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TFS gears to promote ecotourism
THE Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) has expressed commitment to promote ecotourism in all forest nature reserves under the agency’s management. Besides, the agency has given its staff an opportunity to upgrade their skills especially in tourism sector.
Tanzania: Tanga Port Receives Another Large Ship
Tanga — TANGA Port has received another large ship carrying 50,000 tonnes of clinker, material used as a binder in many cement products which are on transit to Rwanda. The vessel- ' Star Fighter' Majuro with 150 metres length and 12 metres width, arrived from Saud Arabia. The consignment is transported to Rwanda based cement manufacturing company, Prime Cement Ltd located in Musanze region.
PM urges fight against malnutrition, stunted growth
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed researchers in the country to conduct study on food and nutrition that will help in the country’s efforts to fight malnutrition and stunted growth. The Premier made the remarks in Tanga on Thursday during the launch of a five - year National Multi Sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP II), aimed at addressing malnutrition in the country, among others.
Zanzibar VP wants Tanga Port promoted
ZANZIBAR Second Vice President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has directed the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to promote Tanga Port in locally and internationally to make it handle more cargo in utilizing new capacity upon expansion. The Second Vice President made the statement yesterday as the expansion project for the port is nearing to completion. When inspecting the progress of the project, he told TPA Director General Eric Hamissi that for the port to handle more cargo they must advertise the port.
Tanzania Commits to End Malaria Infection By 2030
THE government in collaboration with the country's medical research centres, National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and other stakeholders' reiterated its commitment to end malaria infection by 2030.
Tanzania: Tanesco Donates Medical Tools to Bombo Hospital
TANZANIA Electricity Supply Company (Tanesco) has donated 4m/- worth of Medical equipment to Bombo Regional Hospital. The support, which is part of the state-owned corporation's social corporate responsibility, will be channeled towards the facelift of the medical facility's Paediatric unit. Handing over the donation to Bombo hospital management, Tanesco Chief Legal Counsel who doubles as the company's Advocate Amosi Ndegi said the donation is part of company's social corporate responsibility.
Waitara issues 14-day ultimatum to TPA on Tanga Port expansion
WORKS and Transport Deputy Minister Mwita Waitara has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Tanzania Port Authority(TPA) Director General, Eric Hamisi to submit to him a report of Tanga Port expansion and development project implementation.
Tanzania: Projects Put Fallen President in Hearts of Tanga Residents
WHILE the Nation is mourning the death of fifth phase President, late Dr John Pombe Magufuli who passed away last Wednesday at Mzena hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanga leaders and residents have mentioned him as the pillar of economy and development of the region. They said within five years and five months of his regime, Tanga did a lot by initiating and reviving mega economic and development projects.
Projects put fallen president in hearts of Tanga residents
WHILE the Nation is mourning the death of fifth phase President, late Dr John Pombe Magufuli who passed away last Wednesday at Mzena hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanga leaders and residents have mentioned him as the pillar of economy and development of the region. They said within five years and five months of his regime, Tanga did a lot by initiating and reviving mega economic and development projects.
BMUs boost Pangani district revenue
PANGANI District Council revenue from marine products has jumped to 256.8m/-in 2017/18 from 23.8m/- in 2014/15 after the council entered an agreement with Beach Management Unit (BMU) groups. The BMUs in Pangani District were formed in 2009 through Marine and Coastal Environment Management Project (Macemp) aimed at managing marine environment, control illegal fishing and is working under a specific village authority.
NHIF donates 650m/- to repair Bombo Hospital
NATIONAL Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Tanga region in the fiscal year 2019/20 disbursed 650m/- for the renovation and establishment of three units at Bombo Referral Hospital. Those units are the Emergency Unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Mother and Child Healthcare Unit. Apart from that, also the fund is continuing to register pharmacy shops in the districts of Tanga region aimed at making sure that medication services of the fund are bringing close to its members.
Korogwe to spend 20bn/- on projects, council activities
KOROGWE Town Council in its budget of the fiscal year 2021/22 plans to spend 20bn/- for the implementation of development projects, workers’ salaries and other council’s activities. Korogwe Town Council Chairman Francis Komba said this during a one-day councillors’ meeting held at the weekend. To ensure development projects are implemented in targeted areas, councillors have been advised to collaborate with council experts. The advice was issued by Korogwe Township CCM Chairman Emmanuel Charles.
TADB, Heifer International boost dairy production
THE Tanzania Agriculture Development Bank (TADB), in collaboration with Heifer International, has lent heifers to residents and has constructed modern huts worth of 396m/- in Tanga Region. Dairy livestock keepers have been empowered through their dairy cooperative unions - Chawamu, Uwama, Uwamki, Uwadaki and Uwako.
Over 60m/- set aside for bridge construction
TANZANIA Rural and Urban Roads Agency (Tarura) Kilindi District has set aside 68m/- for the construction of a bridge that connects Gombero and Kibirashi villages in the district. Tarura is constructing a new bridge after floods swept away the old one in the past rainy season. Kilindi Tarura District Manager Oscar Gilbert said bridge construction would enable residents resume transport and business between the two villages.
Kilindi sets aside over 60m/- for special groups
KILINDI District Council in Tanga Region has set aside about 63m/- as 10 per cent of its income from the fiscal year 2019/20 to loan entrepreneurial groups in the district. Kilindi District Executive Director (DED) Gracian Makota said this on a brief occasion of handing over 10 motorcycles to ‘bodaboda’ groups operating within the district. He noted that the money used to purchase motorcycles was a part of 10 per cent of the district council's income from the fiscal year 2019/20.
1bn/- Muheza Water project ready by Feb, says minister
DEPUTY Minister for Water, Engineer Mary Mahundi has promised to make sure that the third and final phase of the 1bn/- Muheza Water project is completed on time. Upon its completion, the project will be expected to serve over 300,000 Tanga City residents. She said the ministry is looking forward to paying the contractor within two weeks from now so that they hurry up with its completion. According to the Deputy Minister, the project is set to be completed by February, next year.
Tanzania: I Will Tackle Snags, Dr Kimea Pledges
CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) parliamentary candidate for Korogwe Urban, Dr Alfred Kimea, has pledged to address the challenges that are a hindrance to the development of the constituency and combat divisions within the party. He made the pledge at the launch of the party's campaigns at the constituency level held on Monday at Manundu market grounds in Korogwe. He said that if elected in the upcoming General Election, improvement of water and education sectors would be among his top priorities.
Tanzania: Brac Issues Call for Sustained School Hygiene
AN international non-governmental organization, Building Resources Across Communities (BRAC), has urged the government to maintain handwashing practice as a compulsory part of the regulations in schools to protect children from various infectious diseases, apart from Covid-19. The call was made by BRAC Country Director, Fordson Kafweku when he handed over 12 hand-washing machines worth 14m/- that would be distributed to 12 primary schools in Tanga City.
Tanzania: Minister - 97 Per Cent Babies Get Proper Breastfeed
THE Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu, yesterday said that statistics of breastfeeding for babies aged below two years in Tanzania show that 97 per cent of them are breastfed by their mothers. The Minister made the revelation in Muheza during the World Breastfeeding Week themed "Empowering Women to breastfeed babies for Better Health and Protection of Environment' that was nationally marked in Muheza District, in Tanga region.
Minister: 97 per cent babies get proper breastfeed
THE Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu, yesterday said that statistics of breastfeeding for babies aged below two years in Tanzania show that 97 per cent of them are breastfed by their mothers. The Minister made the revelation in Muheza during the World Breastfeeding Week themed "Empowering Women to breastfeed babies for Better Health and Protection of Environment' that was nationally marked in Muheza District, in Tanga region.
Tanzania: Premier Today Visits Tanga Region to Its Sisal Sector Growth
PRIME Minister, Kassim Majaliwa will today visit Tanga Region to inspect development activities at the area's sisal sector. According to information released by Tanga Regional Commissioner, Martine Shigella, yesterday to journalists the Premier will be in the area for a day and especially to meet sisal stakeholders. He said in the journey, Mr Majaliwa will officially launch Tanzania Sisal Board (TSB) newly built office at Market Street in Tanga City, formerly known as Medicare Hospital.
Tanga faces acute shortage of sugar
DESPITE a government directive which requires traders to sell sugar basing on indicative price it announced recently, Tanga residents have gone without it for a week. The situation has prompted some residents to use honey as a substitute for sugar. Recently, the government announced indicative prices for retail sugar per kg in each region to check unscrupulous traders hiking sugar price.
Tanzania: State Will Look for Substitute to Complete Stuck Projects-Minister
THE Minister for Water, Professor Makame Mbarawa has said that if coronavirus disease infection will persist in the country and stagnates progress of water projects' implementations, the government will look for alternative ways including inter-countries' travel ban. That was after the Minister visited water projects at Mkinga, Pangani, Muheza and Korogwe Districts in Tanga Region, to inspect stuck water projects implemented by Tanga Urban Water and Sanitation Authority (Tanga Uwasa).
Tanzania: Ticc to Curb Toilet Shortage in Tanga Schools
A Tanga-based NGO, Tanga International Competence Center (TICC) has applied for funds to execute a toilet construction project that will cover almost all primary schools in Tanga City. The Director of the organization, Ruth Nesje said here recently that they have met the City Council officials to allow them execute the project, which she said was very important for protecting the health of school children in the city.
Region’s tremor was ordinary geological occurrence, says GST
THE earthquake which had hit parts of Tanga Region Saturday night was an ordinary geological occurrence, the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) reveals. A Senior Geologist with GST, Mr Gabriel Mbogoni told the Daily News over the phone that such tremors are usually caused by the geological natural forces. “They may occur as a result of human activities and in such circumstances cannot be controlled, because they are not predictable.
Tanzania: Fight Against Malaria Intensifies As Research Continues
IN a move to make sure that Tanzania reaches its national target of eliminating malaria prevalence from the current 7.3 per cent to 1 per cent by the year 2020, Tanzanians have been urged to use hybrid pesticides and insecticide treated mosquito nets. The advice was issued by The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)- Amani centre researcher, Dr Patrick Tungu.
Tanzania: MOI to Start Full Neurosurgery
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga THE Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) is set to perform neurosurgical operations by 100% effective from July this year. MOI Executive Director, Dr Respicious Boniface, said this at the opening of the Workers' Council meeting this week. He said MOI had reduced between 95 and 98 per cent of patients with various neurological complications, who were previously seeking medical services overseas.
MOI to start full neurosurgery
THE Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) is set to perform neurosurgical operations by 100 per cent effective from July this year.MOI Executive Director, Dr Respicious Boniface, said this at the opening of the Workers' Council meeting this week. He said MOI had reduced between 95 and 98 per cent of patients with various neurological complications, who were previously seeking medical services overseas.
Tanzania: TBS Seize Counterfeit, Substandard Goods in Northern Zone Regions
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), has conducted impromptu operations of inspecting imported and locally produced goods in the northern zone regions. During the operation, they succeeded to seize counterfeit second hand clothes weighing 4 tonnes found in the market and shops in the northern zone regions. The goods are said to be imported in the country illegally.
Tanzania: Refrain From Unhealthy Lifestyles, Minister Cautions Citizens
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga THE Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu, has cautioned Tanzanians against unhealthy lifestyles that are likely to cause eyes defects such as arbitrary wearing of glasses and applying eye drops without Opticians' prescription. She said current statistics from her ministry points out that four out of 100 Tanzanians have eye defects.
Large ship to dock at Tanga port next January
THE first large ship is expecting to dock at Tanga port berth number one next January after completion of construction. Tanga, situated at northern coast of the country, is the longest serving port in East Africa but a lighterage port with two shallow water berths. Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Executive Director Eng Deusdedit Kakoko said the port will start handling big ship at dockside thus decongesting Dar es Salaam port while cutting transport period to northern circuit.
Tanzania: Dar Gets 210bn/ - for Sewage System Expansion
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga THE government has secured 210bn/- loan for upgrading and expanding Dar es Salaam City sewage system. The money, according to Minister of Water, Prof Makame Mbarawa, would enable to increase the wastewater coverage from current 10 per cent to 30 per cent in Dar. "We are doing similar projects in Arusha, Musoma and Sumbawanga... plans are underway for Tanga city as well," Mr Mbarawa said yesterday.
Dar gets 210bn/- for sewage system expansion
THE government has secured 210bn/- loan for upgrading and expanding Dar es Salaam City sewage system. The money, according to Minister of Water, Prof Makame Mbarawa, would enable to increase the wastewater coverage from current 10 per cent to 30 per cent in Dar. “We are doing similar projects in Arusha, Musoma and Sumbawanga…plans are underway for Tanga city as well,” Mr Mbarawa said yesterday.
Tanzania: Water Bill Scheduled for Parliament in February
By Cheji Bakari THE government is set to table the Water Bill and 2018 Environmental Sanitation, for the second time in its coming Parliamentary sessions, scheduled to start next month. The bill that was first read in the House last year in November, this time in Tanga, the Ministry of Water Permanent Secretary, Prof Kitila Mkumbo (pictured), told reporters that if passed into law, the government would introduce as Rural Water Agency (RUWA).
Water bill scheduled for Parliament in February
THE government is set to table the Water Bill and 2018 Environmental Sanitation, for the second time in its coming Parliamentary sessions, scheduled to start next month. The bill that was first read in the House last year in November, this time in Tanga, the Ministry of Water Permanent Secretary, Prof Kitila Mkumbo (pictured), told reporters that if passed into law, the government would introduce as Rural Water Agency (RUWA).
Tanzania: Teachers Asked to Utilise New Method of Teaching
By Cheji Bakari in Korogwe DEPUTY Minister for Education, Science and Technology W illiam Tate Ole Nasha has asked teachers and other education stakeholders to integrate a new maths teaching competence-based method into the education curriculum. H e said lesson plans should also equip schoolchildren with competence in maths to all primary and secondary schools rather than the provision of training to teachers in poor performing district councils.
Tanzania: PS Directed to Remove District Water Engineer
By Cheji Bakari in Pangani WATER and Irrigation Deputy Minister Jumaa Aweso has directed the ministry's Permanent Secretary (PS), Prof Kitila Mkumbo, to assign Pangani District Water engineer Novati Wilson to other duties after failing to deliver. Mr Aweso has also directed to disband Community Owned Water Society Organisation (Cowoso) tasked to oversee three water projects of Madanga, Kimang'a and Boza in Pangani for alleged embezzlement of water fees.
Tanzania: Tanga Port to Get Jetty for Big Oil Tankers
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga TANZANIA Port Authority (TPA) is planning to develop a modern jetty at Raskazone oil terminal in Tanga port capable of accommodating medium-sized oil tankers with a dead weight tonnage (DWT) between 80,000 and 120,000. Tanga Port manager, Percival Salama revealed that during a meeting with Uganda oil and gas stakeholders who visited Tanga to explore prospects of using the port for oil imports to Uganda through central and Tanga railway lines.
Tanga port to get jetty for big oil tankers
TANZANIA Port Authority (TPA) is planning to develop a modern jetty at Raskazone oil terminal in Tanga port capable of accommodating medium-sized oil tankers with a dead weight tonnage (DWT) between 80,000 and 120,000. Tanga Port manager, Percival Salama revealed that during a meeting with Uganda oil and gas stakeholders who visited Tanga to explore prospects of using the port for oil imports to Uganda through central and Tanga railway lines.
Tanzania: Uganda Oil Importers Mull Using Tanga Port
By Cheji Bakari in Tanga UGANDA oil importers have shown interest in using Tanga port projecting to save between 30 and 45 per cent per consignment than if they used the Mombasa port. The Uganda delegation toured the port on Tuesday and received firsthand information on efficiency of the port based on cost effectiveness, suitable environment, cargo handling as among the factors influence their decisions.
Uganda oil importers mull using Tanga port
UGANDA oil importers have shown interest in using Tanga port projecting to save between 30 and 45 per cent per consignment than if they used the Mombasa port. The Uganda delegation toured the port on Tuesday and received firsthand information on efficiency of the port based on cost effectiveness, suitable environment, cargo handling as among the factors influence their decisions.
2,000 pensioners now receive over 6bn/- loan
AT least 2,000 pensioners in Tanga Region have received 6.7bn/- loan issued by Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB). Speaking during the handing over of 1.5m/- office furniture to Tanga Union of Retired Military Officers (Muwawata), TPB Head of Relations and Communication Unit Noves Moses said the loan provided by the bank was a starting point and it would continue cooperating with other pensioners from different departments and institutes to meet their needs.
Tanzania: Three Held Over Human Trafficking
By Cheji BakariPOLICE in Tanga region are holding three people alleged to have been involved in transportation of 30 illegal immigrants to Dar es Salaam via RATCO Bus Company.
Three held over human trafficking
POLICE in Tanga region are holding three people alleged to have been involved in transportation of 30 illegal immigrants to Dar es Salaam via RATCO Bus Company.
Biteko orders arrest, confiscation of investor’s assets
MINERALS Deputy Minister Dotto Biteko has ordered an arrest and asset confiscation of Magambazi Gold Mine investor, CANACO, over breach of mining licence conditions. The Deputy Minister directed the Handeni District’s Defence and Security Committee to immediately make the arrest as the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) conduct thorough investigations on allegations of carbon theft.
Tanzania: Tanga Port Set for Expansion
By Cheji Bakari in TangaIN making sure that Tanga port is becoming East and Central African countries port hub, the government has instructed the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) management to ensure that the port's operations are revived in order to enable bigger shipping vessels to dock.
Tanzania: Don't Fear Cancer Tests, Men Counseled
By Cheji BakariTanga — THE Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu has called upon all Tanzanian men to ignore misinformation on prostate cancer; instead, they should all go for the tests in good time. The minister made the call in Tanga city on Saturday where she launched a national cervical cancer vaccine campaign and cervical cancer diagnosis on women at the Ngamiani health centre.
Don’t fear cancer tests, men counseled
THE Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu has called upon all Tanzanian men to ignore misinformation on prostate cancer; instead, they should all go for the tests in good time. The minister made the call in Tanga city on Saturday where she launched a national cervical cancer vaccine campaign and cervical cancer diagnosis on women at the Ngamiani health centre.
Tanzania: Tanga Striving to Extend HIV/Aids Battle Frontiers
By Cheji BakariTanga — IN a move aimed at trimming the HIV infection rate in Tanga Region drops to at least one per cent, an NGO, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI), in collaboration with regional and districts health management teams have agreed to implement Bukoba Combination Prevention Evaluation (BCPE) ideas. The idea has objective of making sure the region is achieving the target of ambitious three-pronged 90 per cent target by 2020.
Tanzania: Fire Burns Down Korogwe Girls' Dormitory
By Cheji BakariKorogwe — TANGA Regional Commissioner (RC), Martine Shigella has formed a probe team to investigate the source of fire that burnt up one dormitory at Korogwe girls' secondary school within Korogwe town. The RC formed the team immediately after visiting the school yesterday in the company of Tanga regional police commander Edward Bukombe and Tanga regional education officer Mayasa Hashim.
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