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Cross-boarder use of Kwacha, shilling to boost trade at border
Cross-boarder use of Kwacha, shilling to boost trade at border Friday February 28 2020 By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Tunduma. Traders at the Tunduma-Nakonde one stop boarder post can now use Tanzanian and Zambian currencies on each side of the border without having to convert them, thanks to a new arrangement to cut inconveniencies and boost trading activities.
Tanzania: Online Auctions By TRA Bears Fruits On Kick Off
Dar es Salaam — The use of Customs Online Auction to auction the abandoned products whose owners have failed to pay custom duty has started to yield fruits. The taxman's commissioner general, Dr Edwin Mhede, said yesterday that the sum of tax recovered stood at Sh1.4 billion last month compared to below Sh1 billion before the launch of the online system. He was speaking during the taxpayer's education meeting with traders held in Mbeya Region. "We can now feel it (Customs Online Auction).
Online auctions by TRA bears fruits on kick off
Online auctions by TRA bears fruits on kick off Tuesday February 4 2020 Tanzania Revenue Authority commissioner general, Dr Edwin Mhede By Alex Malanga & Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTz news@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. The use of Customs Online Auction to auction the abandoned products whose owners have failed to pay custom duty has started to yield fruits.
504 pupils sit on the floor due to shortage of desks
504 pupils sit on the floor due to shortage of desks Wednesday January 22 2020 Deputy Speaker Dr Tulia Ackson By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. At least 504 pupils out of 1,068 at Hanseshelo Primary School in Iganjo Ward, Mbeya Region, study on the floor due to a shortage of school desks. The situation has been a discomfort to both the pupils and their teachers, who face difficulties in teaching due to congestions of the pupils in classrooms.
Concern as southern regions’ gas use still low
Concern as southern regions’ gas use still low Wednesday December 18 2019 By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. The Southern Highland Zone has the lowest rate of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption despite the areas being only second to the Lake Zone in terms of population size. Low LPG usage suggests that the area has one of the highest levels of usage of such environmentally unfriendly domestic energy sources as firewood, charcoal and kerosene.
Tanzania: Grand Strategy to Promote Southern Tourist Attractions
Iringa — In a bid to promote tourism in the Southern Highlands regions, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has launched a festival dubbed 'Welcome to the Southern Highlands for Tourism and Investment.' Through the three-day festival, authorities in the Southern Highland Regions responsible for tourism will be showcasing various tourist attractions.
Grand strategy to promote southern tourist attractions
In Summary Through the three-day festival, authorities in the Southern Highland Regions responsible for tourism will be showcasing various tourist attractions. By Godfrey Kahango and Berdina Majige @TheCitizenTz Iringa.
Eleven people injured in fight between villagers
Eleven people injured in fight between villagers Saturday September 14 2019 In Summary According to the RPC police are holding eight people in connection to the incident. Mr Ngowi said the villagers and farmers have been embroiled in land conflict, which has persisted for a long time. By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTz news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. Eleven people have been injured during a fight between Msesule villagers in Mbarali district following a land conflict.
Tanzania: Minister Dissolves Roads Funds Board Amid Spate of Crashes
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Works, Transport and Communications minister Isack Kamwelwe on Thursday July 25 asserted that he would no longer wish to hear about incidents of road accidents haunting residents of Mbeya Region. The minister has instead directed the new Roads Funds Board in the country to ensure it supervises the reconstruction of the Mlima Nyoka-Mbalizi Service Road at the gravel level for trucks to pass through.
Minister dissolves Roads Funds Board amid spate of crashes
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Transport Minister Isack Kamwelwe irked by cases of road accidents that have rocked Mbeya Region in recent months. He dissolves road funds board. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya. Works, Transport and Communications minister Isack Kamwelwe on Thursday July 25 asserted that he would no longer wish to hear about incidents of road accidents haunting residents of Mbeya Region.
Dysentery hits Mbeya districts
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya. At least 296 children aged one to five were diagnosed with dysentery from January to June, this year, while four others died of the disease in Mbeya Region. Dysentery, which is an inflammatory disease of the intestine, especially of the colon, has hit Chunya District more than other districts in the region, according to the report.
Global vegetable farming conference starts in Mbeya
Global vegetable farming conference starts in Mbeya Monday June 17 2019 In Summary Visitors come from Italy, South Africa, India, Finland, Belgium, Malawi, the Dutch and other visitors will come from different regions of Tanzania. By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.co.tz Mbeya. Over 600 visitors from six countries are convening for a two-day global vegetable farming conference which started today in Mbeya.
Mbeya Regional Commissioner calls for tax regime reform
Mbeya Regional Commissioner calls for tax regime reform Friday May 24 2019 By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ gkahango@thecitizen.co.tz Mbeya. Mbeya Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has said there is a need of reforming the tax regime so that it would reflect current needs.
Tanzania: Rains Kill Five, Leave 2, 500 Homeless in Kyela District
By Godfrey Kahango Kyela — Five people died and 2, 570 others have been left homeless in Kyela District following unusually heavy rains that pounded the region for several days. The rains have destroyed 438 homes and cut off many areas in seven worst-hit wards in Mbeya Region. The Citizen has witnessed desperate residents fleeing to special camps set up by district authorities, mainly in religious and shools facilities.
Rains kill five, leave 2, 500 homeless in Kyela District
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.co ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Kyela. Five people died and 2, 570 others have been left homeless in Kyela District following unusually heavy rains that pounded the region for several days. The rains have destroyed 438 homes and cut off many areas in seven worst-hit wards in Mbeya Region. The Citizen has witnessed desperate residents fleeing to special camps set up by district authorities, mainly in religious and shools facilities.
Tanzania Police arrest traditional healer over child’s death
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Police in Mbeya has arrested a traditional medicine man and resident of Makete in connection to the death of a six-year old Rose Nguka, a resident of Maendeleo village in Mbarali, Mbeya.
Activist ‘Mdude’ reveals attempt to flee to Kenya
Mbeya/Dar. Political activist, Mdude Nyagali, popular known as ‘MdudeChadema’ says he attempted to escape to Kenya to escape death threats he believes were owing to his work. Mdude who is recuperating in hospital following a five-day ordeal under the arms of unknown kidnappers, says he had come under constant threats and feared for his life. He plotted an escape to Kenya but turned back on the way after realising he was running away from a problem that needed him to resolve.
Chadema activist narrates ordeal after his abduction
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya. Chadema supporter Mdude Nyagali, who went missing last Saturday, after he was allegedly kidnapped by armed and masked men, has described his ordeal as the search for his kidnappers continues. The government critic who uses the name ‘Mdude Chadema’ on various social media accounts was found on Wednesday night in the bush.
Missing Tanzanian opposition activist ‘Mdude Chadema’ found
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Opposition activist, who went missing on Saturday, May 4, 2019, has been found. Mr Mdude Nyagali, who branded himself as Mdude Chadema, was found early on Thursday, 09 May 2019 at Inyala area, Mbeya rural in circumstances that remain a subject of police investigations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya. Opposition activist, who went missing on Saturday, May 4, 2019, has been found.
Missing Tanzanian opposition activist ‘Mdude Chadema’ found
In Summary Opposition activist, who went missing on Saturday, May 4, 2019, has been found. Mr Mdude Nyagali, who branded himself as Mdude Chadema, was found early on Thursday, 09 May 2019 at Inyala area, Mbeya rural in circumstances that remain a subject of police investigations. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. Opposition activist, who went missing on Saturday, May 4, 2019, has been found.
Tacaids, Unicef keen on youth awareness of HIV/Aids, STDs
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary The Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has come up with ONGEA programme, which is intended to provide education to the youth that will enable them make apt decisions, which will prevent them from HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) infections. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya.
Ex-murder convict kills child in Sh10m ransom saga
Ex-murder convict kills child in Sh10m ransom saga Tuesday April 16 2019 Mbeya Regional Police Commander Ulrich Matei In Summary Suspected killer was recently released from prison in Mwanza and killed the victim by suffocation. Advertisement By Ipyana Samson and Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. A family in Mbeya was thrown into mourning after the body of their missing child was recovered in a thicket on Sunday.
Tanzania: Government Reiterates Its Commitment to Vocational Training
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled), Mr Anthony Mavunde said the government has decided to invest in technical education to provide better education to the youth who have missed formal education. Mr Mavunde said the move will also enable the country to generate more experts in various sectors.
Government reiterates its commitment to vocational training
Government reiterates its commitment to vocational training Saturday February 23 2019 Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled), Mr Anthony Mavunde In Summary The government has reiterated its decision to invest in technical education in order to enable the youth who have failed to access formal education to benefit and generate more experts for the country.
Government reiterates its commitment to vocational training
Mbeya. Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled), Mr Anthony Mavunde said the government has decided to invest in technical education to provide better education to the youth who have missed formal education. Mr Mavunde said the move will also enable the country to generate more experts in various sectors.
Tanzania: Police Grill Sugu for Hours Over Incitement
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Mbeya Urban Member of Parliament(MP) Joseph Mbilinyi spent many hours at a police station being interrogatedfor allegedly uttering remarks, which were considered as incitement. The police claimed that Mr Mbilinyi's statements were also abusive and disrespect to government authorities on Identity Cards, which were issued by President John Magufuli to small scale entrepreneurs across the country.
Police grill Sugu for hours over incitement
Police grill Sugu for hours over incitement Friday February 22 2019 In Summary Mbeya Urban MP, Joseph Mbilinyi alias Sugu was still under the police yesterday when this paper went to press. The MP is being questioned allegedly for uttering statements considered to be of incitement, abusive and disrespect to government authorities regarding the Identity Cards given to small scale entrepreneurs. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya.
Police grill Sugu for hours over incitement
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Mbeya Urban MP, Joseph Mbilinyi alias Sugu was still under the police yesterday when this paper went to press. The MP is being questioned allegedly for uttering statements considered to be of incitement, abusive and disrespect to government authorities regarding the Identity Cards given to small scale entrepreneurs. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya.
Tanzania: Police Hold Three Over Rape of Minors
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Three people - including a primary school teacher, 59, who is accused of sexually assaulting his granddaughter, 15, in Utengule Ward in the region - are being held by the police for alleged rape in Mbeya Region. Mbeya Regional Police Commander Ulrich Matei told reporters in his office yesterday that the suspects committed the offences on different occasions.
Police hold three over rape of minors
Police hold three over rape of minors Wednesday February 20 2019 Mbeya Regional Police Commander Ulrich Matei . Photo|File Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya. Three people - including a primary school teacher, 59, who is accused of sexually assaulting his granddaughter, 15, in Utengule Ward in the region - are being held by the police for alleged rape in Mbeya Region.
Tanzania: Three Arraigned Over Child Killings
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — Three suspects in the brutal killings of children in Njombe appeared before the Njombe Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, facing various murder charges. Joel Joseph Nziku, Nasson Alfred Kaduma and Alphonce Edward Danda were arraigned at around noon yesterday.
Three arraigned over child killings
By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe. Three suspects in the brutal killings of children in Njombe appeared before the Njombe Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, facing various murder charges. Joel Joseph Nziku, Nasson Alfred Kaduma and Alphonce Edward Danda were arraigned at around noon yesterday.
Tanzania - Three Arraigned Over Njombe Brutal Killings of Children
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — Three suspects of brutal killings of children in Njombe appeared before the Njombe Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 12 February 2019, facing various murder charges. Joel Joseph Nziku, Nasson Alfred Kaduma and Alphonce Edward Danda were arraigned at around noon on Tuesday. Security was tight when the three suspects were being brought before the court.
Tanzania: Three arraigned over Njombe brutal killings of
In Summary Three suspects of brutal killings of children in Njombe appeared before the Njombe Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 12 February 2019, facing various murder charges. Joel Joseph Nziku, Nasson Alfred Kaduma and Alphonce Edward Danda were arraigned at around noon on Tuesday. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe.
Tanzania Chief of Defence Forces Goes to Njombe to Contain Children Killings
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Venance Mabeyo, is in Njombe as the government steps up efforts to end the brutal killings of children in the southern region of Tanzania. Authorities have confirmed that at least ten children have been killed in Njombe in a period of one month and that the killers were also chopping off the children's reproductive and respiratory organs in the killings that are linked to superstitious beliefs.
Tanzania Chief of Defence Forces goes to Njombe to contain
Tanzania Chief of Defence Forces goes to Njombe to contain children killings Monday February 11 2019 In Summary The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Venance Mabeyo, is in Njombe as the government steps up efforts to end the brutal killings of children in the southern region of Tanzania.
Tanzania: Njombe Boy Dies Fighting for His Life
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — Meshack Myonga, a four-year-old boy, who was found alive but with a partially slit throat after he was abducted by an unknown person has died while undergoing further medical checkup at the Mbeya Referral Hospital. According to the boy's mother, Ms Rabia Mlelwa, Meshack passed away at around 2pm, as he was undergoing medical checkup. "The doctors called me at around 2pm and told me that my son has died.
Njombe miracle boy dies in Mbeya
Njombe boy dies fighting for his life Sunday February 10 2019 Njombe District Commissioner Ruth Msafiri Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe. Meshack Myonga, a four-year-old boy, who was found alive but with a partially slit throat after he was abducted by an unknown person has died while undergoing further medical checkup at the Mbeya Referral Hospital.
Njombe miracle boy dies in Mbeya hospital
Njombe miracle boy dies in Mbeya hospital Saturday February 9 2019 Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ gkahango@tz.nationmedia.com A child who survived from the killing in Njombe has passed away, while undergoing treatment in Mbeya hospital. Njombe. Meshack Myonga, a four year old boy, who were found alive with, horrible wounds on his neck recently after being kidnapped by unknown people has died, while undergoing medical checkup at Mbeya referral hospital.
4-yr-old abducted boy found alive - but with slit throat
In Summary I child who survived from the killing in Njombe has explained a story on how he was captured, before an attempt to slaughter him failed. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ gkahango@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe. When Meshack Myonga, 4, was found alive in hospital, his mother considered it a miracle – especially what with the horrifying wounds he had in his neck. The boy was allegedly abducted by an unknown person on December 23, 2018.
Tanzania: 10 Traders Among 28 People Held Over Njombe Killings
By Godfrey Kahango & Sharon Sauwa Njombe/Dodoma — At least 10 prominent businesspeople from Makambako and Njombe are among the 28 suspects who are being held for questioning by the police in connection with a spate of brutal killings of children in Njombe Region, the Parliament heard yesterday.
10 traders among 28 people held over Njombe killings
In Summary At least 10 famous businesspeople from Makambako and Njombe are among the 28 suspects who are being held for questioning by the police in connection with the brutal killings of children in Njombe Njombe Regional Police Commander (RPC), Ms Renata Mzinga, confirmed that several prominent businesspeople were among the 28 suspects who were being held for questioning by the police in connection with the brutal killings of children Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango & Sharon Sauwa...
Tanzanian Business People Among 28 Suspects Arrested for Ritual Killings of Children
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — Several prominent businesspeople are among the 28 suspects who are being held for questioning by the police in connection with the brutal killings of children in Njombe, the Njombe Regional Police Commander (RPC) said on Monday, February 4, 2019. Ms Renata Mzinga told journalists here that six of the 28 suspects are traditional healers.
Tanzanian businesspeople among 28 suspects arrested for ritual
Tanzanian businesspeople among 28 suspects arrested for ritual killings of children Monday February 4 2019 Njombe Regional Police Commander (RPC) Ms Renata Mzinga In Summary Several prominent business people are among the 28 suspects who are being held for questioning by the police in connection with the brutal killings of children in Njombe, the Njombe Regional Police Commander (RPC) said on Monday, February 4, 2019. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTZ gkahango@mwananchi.co.tz Njombe.
Roman Catholic Church condemns child killings
Roman Catholic Church condemns child killings Monday February 4 2019 The Roman Catholic Church Bishop for Njombe Diocese Alfred Maluma In Summary Top Catholic Church leader in Njombe region has joined the fight against the reported killing of children, saying it is against God’s wishes and that the Church was shocked by the incidents. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango, @gkahango news@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe.
Tanzania: Girl, 7, Found Dead As Child Killers Spill More Blood
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — Another child, Racheal Malekela, 7, was found dead on Friday night at Matembwe Village in Njombe District as the spate of reported 'ritual' child killings and disappearances continues to rock the area. The body of the child was found dumped in a forest owned by her parents, just a few metres from her family home.
Girl, 7, found dead as child killers spill more blood
Girl, 7, found dead as child killers spill more blood Sunday February 3 2019 Matembwe villagers in Njombe District prepare to lower the coffin carrying the body of Racheal Malekela in the grave during her burial yesterday. She was killed by unidentified people on Friday night. PHOTO | GODFREY KAHANGO Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTz news@thecitizen.co.tz Njombe.
Tanzania: 4 Killed Over Suspicion of 'Murdering' 7 Year Old Girl in Njombe
By Godfrey Kahango Njombe — An angry mob in Njombe District killed four people after they suspected them to have been involved in the killing of a seven year old girl, Racheal Malekela. Njombe Regional Commissioner Mr Christopher Ole Sendeka said the people were killed by an angry mob after reports emerged that the 7 year old girl Rachel had been found dead in Matembo village in Wangin'gombe district.
4 killed over suspicion of ‘murdering’ 7 year old girl in Njombe
4 killed over suspicion of ‘murdering’ 7 year old girl in Njombe Saturday February 2 2019 In Summary Angry mob attacks four people after suspecting them of being involved in the killing of 7 year old girl in Njombe District. This comes following a spate of reported child killings that have rocked the district for over a week. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTz gkahango@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe.
Njombe mother appeals for help to find missing son
In Summary Police in Njombe is still holding Joel, the son of Danfold’s brother who died several years ago, in connection with the killings of his own uncle’s children. Advertisement By Godfrey Kahango @TheCitizenTz gkahango@tz.nationmedia.com Njombe. The family of Gaudence Kihombo, a disappeared seven-year old boy, has appealed for help to locate their beloved son. The boy went missing since January 6 in Njombe.
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