From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By Frederick Katulanda
Owners of some 157 plots are likely to lose their land if plans by Mwanza City Council to confiscate the plots will be effected.
Reports say the owners have failed to complete their payment for the plots.
According to the city council’s report, the plot owners owe the council Sh368 million being the value of the 157 plots issued in 2012 and 2013.
They were supposed to have completed the outstanding amount by December 2013.
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Wednesday, 8 January 2014
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Mwanza shopkeepers protest against EFDs
From IPP Media, Dar es Salaam
By The Guardian Reporter
Business came to a standstill here yesterday as traders closed their shops to protest against the use of electronic fiscal devices (EFDs).
The shops and markets in the central business district and on the outskirts of the rock city remained closed for the whole day.
The businessmen told The Guardian that they cannot afford to buy the devices and that they were being harassed by authorities.
Speaking to reporters the leader of the businessmen Christopher Wambura said they have decided to close their shops after efforts to meet the authorities over their concerns proved failure.
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By The Guardian Reporter
Business came to a standstill here yesterday as traders closed their shops to protest against the use of electronic fiscal devices (EFDs).
The shops and markets in the central business district and on the outskirts of the rock city remained closed for the whole day.
The businessmen told The Guardian that they cannot afford to buy the devices and that they were being harassed by authorities.
Speaking to reporters the leader of the businessmen Christopher Wambura said they have decided to close their shops after efforts to meet the authorities over their concerns proved failure.
Read full story.
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Social disputes, killings taint Lake Zone image in 2013
From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By Miguel Suleyman
Despite 2013 being a banner year for infrastructure and energy sectors in the Lake Zone, the major life-saving projects were largely camouflaged by widely reported killings and social disputes.
Serial killings that plagued the zone this year, including the recent murder of former CCM chairman Mr Clement Mabina, and five people who were torched to death in Geita, have been the most high-profile murders recorded recently.
The killings, however, don’t shadow disputes over slaughtering rights and killings on witchcraft beliefs which heralded major events that stained human rights records across the Lake Zone. The killings which were reported in Simiyu, Mara, Geita and parts of Mwanza region alarmed the authorities, including the Inspector General of Police Saidi Mwema, who reacted by ordering district security committees to intervene by recruiting people who would provide public awareness on the legal and social impact of the killings.
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By Miguel Suleyman
Despite 2013 being a banner year for infrastructure and energy sectors in the Lake Zone, the major life-saving projects were largely camouflaged by widely reported killings and social disputes.
Serial killings that plagued the zone this year, including the recent murder of former CCM chairman Mr Clement Mabina, and five people who were torched to death in Geita, have been the most high-profile murders recorded recently.
The killings, however, don’t shadow disputes over slaughtering rights and killings on witchcraft beliefs which heralded major events that stained human rights records across the Lake Zone. The killings which were reported in Simiyu, Mara, Geita and parts of Mwanza region alarmed the authorities, including the Inspector General of Police Saidi Mwema, who reacted by ordering district security committees to intervene by recruiting people who would provide public awareness on the legal and social impact of the killings.
Read full story.
Friday, 27 December 2013
Makamba challenges local clerics to groom better future leaders
From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By The Citizen Reporter
Mwanza. The deputy minister for Communication, Science and Technology, Mr January Makamba, has appealed to clerics in Lake Zone regions to take a leading role in grooming future leaders of the country.
Speaking at a Christmas dinner party hosted by the Great Lake Zone Entertainment here, Mr Makamba said that clerics could contribute immensely to grooming future leaders by giving them vital teachings which prepare them to serve their families, neighbours and other people better and with commitment.
With over 200 deacons, bishops and priests from six regions of the Lake Zone, Mr Makamba, quoted several verses from the Bible describing the kind of leaders who can serve Tanzania, which, in the recent years saw voluminous cases of riots, injustice, brutal killings and corruption and sex scandals.
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By The Citizen Reporter
Mwanza. The deputy minister for Communication, Science and Technology, Mr January Makamba, has appealed to clerics in Lake Zone regions to take a leading role in grooming future leaders of the country.
Speaking at a Christmas dinner party hosted by the Great Lake Zone Entertainment here, Mr Makamba said that clerics could contribute immensely to grooming future leaders by giving them vital teachings which prepare them to serve their families, neighbours and other people better and with commitment.
With over 200 deacons, bishops and priests from six regions of the Lake Zone, Mr Makamba, quoted several verses from the Bible describing the kind of leaders who can serve Tanzania, which, in the recent years saw voluminous cases of riots, injustice, brutal killings and corruption and sex scandals.
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Thursday, 26 December 2013
Construction of 71km road on target, says contractor
From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By Melard Karoza
The construction work of a road that connects Shinyanga and Mara regions via the newly promoted Simiyu Region was proceeding on schedule with over 50 per cent reportedly finished.
The 71-kilometre portion of 175-kilometre road that starts at Mwigumbi in Shinyanga, connecting with Mwanza-Musoma highway, has over a half being completed by this month.
The project was scheduled to be completed early next year.
The rainy season, which lasted for three months in the entire Lake Zone region, didn’t affect much the construction progress despite causing damage to some parts of the road, noted the project manager, Mr Wang Lizhi, whose China Communications Construction Company is implementing the project.
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By Melard Karoza
The construction work of a road that connects Shinyanga and Mara regions via the newly promoted Simiyu Region was proceeding on schedule with over 50 per cent reportedly finished.
The 71-kilometre portion of 175-kilometre road that starts at Mwigumbi in Shinyanga, connecting with Mwanza-Musoma highway, has over a half being completed by this month.
The project was scheduled to be completed early next year.
The rainy season, which lasted for three months in the entire Lake Zone region, didn’t affect much the construction progress despite causing damage to some parts of the road, noted the project manager, Mr Wang Lizhi, whose China Communications Construction Company is implementing the project.
Read full story.
Thursday, 19 December 2013
ATCL resumes flights to Burundi
From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By Ludger Kasumuni
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has re-launched its Dar es Salaam-Bujumbura flights after suspending the services for almost 20 years. The route - which will be served thrice a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - has resumed after security in Burundi returned to normal.
The airline has also introduced Dar-Mbeya route which is scheduled for four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The national flag carrier has also resumed Dar-Mwanza daily flights which started on Sunday.
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By Ludger Kasumuni
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has re-launched its Dar es Salaam-Bujumbura flights after suspending the services for almost 20 years. The route - which will be served thrice a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - has resumed after security in Burundi returned to normal.
The airline has also introduced Dar-Mbeya route which is scheduled for four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The national flag carrier has also resumed Dar-Mwanza daily flights which started on Sunday.
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Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Burial of former CCM chairman set for tomorrow
From The Citizen Daily, Dar es Salaam
By Miguel Suleyman
The burial of the late CCM chairman and Kisesa Ward councillor, Mr Clement Mabina, will be held tomorrow at Kanyama Hill.
Mabina, who was the CCM Mwanza chairman until October 2012, was killed by a mob at Kanyama Hill in Kisesa Ward on Sunday, about 10 kilometres East of Mwanza City. Family spokesman Timothy Gregory told The Citizen yesterday that burial arrangements, slated for Thursday, were on course.
“Some of the key members of the family who were outside the country have arrived, including his daughter,” said the family spokesman.
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Unexpected violent end of a fearless businessman
By Miguel Suleyman
The burial of the late CCM chairman and Kisesa Ward councillor, Mr Clement Mabina, will be held tomorrow at Kanyama Hill.
Mabina, who was the CCM Mwanza chairman until October 2012, was killed by a mob at Kanyama Hill in Kisesa Ward on Sunday, about 10 kilometres East of Mwanza City. Family spokesman Timothy Gregory told The Citizen yesterday that burial arrangements, slated for Thursday, were on course.
“Some of the key members of the family who were outside the country have arrived, including his daughter,” said the family spokesman.
Read full story.
Read also:
Unexpected violent end of a fearless businessman
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