Mtwara, Tanzania.
Trade between Tanzania and Comoro through Mtwara port is expected to increase by several folds following the current business volume compared to last fiscal year.
According to acting Mtwara port Manager, James Ng’wandu, the last fiscal year that ended June, 2022 the volume was 15,760 tones whereas the port has already recorded 9,585 tones in the first half of the year (from July to December 2022//2023).
Ng’wandu said number of vessels has also increased with 17 vessels sailing to Comoro in the first half compared to 18 vessels that made the journey in 2022/2023.
“In short cement is the leading commodity from Tanzania to Comoro followed by juices, building materials and others,” he said.
According to him 97 percent of cargoes shipped to Comoro was cement during 2021/2022 compared to 86 percent in the six months of this financial year.
Speaking at the event, Governor of the Ngazidja Island, Sitti Farouts paid a courtesy call to where she said Mtwara port is key for trade between the two countries.
Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Colonel Ahmed Abbas Ahmed said that the region has great business pontential compared to other parts of the country.
He said the two days visit of the Governor of Ngazidja Island will lead to signing of agreements between the two parts on various bilateral issues.
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Tanzania: Exim to Raise Fund for Mental Health Facilities Upgrades
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
