Waumini wa dini ya Kiislam wakizozana nje ya Msikiti wa Masjidi Pelapela uliopo eneo la Mtakuja Vingunguti jijini Dar es Salaam katika swala ya Ijumaa leo mchana, baada ya kutokea tafrani ya waumini hao dhidi ya viongozi wao ambao wanatuhumiwa kutafuna fedha zaidi ya sh.milioni 20 walizochanga kwa ajili ya ujenzi wa msikiti mpya.

THE shilling has weakened to fresh record lows due to a myriad of challenges, including US dollar strengthening and fears associated with general election risks in October.

The local currency depreciated to lowest levels after it crossed the 1,900/- mark for the first time since the shilling was introduced some 50 years ago.

CRDB Bank says the shilling ended the last week on a wrong footing opening at 1900/1910 and closing at 1910/1920 ‘a record breaking’ levels against the US dollar - a major trading currency in the country.

AN Illustration of Kigamboni bridge which is currently on the final stages of construction. The bridge that will connect the Dar es Salaam central business district to the Kigamboni ward across the Kurasini creek, has already turned Kigamboni into one of the most exciting areas to live in Tanzania. (File photo)

DAR ES SALAAM is the largest city in eastern Africa in terms of population and an ever growing important economic hub.

However, while the city is expanding fast, a few investors now have their eyes on Kigamboni, which was for many years ago, not regarded as better place to invest let alone living.

The notion protruded from the fact that the area is now connected to the Dar es Salaam Business District when crossing a creek by means of a pontoon thus scaring some while complicate others movements.

The Executive Secretary of Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), Eng. Raymond Mbilinyi.

THE private sector has been urged to continue investing in education to serve the ever growing number of youth in the country.

The Executive Secretary of Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC), Eng. Raymond Mbilinyi, said education was one of sectors that can promote the welfare of the nation’s youth and help in attaining sustainable development.

HEARING in a case involving nine people, including Chadema Women’s Wing (BAWACHA) Chairperson, Halima Mdee, will continue on May 4, this year, following adjournment filed at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court due to absence of the presiding magistrate.

Before Resident Magistrate Nyigulila Mwaseba, State Attorney Janethrosa Kitali told the court that the case had been brought for mention.

TEA board Chairperson, Dr Naomi Katunzi.

TANZANIA Education Authority (TEA) have implemented a total of 1,571 projects worth 39bn/- through the Education Fund between 2003 and last year, the authority board Chairperson, Dr Naomi Katunzi, has said.

Dr Katunzi was briefing the Deputy Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Ms Anne Kilango, who visited the TEA offices to inspect the operations of the authority.

Dr Katunzi said that though the operations of the authority are known by the public and its stakeholders, hence the numerous number of funding requests that are received. Last year 3,594 applications were submitted asking for 264.2bn/-.

THE Director General of Watumishi Housing Company (WHC), Mr Fred Msemwa (left), exchanges Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) documents for a joint venture project with Kibaha Education Centre (KEC) Managing Director, Dr Cyprian Mpemba, as the Minister for Regional Administration and Local Government, Ms Hawa Ghasia, looks on at the event held in Dar es Salaam. (Photo by Mohamed Mambo)

WATUMISHI Housing Company (WHC) and Kibaha Education Centre (KEC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which the centre will allocate 250 acres for the construction of houses for public servants.

Deputy Permanent Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office, Ms Regina Kikuli.

TANZANIA has advised the Indian Ocean Risk Management Association (IORA) member states to put up ideal early warning systems to avoid adverse impacts to the community when disasters occur.