New results for national malaria indicators were released yesterday by the National Bureau of Statistics. These are preliminary results from the Tanzania HIV/AIDS and Malaria Indicator Survey 2011-12. Overall, the results show encouraging progress—particularly with regard to malaria prevalence and the use of insecticide-treated nets. Malaria 9.5 per cent of children aged 6-59 months tested positive for malaria. This…
*Research Shows that Legume Trees Can Fertilize and Stabilize Maize Fields, Generating Higher Yields* *NAIROBI, KENYA* (15 October 2012)—Inserting rows of “fertilizer trees” into maize fields, known as agroforestry, can help farmers across sub-Saharan Africa cope with the impacts of drought and degraded soils, according to a 12-year-long study by researchers at the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF). The study,…
Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii Mheshimiwa Khamis Suedi Kagasheki amewataka askari wa Wanyamapori popote waliko nchini kufanya kazi kwa bidii na bila uoga wakati wanapotekeleza kazi zao za kila siku maana mafanikio ya uhifadhi hapa nchini yako mikononi mwao. Aliwaasa watumishi wote wa Idara ya Wanyamapori kuzingatia ushirikiano (team work) ili kufanikisha uhifadhi kwa manufaa ya kizazi hiki na…
Vodacom brings M-insurance in Tanzania *Offers free insurance cover for regular users of M-pesa Dar es Salaam, 3rd October, 2012 … The ever changing mobile phone technology in East Africa has registered a new first with Vodacom Tanzania introducing M-insurance, a service that is set to fundamentally change how insurance business is done. M-Pesa users will be able to…
The association of Tanzania Employers( ATE) to day has officially Launch the employer of the year Award (EYA) event. Speaking to day during conference ATE Chair person Advocate *Cornelius Kariwa *Said ATE Recognizes that continues improvement of human Resource at the Working place was paramount for Making Tanzania economy competitive at local,regional and Global level.While on his side ATE,…
*ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA EMPLOYERS (ATE)* *PRESS CONFERENCE* *ADDRESS BY ATE CHAIRPERSON * *MR. ADVOCATE CORNELIUS KARIWA * *2nd October TUESDAY 2012.* Dear Members of the media, On behalf of the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) I wish to welcome you to ATE’s old office, which is now used as a board room and for meetings such as this. We…
Dar es Salaam, 2nd October 2012. The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) today has officially launched the Employer of the Year Award (EYA) event. The annual event organized by ATE The annual event organized by ATE is geared towards promoting and encouraging best Human Resources Management practices in a bid to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness. The event will…
Arusha, Tanzania, September 28, 2012 – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) announced a US$10 million grant to support the development of Africa-based innovations to boost African agricultural growth. Mr. Henrik Riby, Representative, Sida and Mrs. Jane Karuku, President of AGRA formalized the agreement this week in…
Accelerating Beyond the Tipping Point Summary of Opening Remarks by Mr. Kofi A. Annan, Chairman AGRA African Green Revolution Forum, 27 September 2012, Arusha, Tanzania Overview In a global food system under rising pressure, Africa is the continent most affected by sharp rises in food prices. Yet it is also the continent, with its abundant land resources, where long-term…
Na Tulizo Kilaga Wizara ya Maliasili na Utalii itawachukulia hatua wale wote watakaokiuka sheria, kanuni na taratibu zinazotawala utekelezaji wa mchakato wa kuwapata wawekezaji kwenye vitalu vilivyopo kwenye Maeneo ya Jumuiya ya Hifadhi za Wanyamapori (WMAs). Akifungua warsha ya mafunzo kuhusu mchakato wa kufungua maombi ya uwekezaji kwenye vitalu vya WMAs iliyofanyika katika Ukumbi wa Blue Peel jijini Dar…