His Excellency Dr Ernest Bai Koroma has urged newly sworn ministers and deputy ministers to act as key players in actualising the Agenda for Prosperity. He made this declaration on the occasion of the swearing in ceremony of the last batch of ministers and deputy ministers who successfully went through the Appointments Committee of the noble House of Parliament. “As a government we have clearly defined the path that will serve as a guide to do what is expected of us”, President Koroma said, and went on to note that “We have clearly defined that path because the people of... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Once again Tanzanians have been warned not to think that this country is cushioned from the negative effects of ‘natural resources curse’, which is almost a global phenomenon. This curse also known as the ‘Dutch disease’ in economics terms is always characterized by corruption and opaqueness. In real terms it is the apparent relationship between the increase in exploitation of natural resources and a decline in the manufacturing sector. Speaking exclusively to shout-africa.com on Saturday last week, the researcher at the Dar es Salaam based Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF), Apronius Mbilinyi reminded me of... Continue Reading
….Provides 50 Borehole Wells in 3 Counties – By: Augustine N. Myers – The provision of safe drinking water is not only a matter of concern to individuals and organizations in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Liberia, but also the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China accredited near Monrovia. The concern of better WASH services including safe drinking water has now become a topical issue due to the level of attention given by the media on a daily basis. The Liberian Media through the WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia continues to infuse professionalism and... Continue Reading
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
