MAKAMU WA RAIS AKABIDHI TUZO ZA MUAJIRI BORA WA MWAKA 2013

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi Tuzo ya Muajiri Bora wa mwaka 2013, Meneja Rasilimali Watu wa Benki ya NMB, Rashid Nassoro, wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo iliyofanyika kwenye Hoteli ya Kilimanjaro Kempisky jijini Dar es Salaam, jana usiku.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi Tuzo ya Muajiri Bora wa mwaka 2013, Meneja wa Sera wa CCBRT, Frederick Msigala, wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo iliyofanyika kwenye Hoteli ya Kilimanjaro Kempisky jijini Dar es Salaam, jana usiku.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi Tuzo ya jumla ya Muajiri Bora wa mwaka 2013, Meneja Uhusiano wa Nje wa Kampuni ya Simu za mkononi ya Vodacom Tanzania, Salum Mwalimu wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo iliyofanyika kwenye Hoteli ya Kilimanjaro Kempisky jijini Dar es Salaam, jana usiku.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi Tuzo ya Muajiri Bora wa mwaka 2013, Meneja Rasilimali Watu wa Kampuni ya simu za mkononi ya Airtel, Francis Ndenje, wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo iliyofanyika kwenye Hoteli ya Kilimanjaro Kempisky jijini Dar es Salaam, jana usiku.

Baadhi ya wageni waalikwa waliohudhuria hafla hiyo.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akisoma hotuba yake wakati wa hafla ya kukabidhi tuzo za Muajiri bora wa mwaka 2013, iliyofanyika kwenye Hoteli ya Kilimanjaro Kempinsky, jijini Dar es Salaam, jana usiku.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akiwa katika picha ya pamoja na baadhi ya viongozi wa makampuni na mashirika baada ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo.

Baadhi ya wageni waalikwa waliohudhuria hafla hiyo.

Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akisalimiana na baadhi ya wageni waalikwa baada ya kuwasili katika ukumbi huo kwa ajili ya kukabidhi tuzo hizo.

EALA UNDERTAKES OVERSIGHT OF EAC PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS IN UGANDA

The Speaker of EALA presents the flag to the Executive Chairman of Quality Chemicals Ltd Emmanuel Katongole as other Members look on.

A section of EALA Members during the visit to the Kormic Fish factory in Jinja.

Some of the EALA Members pay key attention as the Acting Director of East African Civil Aviation Academy Mr. Richard Lodiong (back against camera) makes a point.

 EALA has concluded oversight activities of programmes and projects of the Community with an appeal to stakeholders to re-double their efforts on citizen sensitization on the benefits of integration.

The three-day programme saw EALA visit two institutions of the EAC  - East African Development Bank (EADB), the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation and the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) in Kampala, Jinja and Entebbe respectively, and the East African Civil Aviation Academy (Soroti Flying School) in Soroti District.

At CASSOA, the Managing Director of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Rama Makuza remarked that it was necessary for the aviation sector to harmonise the laws that regulate it.  Dr Makuza who is a Board Member of CASSOA decried lack of adequate legislation governing aviation and said threats to the industry including that of terrorism were hampering progress.

“I appeal to EALA and the Council of Ministers to revisit the CASSOA Act and see to it that it is assented” he said.

The Executive Director of CASSOA, Barry Kashambo cited inadequate funding and shortage of staff as challenges to the organization.  “We are looking at alternative financing mechanism to bridge the gap”, he said.  According to Mr. Kashambo, the annual budget of the institution is about USD 2.2 Million.

The Executive Director remarked that CASSOA rooted for the full liberalization of air space to spur development in the region. “Aviation is a strategic sector in the integration arrangement and we look forward to safety, ease and adequacy of flights as well as reduction in costs of flight”, he noted.

At the Soroti Flying School, the Speaker of EALA, Rt. Hon Margaret Nantongo Zziwa applauded the Management for resuscitating the institution which was on the verge of collapse a few years ago. She hailed as timely, the imminent transfer of the EACAA to the EAC as one of the Institutions.  Present at the occasion was the Minister for EAC, Republic of Uganda, Hon Shem Bageine.

The Chair of the Management Advisory Task Force, Mr. Zephania Baliddawa and the Acting Director, Ronald Lodiong remarked that the Government of Uganda and the EAC had put in place key intervention measures for recovery. Mr. Lodiong cited the modernization of infrastructure, enhancing of the training curricula and the commissioning of a study by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) as key measures towards the sustainability and revitalization of the Academy.

The institution which has a capacity of training 108 students offers wide scope training for commercial and private piloting, flight instructors and airport maintenance engineering among others. The academy was established in September 1971 under the directorate of the civil aviation of the (then) East African Community. The bulk of its graduates are employed by regional airlines, air charter companies and state operators.

While at the EADB, the Executive Director, Viviene Yeda remarked that her institution would continue to provide development finance and support advisory services in a bid to promote sustainable economic development.  She noted that EADB had prioritized resource mobilization, food security and infrastructure development as some of the areas of concentration in the next few years.   Currently, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda have Membership at the EADB while Burundi is in the process of joining.

Companies that source for funding from the Bank must show evidence of financially viable projects that foster regional integration and impact positively in the economic, environmental and social spectrum.

The legislators later visited the Quality Chemicals Ltd in Kampala and the Kormic fish factory in Jinja.

AT Quality Chemicals Ltd, a leading manufacturer of anti-malarial and antiretroviral drugs, the Executive Chairman, Emmanuel Katongole informed the legislators that it was time for the continent to take its rightful place in socio-economic development issues.

He noted that Africa continued to bear the brunt of poverty yet it could take and map its own destiny.  “Hon Members, Sub-Sahara Africa is home to 80% of Malaria and 63% of HIV and Aids cases yet less than 1% of the remedies are manufactured in Africa.  We must change the trend.  We must not produce the diseases and others – the medicine,” Mr. Katongole said.

The Quality chemicals boss urged the Partner States to consider purchasing the remedies from his plant and noted that the facility was WHO pre-qualified and approved.

EALA’s mandate includes legislation, oversight and representation as stipulated by Article 49 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC.

DAR BACK UP A FREE PALESTINIANS TERRITORY

Some of the Government Officials, High Commissioners and UN Staff arrives at the International Solidarity Day which took place at Tanzania Institutes of Account (TIA) premises.(All photos by Zainul Mzige -MOblog).

The Director of Middle East  in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Yahaya Simba, gives his key note address during the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in Dar es Salaam.

The government calls on international community intervention

By Damas Makangale, MOblog

The Government has admitted that the issue of Palestine is the most complicated in the contemporary global relations and poses a great threat to peace, security and tranquility in the world. MOblog reports from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Speaking to invited dignitaries during the commemoration of the International Day of Solidarity for the people of Palestine in Dar es Salaam , the Director of Middle East Amb. Yahaya Simba, representing  the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. John Haule said that, the unwillingness of the international community to take decisive action, political, military and territorial occupation of Palestine over the years has left millions of them to suffer.

“Hostilities between key players in the region and ultraconservative resistance to change, have all added up to complicate the situation.

“The interplay of the above led to a situation where the international community is simply seen to be doing too little and too late on the Palestine question, causing one party to the conflict to maintain pre-established positions that allow limited flexibility towards an acceptable solution,” he said.

The Permanent Secretary said that the status quo on settlements in occupied Palestinian territories continuously abrogated against UN Resolutions although on the other hand it is the duty of the international community to support national independence and sovereignty of the Palestinians people.

Amb. Simba further said that through the able visionary, courageous and wise leadership of Mahmoud Abbas, more than 130 United Nations (UN) member states have recognized the State of Palestine; the People of Palestine have been granted ‘non-member observer state’ status in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and Palestine is now a full member of UNESCO.

Palestine Ambassador to Tanzania H.E Dr. Nasri Abujaish gives a Pros and Cons of the on going crises in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel.

On her part, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative, Joyce Mends-Cole said that the annual Solidarity Day is an opportunity to reflect on the critical situation faced by the Palestinian people.

“It is the right time for us to consider our collective contributions and responsibilities as Governments, international or civil society organizations, towards Israeli-Palestinian peace,”

“This year’s observance takes place as Israeli and Palestinian negotiators work together towards the agreed objective of a peaceful, comprehensive settlement on all permanent status issues.

UNHCR Representative Joyce Mends-Cole gives her remarks on the Palestine saga and the role of the International Community in bringing peace and stability.

“I call on the international community to support the parties in this ambitious endeavour to fulfil the two-State solution, bringing about an end to the conflict. All parties must act in a responsible way and refrain from actions that undermine the prospects for successful negotiations,” she said.

She said that the situation in Gaza remains a source of serious concern; she reiterated her condemnation of all rocket fire into Israel, as well as of the construction of tunnels into Israel by militants.

On his part the Ambassador of Palestine, Dr. Nasri Abujaish said that every year the Palestinians remember their chairman the late Yassir Arafat who passed away by poison from Israelis on 11 November 2004.

“Also November is the month when we remember the day when Arafat declared the Independent state of Palestine on 15 November 1998. Today the statehood of Palestine is recognized by 133 countries,” he said.

He further said that the UN partition plan gave Israel 55 percent of the Palestinian land but the Israel grabbed 78 percent of Palestine land and in 1967 it occupied the whole of Palestine and other Arab lands.

Some of the Students and Un Staff listens attentively the remarks presented in the event.

Egyptian Ambassador H.E Hossam Moharam speaks to invitees on behalf of Arab Ambassadors group in Dar.

A famous artist Mrisho Mpoto Performs during the International Solidarity Day which he emphasis Peace and tranquility in the middle east and other parts of the world.

UNIC Information Officer Usia Nkhoma Ledama shares a light moment with one of the invitees.

Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA), Chief Executive Officer Shah Mussa Hanzuruni gives his welcome remarks to the invited dignitaries during the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

The invited guests, High Commissioner and other dignitaries arrives at the event.

Youth of United Nations Association (YUNA), Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa speaks about Youth Perspective on the Question of Palestine during the International day of solidarity.

One of the TIA Student pose a direct question to UN administrator during questions and Answers session.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, John Haule cuts a ribbon to officiate the exhibitions of the International Solidarity Day in Dar es Salaam.

Palestinian Ambassador to Tanzania Dr. Nasri Abujaish with the guest of honour admires some photographs at the Pavilion.

Bertha Makilagi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation exchange views with the UNIC Information Office Usia Nkhoma Ledama.

Prof. Josephat Kanywani shares a light moment with Veterans Politicians and Journalist.

Palestinian Ambassador to Tanzania Dr. Nasri Abujaish congratulate Hon. Zakia Meghji for her presence.

Their Excellencies High Commissioners and Ambassadors pose for a group photo with UN Representative and other dignitaries.

CFAO MOTORS WAZINDUA RASMI JEEP MPYA (GRAND CHEROKEE 2014) JIJINI DAR

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Coca-Cola Kwanza Basil Gadzios akizungumza na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya CFAO Motors Wayne McIntosh wakati wa uzinduzi rasmi wa gari mpya aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 jijini Dar.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya CFAO Motors Wayne McIntosh akibadilishana mawazo na baadhi ya wageni waalikwa wakati wa uzinduzi rasmi wa gari aina Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014.

Meneja Masoko wa CFAO Motors Tharaia Ahmed akizungumza na Wanenguaji wa Maendeleo Dansi Group wakati wa kusheherekea uzinduzi wa gari mpya Grand Cherokee (JEEP) 2014 jijini Dar.

Meneja Masoko wa CFAO Motors Tharaia Ahmed akizungumza na mmoja wa wadau kutoka Stanbic Bank wakati halfa fupi ya uzinduzi wa gari aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014.

Timu ya Jack Daniels ilikuwepo kutoa huduma bure kwa wageni waalikwa.

Maendeleo Dance Group wakitumbuiza.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Kampuni ya CFAO Motors Wayne McIntosh akizungumza kwenye utambulisho rasmi wa gari jipya la Grand Cherokee (JEEP) 2014 wakati wa uzinduzi rasmi.

Bw. McIntosh amesema gari hiyo imezinduliwa wakati kampuni ya CFAO Motors ikitimiza miaka 10 ndani ya soko la Tanzania ni gari ambayo inatumika muda wote wa hali ya hewa na nzuri wakati wa foleni na Teknolojia yake ni rahisi kutumia wakati wote wa safari katika jiji la Dar es Salaam.

Pichani juu na chini ni wanenguaji kutoka Maendeleo Dance Group ambao walikuwa wakiburudisha wageni waalikwa kwenye uzinduzi huo.

Sasa imezinduliwa rasmi.......Gari aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 ni FWD System, 8 Speed Automatic with Electronic Shift, na Engen yake ni 5.7 V8.

Maendeleo Dance Group wakitoa burudani ya aina yake kwa wageni waalikwa.

Mkurugenzi wa Biashara wa CFAO Motors, Bw.Charles-Edouard CAMBOURNAC akifafanua jinsi jinsi gari hiyo mpya aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 inavyoweza kufanya kazi kwa Balozi wa Canada Nchini Tanzania, Alexandre Leveque.

Picha juu na chini ni muonekano wa mbele na nyuma wa gari aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014.

Mmoja wa wageni waalikwa akipewa maelezo jinsi gari hiyo mpya inavyofanya kazi na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa CFAO Motors.

Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa CFAO Motors Wayne McIntsoh na Meneja Masoko wa kampuni hiyo Tharaia Ahmed wakikagua gari mpya aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 wakati wa hafla ya uzinduzi rasmi wa gari hiyo.

Models waliopendezesha uzinduzi wa gari mpya aina ya JEEP Grand Cherokee 2014 katika pozi.