By Emeka Umejei – Prophet Nabi Oluwatomisin ehuwaojomo of Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa Parish, Wasimi, Celestial Church of Christ is reputed for his accurate prophecies. The prophet of God has many prophecies to his credit. He predicted about the death of former president Umar Yar’Adua, Boko Haram, etc. Three years ago, he predicted the upsurge of Boko Haram attacks in the federal Capital territory, Abuja. Though unsung, Prophet Nabi is revered by those who know him and celebrated by many he has touched their lives in the course of his ecclesiastical assignment. In this interview with Emeka Umejei, Prophet Nabi speaks... Continue Reading
By Special Correspondent, Dar es Salaam – TEN years since the Mechanism was incepted in Africa and almost 9 years since the government of Tanzania acceded to the continental governance assessment body, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the government of Tanzania has revealed its massive plans to strengthen the institution at the local level. Speaking during a colourful event held in the country’s commercial Capital, Dar es Salaam, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Advocate Mahadhi Juma Maalim told a gathering to mark 10 Years of APRM at the national level, that the government plans to... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – It is still not yet clear as to why and who conducted brutal attack to the chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF), Mr Absalom Kibanda. Mr Kibanda was attacked by unknown thugs in the dawn of March 6th, 2013. He is currently admitted at the Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg after being referred there from the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)’s Orthopaedic Institute (Moi). The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRD-Coalition) an amalgamation of more than 70 human rights NGOs, joined hand stakeholders to condemn this heinous attack. Joining hands with political leaders, the Union of Tanzania... Continue Reading
The Middle East Excellence Awards Institute announced the recipients of the 12th Middle East Women Leaders Awards at a special ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, DIFC, in Dubai, UAE today. The event was graced with the presence of chief guests Mr. Paolo Lembo, United Nations Resident Coordinator in UAE, Qatar and Oman, UNDP and Ms. Elif Çomoğlu Ülgen, Consul-General, Turkish Consulate in Dubai/UAE. Held annually, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the prestigious awards ceremony has become an integral part of the regional business calendar, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the region’s successful women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Ali Al Kamali,... Continue Reading
By Nawa Mutumweno – Government has drafted a new law that will curb foreign currency revenue losses in the wake of tax avoidance and tax evasion reports in local and international media. This is according to a radical bill seeking to amend the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Act in 2013. Once enacted, it will help the Government capture billions of dollars annually in taxes and fees that have in the recent past been lost. In 2012, a report revealed that Zambia was losing up to $1.5 billion per year from unscrupulous business houses in tax avoidance and evasion. The introduction... Continue Reading
