The Dar es Salaam arch-Bishop, Cardinal Polycarp Pengo By Own Correspondent – Christian Church leaders from various dominions used the Easter prayers to call for more speeded up efforts against corruption. The faith leaders told thousands of their members in different churches across the East African country that Tanzania faces daunting challenges toward building a prosperous nation. The call has come amid on-going reforms within the ruling party, CCM, which has already given its top 3 cadres 90 days to quit their top positions or else face the music The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Tanzania, Dr Valentino Mokiwa,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 25th 2011 |
By Own Correspondent – The Deputy Speaker of the Tanzanian National Assembly, Mr. Job Ndugai has joined a list of high profile leaders who have till now visited the mysterious herbal cure in Samunge village in Loliondo. Mr. Ndugai who is also MP for Kongwa in Dodoma, the political Capital of Tanzania was accompanied by several officials including the ruling party, CCM, MP Mr. James Lembeli. They were seen being directed to get the cup to Reverend Mwasapila who has claimed the name “Babu” (grandfather). Meanwhile, Reverend Mwasapila who had to move out of his Easter holiday to administer the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, April 25th 2011 |
By Own Correspondent – Despite an increase in a number of people flocking to Loliondo “curing cup” from within the country and abroad, experts have started to come out with queries on the efficacy of the cure. The cure conducted by retired Rev. Ambilikile Mwaisapile at a tiny Samunge Village in Loliondo is said to treat a dozen ailments including HIV/AIDS. *Rumours of secrets visits of top African leaders on the increase *Easter festival will not be usual to many as thirsty for the cup mounts Speaking in Dar es Salaam, a health consultant with the Ministry of Health and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 21st 2011 |
By Own Correspondent, Dar es Salaam – The Secretary General of the main opposition party in Tanzania, the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Dr. Wilbroad Slaa has slammed the ruling party’s (CCM) controversial lawmaker, Rostam Aziz Controversial Lawmaker Rostam Aziz as one of the most corrupt officials in the East African country. Dr. Slaa was speaking in a public rally in Igunga in Tabora region Western Tanzania. He said Rostam owns more than 17 companies and with an annual return of Sh. 280 billion but questioned why his name appears nowhere in those companies. Dr. Slaa who ran for... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 21st 2011 |
By Elias Mhegera – PRESSURE from the civil society in Tanzania, activists and many commentators have proved to be productive after the Government eventually decided to withdraw the much disputed Bill for the Constitutional Review. Attorney General Judge Frederick Werema This measure following the statement by the Attorney General Judge Frederick Werema is a sign of victory on both the two sides which were entangled in a tug of war of actually what is needed in Tanzania, review of the existing constitution or a completely new one? The indication from the multitude of the debates is that the demand... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, April 21st 2011 |
