2013-05-22
Obama Visit to 'Reinforce Deep Ties' - Rep. Karen Bass
[U.S. Congress]Washington, DC -Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa released the following statement after the White House announced President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania next month:2013-05-23
...riots Greet Estimates
[Daily News]Dodoma and Dar es Salaam -MTWARA Municipality was on Wednesday rocked by riots as police clashed with hundreds of demonstrators reportedly opposing the planned construction of a 532-km gas pipeline from the town to Dar es Salaam. 2013-05-23
Stakeholders for National Fund to Boost Projects
[Daily News]VARIOUS stakeholders have advised the government to introduce a national infrastructure fund to enable the private sector to complement the meagre public budget in developing key projects. 2013-05-23
Magufuli for CRB Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam On Thursday
[Daily News]WORKS Minister John Magufuli is scheduled to open the Contractors Registration Board's (CRB) annual consultative meeting in Dar es Salaam this morning. 2013-05-23
Muhongo Says All Set for Mtwara - Dar Gas Pipeline Implementation
[Daily News]Dodoma -CONSTRUCTION of a gas pipeline to Dar es Salaam from Mtwara will be implemented as planned with consideration on it benefiting locals in Mtwara and Lindi, the Minister for Energy and Minerals, Prof Sospeter Muhongo has said. 2013-05-23
Dar es Salaam Set to Host Oil, Gas Conference
[Daily News]AS the Mtwara and Lindi gas saga rages on, the first ever Tanzania Oil and Gas Suppliers Conference (TOGSC) has been scheduled for late July, aimed at addressing issues pertaining to the value chain. 2013-05-23
Mwanri Defends Decentralisation System
[Daily News]Dodoma -THE government has insisted that it will continue to implement the decentralisation system in development planning process at grassroots level. 2013-05-23
Mtwara Poised for Gas Glory
[Daily News]ENERGY and Minerals Minister Prof Sospeter Muhongo has expressed optimism that the 400MW gas-fired power project in Mtwara, to provide a big relief to the region's residents, will be successfully implemented. 2013-05-23
New Projects Dominate Energy Ministry Budget
[Daily News]Dodoma -THE Ministry of Energy and Minerals yesterday asked the National Assembly to endorse its 1.1tri/- budget estimates for the financial year 2013/14 out of which 90 per cent will be spent on development projects. 2013-05-23
Aga Khan Hospital Turns to Specialty in Neurosciences
[Daily News]AMONG the many healthrelated challenges that Tanzanians face today are neurological disorders and neurosurgical intervention. 2013-05-23
Dar es Salaam Steps Up Campaign Against Cervical Cancer
[Daily News]PEOPLE living with HIV are particularly vulnerable to cervical cancer - in the United States, cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer among women living with HIV. 2013-05-23
Consortium of NGOs Takes Loliondo Matter to Kikwete
[Daily News]AN international consortium of local communities, indigenous peoples and NGOs (ICCA) has raised its concern with the government about the proposed Loliondo Game Controlled Area division, saying the move will threaten both conservation and local livelihood interests. 2013-05-23
Alcohol Abuse On the Increase, House Told
[Daily News]Dodoma -TWENTY five per cent of males in Tanzania consume excessive alcohol, while the rate of females stood at 13.4 per cent, the National Assembly was told. 2013-05-23
Hail Housing Long-Term Loans for Civil Servants
[Daily News]PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete early this week announced plans by the government to support civil servants acquire low-cost and decent houses through long-term loans payable by instalments for up to 25 years. 2013-05-23
EPZA Gets Investors With Sh200 Billion Capital
[Daily News]THE Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) has received 15 new investors with a combined capital of 123 million US dollars (about 200bn/-), with potentials of creating 13,947 direct jobs for Tanzanians. 2013-05-23
Mwambani Port Project to Transform Tanga Economy
[Daily News]TANGA Region is set to benefit immensely from the Mwambani Port and Railway Corridor (MWAPORC) project that envisages transforming the regional economy. 2013-05-23
State Orders NHIF to Curb Abuse of Membership Cards
[Daily News]Dodoma -THE National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has been ordered to review names of its members following reports of massive misuse of identification cards issued for medical treatment at private and public hospitals. 2013-05-23
Makala Defends Stadium Deductions
[Daily News]Dodoma -THE government has strongly defended deductions from the gate revenue accrued from matches played at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. 2013-05-23
Firms Eye Listing At DSE Alternative Market
[Daily News]THREE companies have shown interest to list on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange's (DSE) second market segment, which has lesser stringent listing requirements. 2013-05-23
TCME Riled Over Coal Mine Closure
[Daily News]THE Tanzania Chamber of Minerals and Energy (TCME) has condemned the Ruvuma regional authorities for closing the Ngaka coal mine. |
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