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RC threatens to cane people who oppose development projects in
RC threatens to cane people who oppose development projects in public Saturday August 10 2019 By Ipyana Samson isamson@ttz.com Mbeya. Mbeya Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has vowed to cane in public those residents found to have sabotaged development activities in the region.
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 - Govt Suspends 13 Chunya District Minerals Officers Over Alleged Link to Gold Smuggling
By Ipyana Samson Mbeya — Minerals minister Dotto Biteko on Monday ordered the executive secretary of the Minerals Commission, Prof Shukrani Manya, to suspend 13 mineral officers based in Chunya District over allegations of conspiring with owners of gold smelting plants to smuggle out the minerals.
Tanzania: Gov’t suspends 13 Chunya District minerals officers
In Summary Minerals minister was addressing small miners in Chunya District and said the district was among leading areas of gold production in the country, but there are many questions because reported amounts do not match with what is happening on the ground, a proof that something is wrong somewhere. Advertisement By Ipyana Samson @TheCitizenTZ Mbeya.
Butiku: This why leadership vacuum exists
Butiku: This why leadership vacuum exists Tuesday March 26 2019 Executive director of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Foundation, Mr Joseph Butiku. In Summary The executive director of the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Foundation, Mr Joseph Butiku, has said leadership vacuum in the country results from the fact that existing leaders do not obey the laws or read the country’s constitution. Advertisement By Ipyana Samson @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com Mbeya.
Tanzania: Panic as tremor shakes Mbeya
By Ipyana Samson @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary The tremor, which also felt in some neighbouring regions, began at 12.18pm, sending people running from houses, offices and business premises in Mbeya City, but there were no immediate reports of casualties ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Mbeya. A tremor shook Mbeya Region Thursday, sparking panic among residents. There were no immediate reports of casualties from the tremor, which was also felt in some neighbouring regions.
Tanzania, Malawi in Sh2tr Projects
By Ipyana Samson Kyela — Tanzania and Malawi launched, on Monday, a joint initiative to develop River Songwe by constructing a 180-MW hydro powerhouse, among other projects. Known as the River Songwe Basin Commission (RSBC), the initiative seeks to provide water for an irrigation scheme covering about 6,200 hectares in both countries and controlling floods in the densely populated lower part of the basin, costing a total of $829 million (about Sh2 trillion).
Tanzania, Malawi in Sh2tr projects
By Ipyana Samson @TheCitizenTz news@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Kyela. Tanzania and Malawi launched, on Monday, a joint initiative to develop River Songwe by constructing a 180-MW hydro powerhouse, among other projects.
Tanzania: Body Finally Buried After Nine-Month Legal Battle
By Ipyana Samson Mbeya — The body of Frank Kapange, 22, has finally been laid to rest after it was boycotted at the Mbeya Referral Hospital's mortuary for a total of 267 days as the family engaged the police in a legal battle. This followed a seven-day ultimatum that authorities issued to the deceased's family ordering them to bury their relative immediately failure of which the government would undertake the task.
Body finally buried after nine-month legal battle
In Summary At last, the body of Frank Kapange (22) which had been boycotted at the Mbeya Referral Hospital’s mortuary for 267 days, was buried yesterday after authorities ordered the deceased’s family to do so within one week or else the government would undertake the task.
Body finally buried after nine-month legal battle
Mbeya. The body of Frank Kapange, 22, has finally been laid to rest after it was boycotted at the Mbeya Referral Hospital’s mortuary for a total of 267 days as the family engaged the police in a legal battle. This followed a seven-day ultimatum that authorities issued to the deceased’s family ordering them to bury their relative immediately failure of which the government would undertake the task.
Mbeya by-election: Security beefed up for CCM candidate
Mbeya. Security was early on Sunday, 16 September 2018, beefed up around the residence of a CCM councillorship aspirant for Nsalaga ward in Mbeya City, Mr David Ngogo following fears of a plot to torch his house. The Mbeya District Commissioner, Mr Paul Ntinika and other members of the district defence and security committee visited Mr Ngogo’s house to investigate the reports.
Tanzania: Prayers Held in Mbeya Following Spate of Road Accidents
By Godfrey Kahango and Ipyana Samson News@tznationmedia.comMbeya — Residents of Mbeya Region including government, religious and traditional leaders have turned up at the Ruanda Nzovwe grounds to pray for the region following a spate of accidents that occurred there within one month. Some of the leaders, who attended the prayers include Mbeya Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Tulia Ackson and Agriculture Deputy Minister Dr Mary Mwanjelwa.
Traditionalists, Christians, Muslims, meet to pray in Mbeya following - News
Mbeya. Residents of Mbeya Region including government, religious and traditional leaders have turned up at the Ruanda Nzovwe grounds to pray for the region following a spate of accidents that occurred there within one month. Some of the leaders, who attended the prayers include Mbeya Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Tulia Ackson and Agriculture Deputy Minister Dr Mary Mwanjelwa.
Tanzania: JPM Sends Condolences Over Fallen Soldiers
By Ipyana SamsonDar/Mbeya — President John Magufuli has sent his condolences to the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), General Venance Mabeyo, following an accident, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including a soldier and trainees.
This is why the accident that killed 11 JKT servicemen happened
Mbeya. A day after 11 National Service (JKT) trainee soldiers died in road accident, reports say the driver’s little knowledge of the road was part of what caused the accident to happen.More reports say soldiers survived in two earlier ‘almost’ accidents incidences.
JPM sends condolences over fallen soldiers
Dar/Mbeya. President John Magufuli has sent his condolences to the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), General Venance Mabeyo, following an accident, which claimed the lives of 13 people, including a soldier and trainees. A statement released by the Directorate of Presidential Communication read: “I have received with great shock the news (about the accident); I send my condolences to the Chief of Defense Forces and to the families of the deceased,” said the President in the statement.
This is why the accident that killed 11 JKT soldiers happened
Mbeya. A day after 11 National Service (JKT) trainee soldiers died in road accident, reports say the driver’s little knowledge of the road was part of what caused the accident to happen.More reports say soldiers survived in two earlier ‘almost’ accidents incidences.
Police in spotlight after vendor dies
Mbeya. Police here are accused of killing a fruit vendor for allegedly engaging in unlawful acts. Mr Allen Mapunda (20) died in police custody on Saturday when the law enforcers seized him as they were carrying out normal patrols around Iyela ward.
Tanzania: Parents Urged to Fight Child Abuse
By Justa Musa and Ipyana SamsonMbeya — Parents and guardians in the country have been called on to support efforts made by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the fight against child abuse. The call was made by Mbeya Social Development Officer Happiness Nania, when speaking to The Citizen about the participation of parents and guardians in the fight against child abuse.
Tanesco disconnects power to Kiwira Coal mine, police offices
Mbeya. Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) has disconnected power supply to Kiwira Coal Mine and the police over unpaid bills. Speaking to The Citizen on Thursday, Tanesco Regional Manager Mr Benedict Bahati said Kiwira Gold Mine owes Tanesco Sh1.3 billion while the police force owes the power utility company Sh700 million. Mr Bahati said Tanesco made various attempts to convince the two defaulters to settle their debts but they weren’t cooperating.
Tanzania: Malaria Deaths in Mbeya Reduced, Thanks to Campaign
By Ipyana SamsonMbeya — The number of deaths caused by malaria in Mbeya Region has gone down from 255 in 2014 to 97 last year. Regional malaria coordinator Salehe Mwango said the attack of the disease has been going down because of government's efforts through its campaign dubbed 'Tokomeza malaria'. "The situation of malaria in our region is not very bad as statistics show that the number of patients has greatly decreased.
Rabid dogs killed over cattle
Kyela. District council officials have ordered the killing of dogs that fatally attacked 15 cattle in Kijunjumele Ward. According to Kyela district veterinary officer Frank Mushi nine dogs have already been killed. “Initial investigation indicates that the dogs were suffering from rabies and we have decided to hunt them down and kill them as they are not only dangerous to cattle but to human beings as well,” said Mr Mushi.
Pupil dies as cholera hits Kyela District
Kyela. A Standard Four pupil in Kyela District, Mbeya Region, has died and six other people are hospitalised following the outbreak of cholera in the district. Mbeya Regional Medical Officer Seif Mhina confirmed the death yesterday, saying the outbreak of the disease was first reported at Ilima Village near Kiwira Coal Mines.
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