity and reduction of cost of loans. The debate was revived this week when Vunjo MP Charles Kimei remarked in Parliament that the “good monetary policy […]
Categories
Somalia, Egypt Discuss Cooperation
Somalia’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ilyas Sheikh Omar met with the Director of the International Center for Conflict Resolution and Peace in Cairo, Ambassador Ahmed Abdilatif. The sides discussed ways to increase the training provided to Somalia which is related to rebuilding the country and strengthening the civil service […]