Harare, April 15, 2013: Zimbabwe is one of the most mine-impacted countries in the world in terms of area affected and density of mines. By this measure, it compares to countries in immediate post-conflict transition periods, according to a representative of Britain’s HALO Trust, an organization dedicated to removing of the debris of war, such as mines. HALO Trust participated in a discussion on landmines Tuesday, April 2, as part of the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Food for Thought public lecture series. “Zimbabwe has one of the densest minefields in the world, with about 5,500 landmines per kilometer. The proximity of the people... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – The ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), in Tanzania should await its crucifixion in Loliondo, Arusha region in the Northern Zone, come General Elections in 2015 if it will not handle properly the land scam going on now. One could tell this due to the tone and tenacity of the 13 representatives from Loliondo who met journalists at the Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) on Tuesday this week. The cry for the ‘mother land’ was affirmed by the vow of dying there, ‘what come may’ through the traditional leader of the Maasai tribe who accompanied a well... Continue Reading
Don’t assume that none of your co-workers or neighbours have experienced some form of violence or sexual violence in their own homes. Although it may seem unlikely in the cold light of day, as people don’t typically speak about it, Associate Professor Shanaaz Mathews, Director of the Children’s Institute at UCT says that statistically up to 50% of women in South Africa are likely to have experienced gender violence in their homes. According to a 2011 study by Genderlinks and the MRC carried out in Gauteng a shocking 37,4% of men admit to having raped and 50% of being violent... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Following the collapse of a 16 storey building along the Indira-Gandhi St. in the Dar es Salaam city centre, many construction activities have been stopped in order to pave way for inspections. The measure, though belated is an attempt to bring back the trust of the people to their government after the horrific episode during the last Good Friday which claimed at least 36 lives. A visit to construction sites by shout-africa.com has revealed that many structures which were reaching the final stages of completion have been put into a halt until when experts examine them... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network – The International Charity “WaterAid” has completed a review process with its partners from Liberia and Sierra Leone. The 3-day exercise was held from April 3-5, 2013 at the Corina Hotel in Monrovia. WaterAid can annually organize a planning meeting with all its implementing partners, meanly from Liberia and Sierra Leone. The purpose for the planning meeting was to ensure the development a joint implementation plan in line with WaterAid Annual Plan and Budget, with the participation of all WaterAid’s partners. Usually, during the Planning Meeting individual and joint projects are planned and budgeted for. WaterAid... Continue Reading
