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CRDB Bank signs up as main sponsor of ‘Top 100 Surveys’
Dar es Salaam. The CRDB bank has come on board as the main sponsor of the ninth episode of Tanzania’s Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey. The search was launched yesterday as a continuous initiative to supporting SMEs’ competitiveness in the country. The survey which is a brainchild of Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) and KPMG will also see the Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSDT) joining the initiative.
Prices of paper bags to drop by September
Prices of paper bags to drop by September Wednesday July 10 2019 The minister of State in the Vice President’s Office (Environment and Union) January Makamba speaks during an interview at the Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL) headquarters, Tabata Relini, in Dar es Salaam on Monday.
Business backs Tanzania government on AfCFTA
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ Jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. Members of the business community in Tanzania have urged the government to consult widely, and remain vigilant before ratifying the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Tanzania has already signed in for the ambitious continental free-trade zone, which African leaders launched on Sunday in Niger.
Tanzania: Govt Told to Speed Up Plan for Agricultural Insurance
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — While various governments across Africa are supporting crop insurance to cushion farmers in times of distress, the situation has been different in Tanzania where the majority of farmers remain exposed to losses resulting from natural disasters. Apparently, the government has paid very little attention to crop insurance, despite chipping in to boost yields through inputs provision and subsidies.
Govt told to speed up plan for agricultural insurance
Dar es Salaam. While various governments across Africa are supporting crop insurance to cushion farmers in times of distress, the situation has been different in Tanzania where the majority of farmers remain exposed to losses resulting from natural disasters. Apparently, the government has paid very little attention to crop insurance, despite chipping in to boost yields through inputs provision and subsidies.
Crackdown against truck drivers’ job contracts to start
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosend@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary The Prime Minister's Office, Labor, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities in partnership with the Police Force; the Road Safety Committee and Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) intend to undertake special inspection to determine whether all trucks drivers have employment contracts ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
TBA debtors given 14-day ultimatum to pay up Sh10 billion rent
TBA debtors given 14-day ultimatum to pay up Sh10 billion rent arrears Monday July 1 2019 In Summary A 14-day notice has been announced to TBA debtors to pay their arrears or else face eviction from the houses as well as legal action, according to TBA. By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) has announced a 14-day notice to its debtors to pay over Sh10 billion rent arrears or else get kicked out of the agency's premises.
Death toll on cholera outbreak reaches 6, as govt issues new
By Mosenda Jacob @Jmosenda jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary The government has on Monday, June 17, 2019, said a total of six Tanzanians have died of Cholera since the disease outbreak was reported in May, this year, declaring a new alert on Ebola after the disease was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and Kenya. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
Govt receives Sh1.5 billion worth dialysis equipment donation
Govt receives Sh1.5 billion worth dialysis equipment donation from Saudi Arabia Monday June 17 2019 Deputy minister of Health, Community development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Dr Faustine Ndugulile In Summary The government has received 62 dialysis machines worth 1.5 billion from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania: Ray of Hope As Three Companies Express Interest in Tanzania's Stocks of Plastic Bags
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Two days before the ban on plastic carrier bags takes effect, the government has revealed that three companies have expressed interests in buying the remaining stock of plastic bags and use them as raw materials.
Tanzania: Vice President - No Turning Back On Plastic Bags Ban
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed yesterday there will be no turning back in the government's decision to ban plastic bags. The plastic bags ban will take effect from June 1 with the VP calling on Tanzanians to adopt the change. "We do not have any plan to push back the deadline of plastic bags ban.
Vice President: No turning back on plastic bags ban
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan stressed yesterday there will be no turning back in the government’s decision to ban plastic bags. The plastic bags ban will take effect from June 1 with the VP calling on Tanzanians to adopt the change. “We do not have any plan to push back the deadline of plastic bags ban.
Tanzania: FAO Shows How Tanzania Can Improve Agricultural Production for Economic Transformation
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has said that Tanzania can reach its agricultural potential if it prioritises on transforming the sector by heightening political commitment, increase public investment levels, increase public financing and encourage more partners to invest in it.
President Magufuli arrives in South Africa
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary President John Magufuli is in Souith Africa to attend the inauguration ceremony of Cyril Ramaphosa. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has arrived in South Africa where he is on May 25, 2019 expected to attend the inauguration ceremony of President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.
Tanzania: Create Plastic Bags Dump Sites, Authorities Ordered
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Public dump sites for plastic bags should be created as the ban on their use approaches, the government has directed. The deputy Minister of State in the President's Office (Regional Administration an Local Government), Mr Mwita Waitara, has directed each council around the country to allocate a plastic bags collection point for better management.
FAO shows how Tanzania can improve agricultural production for
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary FAO has said that Tanzania has a chance to reach its agriculture potentials provided it encouraged more stakeholders to invest, increase public financing and heightening political commitment in pushing the sector’s agenda. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
Create plastic bags dump sites, authorities ordered
Create plastic bags dump sites, authorities ordered Wednesday May 22 2019 The Minister for State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Mr January Makamba, addresses a leaders and manufacturers of plastic bags meetings in Dar es Salaam yesterday. PHOTO | OMARI FUNGO Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. Public dump sites for plastic bags should be created as the ban on their use approaches, the government has directed.
How a graduate turned student loan into business capital
By Mosenda Jacob mosendajacob@gmail.com Starting a business at university is one of the hardest things that most students will do, but for Mr Langaripo Lukumay, it was also the best time in history for him to set up a business that is today bearing fruits. Mr Lukumay, 32, a former St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) student, graduated in 2015 with a bachelor of arts with education, majoring in History and Kiswahili.
Under The Same Sun donates computers to students with Albinism
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar Es Salaam. Under the Same Sun (UTSS), a Non-government organization supporting people with albinism yesterday donated 21 laptops to students with albinism in a bid to support them in their education. Speaking at the handover in Dar es Salaam, executive director of UTSS, Berthasia Ladislaus said, the initiative has been championed under the Vivian Grace Ash project.
Honour Mengi by supporting the needy: Prime Minister
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called upon Tanzanians to honour Mr Mengi by contributing to Reginald Mengi Persons with Disabilities Foundation. In this way, he said, people will keep honouring and empowering people with disabilities in the country.
East Africa: Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta Calls On EAC to Emulate Mengi's Service
Photo: The Citizen Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Dar to pay their respects to the fallen business magnate who passed on in Dubai on May 2, 2019. By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta today Thursday, May 8, called upon East African countries to emulate Reginald Mengi's unforgettable story, which has contributed substantially to the improvement of the East African Community (EAC) relations.
Tanzania: Thousands Pay Their Last Respects to Mengi At an Emotional Farewell in Moshi
Photo: The Citizen Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Dar to pay their respects to the fallen business magnate who passed on in Dubai on May 2, 2019. By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — A somber mood surrounded the streets of Moshi today as thousands of mourners lined up to pay their final respects to businessman Reginald Mengi.
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta calls on EAC to emulate Mengi’s
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Kenyatta’s condolences during the requiem service in Moshi, a message that was presented by his sister, Ms Nyokabi Kenyatta. He said that Mr Mengi had unforgettable story in the EAC that should be handed down to the younger generation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
VIDEO: Mengi to be buried today in home village
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. Thousands of mourners turned up to receive the body of the former IPP Group of Companies executive chairman Reginald Mengi at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) yesterday morning. The plane carrying the body arrived at the airport from Dar es Salaam at around 9.15am.
Thousands pay their last respects to Mengi at an emotional
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Senior government officials, celebrities, friends, family and the general public today converged for the funeral service at the Evangelical Church of Tanzania in Moshi. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. A somber mood surrounded the streets of Moshi today as thousands of mourners lined up to pay their final respects to businessman Reginald Mengi.
Tanzania: Fresh Hope for Over 20,000 Avocado Growers
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Lack of a market for over 20,000 avocado farmers in Rungwe District, Mbeya Region, is a thing of the past now that they have a reliable buyer of their produce. Avocados and other horticultural products currently earn the country more than $700 million annually, up from $60 million in 2004. Rungwe Avocado Company Limited (RAC) has 135 permanent staff, and will buy the crop from 20,000 outgrowers in Rungwe District and neighbouring areas.
Fresh hope for over 20,000 avocado growers
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Lack of market for over 20,000 avocado farmers in Busokelo, Rungwe District, Mbeya, will now be a thing of the past, thanks to the launch of a company that will buy the crop. Rungwe Avocado Company Limited (RAC) – which was launched yesterday - will be buying the crop from 20,000 outgrowers and employ 135 full-time members of the staff. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
Why projects have stalled across local govt authorities
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Local Government Authorities (LGAs) across the country are saddled with unfinished projects due to poor planning, inefficiencies in funds utilization and delay by the government to release budgets on time. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam.
Hone your leadership skills, leaders challenged
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Leaders who just completed their training under UONGOZI Institute in the city were challenged to hone their skills and think out properly solutions to problems facing their people. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. In order to effectively manage both human and financial resources so as to spur economic development, leaders have been challenged to hone their leadership skills.
Tanzania: Magufuli Issues Stern Warning to Ministers
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — President John Magufuli yesterday issued a stern warning against two ministries whose sectors are underperforming. President Magufuli was speaking in Tunduru District, Ruvuma Region where he graced the opening of the 193-kilometreroad from Namtambo-Kilimasera-Matemanga and Tunduru during his official tour of the southern regions. Dr Magufuli pointed out key projects, which he believes are performing poorly because the ministers have not done their job as expected.
Magufuli issues stern warning to ministers
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary President Magufuli, who is on an official tour of the southern regions, has warned his ministers to live up to his expectation ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli yesterday issued a stern warning against two ministries whose sectors are underperforming.
Magufuli orders water minister to tackle water problems head-on
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary President John Magufuli directs Water and Irrigation minister Makame Mbarawa to remedy his ministry’s performance record ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. President John Magufuli has directed the Minister for Water and Irrigation, Prof Makame Mbarawa, to sit with his experts and design ways that will facilitate quick supply of clean water in needy areas.
TZ’s Ubongo Kids wins Sh60 million in global tech competition
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTz jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Tanzanian creation that uses animation for education has won a global award ‘Next Billion’ Edtech in Dubai after defeating 30 of the selected groups. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. Ubongo, a Tanzanian creation that uses animation for education has won in a global competition, Next Billion Edtech, in Dubai.
East African exam councils establish joint association
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. In efforts to stem the tide of fraud and irregularities in examinations, the East African examination councils have decided to establish a regional assessment association, which will be used as a platform to, among other things, impart knowledge and skills to supervisors.
Tanzania: CUF Files Case Over Burning Flags
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Opposition party CUF has filed a civil case against people it said were involved in the burning of its flags as well as rebranding its office premises to ACT-Wazalendo in Zanzibar. The party's new secretary general Khalifa Suleiman Khalifa said they have opened the case at Vuga, in Unguja. He was speaking today, March 26, 2019, at a press conference in Dar es Salaam.
CUF files case against flag desecration
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. CUF has said that it filed civil case on Monday at Vuga Court in Zanzibar against all those involved in burning of its flags and re-branding party’s office premises with ACT-Wazalendo in both Unguja and Pemba. Party’s new CUF secretary general Khalifa Suleiman Khalifa revealed this when addressing reporters at outfit’s head offices in the city yesterday. “We’ve filed civil case No. 16,” he said.
CUF files case against ACT-Wazalendo over burnt flags
CUF files case against ACT-Wazalendo over burnt flags Tuesday March 26 2019 In Summary CUF has opened a civil case against people who were allegedly involved in burning its flags and rebranding its offices to ACT-Wazalendo in Pemba and Unguja in Zanzibar Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
Government to launch special fund for the less fortunate
By Mosenda Jacob In Summary The government has said it was set to launch a special subsidies fund for persons with disabilities in a bid to enable them improve their lives through various sectors including industrial engagement.
Lipumba to Hamad: Your days in CUF are numbered
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary The newly elected Civic United Front (Cuf) chairman, Prof Ibrahim Lipumba,yesterday launched scathing attack on the embattled party’s secretary general, Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad, to hint the latter’s survival in the party was now matter of time. MrLipumba told some 500 cheering delegates of the seventh national council that Mr Hamad was the source of instability the party has been going through after the 2015 general election.
Tanzania: Allocate Land to Aga Khan, PM Orders Dodoma City Director
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the Dodoma City Council executive director to allocate land specifically for the Aga Khan Development Networks (AKDN) to invest in a bid to, among other things, help the country achieve universal health coverage.
PM wants Aga Khan given land in Dodoma
Allocate land to Aga Khan, PM orders Dodoma city director Sunday March 10 2019 Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, Princess Zahra Aga Khan (second left), Health minister Ummy Mwalimu (left) and French Development Agency for East Africa regional director Christian Yoka cheer after the Premier inaugurated the Sh192 billion Phase II expansion project of the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
Majaliwa: We’re confident of performance of Aga Khan Development
Majaliwa: We’re confident of performance of Aga Khan Development Network Saturday March 9 2019 In Summary Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa officiates at the inauguration of the expanded Phase II Aga Khan Hospital building in Dar es Salaam Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. The government is confident of the performance of over 100 years of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in economic, social and cultural arenas in Tanzania.
Tanzania: Majaliwa to Inaugurate Expanded Aga Khan Hospital in Dar
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa is expected to officiate the inauguration of the $83 million (about Sh190.9 billion) worth expanded Aga Khan Hospital-Dar es Salaam (AKHD) building on Saturday, March 9. Speaking to The Citizen on Thursday, March 7, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) representative, Mr Amir Kurji, said that the structure is intended to accommodate more cancer patients who are normally referred abroad for treatment.
Climate meeting’s 8 resolutions
Climate meeting’s 8 resolutions Tuesday February 26 2019 Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan In Summary A meeting to discuss the future of environment that was chaired by Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has resolved to undertake at least eight resolutions that will have to be implemented in Tabora and other regions for the goal of preserving the environment. Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ Jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
Chadema condemns Police for grilling ‘Sugu’
Chadema condemns Police for grilling ‘Sugu’ Friday February 22 2019 In Summary Opposition party Chadema has condemned the police for arresting one of its members (MP), while exercising his constitutional right as a people's representative. Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
Palestine envoy’s plea to researchers
Palestine envoy’s plea to researchers Friday February 22 2019 In Summary Palestine government through its embassy has called upon Tanzanian researchers to conduct their researches basing on the middle east crisis in a bid to bring evidence that would help end crime against humanity. Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
Chadema condemns Police for grilling ‘Sugu’
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Opposition party Chadema has condemned the police for arresting one of its members (MP), while exercising his constitutional right as a people's representative. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. The main opposition party, Chadema, has condemned the arrest and holding of Mbeya Urban Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Mbilinyi (Sugu), saying that the latter was exercising his constitutional right.
Chadema laments over members’ arrests
Chadema laments over members’ arrests Wednesday February 20 2019 In Summary Bavicha has reiterated its disappointment at the arrest and detention of Chadema followers by the police during the hearing of its party leaders' case in court. Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam. The Chadema National Youth Council (Bavicha) has reiterated its disappointment at the force used by the police during the proceedings of its party leaders' case in the courts.
Chadema laments over members’ arrests
By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com In Summary Bavicha has reiterated its disappointment at the arrest and detention of Chadema followers by the police during the hearing of its party leaders' case in court. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Dar es Salaam. The Chadema National Youth Council (Bavicha) has reiterated its disappointment at the force used by the police during the proceedings of its party leaders' case in the courts.
TanTrade, Ukraine in pact to boost Tanzanian exports
TanTrade, Ukraine in pact to boost Tanzanian exports Tuesday February 19 2019 In Summary TanTrade in collaboration with Ukraine International Trade Council have mobilized Tanzanian food processing traders to grab the opportunity to export products to Ukraine. Advertisement By Mosenda Jacob @TheCitizenTZ jmosenda@tz.nationmedia.com Dar es Salaam.
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