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Saving Energy Thorugh Alternatives and Efficiency in Households

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:55:21 +0000

Tanzania’s electricity grid is fed by a mixture of natural gas, diesel and hydropower; however, over the past few years the country has experienced severe blackouts and power rationing in urban areas due to drought and subsequent low-water levels.

Armyworm Scourge Spreads to Ten Regions

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00:06 +0000

Ten regions have been affected by armyworms and more are in danger of being invaded by the dreadful pests, threatening the welfare of farmers and the ‘Kilimo Kwanza’ initiative.

Community Still Worried By Mine Contamination

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:51:09 +0000

Susanna Solomon is still tending her shamba, but she won’t eat the harvest from her farm when it’s ready.

Mwanza Out to Salvage Toto African From Relegation

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:24:41 +0000

MWANZA Regional Football Association (MZFA), has embarked on massive efforts to rescue Toto African from being relegated from the top flight football.

Vicoba – Saviour to Lugoba Women

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:24:41 +0000

WOMEN in Lugoba ward in Msoga village have all the reasons to smile after the Cooperative Rural Development Bank (CRDB) launched a village community Bank (VICOBA) aimed at supporting them and other people in the area with capital and entrepreneurial skills to realize their production potential.

Judiciary Revolution of 2009 Decongested Prisons

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:02:37 +0000

THE government’s decision to separate the functions of prosecution and investigation of criminal cases in all lower courts in the country that was previously done by the police, was a positive decision.

Taifa Stars Goalkeeper Wins Taswa November Award

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:25:34 +0000

The Tanzania Sports Writers Association (TASWA) has picked Kilimanjaro Stars goalkeeper Muharami Mohamed as the best sports personality of the month for November.

President Jakaya Kikwete Wants Medals, Not Excuses

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:22:27 +0000

PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has challenged Tanzania athletes for next year’s Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India to win medals, and should not come back with excuses for any failure.

Red Alert As Armyworms Invade Two Districts

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:56:33 +0000

Armyworms have invaded two districts in Lindi and Morogoro regions, threatening the welfare of farmers.

Tusker Cup Credited as Big Success

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:24:30 +0000

THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has announced that the just ended Tusker Challenge Cup was a big success to the country’s soccer development.

Mixed Feelings Bid Farewell to 2009

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:29:19 +0000

IT was like the end of the world when Joyce Hakimu, 23 year old customer attendant heard over a colleagues’ shoulders that, GTV pay television network which had taken the country by storm in 2007, was closing down.

2009 Review – Government, Stakeholders Maintain Faith in ‘Kilimo Kwanza’ Plan

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:39:11 +0000

Although some quarters of society continue faulting the Kilimo Kwanza drive, the government and other stakeholders peg hopes of revival of the economy, which has considerably suffered from the great recession, on the initiative.

College Move Laudable

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:39:11 +0000

Plans by the Arusha Technical College to introduce new agriculture-related course programmes should be supported.

Change Approach On Drought

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:40:03 +0000

A prolonged drought is ravaging various parts of the country, but one is bound to ask whether leaders from the district to the regional levels are really in control of the situation.

Reforms in Cocoa Farming to Put Country On Global Map

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:20:02 +0000

Smallholder cocoa farmers in the southern highlands of Tanzania have adopted an ambitious programme that is expected to raise incomes by 60 per cent, through improved farming techniques.