By Novell Zwange – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – eLearning Africa conference has opened its Call for Papers; Suggestions for the 2011 programme and submissions can be sent until December 10th. The eLearning Africa Conference in 2011 will focus on young adults in Africa. With the spotlight on Youth, Skills and Employability, Africa’s leading conference on ICT for development, education and training will explore and discuss the vast reservoir of talent, skills and opportunity among Africa’s youth, also looking into the challenges they face on the job market. Over 40 per cent of Africa’s population is younger than 24 years... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, September 26th 2010 |
By Elias Mhegera and Timothy Kitundu – TANZANIAN journalists have come under strong criticism due to poor coverage of the ongoing political campaigns. This came during the review of coverage on Parliament and politics. The review followed a training that was provided to journalists by the Tanzania Media Fund under the tutelage of the Media Institute of South Africa (MISA-Tan). A renowned media trainer and consultant Lawrence Kilimwiko dejected the tendency whereby the incumbent presidential, parliamentary and council candidates are giving numerous promises in order to win voter’s confidence and their votes. Kilimwiko revealed this in Dar es Salaam on... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, September 17th 2010 |
By Elias Mhegera (The Express – Tanzania) – LEADERS of opposition parties in Tanzania have admitted that time is not yet ripe to form an alliance due to a number of pertinent issues yet to be resolved. The chief campaigner and strategist for the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) candidate Prof Mwesiga Baregu said there were many reasons as to why even this time around they cannot unite. “There were two alternatives, forming an alliance like the Kenyans did with the NARC, or rallying behind a strong candidate with a wide following. “We have rallied behind Seif Shariff the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Friday, September 17th 2010 |
Hassan Abbas in Dar es Salaam – PROVISION of quality, reliable and affordable clean water services has become one of the topical issues among candidates in the ongoing campaigns for the October polls in Tanzania. Investigations by this reporter have confirmed that presidential as well as parliamentary contestants for all the major three political parties-the ruling CCM, the main opposition CHADEMA and CUF, who are currently campaigning around the country, have stressed improvement of water service with many voters becoming wary of empty promises. Apart from the candidate’s promises on the ground, it has been established that, all the three... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, September 14th 2010 |
By Deogratias Kishombo (Dar es Salaam) – Located at Kaole in Bagamoyo district the home village of the President of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Kaole Mamba Ranch is a home of silent reptiles since 1992. It is about 65 kilometers a one hour travel from the City of Dar es salaam. You will hear countless stories about the reptiles living with human beings in the farm. Transport is available by bus at Mwenge Bus station and a busy Kariakoo in Dar es Salaam. All min buses are white with a blue strip scribed “Bagamoyo-Makumbusho” via Bagamoyo Road. However, if... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, September 4th 2010 |
