After convention high, Clinton hits campaign trail in U.S. Rust Belt

Delegate Tony Davis of Chicago, Illinois, gets a temporary Hillary Clinton presidential campaign tattoo on the floor of the convention during the second night at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. July 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mark Kauzlarich

By John Whitesides and Amanda Becker
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton took her newly energized campaign to become America’s first woman president on the road on Friday to “Rust Belt” swing states that might decide the fate of the Nov. 8 election.

After presenting an upbeat view of the country in her keynote address to the Democratic convention on Thursday night, the former secretary of state launched a campaign tour of Ohio and Pennsylvania, two heartland states hit by the decline in U.S. manufacturing.

Clinton is likely to face a tough challenge in such states from Republican nominee Donald Trump, a New York businessman who is trying to win white working-class voters with rhetoric against free trade and illegal immigration.

“This has been such an invigorating, exciting week,” Clinton told a rally in Philadelphia on Friday. “I don’t know about you but I stayed up really late last night, it was just hard to go to sleep. It was so exciting,” she said to enthusiastic cheers.

In the biggest speech of her quarter century in politics, Clinton formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday at the convention in Philadelphia. She cast herself as a steady leader at a “moment of reckoning” for the country, and contrasted her character with what she described as Trump’s dangerous and volatile temperament.

Clinton and her vice presidential running mate, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, addressed a crowd of more than 5,000 people at Temple University near downtown Philadelphia, before heading out on their three-day bus tour. Clinton reprised themes from her Thursday night speech, saying the country faced a “stark choice” in the November election.

Opinion polls show a potentially tight race in Ohio and Pennsylvania, both of which were won by President Barack Obama in the 2012 election.

Clinton and Trump are essentially tied in Ohio, where the Republicans held their convention last week, according to an average of polls by RealClearPolitics. Clinton has a lead of 4.4 percentage points in Pennsylvania, the website’s average of recent polls showed.

Ohio and Pennsylvania are among a handful of states that are traditionally viewed as decisive in U.S. presidential elections, since they do not lean heavily either Democratic or Republican.
Nationally, opinion polls show Trump moving into a slight lead after receiving his party’s nomination at the convention in Cleveland. Clinton is likely to get a similar boost after the Democratic convention, where she was lauded by Obama and other senior Democrats as a tough fighter with a long-held passion for helping the underprivileged.

“CLEAR-EYED”
Clinton, a former first lady and U.S. senator, promised in her speech on Thursday to make the United States a country that works for everyone if she is elected.

“We are clear-eyed about what our country is up against. But we are not afraid,” she said.
Calling her nomination a milestone, the 68-year-old Clinton said, “When any barrier falls in America, for anyone, it clears the way for everyone. That’s why when there are no ceilings, the sky’s the limit.”
Clinton portrayed Trump, 70, as a threat to the country, saying “a man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.”

Trump sent out a flurry of comments on Twitter on Friday morning, lambasting media coverage of the speech as “a joke,” calling the address “very long and very boring” and accusing Clinton of wanting to shut down “coal mines, steel plants and any other remaining manufacturing.”
Trump will campaign in another swing state, Colorado, on Friday and is scheduled to visit Ohio next week.
Economic issues will be crucial as the White House campaign enters its final three-month stretch. The U.S. economy grew by only 1.2 percent in the second quarter, far less than expected, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
During the Rust Belt swing, Clinton will detail her pledge to raise wages and to create jobs by unveiling a major infrastructure package within the first 100 days of her presidency, and encouraging companies to invest in workers.

The start of the Democratic convention was overshadowed by the resignation of Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz who quit over leaked emails showing party officials favored Clinton over her primary rival Bernie Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont.
Cyber security experts and U.S. officials said on Monday there was evidence that Russia engineered the release of the emails in order to influence the election. The Kremlin has denied the accusations.
Another hack came to light on Thursday, when four people familiar with the matter told Reuters the FBI is investigating a cyber attack against the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which raises money for Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives. The DCCC confirmed on Friday that it had been the target of a cyber security incident.

(Reporting by Jonathan Allen, Amanda Becker, Luciana Lopez, James Oliphant, Amy Tennery, John Whitesides and Alana Wise; Writing by Alistair Bell; Editing by Frances Kerry)

NAFASI ZA KAZI,MAMLAKA YA MAJI DODOMA

Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA) was established under section 3(I) of Cap. 272 of 1997 as repealed by section 60 of Water Supply and Sanitation Act No. 12 of 2009. DUWASA is charged with the overall responsibility of operations and management of water supply and sanitation services in Dodoma urban within the Municipality. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and performance driven Tanzanians, male and female, to fill the following positions:

JOB TITLE:  Commercial Manager

REPORTS TO: Managing Director

JOB PURPOSE: To maintain customer records and follow up customer bills to ensure customers who get water, are correctly billed and pay for the water they have consumed at the right time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Academic Qualification: Holder of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent from a recognized institution with relevant work experience of twelve years, computer application and management skills.

· Work experience: At least 12 years relevant experience with management experience and computer application in a reputable organization.

·   Additional Competencies for the Post: 

- Self starter, able to work and plan daily tasks with minimum supervision.

- Effective communication skills in writing and speaking.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment and may be required to    work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and /or holidays.

- Performance oriented, strongly motivated and maintains high work standards.

- Team player with good interpersonal and analytical skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines and give feedback in a timely and professional manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)            Heads the department responsible for customer services, customers billing and metering data and revenue follow up of payments of water bills by customers.

2)            Advises the Managing Director on all commercial issues of the Authority.

3)            Checks and directs subordinates on customer data collection, entry, computations and analysis to ensure they are effectively and efficiently done.

4)            Develops and implements strategies for meeting customer demand for water and improving customer service.

5)            Checks on customer database to ensure it is correctly up-dated regularly and current.

6)            Monitors  the  revenue  collections  from  customers  and devices  appropriate  policies  and  plans  to  ensure  timely payments

7)            Oversees  the  preparation  and  dispatching  of  periodic customer monthly invoices to ensure that all customers are supplied  with  correct  invoices  at  appropriately  specified intervals.

8)            Sets-up and controls annual billing or revenue collection targets depending on the service supply and demands of consumers, and devise appropriate methods to achieve them.

9)            Sets up mechanisms for identifying, verifying and recommending vulnerable groups and individuals who may qualify for free water services   according to the guiding policies.

10)        Prepares and recommends tariff setting formulas and required prices depending on the established costs.

11)        Develops and implements strategies to ensure customers settle their current bills rather than have outstanding bills.

12)        Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with the immediate superior as part of performance agreement.

13)        Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director.

JOB TITLE:  Water Production Engineer I

REPORTS TO: Technical Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for efficient and effective management of water production infrastructures and activities of the Authority.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic Qualification: Holder of a Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification who is registered with Engineers Registration Board with six years relevant experience in the water production and treatment works and good working knowledge of ICT applications and management skills.

· Work experience: who is registered with Engineers Registration Board with six years relevant experience in the water production and treatment works and good working knowledge of ICT applications and management skills.

·   Additional Competencies for the Post: 

- Self starter, able to work and plan daily tasks with minimum supervision.

- Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment and may be required to    work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and /or holidays.

- Team player with good interpersonal and analytical skills.

- Ability to meet deadlines and give feedback in a timely and professional manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)                  Monitors water quality and quantity from boreholes and water distribution system and ensuring compliance with the prescribed standards for drinking water and reporting any deviations, possible causes and required remedies.

2)                  Establishes procedures for water quality monitoring and supervises the sampling of raw water supply. 

3)                  Liaises with Operations Engineer and Sewerage Engineer to ensure proper sampling and quality analysis of water and waste water are undertaken as scheduled.

4)                  Prepares and conducts training programmes for surface and borehole pump operators/staff on the appropriate procedures and standards/guidelines for operation of electromechanical machines/equipment and ensures that the operating instructions are adhered to.

5)                  Liaises with Electrical Engineer and TANESCO to ensure adequate and constant power supply to the water production machines and ensure immediate repairs and restoration of power whenever failure occurs.

6)                  Provides to the Technical Manager, information and statistics regularly, accompanying actual performance with variances from planned performance and carry out corrective measures.

7)                  Prepares periodical reports regarding water production activities as required by management.

8)                  Monitors performance of installed power factors correction pieces of equipment and advises on various measures to minimize electricity consumption on water production

9)                  Ensures prompt and efficient investigations of customer complaints.

10)              Develops individual performance objectives, targets and standards in consultation with the immediate superior as part of performance agreement.

11)              Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE POSTS: Unspecified Period of Time.

AGE LIMIT FOR THE APPLICANTS: In the Mwananchi Newspaper of 16/02/2016, it was mistakenly written that the age limit for applicants should be above 45 years of age. The correct age limit for Applicants should not be above 45 years of age.

REMUNARATIONS: The posts carry attractive remunerations package subject to work professional experience and qualifications.

MODE OF APPLICATION: Letter of application accompanied by a detailed CV, Photocopies of relevant certificates; names and addresses of three referees; day contact telephone numbers and postal address should reach the under mentioned address before or on March 03, 2016 to:

The Managing Director,

Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. Box 431,

Tel: 026 – 2324245. Fax: 026 – 2320060,

DODOMA

E-mail: duwasatz@go.tz

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TCU decries failure

Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), the national high education overseer has decried its own failure to meet the five-year plan for the nation’s 51 high academic institutions to produce a minimum of 80,000 skilled  graduants to address the demand for skilled personnel.  

But despite the good number of high academic institutions in Tanzania, the current pattern of the programmes they offer is visibly skewed towards general education as opposed to more specialized disciplines, TCU says.

The five-year plan marking its deadline this year required universities to enroll and train into competence some 80,000 nationals in various disciplines, but there were only 218,959 students of all levels and disciplines in all universities and colleges in the country by last year, while only only 65,000 students have been enrolled this year.

“This calls for enormous additional investments in the higher education sub-sector,” said TCU Executive Secretary Prof Yunus Mgaya in Dar es Salaam yesterday while lauding the Aga Khan University (AKU) for its significant commitment to an ambitious expansion plan in Tanzania and East Africa to recruit future intellectuals.

“We need to have a strong skilled human resource base as projected in the Tanzania first Five Year Development Plan (2011/12 – 2015/16), that among others, focuses on employment of more than 90,000 qualified teachers by the year 2025,” he said during the 11th convocation ceremony of the University.

AKU has awarded degrees to 84 graduands from the Institute for Educational Development, the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the Postgraduate Medical Education programme this year, including 61 with M.Sc in Education, 22 post-RN B.Sc in Nursing and one with Master of Family Medicines, marking the alumni of 552 in the university Tanzania’s chapter.

In spite of the success story, AKU is working out plans to establish principal East African campus in Arusha, a campus for the Institute for Educational Development in Dar es Salaam, a new Aga Khan University Hospital in Kampala and to launch new medical and nursing education programmes in line with expansion of the existing programmes.

SOURCE: GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY

POWERFUL WORDS TO USE ON YOUR CV

Selection of Words is very important in Curriculum Vitae Preparation. If you need to create a good CV you must use powerful words.

The following are powerful words to use; 

List of Positive Attributes

• Confident
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Hard-working
• Reliable
• Dedicated
• Creative
• Dynamic
• Business/commercial minded
• Enthusiastic
• Resourceful
• Diplomatic
• Co-operative
• Consistent
• People-oriented
• Loyal
• Self-motivated

Action words

• Achieved
• Accomplished
• Completed
• Delegated
• Demonstrated
• Developed
• Directed
• Established
• Evaluated
• Facilitated
• Increased
• Launched
• Maintained
• Regulated
• Supervised
• Won
• Conducted
• Negotiated
• Liaised

One thing you might have noticed is that these words are all listed in the past tense, and this is no accident: the past tense is extremely powerful because it actually gives the impression that you have really achieved and done something.

A word of warning: do not use the above-listed words as bullet points. They should be incorporated into properly structured sentences.

Example:

“I developed a new method for structuring curriculum programmes.”

To make it even more powerful, use it in a combination with words such as:

• Effectively
• Efficiently
• Quickly
• Rapidly
• Resourcefully

Examples:

“I resourcefully launched a Marketing campaign with a budget of £8.000.”

“I effectively supervised a team of 32 individuals.”

Summary

The way you express yourself is as important as the information you try to convey. The correct use of positive action words (sometimes referred to as buzz words or power words) can dramatically enhance the impact of your CV or Resume.

Source: http://www.cvplaza.com/cv-basics/cv-power-words/

Freshers Entrepreneurship Day at UDSM

Govt to spend 22.9tri/- in 2016/17

 

The amount is an increase of 2.2 per cent compared to the budget of 22.495tri/- pegged for the current 2015/16 fiscal year which ends on June 30, 2016. In the same development, Dr Mpango said donor dependency is expected to be reduced by 9.3 per cent in 2016/2017; the opening year for the second Five-Year Development Plan straddling 2016/17 to 2020/2021.

Development partners are envisaged to pump in 2.107tri/- in loans and grants in the next financial year which is 9.3 per cent less compared to the amount pledged in the current year, he stated.

“The government looks forward to collecting 14.139tri/- from taxes, including Treasury Vouchers (TVCs), which is equivalent to 13.2 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

This translates to an increase of 15 per cent compared to the estimates of 12.307tri/- this year,” Dr Mpango explained. The Minister told the House that in 2016/17, the government plans to spend 16.807tri/- on recurrent expenditure out of which 6.651tri/- will be salaries while spending on development projects has been pegged at 6.182tri/-.

“We expect to raise 4.810tri/- from internal sources to fund development projects and this is 77.8 per cent of the total amount,” the former World Bank economist remarked.

In the coming fiscal year, according to Dr Mpango, a big chunk of funds allocated for development will be spent on improvement of social services while the remaining amount will be invested as equity in revenue generating projects.

In the same line, the state will make best use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) arrangement to fund development projects in a bid to reduce the load on the government in implementing such ventures, he noted.

Dr Mpango went on to point out that in the next fiscal year the internal revenues from taxes, non-revenue sources and collections from local government authorities have been estimated at 15.801tri/-.

“The sum is equivalent to 68.7 per cent of total obligations compared to 62.2 per cent pegged for the present year,” he explained. The Treasury expects to collect taxes amounting to 14.106tri/- as well as 1.110tri/- and 584.4bn/- from non-revenue and collections local authorities, respectively.

On the other hand, Dr Mpango highlighted that the government will borrow 1.782tri/- from foreign sources in commercial loans in addition to 3.300tri/- from domestic sources including payments of 2.766tri/- for treasury bills and bonds set to mature.

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Budget Committee, Ms Hawa Ghasia (Mtwara Rural-CCM) challenged the government to release on time funds allocated for development projects. Presenting the views of the committee, Ms Ghasia noted with concern that many projects countrywide have stalled due to delays in disbursement of funds.

“My committee is of a view that it is high time the government used cash in the Oil and Gas Fund to implement these development projects,” the former minister charged.

Earlier in the morning session, the august House was embroiled in a heated debate after MPs from the ruling and opposition differed on whether the tabling of the plans was in breach of Article 63 (3) (c) of the Constitution and Standing Order number 94 of the Parliament.

After hot exchanges pitting Opposition Chief Whip Tundu Lissu (Singida East-Chadema) and Kigoma Urban MP Zitto Kabwe (ACT-Wazalendo) on one hand and a number of CCM legislators on the other, the House finally reached a consensus on the matter.

Mr Lissu and Zitto had argued that the tabling of the framework was in contrary to regulations an argument which was contested by Kigoma North MP Peter Serukamba (CCM) and Mr Adam Mwakasaka (Tabora Urban-CCM), Ms Mary Nagu (Hanang-CCM) and Ms Ghasia.

The Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Ms Jenista Mhagama, shamed the opposition lawmakers when she revealed that the matter had been sorted out during the Steering Committee last Friday which was attended by Mr Lissu as a representative of the Leader of the Opposition

Magufuli condemns British chopper pilot killing

 

A statement released by the Directorate of Communication from the State house said President Magufuli has directed the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to ensure the involved culprits are caught and brought to justice.

He moreover promised that his government will continue with efforts against anti-poaching to reserve the wildlife. “I personally support the fight against poaching in our game reserves and national parks.

Also I urge various stakeholders not to be discouraged by the incident and instead let us join hands against the poachers” said the President in the statement. The previous report by the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism to the public said five suspects were held in connection with the incident to assist investigation.

Also the Tanzania National Parks (Tanapa) cautioned that these people are heavily armed with sophisticated military weapons used for illegal poaching of elephants in our conservation areas hence mass efforts from all stakeholders mostly the citizens are crucial for the success of the mission.

On the same issue the Minister for Tourism and Natural Resources, Prof Jumanne Maghembe stressed that it was high time major anti poaching operations are conducted on national parks and game reserves especially in those areas bordering villages as some poachers may pose as residents.

The president has sent his condolences to the British embassy for the lost citizen pilot Gower who was providing his services for anti- poaching service in the country. Gower has been working in Tanzania for seven years.

The incident which caught the attention of many international media and organisations took place over the weekend when Roger was flying the helicopter and his co-pilot, Mr Nicky Bester and game security officer were badly injured. Three elephants were found killed by the poachers.

Change of Institute Name "Mong’are Teachers College" to "Moshi Teachers College"

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

(NACTE)

PUBLIC NOTICE

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The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) would like to inform the general public that, it has issued a “no objection” letter to Mong’are Teachers College which is located in Bomang’ombe area, Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region to change its name to Moshi Teachers College.

This was effectively done from 1^st October, 2015 following fulfillment of Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) requirements as prescribed in the Business Names (Registration) Act, Cap. 213.

As of today, 19^th  January 2016, the Council (NACTE) and the public will recognize and effectively start using the new name in accordance with the law.  

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Issued by:

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

19^TH JANUARY,2016.

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Top 10 most reliable car brands

1. Lexus

Lexus managed the rare feat of having every one of its models that was included in Consumer Reports' reliability survey rank above average.
While Lexus has lately become known for dependable but dull sedans and SUVs, Toyota (TM)'s luxury brand recently introduced the sporty two-door RC F model

2. Toyota

Reliability has always been a huge part of Toyota's brand image. Apparently, that's well founded since Toyota brands occupy the top two slots here. Scion, Toyota's entry-level brand, wasn't ranked because Consumer Reports didn't have enough survey results on its cars. 

3. Audi

Improvement is possible. Audi, once described by Consumer Reports as "a sinkhole of service problems," is now the top-ranked European brand in the magazine's annual reliability rankings. Audi, which is one of several Volkswagen (VLKAF) luxury brands, has improved greatly over the last few years, according to the report.

4. Mazda

Mazda is known most of all for making fun-to-drive cars like the new CX-3 crossover SUV shown here. But it's also making fairly dependable cars, as well. 

5. Subaru

Subaru has earned legions of loyal fans by selling safe and rugged (mostly) four-wheel-drive vehicles in the United States. In the most recent reliability survey from Consumer Reports, Subaru came it at number five, up from seven last year.

6. Kia

A lot of people still think Kia makes cheap, dowdy-looking cars. That's changed a lot in recent years as the Korean brand has started producing head-turning cars that could easily be mistaken for luxury models. The Cadenza, shown here, is a prime example, with features, performance and comfort that rival cars costing tens of thousands more 

 

7. Buick

General Motors' (GM) Buick was the only Detroit-based car brand to earn a spot in the Top Ten in Consumer Reports reliability rankings. While they aren't quite luxury cars, Buicks offer stylish designs and lots of options at affordable prices. The new Cascada convertible, shown here, was just unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

8. Honda

Honda (HMC) makes very dependable cars, but it dropped four places from last year in the reliability rankings. Owners complained the most about problems with the "infotainment" systems on Honda's new and redesigned models, according to the magazine. 

9. Hyundai

Kia's Korean sister-brand, Hyundai, makes cars and SUVs tuned a little more toward comfort than sporty performance. This year both brands moved up four places in the reliability rankings.

10. Mini

BMW's U.K.-based compact car brand barely made it into the top 10, with a reliability that's just a bit above average.

Kikwete named AU special envoy to Libya

 

According to regional media reports, the AU Heads of State Summit has agreed to revive high level contact group to mediate for peace in Libya.

According to a top AU diplomat, the African Union leaders have named a taskforce of five heads of state to address the conflict in Libya, where the Islamic State group is gaining ground.

“This is something that concerns us all,” AU Peace and Security Council chief Smail Chergui told reporters, adding effective action in Libya could only happen “if we have a government in place”.

Libya has been in turmoil since the ouster of longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. It now has two governments and parliaments, with the internationally recognized authorities based in the east and a militia-backed authority in the capital Tripoli.

Govt to distribute doctors, modern gear nationwide.

 
The government plans to redistribute specialized doctors and health officers to ensure equal provision of health services in hospitals across the country, the parliament heard yesterday.

 

Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, the Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu told the lawmakers in Dodoma that the government has resorted to the move in acknowledgement of the dire need of specialists, namely doctors and medical officers in regional and district hospitals.

 

“It might be a painful exercise to doctors who do not want to be moved upcountry, but I humbly ask you, the lawmakers to support the government in this endeavour; we would not like to see politicians defending deviant doctors  once the exercise begins,” the minister said, though short of stating when the exercise was due to start.

 

She was responding to a supplementary question by Special Seats MP, Munde Abdallah (CCM) who wanted to know about the government’s plan in addressing  the shortage of health expertise in nine regional hospitals, namely Tabora, Singida, Geita,Rukwa, Kigoma,  Katavi, Njombe, Simiyu and Shinyanga. 

 

In another development, the government has reiterated its plan to ensure all the referral hospitals in the country are equipped with Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI), CT-Scan and x-ray equipments as minister of State in the President's Office-Public Service Management and Good Governance, Angellah Kairuki told parliamentarian in the same session.

 

“The government plans to install patient monitor, pulse oxymeter and oxygen concentrator in all regional hospitals,” she said implying additional facilities that are involved in the plan.

 

She was responding to a question by Special Seats MP, Munde Abdallah (CCM) who had wanted to know if the government had a plan to provide Tabora regional hospitals with necessary medical equipments. 

 

The questions were typical of public complaints that patients at the nation’s leading medical institution Muhimbili National Hospital had been deprived of basic services due to shortage of medical gear, describing the situation regional referral hospitals as unbearable.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN

Many graduates reported jobless

 

This was revealed here by the Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Anthony Mavunde, while responding to a basic question by Vvawa MP, Mr Japhet Hasunga (CCM), who wanted to know the number of unemployed graduates in the country.

The Deputy Minister however said the government was still putting in place conducive environment to enable the youth to be employed or engage in self-employment through provision of credit facilities.

He mentioned other measures to create jobs as strengthening of the Tanzania Employment Services Agency (TAESA). “There is also a plan in the pipeline to boost skills development which is slated to start in the coming fiscal year,” he stated.

Mr Mavunde noted on the other hand that limited funds have been holding back the government from conducting regular studies on unemployment

Clerics say not part of Hamad’s letter to Pope

 

At a press conference, the priests, led by Dickson Kaganga from the Assemblies of God Church, said they were not involved in any way in preparing the letter to the Pope and that reports in the social media that they were part of the mission are false.

“Everyone is free to write to the Pope, and therefore we were not involved to write the letter to the Pope,” said Bishop Kaganga, who was flanked by Bishop Michael Hafidh of the Zanzibar Diocese of the Anglican Church of Tanzania.

It was widely reported last week that Mr Hamad wrote a letter to the Pope, seeking intervention to the political stalemate – as he maintains to have won the 2015 general elections before the whole exercise was nullified by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) Chairman, Mr Jecha Salim Jecha.

Meanwhile, Zanzibar President Ali Mohamed Shein led hundreds of mourners in the burial of CCM cadre and former Member of the House of Representatives Ramadhani Nyonje Pandu, who passed away in Oman on transit back home from India where he went for treatment.

The late Nyonje represented Muyuni Constituency in the Isles House before the 2010 elections

Govt launches second 5 year development plan

 
 The government yesterday unveiled the second five year development plan (FYDP II) 2016/2017-2020/21 framework that focuses on industry economy.

The outline of the second National Five Year Development Plan which aims to implement the Tanzania Development Vision 2025 was tabled in the capitol before the parliament planning committee by the deputy minister for Finance, Dr Ashatu Kijaji.

 

 She said the flagship projects to be considered under the FYDP II will include comprehensive Special Economic Zones in Bagamoyo, new ports in Mtwara and Kigoma to attract labour-intensive manufacturing industries.

“The new development plan is in line with President John Magufuli’s plan to have a new Tanzania based on an industrial economy” she told members of parliament.

 

The SEZs, according to the deputy minister will increase agro-processing and value addition, targeting domestic and regional market.

 

Within the five year period, the government will also focus on the establishment of the Kurasini trade and logistic hub and also establish an agricultural city at Mkunazi.

 

Other projects include exploitation of iron ore deposits at Liganga and coal from Mchuchuma mines and preparatory work to develop a rail connection to the Mtwara port as well as establishment of chemical and glass sheets factories based on soda ash deposits from Lake Natron and Engeruka basin.

Under the FYDT II, the government will also construct a new central railway line of standard gauge and also establish an automotive manufacturing and assembly factory.

 

On youth empowerment, the government has promised to conduct mass training of young Tanzanians in specialized skills in the areas of oil and gas, engineering, health care among others. This is aimed at imparting a pool of labour –force with specialized skills in oil and gas, engineering, medicine and chemical industries.

 

To achieve the goals, she said the government has withdrawn from direct involvement in the production of goods and services leaving it to the private sector to play the key and active role in undertaking investments and projects under the plan.

 

Dr Kijaji noted that some of the specific ways in which financing can be solicited from the private sector include devising strategies to lure the local and foreign private sector to participate in identifying potential priorities in the plan.

 

The private sector can also be involved in nurturing a culture of integrity and adherence to corporate social responsibilities and disclosure of regulations in order to facilitate the estimation of resources available in private sector and their sources.

 

“This requires significant efforts to build and strengthen trust between the two agents,” she observed.

 

“The government will also be involved in developing a mechanism to facilitate pooling of individuals’ savings and resources thus encouraging parties to unite and undertake joint projects that are bigger and more profitable,” she added.

 

On the same note, the deputy minister outlined key lessons to carry forward in the formulation and subsequent implementation of FYDP I.

 

They include admission that high economic growth is necessary but not a sufficient condition to reduce poverty significantly as it is equally important to focus on the quality of that growth. She noted that it is important to have an effective implementation framework targeting few priorities with key performance indicators and a robust monitoring and evaluation system for good results.

 

The new plan, she said, needs to be based on close supervision and coordination of sector ministries decision on national strategic projects at the implementation stage for success and will need to be strengthened.

 

There is also need to strengthen systems for collection, storage, retrieval and dissemination of data and statistics in order to facilitate adequate monitoring and follow up on the implementation.

 

To determine the FYDP II focus, she said the government engaged consultants with groups of targeted internal and international stakeholders who came up with key recommendations.

 

 The experts proposed that the plan focus on development of industries that produce goods that the country has comparative advantage over, goods for which raw materials are available in the country such as agricultural output, coal, uranium, nickel, phosphate and soda ash.

 

The new plan, according to them, should also see development of Mtwara/Lindi as a new source of heavy industry growth, power generation, gas economy and range of industries that can be fueled by gas.

 

The experts also recommended development of special economic zones capable of bringing noticeable impact to the economy as well as efficient exploitation of the central corridor in distribution of resources from the port to interior parts of Tanzania.

 

The plan to foster change should also include establishment of assembling industries with a view of creating domestic capacity to produce in the near future and serve the regional market. 

 

The framework of the plan was tabled before the parliament planning committee, awaiting further scrutiny and discussion when the house resumes from today.

 

Some members of parliament who aired their opinion on the framework urged the government to be more specific on its project areas.

 

Sikonge MP, Joseoph Kakunda(CCM) said that the proposed industrialization should be specific and show which areas government investment will be based on and which will be under the private sector.

 

His Karagwe counterpart, Joseph Kizito (CCM) observed that in the plan, there was no analysis on how the external forces will affect or kill local industries.

 

“The team of experts engaged ought to have considered factors that affect local industries in accordance with the national industrialization guidelines,” he said.

 

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN

UKAWA position on Z’bar political impasse Thursday

This was revealed here by UKAWA Co-chairman Mr Freeman Mbowe who doubles as Chadema national chairman. Zanzibar Electoral Commission last week announced that fresh elections in Isles will be held on March 20.

Mr Mbowe was speaking just a day after the coalition held a one-day closed door meeting that brought together Chadema flag bearer in October polls Edward Lowassa, Zanzibar first Vice President Mr Seif Sharif Hamad and all MPs from the coalition.

Mr Mbowe said that they had received detailed report on Zanzibar political situation and all MPs from the coalition reached a common conclusion. “On January 28 there will be an executive committee meeting that will come out with what exactly should be done in regard to Zanzibar political stalemate,” he noted.

He added that Civic United Front (CUF) Central Committee will also issue its stance on the matter which for a number of days has left Zanzibaris in dilemma. Mr Mbowe pointed out that peace cannot exist if democratic principles are not respected, thus it was high time the conflicting parties resolved the stalemate once and for all.

On his part, Malindi MP on CUF ticket Ally Salehe believed that President John Magufuli has mandate to intervene and help resolve the impasse. He said that Saturday’s meeting held in Dodoma gave them confidence and he believed that they will stand united to safeguard their right.

Singida East MP Tundu Lissu said that presidential election cannot be challenged in court and that’s why they were seeking other alternatives. Zanzibar Electoral body had nullified October polls on grounds of being marred with several irregularities.

There have been several attempts to find nonviolent solution to the standoff. President John Magufuli had on different times met with Zanzibar First Vice- President Mr Seif Sharif Hamad and Zanzibar President Dr Ally Mohamed Shein to see how to peacefully end the stalemates.

Lesotho tasked to announce results of inquiry

 

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office, the order was made to the Lesotho’s Premier, Dr Pakallitha Mosisili, by the SADC Stroika Chairman and President of Botswana Lt. Gen. Ian Khama.

The Double Troika Summit (DTS) of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was attended by presidents Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique and Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

Others who attended included Prime Minister Mr Kassim Majaliwa of Tanzania and the Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Simbarashe Mumbengegwi.

“During the meeting, the delegation received and endorsed the Report of the Commission of Inquiry, and urged the Lesotho’s government to implement its recommendations as a way to end all political misunderstandings facing the country at the moment,” said the statement.

Other directives that were issued to the country include to prepare a roadmap for the implementation of the reforms as contained in the SADC Facilitator’s Final Report, the report is supposed to be submitted to the next summit in August this year.

The Double Troika Summit urged the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and all political stakeholders to actively contribute to a conducive environment to allow the safe return to Lesotho of the opposition leaders and members of the Security forces who are in exile.

According to Tanzania ambassador to South Africa, who also represents Tanzania in Lesotho, Ms Radhia Msuya, the Summit aimed at ensuring peace, stability and economic well-being among its member states. “SADC Double Troika is a special summit by heads of state in the region forming the organ on politics, defence and security cooperation,” she said.

The Lesotho political crisis is linked by the killing of the country’s former Chief of Defence Forces, Lt. Gen. Maaparankoe Mahao, in June 2015, where some of citizens were arrested and others being detained.

The Summit was also attended by the SADC Facilitator to the Kingdom of Lesotho, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, the Executive Secretary of SADC, Dr Stergomena Lawrence Tax, and the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry, Mr Mpaphi Phumaphi.

Capturing a year in the life of a penguin colony

25 January 2016 Last updated at 00:23 GMT

Scientists are working in Antarctic penguin colonies, setting up remote cameras.
Their images and footage - capturing the entire Antarctic year in time-lapse - have revealed some of the threats to the continent's penguins.
Science reporter Victoria Gill joined the team on the latest phase of their research.

Zika virus: Outbreak 'likely to spread across Americas' says WHO

The Zika virus is likely to spread across nearly all of the Americas, the World Health Organization has warned.

The infection, which causes symptoms including mild fever, conjunctivitis and headache, has already been found in 21 countries in the Caribbean, North and South America.
It has been linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains and some countries have advised women not to get pregnant.
No treatment or vaccine is available.
The virus is native to Africa and was first found to be spreading in the Americas in Brazil in May 2015.
The lack of any natural immunity in the Americas is thought to be helping the infection to spread rapidly.

Mosquito

Zika is transmitted by the bite of Aedes mosquitoes, which are found in all countries in the region except Canada and Chile.
In a statement, The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the regional office of the WHO, said: "PAHO anticipates that Zika virus will continue to spread and will likely reach all countries and territories of the region where Aedes mosquitoes are found."

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It also confirmed the virus had been detected in semen and there was "one case of possible person-to-person sexual transmission" but further evidence was still needed.
Around 80% of infections do not result in symptoms.
But the biggest concern is the potential impact on babies developing in the womb. There have been around 3,500 reported cases of microcephaly - babies born with tiny brains - in Brazil alone since October.
PAHO warned pregnant women to be "especially careful" and to see their doctor before and after visiting areas affected by the virus.

Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador and Jamaica last week recommended women delay pregnancies until more was known about the virus.
Although officially PAHO says "any decision to defer pregnancy is an individual one between a woman, her partner and her healthcare provider".
Maria Conceicao Queiroz said there was a sense of fear where she lives near the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro: "Every one is at risk, we're all scared of getting Zika.
"We're surrounded with dirty water, polluted water, but what can we do but put repellent on, to try to keep the mosquitoes away."

Global threat

Prof Laura Rodrigues, a fellow of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said some data suggested that up to one-in-fifty babies had birth defects in one of the worst hit areas - Pernambuco state in Brazil.
She said: "Until November we knew nothing, this has caught us by surprise and we're trying to learn as fast as we can.
"Wherever there is dengue, there is mosquito, then it will spread and not just in Americas I think there is a very real chance it will spread in Asia."