Tanzania: Govt to Act Against Abusive Political Campaigns

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Tanzania: Govt to Act Against Abusive Political Campaigns

DAR ES SALAAM: The government has included abuse in its new election regulations targeting to protect women who usually turn out to be targets of humiliations in political campaigns.

Senior Legal Officer at the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Governments, Kadete Mihayo said at a digital dialogue on HabariLEO’s X-Space on Thursday the state will now hunt and punish culprits.

The idea, he said, seeks to protect and empower more women aspiring to run for various positions in the upcoming local government election.

Mihayo explained that the regulation was prompted by the observation that many women are reluctant to enter politics due to online harassment and other forms of public humiliation.

“Our goal with this regulation is to ensure that both men and women have an equal playing field during the campaign period.

We believe this measure will encourage more women to step forward and exercise their political rights,” Mihayo stated.

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10 hours agoHe further emphasized the importance of political parties sponsoring female candidates, noting that party endorsement often carries more influence than independent candidacy.

In addition, Mihayo touched on the rights of voters, clarifying that any former prisoner will be eligible to vote as long as they are registered in the voters’ roll.

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Tanzania: South African Team Helps to Restore Zanzibar’s Degraded Coral Reefs

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Tanzania: South African Team Helps to Restore Zanzibar’s Degraded Coral Reefs

Surveys suggest that coral cover around the tiny island of Mnemba has declined by nearly 90% over the last two decades owing to climate change and ‘overtourism’. A group of South African scientists are trying to reverse the trend.

Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min Spectacular coral reefs, clear blue seas and white sand beaches are some of Zanzibar’s major drawcards, helping to attract more than 100,000 tourists every year.

But the financial benefit of this increasing tide of “overtourism” is putting further strain on the colourful reef attractions that are already getting battered by the impact of climate change.

South African marine scientist Dr Camilla Floros notes that there was an “unprecedented warming event” along sections of the East African coastline earlier this year, when sea water temperatures rose to 31°C to a depth of 30m.

These unusually high temperatures, which lasted for nearly a month, are bad news for many corals that can only thrive within a narrow temperature band.

Floros says that if such unusually high temperatures persist for more than two weeks, the corals start to “bleach”.

(Healthy corals derive their colour from the algal species that live in their tissue – but when water temperatures get too high the stressed coral polyps start to expel the algae, exposing their white skeletons).

Simultaneously, the corals also lose their ability to obtain food from the algae, eventually killing the coral…

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Tanzania to Host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

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Tanzania to Host ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier

CRICKET enthusiasts are set to witness a thrilling display of talent as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Africa Qualifier A kicks off in Dar es Salaam on September 21st.

The competition will unfold over the next few weeks, concluding at the end of the month, with matches held at two prominent venues: Gymkhana Ground and UDSM Oval.

The qualifier will see six teams vying for a chance to advance in the cricketing world. The host nation, Tanzania, will be joined by teams from Lesotho, Malawi, Cameroon, Ghana, and Mali.

This tournament marks the beginning of the qualification process for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with teams aiming to secure their place in the regional finals.

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The format of the qualification process involves several stages. The first stage comprises three sub-regional qualifiers.

Qualifier A, hosted in Tanzania, is followed by Qualifier B in Kenya in October and Qualifier C in Nigeria in November 2024.

The top two teams from each sub-regional qualifier will move on to the regional final. They will be joined by Namibia and Uganda, who have secured their spots in the regional final due to their participation in the previous T20 World Cup.

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Tanzania: President Samia Hassan Furious Over Murder of Opposition Leader

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  • PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed her deep sadness following news of the murder of opposition party CHADEMA leader, Mr Mohamed Ali Kibao, demanding deep investigation to be conducted into the matter.

“I am deeply saddened to receive the news of the murder of CHADEMA leader Mr Mohamed Ali Kibao. I extend my condolences to the leaders of the party, the bereaved family and to his relatives and friends.

She insisted that Tanzania is a democratic country where every citizen has the right to life, while insisting that there is no room for any cruelty practice in the government under her leadership.

“I have directed the investigative authorities to provide me with a detailed report on this grave incident and any similar occurrences as soon as possible. Our country is democratic, and every citizen has the right to live. The government I lead, does not condone and tolerate such acts of brutality,” she said in a brief statement posted on her X handle.

These sentiments echoed President Samia 4Rs’ philosophy which stands for Reconciliation, Rebuilding, Reforms and Resilience.

Meanwhile, ruling party, CCM Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training Mr Amos Makalla also extended message of condolence for the death of CHADEMA Secretariat Member.

“I have seen in the media, reports on the murder of CHADEMA Secretariat Member Mr Ali Kibao and I wish to extend condolences to the party for the loss of one of its leaders. I have been following this issue closely. As political parties, when it comes to matters of humanity, we put our political differences aside. I offer my condolences for this loss.”

“I urge the Police Force to fulfill its duty by mounting investigation into this matter. As human beings, we share in the pain, which is why I am here to offer condolences on behalf of the CCM,” Said Mr Makalla, while addressing citizens of Simanjiro District in Manyara Region.

The Chairman of the CHADEMA party, Mr Freeman Mbowe said that the post-mortem conducted on the body of late Kibao, in the presence of the party lawyer, revealed that Kibao was severely beaten and had acid poured on him.

Mr Mbowe made the statement outside the mortuary at Mwananyamala Hospital, where party leaders and members had been camping since the morning to monitor updates on Kibao’s body.

Kibao was a member of the CHADEMA National Secretariat and Assistant to the Secretary-General. A few days ago, it was reported that he had been abducted by unknown individuals while travelling on a bus from Dar es Salaam to Tanga.

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Shortly thereafter, reports emerged that his body had been found in the NSSF grounds, Ununio, in Dar es Salaam and was later taken to the mortuary at Mwananyamala Hospital.

Equally, opposition party, ACT Wazalendo has strongly condemned the acts of abduction, murder and violence against politicians and citizens in general, with a specific condemnation of the killing of CHADEMA Secretariat member Ally Kibao.

Speaking to reporters at the party’s headquarters, the Deputy Secretary for Information, Propaganda and Public Relations, Shangwe Ayo, stated that Tanzanians have a fundamental right to speak and express their opinions freely.

Reacting on the death, the Police Force said it continues to undertake the investigation regarding the shocking death of Mr Kibao and a team of investigation of serious crimes from Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has been deployed to increase efficiency.

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Tanzania: Analysts See Tanzania’s Opportunities With China Post-FOCAC

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Analysts are optimistic that Tanzania stands to gain significantly from its relationship with China following the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, recently.

However, they emphasise the need for the country to enhance its production of value-added products and develop a skilled workforce to meet market demands.

According to experts, a skilled local workforce is crucial for managing major development projects, such as the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), in collaboration with Chinese experts.

Their comments come in the wake of FOCAC, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the renovation of TAZARA, aimed at accelerating trade and regional integration.

Significantly, President Xi pledged over 50 billion US dollars (about 136tri/-) in aid and loans to support Africa’s modernisation efforts, including infrastructure and agricultural upgrades over the next three years. This commitment is in addition to China’s zero-tariff policy designed to boost trade volume with the continent.

During her week-long visit to Beijing, President Samia met with leading Chinese tech companies, including the China Academy of Space Corporation (CASC), China Electronics Corporation, Transsion Group, Weihua Group, China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) and Acme Consultant Engineers PTE Limited and invited them to invest in Tanzania.

Economic Diplomacy Expert Professor Kitojo Wetengere of the University of Arusha believes Tanzania can leverage China’s 1.4 billion population by exporting value-added products such as coffee and avocados.

He argues that exporting value-added crops will enable local producers to earn higher profits and create job opportunities at home, compared to trading raw goods, which are less profitable.

“We need the Chinese market, but to serve it effectively, we must produce enough value-added products,” Prof Wetengere said.

He praised the government’s commitment to attracting Chinese investment and urged for the introduction of relevant technologies in areas like irrigation and solar power. He also called for contracts with Chinese firms to adhere to a win-win principle.

International Relations Analyst Mr Medard Wilfred, who also serves as the Public Relations and Marketing Officer at the Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), commended President Samia for securing the infrastructure deal with China for TAZARA’s renovation.

He noted that the upgraded railway would enhance trade between Tanzania and Zambia and stimulate operations at the Dar es Salaam Port, benefiting both short-term and long-term regional trade.

Mr Wilfred urged the Ministry of State, Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities) to collaborate with universities to create a database of the Tanzanian workforce and their specific skills, such as software development, to assist Chinese tech investors in finding local employees.

He anticipates an increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDIs) from China, particularly in the manufacturing sector, due to the promotion efforts by President Samia.

Economist Professor Humphrey Moshi, the Founding Director of the Centre for Chinese Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), highlighted the importance of modernising Tanzania’s agriculture from rain-fed to irrigated farming with China’s support.

He noted that Tanzania, with its abundant water bodies, could easily transition to irrigation if assisted by China’s technology. He emphasised that agricultural modernisation will boost industrialisation and food security, and he advocated for the industrial sector’s contribution to GDP to reach at least 25 per cent from the current 8 per cent.

Professor Moshi expressed eagerness to see China introduce its latest railway technology to TAZARA, reflecting on the significant advancements since the railway’s initial construction in 1975.

He also proposed building the Karume-Nyerere Bridge as a new monument of friendship between Tanzania and China.

Business Expert Dr Sylvester Jotta from Mwanza told the ‘Daily News’ that the forum could significantly boost Tanzania’s exports to China by promoting agricultural modernisation and agro-value addition.

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He highlighted that President Samia’s visit addressed the trade deficit and offered a chance to strategise new trade paths based on comparative advantages.

Currently, China’s exports to Tanzania exceed Tanzania’s exports to China, despite China being a leading trading partner for Tanzania.

China Exports to Tanzania was 8.09 billion US dollars during 2023, while Tanzania exports to China was 427.89 million US dollars during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

Economist and Investment Banker Dr Hildebrand Shayo noted that since its inception in 2000, FOCAC has been a cornerstone of Africa-China relations.

He anticipates that the forum will continue to foster mutually beneficial and sustainable cooperation in modernising agriculture, industrialisation and revitalising transport infrastructure.

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Tanzania: President Samia Approves Three Bills Into Law

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Tanzania: President Samia Approves Three Bills Into Law

DODOMA — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has approved three bills into law, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa disclosed to lawmakers in Dodoma on Friday.

Adjoining the 12th Parliamentary meeting in the capital city, the Premier said the Head of State approved the Financial Bill No. 6 of 2024 and the Appropriation Bill No. 5 of 2024 into law.

“In this Parliament, members had the opportunity to discuss various bills brought before the Parliament and read them a second and third time,” the Premier noted.

Additionally, the Premier stated that in the recently concluded Parliament meeting, the law-making body received two bills which were read for the first time.

He mentioned these bills as the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) Bill of 2024 and the Written Laws Miscellaneous Amendments No. 3 Bill of 2024.

However, Mr Majaliwa also mentioned eight other bills that were discussed and passed by the lawmakers:

· The Law School of Tanzania Amendment Bill 2024

· The Airports Law Bill of 2024

· The Social Security Amendment Bill of 2024

· The Child Protection Laws and Civilian Amendments Bill of 2024

· The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Amendment Bill of 2024

· The Fair Competition Amendment Bill of 2024

· The Written Laws Miscellaneous Amendment Bill of 2024

· The Written Laws Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2 Bill of 2024.

“The Parliament has done a great job debating these bills and facilitating the enactment of laws that have passed through all procedures.

During the debates, we witnessed lawmakers giving opinions, offering advice, and making amendments to the proposed laws in the submitted bills,” the Prime Minister noted after outlining the bills.

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Tanzania’s Food Security Plan Amid Predicted Vuli Rains Shortage

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Tanzania’s Food Security Plan Amid Predicted Vuli Rains Shortage

DODOMA: As the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecasted below-average short seasonal rains “Vuli” in many parts of the country, the government has announced measures to ensure food security.

Addressing Parliament in Dodoma on Friday, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa stated that the government plans to continue providing subsidies for quality, drought-resistant seeds to local farmers as one of the measures to mitigate the challenge.

Based on TMA’s latest report, the Prime Minister also advised farmers to take all necessary precautions by planting crops that mature in a short period to minimize potential losses.

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“The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) will continue purchasing and storing food crops so that these can be used to address food shortages in areas that may face scarcity,” he stated.

The TMA report indicates that Vuli rains will be below average in various regions, including Manyara, Geita, Simiyu, Kagera, Mwanza, Mara, northern Kigoma, Morogoro, Arusha, and Kilimanjaro. These areas are expected to experience prolonged dry spells and uneven rainfall distribution.

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