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
The Special Adviser to the President, Hon. Alhaji Ibrahim Ben Kargbo on Tuesday 9th April 2013 on behalf of the Head of State, officially opened the Sierra Leone Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture exhibition at the National Stadium Borrkfields, Freetown. Giving his keynote address to mark the official opening of the exhibition, Alhaji Kargbo extended President Koroma’s apology for not participating in the exhibition. Alhaji Kargbo described the “Agenda for Prosperity” programme as comprehensive and acknowledged the pivotal role of the chamber in addressing manufacturing and privatization programmes. He used the event to underscore government’s efforts in rebranding, as well... 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
By State House Communications Unit – Freetown: President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has on Monday 8th April, 2013 assured Amnesty International for the concern raised by the international non-governmental organization regarding the implementation of the Free Health Care delivery policy, which was initiated by government in 2010. He said government is not just going to limit the Free Health Care delivery to only the three vulnerable groups, but will also provide the basic services for the people through the help of development partners. President Koroma made this declaration at State House while addressing an Amnesty International delegation from the secretariat... Continue Reading
