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  HAVE spent many hours talking with colleagues in international development about how to tear down the barriers that block women’s progress around the world. Now, we’re confronting the fact that every sector, including our own, has a serious problem with sexual harassment and violence. The norms that allow these abuses are the same ones that disempower the poorest women and only when they are dismantled across the globe will all women and girls be able to lead the lives they want. Practically speaking, though, what can a philanthropic organization like ours do to promote a goal—equality everywhere—that’s impossibly large? We’ve been investing in women’s health for a long time and seen significant progress. But as I spend more time visiting communities and meeting people around the world, I am convinced that we’ll never reach our goals if we don’t also address the systematic way that women and girls are undervalued. With a new focus on women’s economic empowerment, connecting wome

  PRESIDENT John Magufuli and Tanzania as a country has been commended for its decision to construct Standard Gage Railway (SGR) that will use electricity, in which the railway is said to be very vital in the economic growth for Tanzania, East Africa and the Great Lakes Region. The comments were made by the Executive Secretary of the Central Corridor Transit Transport Facilitation Agency (CCTTFA) Capt. Deodonne Dukundane at the end of the international UNCTAD capacitybuilding workshop held in Dar es Salaam. The workshops aimed at promoting sustainable freight transport systems which is crucial to achieving economically efficient, socially viable and environmentally-friendly transportation and logistics services to African region. Capt. Dukundane said 40 per cent of the value of the product range is due to shipping costs, so the SGR rail will reduce the transport costs significantly due to the speed of these trains, thus reducing the freight rate of staying along the way, thus re

  Tanzania's efforts to control tobacco use stand to benefit from a new initiative launched in Cape Town, South Africa Wednesday to step up global efforts against tobacco industry's subtle means to undermine public health through promotions of cigarette smoking. Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg will provide 20 million US dollars to create a new global watchdog agency that will be monitoring the tobacco industry attempts to undermine tobacco control measures under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke. The new global watchdog agency, Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (STOP) to be run by his foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies was launched as the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health got under way in Cape Town. The new initiative came amid reports that tobacco kills seven million people a year, and more than 80 per cent of the globe’s 1-billion smokers live in lo

  MORE than 250 preterm babies have received essential state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies from the women staff of Vodacom Tanzania as part of an initiative to provide lifesaving support. Speaking during a visit to the Muhimbili National Hospital Neonatal Unit, Vodacom Tanzania Foundation Director, Rosalynn Mworia said they are pleased to join the rest of the world to celebrate women everywhere particularly those in their own communities. “Today we are here with mothers and their preterm babies to share and celebrate the magic of life and to tell them women at Vodacom care for them too. “We have brought medical equipment and supplies for both mother and child as a show of solidarity on this battle for life,” she said. The Vodacom Foundation has been close to this cause for many years now and we remain committed working closely with the government to support the provision of affordable, quality health care solutions for every mother and every newborn. Ms Mworia pledged

  Tanzania's efforts to control tobacco use stand to benefit from a new initiative launched in Cape Town, South Africa Wednesday to step up global efforts against tobacco industry's subtle means to undermine public health through promotions of cigarette smoking. Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg will provide 20 million US dollars to create a new global watchdog agency that will be monitoring the tobacco industry attempts to undermine tobacco control measures under the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke. The new global watchdog agency, Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (STOP) to be run by his foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies was launched as the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health got under way in Cape Town. The new initiative came amid reports that tobacco kills seven million people a year, and more than 80 per cent of the globe’s 1-billion smokers live in lo

  TANZANIA financial markets have been rated on 11 slots in Africa overall index after scoring 44 per cent, heading to sustainable and inclusive growth. The index report, the first of its kind to be issued by Barclays Africa Group, showed that the country has beaten Egypt, Morocco and Ivory Coast. Launching the report yesterday, Barclays Tanzania Managing Director, Abdi Mohamed, said the Africa Financial Market Index (AFMI) advocates for the expansion and deepening of financial markets across the continent. “The Index provides countries with valuable insights and tools to improve the state of their financial markets,” Mr Mohamed told reporters yesterday. The survey of the stock markets of 17 African countries showed that Tanzania scored 44 per cent in the continent ahead of the likes Morocco (42%) Ivory Coast (41%) and Egypt (39%). South Africa with a score of 92 per cent was ranked first. AFMI measures six pillars namely depth and breadth per instrument or product that can be tra

  PUBLIC health gains made under the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) are being subjected to unprecedented levels of attack from the tobacco industry. That was the main message from key figures in the fight against tobacco use as the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) got underway in Cape Town, South Africa, Wednesday. Some 2000 delegates – researchers, scientists, UN and civil society representatives, healthcare professionals and policymakers from more than 100 countries – are attending the triennial conference, whose name, “Tobacco or Health,” implies that the two cannot co-exist. During the opening plenary session, speakers called for a renewed focus on the tobacco control policies that are proven to help users quit and to prevent non-users from becoming addicted. The conference theme, Uniting the World For A Tobacco Free Generation, recognises that international collaboration is vital for tackling tobacco use, which

YOUNG Africans have not thrown in a towel in their CAF Champions League campaign and are confident to overturn the 2-1 deficit they suffered at the hands of Township Rollers of Botswana on Tuesday. Township Rollers bossed the first round, first leg tie on Monday at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, reducing Yanga almost to novices. Two beautifully taken goals on both halves of the match by Lemponye Tshireletso and Motsholetsi Sikele gave Township Rollers a deserved victory. Zambian international Obrey Chirwa equalised for Yanga on the half hour mark to take the match to a goal apiece at the break, but in the end the home side was outplayed on their own turf; Sikele’s winner a justified ending to the match. To beat Township Rollers at home in the return leg clash and advance to the group stage will be a tough mission to the Tanzania Mainland envoys, as they will need to score two clear goals in Gaborone. Regardless, Assistant Coach Shadrack Nsajigwa, has faith in his side, insist

  THE first ever CAF Women’s Football Symposium ended on a high note with participants lauding the ground breaking two-day event as a big step towards the development of the women’s game. The closure was preceded by presentations of the recommendations by the seven working groups consisting of competitions, technical, marketing, media, governance, development and stakeholders. CAF President Ahmad in his closing speech said that the various recommendations will be forwarded to the newly established CAF Women’s Football Department for review and then to the CAF Executive Committee for implementation. “What you have discussed during these two days, what you have proposed, what you have retained in the title of resolutions, will be the subject of a complete analysis by the new department of women’s football which has just been created. “I declared that I was a happy and satisfied man. Happy with the success of this first initiative, satisfied because the results exceeded all our expec

  SIMBA face monumental task to progress into the next round of CAF Confederation Cup after being held to a 2-2 draw by Egyptian side, Al Masry at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, yesterday. However, heavy rain disrupted the first round, first leg match in which referee had to stop for at least 40 minutes. Simba will have to win away in order to progress into the next round. Skipper John Bocco took Simba ahead with a well taken penalty kick, but Mohammed Gomaa pulled level a few minutes later before Mohamed Ahmed netted the second from a spot kick. Emmanuel Okwi netted the equaliser midway in the second half. Al Masry played with lots of confidence in the first 45 opening gminutes as Simba chased shadows. Simba were losing concentration, the midfield collapsed and the defence was porous. They lacked precision from the rear to the attack. Al Masry started brightly and forced a corner kick just two minutes into the game as Aishi Manula dived low to parry of a shot from the rig

  TANZANIA’s golf star, Madina Iddi put strong efforts in Uganda only to narrowly miss this year’s Entebbe Ladies Open Champion title at the Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda over the weekend. Madina who was searching her second title in Entebbe, finished second behind the host Irene Nakalembe by a stroke. Madina told the ‘Daily News’ from Arusha yesterday after arriving from Uganda that the tournament was good, but she could not handle the last round pressure. She said that it was one of the toughest competitions as her closest competitor Nakalembe took control of second round. Madina had flying start, hitting 77 gross at first round to lead Nakalembe by a stroke going to final round of the 36 holes battle. Despite impressive second round that carded 72 gross she could not repeat her 2013 success that won the event for the first time in Uganda soil. Nakalembe used her home advantage well to hit 70 gross to beat Madina by a stroke to clinch the diadem for the fourth consecutive year. Ma

  SIMBA skipper, John Bocco has been recalled in the national team, Taifa Stars however surprisingly the in-form midfielder maestro Jonas Mkude has been dropped in the squad. The team has been summoned for two international friendly ties on FIFA calendar. Taifa Stars head coach, Salum Mayanga has announced the 23-man squad for the two friendly matches against Algeria and Congo to be held on March 22 in Algeria and March 27 in Dar es Salaam respectively. Apart from the surprising exclusion of Mkude, who Simba’s Frenchman tactician Pierre Lechantre has named the best midfielder, Mayanga also shocked football supporters by recalling striker Thomas Ulimwengu from the Swedenbased side AFC Eskilstuna. Ulimwengu has been out of action for quite some time due to long knee injury. Mayanga has also included five players Mohamed Issa, Abdulaziz Makame, Mudathir Yahya, Hamis Abdallah, Abdulrahman Mohammed and Faisal Salum who were in the Zanzibar Heroes squad that finished second in the last

TANZANIA volleyball ace Jackson Mmary was instrumental when his team, Rwanda Energy Group notched two consecutive league wins in Kigali over the weekend. Report from Rwanda said the Tanzanian played a key role in the matches which earned Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 18 points, just two points behind Leaders University of Tourism Technology and Business Studies (UTB) with 20 points. Rwanda National League is one of the most powerful volleyball leagues in Africa. REG are now placed third, just a point adrift second- placed Gisagara. Speaking to the ‘Daily News’ from Rwanda yesterday Mmary said he was delighted with weekend results. “I am happy with the part I played in my team’s performances as the victories helped us bridge gap with our two rivals,” he said. He said REG beat the former champions University of Kibungo (UNIK) and IPRC-South each in three straight sets. Mmary, the former Makongo Secondary student has secured the scholarship to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Human R

DEFENDING champions Young Africans return to Mainland Premier League action today, as they face Kagera Sugar at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Yanga will move within three points adrift league leaders Simba, if they win the match, as they will post 43 points from 20 matches. George Lwandamina’s side is currently settled in the second position on the log with 40 points, six points behind archrivals Simba, but they have played a game less. Yanga will come into the match fresh from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Botswana’s Township Rollers in CAF Champions League first round, first leg tie at the National Stadium last Tuesday. They will be eager to appease their fans and put the bad memory behind them by resuming their title defence campaign strongly. Victory for Yanga against Kagera Sugar will further pile pressure on Simba, who lost two crucial points in the last game against Stand United, after being held to a 3-3 draw and failed to open an eight-point gap at the league’s summi

  SIMBA’s Head Coach Pierre Lechantre is aware of the heavy burden the team shoulder in the CAF Confederation Cup away fixture to Egyptians Al Masry, after failing to take advantage of their home ground on Wednesday. The Msimbazi Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by Al Masry in the first round, first leg encounter at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Simba will travel to Port Said next week and will be required to snatch an away win against the Boss of Canal to progress into the next round of the continental second tier club championship. A draw of more than two goals will also work in favour of Simba. Prior to the match, the Frenchman claimed that they needed to get good results at home because they will be going to face a heavy challenge away against Al Masry. He said all they wanted was to win at home something which would have helped them in the return leg tie, but Simba have had themselves to blame for showing a below par performance in the first 45 opening minutes that gave

  SEVEN people, including a Zambian national, Kirby Mg’andu, appeared before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar es Salaam yesterday charged with three counts of conspiracy, money laundering and stealing 700 cartons of cashew nuts valued at over 120m/-. Before Principal Resident Magistrate Huruma Shaidi, other accused persons were Robert Silaa, a Clearing Agent, Isihaka Mgubi, a Driver, Cathbert Mlugu, who is Security Guard with Mofed Zambia Cargo, Mrisho Mindu and Maulid Said, both clerks with the security firm and Giften John, whose job was unknown. They all denied the charges. The magistrate ordered them to remain in remand because the offence of money laundering under which the accused persons are facing is not bailable. The case was adjourned to tomorrow when the defence will present submissions to challenge money laundering offence. The prosecutions led by Senior State Attorneys Mutalemwa Kishenyi and Mwana- amina Komba Kono told the court that the accused persons

  THE Tanzania National Service’s SUMA JKT is fully committed to support President John Magufuli’s industrialisation drive by putting up factories that will produce the best products. Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Venance Mabeyo revealed this in Dar es Salaam, yesterday, when he visited the Mgulani JKT’s two factories where he also said he was satisfied by the good performance of the industries. Mgulani JKT has garment and bottled drinking water factories that produce textile products and the best quality of water respectively. “We want our industries to produce products that can not only be competitive in the country, but also in the East African Community and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member states,’’ said General Mabeyo. The CDF tasked the Executive Director of SUMA JKT, Brigadier General Charo Yateri, to ensure that the products that are produced from the two factories are of the best quality that suits the needs of the local and international marke

  The International Women’s Day today, Minister of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, Ummy Mwalimu has asked Tanzanians to recognise and value the contribution of women in rural areas and assist them to participate and benefit from the industrial economy. This year’s International Women’s Day theme states, “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives.” Ms Mwalimu said that in recognition of gender-based issues and contribution of women in the country’s development, the government has rectified various international protocols and agreements that aim at supporting women. She added that the fifth government has been improving environment for women including those in rural areas for inclusive economic development. According to Ms Mwalimu, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has listed Tanzania top in inclusive economy among African countries in 2018. Inclusive growth is economic development that creates opportunity for all segments of the pop

in the Lake Victoria Fishing Organisation (LVFO) has approved a total 1.8m US dollars (about 4.1bn/-), to curb illegal fishing in the second largest fresh water body in the world. Each member country of the organisation including Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will contribute 600,000 US dollars to curb illegal fishing of the Nile perch, which is on the verge of extinction due to rampant illegal fishing in thethe lake. Speaking in Entebbe recently, the outgoing Chairperson of the Council who is Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development, Mr Luhaga Mpina, said the allocated funds will boost the fight against illegal fishing in the lake. “Tanzania has already initiated efforts to curb the challenge since the start of this year and the results are impressive,” the Minister remarked. Minister Mpina called “This factory hasupon other member countries surrounding Lake Victoria to take action and implement recommendations put forward by research institutions in the region towar

  LACK of proper knowledge in maintaining farms, running small businesses and livestock keeping is hindering poor households benefiting from the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) cash grants. The poor knowledge hinders them from excelling further and therefore affects the sustainability of their income generating activities. This was observed by some of the beneficiaries of the programme during a visit by some members from the media in Chato and Geita districts yesterday to observe the implementation of TASAF. A beneficiary from Isamilo village at Kamuhanga Ward in Geita District, Sabina Msangwa, a mother of seven children, has managed to acquire 20 goats and four cows through the programme. According to her, since she began keeping the livestock, she has never obtained any expert opinion on how to operate. In most cases, she seeks advice from fellow villagers on how to herd livestock. After her husband passed away in 2002, Msangwa and the children lived a very miserable life, a

  PROPERTY and Business Formalisation Programme (MKURABITA) is set to run a survey on land resource and business formalisation status in the country that will cost 850m/-. The idea came after previous research results showed remarkable growth in gross domestic product and at the same time the rise in poverty rate to individuals. The Programme Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms Serapia Mgembe revealed that the latest 2005 findings showed that 89 per cent of land resource and 98 per cent of business were on informal system. She was speaking during a MKURABITA meeting which brought together stakeholders from various public institutions in Dar es Salaam. She added that the research activities are set to take-off this month, and that the results will be out in June this year. The study will involve 620 enumeration areas in both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar. Previous finding results recorded that most people decided on running their businesses informally due to high expenses and prolon

  THE Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Tanzanian has commended the efforts by the fifth phasgovernment in fighting corruption in the country, saying other countries need to learn from Tanzania. The Embassy’s Minister- Counsellor, Mr Xu Chen said yesterday during his tour of the Tanzania Standard Newspapers (TSN) headquarters, a visit which among other things aims to strengthen good friendship and cooperation between the countries. He said that his country has also been intensifying anti-corruption war. He said China has at least five strong institutions that are involved in the graft war. He said the anti-corruption institutions work jointly with office of the Attorney General, among other public authorities. He urged other countries to learn from China. “We commend President John Magufuli for showing great commitment in fighting corruption in the country. He has been doing everything in his power to intensity the war for the betterment of the people,” he said. He advi

STRATEGIES are underway to make sure 50 million trees are planted in Kilimanjaro region under the ‘Trees 4 Kili’ Project.   A Director with the project, Mr Thomas Munuo said that the trees to be planted during this year’s long rain season are meant to combat drought and possible desertification. Mr Munuo said that the project aims at reinstating the once famous green scenery of the region that is home to Africa’s highest mountain - Kilimanjaro. The director said already one million trees have been prepared, adding that a closer follow-up of growth of the trees will be maintained to ensure they do not wither. Mr Munuo said that felling of trees and failure to plant new ones has adversely affected the region, causing a huge decrease in ice on the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Rain has substantially decreased in the region as years unfold. He said concerted efforts are needed in mitigating climate change effect as well as controlling human activities such as charcoal burning and

  TWO out of three mega road projects spanning a total of 263.6 kilometers and cost over 284 bn/- in Rukwa region have been completed by 100 per cent. The government is funding the three road projects by 100 per cent. This was revealed recently by the Rukwa Regional Tanroads Manager, Engineer Masika Mkina during the second Regional Road Board meeting held here in the municipality and chaired by the Rukwa Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Joachim Wangabo. He further said that the Jianxi – Geo – Engineering Group Corporation (JGC) from China rehabilitated a section of Sumbawanga - Chala – Kanazi of road covering 75 kilometers at a cost of over 87.8 bn/- whose civil works have been accomplished by 100 per cent. Equally, rehabilitation of a section of Kanazi – Kizi – Kibaoni road covering 76.6 kilometers at tarmac level by China Hunan Construction Engineering Group company from China at a cost of 82.4 bn/ has also been completed by 100 per cent. “Both road projects are now under probatio

  CRDB Bank Executive Director, Dr Charles Kimei has said the process of opening the bank’s Chato District branch in Geita was initiated by then Chato MP Dr John Magufuli over five years ago. Dr Magufuli is now the fifth phase President of Tanzania and he has graced the opening of the branch. The bank, now want to honour the President effort by naming the branch after his name . According to Dr Kimei the branch started as a mini branch before elevated to full-fledge medium branch. "It's just a medium since we have yet to mobilise more business but once we have big business it will full turn to bigger branch similar to those in major cities," Dr Kimei said. Chato is a fast developing district and has made huge stride since was elevated to district level from village in 2006. The process of turning Chato village to district level was championed by Mr Magufuli after becoming the first MP in 1995 The CRDB bank has become the first institution to contribute a seed money f

THE Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda, noted that as the World celebrated Women’s Day yesterday, he was aware of various challenges that they endured, pledging to rally behind them in searching for lasting solutionsabandoned by their husbands to call at his office starting April 9, this year, for legal procedures to be set in motion.   “I am aware that there are men who abandon their families, some men have abandoned women and children, now…I am joining this fight, we will be together in demanding your rights,” he said. The RC said he had already assembled a team of lawyers for the job and that the service would be offered free of charge. On his part, First Lady Janeth Magufuli said women should use the ‘Women’s Day’ to discuss important issues that had a bearing on their lives and the country’s welfare at large. “Through this day, we must chart strategies that will help us to solve various challenges that face women and the society at large,” she said. Mama M

  THE Chinese government has trashed rumours doing the rounds, linking the East Asian economic giant with plastic rice, reiterating that its rice was safe. At a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing, while fielding questions from journalists, China’s Minister for Agriculture, Mr Han Changfu, said he has neither heard nor seen such a thing. The minister was asked to comment on rumours trending on social networks associated with alleged substandard rice flooding African markets. The Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, did, in July last year, allay fears over the plastic rice saga, denying reports over the presence of such fake merchandise in the local market. “China’s rice is safe. I haven’t heard the rumours you have heard. I have never seen that as a minister for agriculture,” Mr Han told the tightly-packed conference. Meanwhile, the minister affirmed that the country was willing to share its develo