Unguja, Zanzibar:
The President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, has said that the results of the exams in the islands are not satisfactory, so he wants to see more changes after the Government improves the school infrastructure.
He made the statement on Friday January 6, 2023 while opening the Salum Turky Mpendae apartment primary school for Bint Hamrani as a continuation of celebrating the 59th anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution which will be celebrated on January 12, 2023.
However, this year there will be no parade, instead the funds have been directed to the education sector.
“I believe that after completing these things, what needs to be done now is to get good results, right now the results of the students are not satisfactory, we want to see better results while continuing to improve the interests of the teachers,” he said.
Apart from that, he has pointed out that the only way to build a nation that has progress is education, so the priority must be on education and that is why the government is doing everything possible in that sector.
He said, the apartment school is an example of all the primary schools that should be in Zanzibar and not only have apartments but have science laboratories, libraries, computer rooms and classrooms where students will not exceed 45 per room.
“That is the real Revolution that we want and now the government is fulfilling the goal of our children getting a better education and I believe that by the year 2025 this sector will have made a big step,” he said.
Thus, he urged parents to consider that education is a good and valuable legacy that a parent can leave to their child.
Welcoming President Mwinyi, the Second Vice President of Zanzibar, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla said they still have a lot of debt; The Ministry of Education, parents, teachers and citizens ensure that they cooperate to get good results for their children.
“It will not help to have a good building and then the results are bad, so I believe that the strategy of the ministry, parents, state leaders will enable us to work together to ensure that we change the results of our children because the best education infrastructure has been set up for us by our leader,” he said.
And the Minister of Education and Practical Training, Lela Mohamed Mussa, said through the funds of Uviko 19, the ministry has built 45 new primary schools, among them 23 in Unguja and 22 in Pemba.
He said that the Ministry has already built 1,200 classrooms out of the 1,500 classrooms promised in the CCM manifesto for the year 2020/25.
The Secretary General of the Ministry, Khamis Abdulla Said, has said that the two-storey school has cost Sh4 billion and has 29 classrooms, the capacity to accommodate 1305 students with an average of 45 students in each class.
He said it has a laboratory, a computer room, library chairs, the headmaster’s office, the assistant headmaster’s office, three headmasters’ offices and 25 toilets.
“Along with that infrastructure, the government has also provided 1,305 chairs and tables for students and no student will be unable to sit down,” he said.
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EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.
The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
Source: allafrica.com
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Tanzania’s opposition party ACT Wazalendo honours veteran politician under new policy
Unguja. Opposition party ACT Wazalendo today officially bids farewell to its former Chairman, Juma Duni Haji, also known as Babu Duni, as part of a new policy designed to honor retired senior leaders at a ceremony held at Kiembesamaki, Zanzibar.
The initiative highlights the party’s commitment to recognizing and supporting individuals who have served with dedication and integrity.
Babu Duni, who stepped down earlier this year, was succeeded by Othman Masoud, now the First Vice President of Zanzibar.
The policy aims to provide ongoing respect and support to retired leaders, ensuring their continued recognition and contribution to the party’s development.
“Recognizing their significant contributions to the development and prosperity of the party, this policy ensures that retired leaders continue to be acknowledged and respected by both the party and the community,” the policy states.
To benefit from this policy, leaders must not have left or been expelled from the party. They must have served the party with honor and dedication. The national leadership committee will determine whether a leader has fulfilled these criteria.
The policy seeks to honor retired leaders, protect their dignity, acknowledge their contributions, leverage their ideas for the party’s growth, and support them to the best of the party’s ability.
In honoring these leaders, the party will provide a vehicle, the type of which will be determined by the national leadership committee. Additionally, they will receive a monthly allowance, with the amount also set by this committee.
Other benefits include health insurance. If a leader does not own a home, the party will cover their rent at a rate decided by the committee.
The leadership committee may also grant special recognition based on the leader’s contributions. Retired leaders will participate in decision-making meetings according to procedures outlined in the party’s constitution.
Depending on the party’s resources at the time, the policy may also apply to retired deputy chairpersons for both the mainland and Zanzibar, the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General for both mainland and Zanzibar, and the party’s Attorney General.
Additionally, leaders, executives, or members with exceptional contributions to the party’s protection, advocacy, and defense may also benefit, as determined by the leadership committee.
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