Siasa24: July 2016

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Shilling stabilizes around 2,190/-

THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has said their strategy to stabilize the shilling against major currencies paid off.
The shilling at the moment wobbling between 2,180/- and 2,200/- against the US dollars quoted by commercial banks which was still good for exporting business.

ONE person died while 43 others were injured Tuesday night after a city-commuter UDA bus collided with a train at Kamata railway crossing.

TWO prominent businessmen, Samwel Shanshasen Lema, and Mohamed Mustafa Yusufali, appeared before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam yesterday charged with 223 counts of conspiracy, forgery, money laundering, evading tax and occasioning loss of over 14bn/-.

THE Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa, has directed the Dodoma Regional Commissioner’s Office and Capital Development Authority (CDA) to submit to him within two weeks a preliminary proposal on how they will execute the programme of the government to shift from Dar es Salaam to the new capitaldesignate – Dodoma.

CHADEMA, the main opposition party, has declared a nationwide public rallies coming September 1, to denounce what they term government violation of principles of good governance.

Kinana unveils top CCM position ‘exit plan’

SECRETARY General of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Abdulrahaman Kinana yesterday unveiled his plan to quit the party’s top executive job at the general congress to give chance to energetic youth to lead East Africa’s oldest political party.

FOUR officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) appeared before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam yesterday charged for stealing several items valued over 100m/- meant for disaster management.

CASH squeeze in circulation should be nothing to worry much about as it is part of measures undertaken to control the economy, a senior Central Bank official has said.

FOREIGN Affairs, East African, Regional and International Cooperation Minister, Dr Augustine Mahiga, said yesterday that while Tanzania was aware of the terrorist threat in the region, its defence and security forces will always be attentive to any unusual movement in its midst.

Zanzibar — Finance and Planning Minister, Dr Khalid Salum Mohamed, has dismissed claims that Zanzibar government is now bankrupt, stressing that revenue collection is good.

Background

In Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) there is a documented knowledge gap at higher education institutions related to fish health and environmental stressors. This includes lack of understanding of aetiologies, diagnostics and prophylaxis of fish diseases. Lack of knowledge hampers the economic development of aquaculture and fisheries industries in the region, precludes evidencebased policies and decision-making from governments and also has societal implication for the development of aquatic resources-dependent communities.

Job no: 497927

Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Tanzania,United Republic
Categories: Programme Management

Job no: 496862
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Tanzania,United Republic
Categories: Support: Programme

Shallow water sources for a nearby school
My wife is currently in Tanzania, Morogoro in remote village.
Morogoro is about 7 hours from Dar es Salam. The villages are another additional 3 hours from Morogoro town. She is currently working with communities that had cholera outbreak, one of them is still under quarantine. The villages she is currently working with lacks clean and safe water sources.

Women have to walk 30 minutes to collect water from a stream, shown in the picture. The stream is shared with livestocks and was also a source for cholera outbreak in one of the villages.
There are three communities that desperately need help (population:9000).

The first community, she is asking for help to repair one of the boreholes and to install a water pump.
The second community, a borehole was installed and was not finished. She is looking for funds to install a water pump as well.
For the third community they need at least one water well. Raised funds will first be used to repair and install water pumps.
Please donate at: gofundme.com/2fjuepgs

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

TCAA intervenes in local chopper manufacturing

IN what appears to be a swift intervention to questionable local aircraft manufacturing, Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) plans dispatching experts to the production areas of the alleged aeronautical products.

GIANTS Simba and Young Africans are expected to revive their exciting rivalry when they lock horns for the first time in the upcoming Premier League season on October 1, this year, at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

HARDLY five per cent of the entire batch of about 8,000 students who were recently suspended from the University of Dodoma had the required qualifications to pursue the Special Diploma in Science Education at the public university.

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016

Global Health Fellows Program - Strategic Information and Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016

Organization: Heartland Alliance
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Aug 2016

Flows from single deal will help double Tanzania’s FDI this year

By Joseph Burite
Tanzania may receive $4.2 billion in foreign direct investment this year, double the average annual amount, boosted by inflows for a single project, the head of the Tanzania Investment Centre said.

“A few days ago, we got someone who is bringing investment that’s more than the annual combined investment that we have been getting,”
acting Executive Director Clifford Tandari said, declining to provide any details.

Why study in Tanzania?

Organization: Plan
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 07 Aug 2016

'Malaria No More" Fall 2016 DC Advocacy & Communications Internship, USA

Organization: Malaria No More
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Aug 2016

Individuals who engage in national examination irregularities will face longer jail terms and hefty fines if MPs enact an amendment to an existing law.

EACC chairman Philip Kinisu has said he will not resign based on claims his company was involved in the Sh791 million National Youth Service scandal.

LESSONS FROM HISTORY.
This morning, after keenly watching the political unravellings, the story of Thomas Joseph Mboya comes to mind.

The race for the Nairobi gubernatorial contest has started in earnest a year to the polls after a Jubilee MP became the first to launch his bid for the contest, vowing to give the incumbent Evans Kidero a bruising battle at the ballot.

THE government is set to tackle the problem of unemployment by equipping youths with technical and vocational skills to enhance their employment prospects.

Besides being one of the most talented TV hosts in the media industry, Kiss TV host, Grace Msalame, has been blessed with a curvaceous body.

Reported by Barcroft TV -- Parents Adele and Matt Allen believe in an all-natural approach to bringing up their children - so much so they refuse modern medicine, traditional schooling and encourage full-term breastfeeding. Adele, 32, and Matt, 33, from Brighton, call their parenting style ‘Off-Grid Parenting’ and their children Ulysses, five and Ostara, one, are therefore both still breastfed, have never visited a doctor and will not attend a mainstream school.

The world will probably not stop because Diamond and Wema Sepetu have finally called a truce on their beef, but it surely is fun to watch them, through social media of course, make up after all the bad blood and name calling.

DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner (RC) Mr Paul Makonda has announced commencement of classroom construction campaign to ensure better learning environment for students in both primary and secondary schools in the city.

If you have spoken with a Nairobi woman long enough, then you have heard her whine that there are no good men left for marriage.
What she doesn’t seem to realize is that it is the marriageable women that are in short supply. Here are reasons why the Nairobi woman remains single:

1. Your warm greeting.
2. Your desire to know how his/her day was.
3. A peaceful space from a peaceful spouse.
4. Your smile and laughter. Have light moments. Laughter. The day was already tough outside the home.

In this week’s crime blotter: a huge ivory bust, an elk poached by wildlife authorities, and three tortoises in a plastic bag.
By Sophie Tremblay, Willy Lowry

DAR ES SALAAM Mayor, Isaya Mwita, has appealed to the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA) to prosecute people misusing social media by posting false and inflammatory statements.

NATIONAL Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) six directors and five managers have been suspended to pave way for investigations over alleged embezzlements, office abuse and violation of rules and regulations governing investment and project management.

Tanzania, Kenya, Algeria defend Kazibwe for AU Commission Chair

Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs Minister Augustine Mahiga backs Kazibwe
Tanzania’s Foreign Affairs Minister Augustine Mahiga has backed former Uganda vice president Dr Speciosa Wandira Kazibwe for the chairperson of the African Union Commission.

AS days are numbered counting down to the transition of power between the incumbent Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Chairman, Dr Jakaya Kikwete, passing the leadership baton dutifully to his successor, Dr John Magufuli, the country is thrilled.

Job Vacancy for Office Administrator - SAGCOT Center

Organization: Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 26 Jul 2016

Addressing journalists in Dar es Salaam on Friday, Dar es Salaam Special Police zone Commander Simon Sirro said among the other five suspected criminals include two people who have been arrested for possessing a locally made rifle with one bullet.

Mr Mrema, also former Vunjo Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) takes over from retired Judge Eusebia Nicholas Manuo, whose term has ended. Mr Mrema’s three-yearterm is effective from July 16. According to the statement issued by the Acting Director for Presidential Communications, Mr Gerson Msigwa, President Magufuli also promoted various officials with Tanzania Police Force.

Announcing the results in Dar es Salaam yesterday, NECTA Executive Secretary, Dr Charles Msonde, named the top ten schools as Kisimiri, Feza Boy’s, Alliance Girls, Feza Girl’s, Tabora Boys, Marian Boys, Kibaha, Mzumbe, Ilboru and Tandahimba.

Perhaps one of the most popular questions asked by people from across the world is “What do you think about Donald Trump?” To be very honest with you, I don’t think about Donald Trump.

Recently I was posed with a question- why would you choose a live-in relationship instead of a love marriage? Love marriages have been around for a long time and have come to be accepted as a normal thing. However, live-in relationships are still seen as a scandal.

The Republican National Convention in Cleveland next week promises to be buzzing with activity, both inside and outside Quicken Loans Arena. There’s one thing that shouldn’t be buzzing around, however – drones.

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - Dutch Sgt. Maj. Moniek Van Vlijmen and U.S. Army Spc. Ron Brossard, Eastern Accord 2016 medical support team, transport a simulated casualty to a role one battalion aid station during a tactical casualty care exercise at the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, July 15, 2016, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Dutch, Ugandan and U.S. medical team supports approximately 200 personnel for the annual, combined, joint military exercise that brings together nine partner nations to practice and demonstrate proficiency in conducting peacekeeping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany DeNault)

Organization: Canada World Youth
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 24 Jul 2016

Storage facilities at the Julius Nyerere International Airport have been upgraded in a move meant to support Tanzania’s fresh produce exports as international demand rises.

Job Vacancy: Food Security Monitor, Consultant - Tanzania

Organization: Chemonics
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 01 Aug 2016

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