(London, 10 October, 00:01 GMT) As the global population hits 7 billion this month, ActionAid has today warned that a triple crisis of climate change, depleted natural resources and rocketing food prices, could dwarf the world’s ability to feed them all. Based on new research in 28 poor countries, ActionAid’s report On the Brink: Who’s best prepared for a…
Dar es Salaam: On the eve of the eighth anniversary of the World Day Against the Death Penalty, and the fourth anniversary of the European Day Against the Death Penalty, British Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne said: “It is the longstanding policy of the UK Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances as a matter of principle. …
By MUHARRAM MACATTA: The re-election of President Kikwete was not only a proof of his popularity among the citizens but also a strong statement that Tanzanians still had a lot of faith in his leadership. It was a confirmation that voters were happy with success and efforts of his administration in addressing national issues. It’s true that the nation…
By Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2011 – The public debt crisis emerged as the top trend likely to impact the global economy in the next 12 to 18 months, according to a survey of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Councils released today. The survey results, presented during the opening of the Summit of the Global…
By MUHARRAM MACATTA: Our country, no doubt, has great potential for economic advancement owing to her natural and human capital. But even with all these, her growth has been painfully slow, at times even regressing. For instance, the national growth dropped to 5.5 per cent in 2009 from 6.2 in 2008 due to persistent droughts, high inflation rates and…
*Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 9 October 2011 –* The World Economic Forum’s Summit on the Global Agenda will open tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. For the fourth consecutive year, the Summit will bring together over 800 Members of the Network of Global Agenda Councils, comprising global experts – thought leaders from academia, business, government and civil society – from…
Nokia Siemens Networks has migrated the existing charging and billing system of Vodacom Tanzania to its own charge@once unified* platform. As a result of a long-term, trusted partnership, Vodacom Tanzania has commissioned Nokia Siemens Networks for this project. With the charge@once unified platform, Vodacom Tanzania’s customers can now flexibly choose either prepaid, post paid or a combination of both…
———- Forwarded message ———- From: Benita Nsabua Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:21:15 +0200 Subject: NEPAD showcases progress on policy reforms.next decade to focus on implementation. To: NEPAD showcases progress on policy reforms…next decade to focus on implementation… 7 October 2011 Press Release New York – African diplomats and representatives of the civil society at United Nations yesterday…
New York, 3 October 2011 – As the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), the blueprint for the continent’s development, commemorates its tenth anniversary, United Nations and African officials gather in New York to reflect on its achievements and debate its future course. A series of high-level meetings and events designed to foster debates and generate suggestions for further…
Kigali, Rwanda, 6th October 2011 – Crystal Ventures Limited (“Crystal Ventures”) and the Government of Rwanda have collectively sold a 25% stake in MTN Rwandacell Limited (“MTN Rwanda” or “the Company”) to MTN Group Limited (“MTN Group”). The transaction, which was concluded in Kigali last week and brokered by Renaissance Capital, saw MTN Group increase its ownership in MTN…