OWM YASISITIZA UJUMUISHWAJI WA WATU WENYE ULEMAVU KATIKA MIPANGO YA TAIFA

Na Mwandishi Wetu – Dar es Salaam | SERIKALI imeendelea kusisitiza dhamira yake ya kuhakikisha Watu Wenye Ulemavu wanapata nafasi sawa katika nyanja zote za maendeleo, ikiwa ni pamoja na kijamii, kiuchumi na kisiasa, kupitia sera, sheria na mipango jumuishi inayotekelezwa nchini.

Hayo yamebainishwa na Katibu Mkuu, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu (Sera, Bunge, Uratibu na Wenye Ulemavu) Dkt. Jim Yonazi wakati wa ufunguzi wa kikao kazi kilichowakutanisha viongozi wa vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali kujadili utekelezaji wa sera, sheria na miongozo ya ujumuishaji nchini.

Amesema hatua kubwa zimeendelea kuchukuliwa katika kuhakikisha hakuna mwananchi anayeachwa nyuma, ambapo Sera ya Taifa ya Watu Wenye Ulemavu ya mwaka 2004 pamoja na Sheria Na. 9 ya mwaka 2010 zimekuwa msingi muhimu wa utekelezaji wa haki na usawa kwa kundi hilo.

“Serikali itaendelea kuhakikisha kuwa kila sera, mpango na huduma inayotekelezwa nchini inazingatia ujumuishaji wa Watu Wenye Ulemavu tangu hatua ya upangaji, utekelezaji, ufuatiliaji hadi tathmini, ili kuhakikisha hakuna anayebaki nyuma,” amesema Dkt. Jim Yonazi.

Aidha, amesisitiza umuhimu wa mawasiliano bora na uratibu imara kati ya Serikali, vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali, akibainisha kuwa ushirikiano huo ni msingi muhimu wa kuongeza ufanisi wa utekelezaji wa shughuli za maendeleo.

Amesema ujumuishaji si jukumu la sekta moja pekee, bali ni wajibu wa kila taasisi, kila sekta na kila mdau wa maendeleo. “Tunapaswa kufanya kazi kwa pamoja ili kuhakikisha huduma zote zinamfikia kila mwananchi kwa usawa,” alisisitiza.

Dkt. Yonazi pia ametoa wito wa kuimarishwa kwa mifumo ya mawasiliano inayowezesha Watu Wenye Ulemavu kupata taarifa kwa urahisi, ikiwemo matumizi ya lugha ya alama, maandishi ya Breli, teknolojia saidizi na mifumo mingine jumuishi.

“Serikali inatambua mchango mkubwa unaotolewa na vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu pamoja na mashirika yasiyo ya kiserikali katika kutoa huduma za utetezi wa haki, elimu kwa umma, mafunzo ya kujenga uwezo, uwezeshaji kiuchumi, huduma za afya, elimu jumuishi na ushauri wa kitaalamu,” amesema.

Katika hatua nyingine, Dkt. Yonazi amesema kuwa pamoja na jitihada ambazo Serikali imeendelea kuzichukua, bado wanakabiliwa na changamoto mbalimbali zinazohitaji ushirikiano wa wadau wote.

Amesema changamoto hizo ni pamoja na uelewa usioridhisha kuhusu masuala ya ujumuishaji katika baadhi ya sekta, utekelezaji usiofanana wa sera na sheria, pamoja na changamoto za upatikanaji wa huduma jumuishi zinazokidhi mahitaji ya Watu Wenye Ulemavu.

“Kutokana na hali hiyo, kikao hiki ni muhimu sana kwa kuwa kinatoa fursa ya kujadili kwa kina namna bora ya kuimarisha ujumuishaji wa huduma katika sekta zote.”

Awali, Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Shirikisho la Vyama vya Watu Wenye Ulemavu Tanzania (SHIVYAWATA), Bi. Tungi Mwanjala, ameiomba Serikali kuendelea kuangalia uwezekano wa kuwatambua watoto wa wazazi wenye ulemavu ili waweze kunufaika na fursa mbalimbali za maendeleo, ikiwemo kupata mikopo ya elimu ya juu kwa urahisi.

Bi.Mwanjala ameeleza kuwa, Serikali imepiga hatua kubwa kwa kukamilisha muongozo na mfumo wa utambuzi wa watu wenye ulemavu, lakini bado kuna haja ya kupanua utambuzi huo kwa watoto wa wazazi wenye ulemavu.

"Tunashukuru Serikali kwa kukamilisha muongozo na mfumo wa kutambua watu wenye ulemavu. Hata hivyo, tunaomba pia watoto wetu watambuliwe kupitia mfumo maalumu utakaowezesha kupata vitambulisho, jambo litakalowarahisishia kupata mikopo ya elimu ya juu na fursa nyingine za maendeleo ikiwamo ajira kwa kuzingatia utaratibu uliopo," amesema.

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ABSA DAR CITY MARATHON STRENGTHENS MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT DONATION

Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (second from left), hands over hospital equipment to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Nurse-in-Charge, Ms. Shufaa Kaniki (right), during a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam yesterday. On the left is The Runners Club Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Mwangungulu, accompanied by hospital staff members. The donation, aimed at supporting maternal and child health services, follows the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.

Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (second from left), hands over hospital equipment to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Nurse-in-Charge, Ms. Shufaa Kaniki (right), during a ceremony held in Dar es Salaam yesterday. On the left is The Runners Club Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Mwangungulu, accompanied by hospital staff members. The donation, aimed at supporting maternal and child health services, follows the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.

Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Nurse-in-Charge, Ms. Shufaa Kaniki, expresses her gratitude after receiving medical equipment support from Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (left), during a ceremony in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The donation, which enhances maternal and child health services, follows the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.

The Runners Club Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Mwangungulu, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony of medical equipment donated by Absa Bank Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The financial institution’s contribution, aimed at supporting maternal and child health services, was made possible through the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 June 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with The Runners Club, yesterday handed over critical maternal healthcare equipment and medical supplies to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital while also conducting a large-scale blood donation drive aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare system and saving lives.

The initiative forms part of the legacy impact of the 6th edition of the Absa Dar City Marathon 2026, which attracted more than 5,000 runners across the 21.1km, 10km and 5km race categories. Beyond promoting health and fitness, the marathon continues to serve as a platform for delivering meaningful social impact to communities.

The handover included a patient monitor machine requested by the hospital’s maternity ward to help address a shortage of this essential equipment. The machine will support healthcare professionals in continuously monitoring the vital signs of expectant and new mothers, enabling timely medical interventions and enhancing the quality of maternal care.

In addition, the partners donated a range of essential medical consumables and accessories, including gloves, urine bags, syringes, surgical masks, bandages, gauze and other critical supplies used daily in the provision of maternal healthcare services. These items will help strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide safe and effective care for mothers and newborns.

Complementing the equipment donation, Absa Bank Tanzania and The Runners Club also conducted a blood donation drive to help boost national blood reserves and support patients requiring lifesaving transfusions. The campaign was simultaneously hosted at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, and at Absa Bank Tanzania Headquarters, where employees actively participated in an internal blood donation initiative.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ms Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, said the initiative demonstrates the marathon’s broader purpose of creating lasting social impact.

“At Absa Bank Tanzania, the marathon represents far more than an athletic event; it is a platform for transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through the donation of critical maternal healthcare equipment, essential medical supplies and life-saving blood, we are helping healthcare professionals provide better care while supporting patients and families when they need it most. This reflects our belief that the story of every Tanzanian matters and our commitment to empowering healthier communities because a thriving nation is built on the wellbeing of its people.”

Receiving the donation on behalf of Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Dr. Mingole Said expressed appreciation for the continued partnership between the hospital and the Absa Dar City Marathon.

“We are grateful to the Absa Dar City Marathon team for choosing Mnazi Mmoja Hospital as the beneficiary of this charitable initiative for the third consecutive year. The patient monitor machine and medical supplies donated today will strengthen our ability to provide quality maternal healthcare services and improve patient outcomes. We also highly commend the blood donation campaign. Lack of adequate blood remains one of the key challenges facing our hospital.”

Speaking on behalf of The Runners Club, Mr. Godphrey Mwangungulu emphasized the importance of ensuring that the impact of the marathon extends beyond race day.

“The Absa Dar City Marathon is not only about running; it is about bringing people together to make a meaningful difference. The participation of more than 5,000 runners this year demonstrates the growing power of sport to unite people around a common cause. We are proud to work alongside Absa Bank Tanzania and our partners to transform that collective energy into practical support that strengthens healthcare services and saves lives.”

Through continued investments in healthcare, blood donation and community wellbeing, Absa Bank Tanzania and The Runners Club continue to demonstrate how sport can serve as a powerful platform for sustainable social impact. As the Absa Dar City Marathon continues to grow, so too does its contribution to strengthening healthcare services and improving lives across Tanzania.

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NuLife Advanced Fertility Centre Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Fertility Provider in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – April 24, 2026 – NuLife Advanced Fertility Centre continues to establish itself as a leading provider of advanced fertility care in Tanzania, delivering world-class reproductive solutions supported by strong clinical outcomes and international expertise.

Over the past four years, the clinic has performed a significant successful number of cycles (OPU +FET), resulting in more than 400 babies delivered through A.R.T with an overall success rate of 65%.

NuLife Advanced Fertility Centre offers a full range of services including IVF, IUI, PRP, and TESA/PESA procedures, alongside advanced genetic testing (PGT-A) and a cryopreservation program. They are one stop solution to all gynecological issues like fibroids, cysts all the way up to mild, moderate and severe endometriosis. They specialize in surgical skills using keyhole surgery.

As part of its commitment to excellence, the clinic partners with internationally renowned fertility expert Dr. Nayana Patel, working alongside NuLife’s own leading specialist, Dr. Madhav. These ongoing collaborations include knowledge transfer, technology transfer and skill set up gradation.

A representative from NuLife Fertility Centre stated: "We are committed to making high-quality fertility care accessible while maintaining international standards, combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care."

About Nulife Fertility Center

NuLife Fertility Centre is a leading fertility clinic based in Masaki, Dar es Salaam, offering advanced reproductive services including IVF, IUI, genetic testing, and fertility preservation. With a strong track record of success and a commitment to excellence, NuLife delivers personalized care supported by modern technology and experienced medical professionals.

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TUME YA UCHUNGUZI YATAJA WATU 518 WALIOFARIKI KATIKA GHASIA ZA UCHAGUZI MKUU 2025

 

Tume ya Uchunguzi wa Matukio ya Uvunjifu wa Amani yaliyotokea wakati na baada ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Oktoba 29, 2025, imesema jumla ya watu 518 walipoteza maisha kutokana na ghasia zilizojitokeza siku ya uchaguzi huo.

Akiwasilisha ripoti ya Tume hiyo leo Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam leo, Mwenyekiti wake Jaji Mkuu Mstaafu Mohamed Othman Chande amesema vifo hivyo vilitokea katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini, huku Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam ukiongoza kwa idadi kubwa zaidi ya wahanga.

Kwa mujibu wa ripoti hiyo, Dar es Salaam ilirekodi vifo 182, ikifuatiwa na Mwanza (90), Mbeya (80), Arusha (53), na mikoa mingine ikiwa na jumla ya vifo 113.

Jaji Chande amesema kati ya watu 518 waliofariki, wanaume ni 490 sawa na asilimia 94.6, huku wanawake wakiwa 28 (asilimia 5.4). Aidha, alibainisha kuwa sehemu kubwa ya vifo hivyo vilikuwa vya aina isiyo ya kawaida (unnatural deaths).

“Tathmini ya Tume ni kuwa jumla ya vifo vilivyotokana na ghasia za Uchaguzi Mkuu ni 518. Kati ya hivyo, 21 walikuwa watoto,” alisema Jaji Chande.

Kwa mujibu wa takwimu hizo, watoto waliofariki ni pamoja na 15 wenye umri kati ya miaka 15–17, wanne wenye miaka 7–10, na wawili chini ya miaka mitano.

Ripoti hiyo pia imeeleza kuwa vifo 502 (asilimia 96.9) vilikuwa vya raia, huku 16 (asilimia 3.1) wakiwa ni maafisa na askari wa vyombo vya ulinzi na usalama.

Kuhusu mazingira ya vifo hivyo, Tume imesema watu 373 walifikishwa hospitalini wakiwa tayari wamefariki dunia, 121 walifariki wakiwa wanapatiwa matibabu, na miili 24 haikuwa na taarifa kutoka vituo vya huduma za afya.

Aidha, kati ya miili yote 518, miili 480 sawa na asilimia 92.7 ilitambuliwa na kuchukuliwa na ndugu na familia zao.

Ripoti hiyo ni sehemu ya uchunguzi mpana uliofanywa kubaini chanzo na athari za ghasia zilizotokea wakati na baada ya uchaguzi huo.

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BENKI YA ABSA TANZANIA YAKABIDHI WODI YA WAZAZI ILIYOKARABATIWA KATIKA HOSPITALI YA RUFAA YA MKOA WA TEMEKE

Mkurugenzi wa Rasilimali Watu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Patrick Foya (kushoto), na Mganga Mfawidhi wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Temeke, Dk. Mfaume Kibwana (Katikati), wakifungua pazia kuashiria makabidhiano rasmi ya Wodi ya Wazazi, iliyofanyiwa ukarabati na Benki ya Absa. Hafla hiyo ilifanyika hospitalini hapo, Temeke, Dar es Salaam leo. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa benki hiyo, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Benki ya Absa Bank Tanzania leo imekabidhi rasmi wodi iliyokarabatiwa ya Wazazi katika Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa wa Temeke, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mpango wa kijamii unaoongozwa na wafanyakazi wa benki hiyo, wenye lengo la kuboresha mazingira ya huduma kwa kina mama, watoto pamoja na wahudumu wa afya.

Ukarabati huo umetekelezwa kupitia mpango wa Absa unaojulikana kama “Adopt a Ward”, ambao unaendeshwa na wafanyakazi wenyewe kwa kubaini mahitaji ya jamii, kukusanya rasilimali na kushirikiana na benki katika kuleta mabadiliko chanya yenye tija kwa jamii.

Kazi za ukarabati zilizofanyika katika wodi hiyo ni pamoja na akarabati wa paa na dari, uwekaji wa vigae kwenye kuta za vyoo, ukarabati wa madirisha, kazi za nje za mabomba maalumu ya plastiki (PVC), ukarabati wa mifumo ya umeme, kazi za mabomba ya maji, ufungaji wa milango ya alumini, ufungaji wa viti vya vyoo na sinki pamoja na uchoraji wa majengo.

Akizungumza wakati wa hafla ya makabidhiano, Mkurugenzi wa Rasilimali Watu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Patrick Foya, alisema kuwa mpango huo unaonyesha imani ya muda mrefu ya benki kwamba jamii huimarika pale taasisi na watu binafsi wanapowekeza pamoja katika suluhisho za vitendo zinazoboresha maisha.

“Katika Absa, tunaamini kuwa ‘Stori yako ina Thamani’, na leo tunakumbushwa kuwa hadithi za kina mama, watoto, familia na wahudumu wa afya zina umuhimu mkubwa. Ukarabati huu ni utekelezaji wa dhana yetu ya ‘Kuwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, Hatua Moja baada ya nyingine’. Pia unaonyesha utamaduni tunaoujenga Absa, ambapo watu wetu wanachukua jukumu la kubaini mahitaji ya jamii, kuhamasisha msaada na kushirikiana na benki kuleta mabadiliko endelevu.”

Aliongeza kuwa mradi huo unaakisi ajenda pana ya uwajibikaji wa kijamii na uendelevu ya Absa, kwa kusaidia kuboresha mazingira ya huduma kwa heshima na ustahiki kwa wanawake na watoto, sambamba na kuimarisha mchango wa benki katika ustawi wa jamii.

“Huu ni mfano halisi wa namna Absa inavyokuwa nguvu chanya katika jamii. Kwa kuboresha wodi ya Mama na Mtoto, tunawaunga mkono wahudumu wa afya wanaohudumia jamii kila siku, na pia kuboresha uzoefu wa huduma kwa kina mama na watoto. Tunaamini uwekezaji wa pamoja wa aina hii ni muhimu katika kujenga jamii imara na yenye afya.”

Mpango huo uliwakutanisha wafanyakazi wa Absa kutoka idara mbalimbali, ukiakisi utamaduni wa ndani wa taasisi hiyo unaowahamasisha wafanyakazi kushiriki kikamilifu katika miradi ya maendeleo ya jamii, huku benki ikiongeza nguvu katika jitihada zao ili kuongeza athari chanya.

Mfumo huu wa utoaji unaoongozwa na wafanyakazi pamoja na msaada wa taasisi, umeendelea kuwa sehemu ya mkakati mpana wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania katika uwajibikaji kwa jamii, unaojikita katika ushirikiano, ujumuishi na uundaji wa thamani ya muda mrefu kwa jamii.

Hatua hiyo ya makabidhiano pia inaendana na lengo la Absa ya “Kuiwezesha Afrika ya Kesho, Pamoja, Hatua Moja baada ya nyingine” pamoja na ahadi yake ya chapa ya “Stori yako ina Thamani”, ambayo ni msingi wa namna benki hiyo inavyotoa thamani kwa wateja, jamii na wadau wake.

Kupitia uboreshaji wa mazingira katika sekta muhimu ya afya, Benkiy a Absa Tanzania inalenga kuchangia katika kuboresha huduma za afya ya mama na mtoto, huku ikiimarisha umuhimu wa ushirikiano wa pamoja katika kutatua changamoto za jamii.

Mkurugenzi wa Rasilimali Watu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Patrick Foya (katikati), akikata utepe kuashiria makabidhiano rasmi ya Wodi ya Wazazi ya Hosptali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Temeke, iliyofanyiwa ukarabati na Benki ya Absa. Hafla hiyo, ilifanyika hospitalini hapo, Temeke, Dar es Salaam leo. Kulia ni na Mganga Mfawidhi wa hospitali hiyo, Dk. Mfaume Kibwana na kushoto ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Mkuu wa Udhibiti ya Udhibiti Ubora wa, Bw. Hosptali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa Temeke, Dk. Selemani Kivoja, akisalimiana na Mkurugenzi wa Rasilimali Watu wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Patrick Foya (kushoto), huku Mganga Mfawidhi wa hospitali hiyo, Dk. Mfaume Kibwana (kushoto), akiangalia, katika hafla ambayo beni hiyo ilikabidhi jengo la wodi ya wazazi lililokarabatiwa na benki hiyo, katika hafla hiyo ilifanyika hospitalini hapo, Temeke, Dar es Salaam leo. Kulia ni Mkurugenzi wa Masoko na Mahusiano wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania, Bw. Aron Luhanga.

Baadhi ya wafanyakazi wa Benki ya Absa Tanzania wakiongozwa na Mkurugenzi wa Rasilimali Watu, Bw. Patrick Foya, pamoja na watumishi wa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa wa Temeke, wakipiga picha ya pamoja mara baada ya kumalizika kwa hafla ya makabidhiano ya Wodi ya Wazazi iliyofanyiwa ukarabati na benki hiyo.

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MBUNGE WA SEGEREA AWAKUMBUKA WANAFUNZI WENYE ULEMAVU WAKUSIKIA BUGURUNI.

Mbunge wa Jimbo la Segerea, Agnesta Lambert (CHAUMA), ameendeleza juhudi zake za kuimarisha ustawi wa makundi maalum kwa kuwafikia watoto wenye ulemavu wa kusikia katika Shule ya Msingi ya Viziwi Buguruni, jijini Dar es Salaam ambapo amekabidhi msaada wa vyakula pamoja na mahitaji mengine muhimu, kwa lengo la kuwawezesha watoto hao kusherehekea kwa heshima na furaha sikukuu za Idd el-Fitr na Pasaka.

Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mbunge huyo ameeleza kuwa anahisi kuwajibika kusimamia masuala ya kijamii, hususan yanayohusu watoto wenye mahitaji maalum na kusisitiza kuwa uwekezaji katika ustawi na elimu ya watoto hao ni msingi muhimu wa kujenga jamii jumuishi na yenye usawa wa fursa.
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‎Amebaini changamoto kubwa inayoikabili shule hiyo, ni upungufu wa mabweni kwa wanafunzi hao na kuahidi kufikisha suala hilo bungeni na kuongeza kuwa Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita chini ya Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan imeweka kipaumbele katika sekta ya elimu, na hivyo ana imani kuwa changamoto zilizopo zitapatiwa ufumbuzi.

Kwa upande wake, Mwalimu Mkuu Msaidizi wa shule hiyo ameeleza kuwa uhaba wa mabweni unawaweka watoto hao katika hatari, ikiwemo uwezekano wa kupata ajali kutokana na mazingira yasiyo rafiki kwa hali yao.

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‎Wanafunzi hao wakatoa wito kwa jamii na wadau mbalimbali kuendelea kuwasaidia watoto wenye mahitaji maalum, wakisisitiza umuhimu wa mshikamano wa kijamii katika kujenga mustakabali bora kwa wote.

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MAKAMU WA PILI WA RAIS ZANZIBAR AWASHAURI VIONGOZI KUJENGA UTAMADUNI WA KUWASAIDIA WANANCHI

  

Mwakilishi wa Jimbo la Kiwani ambae pia ni Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar Mhe. Hemed Suleiman Abdulla amewashauri viongozi kujenga utamaduni wa kuwasaidia wananchi hasa katika kipindi cha mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani ili kuweka uwiano sawa wa mahitaji.

Ametoa wito huo mara baada ya zoezi la kuwagawa Iftar kwa wananchi wa jimbo la kiwani shehia ya kendwa yenye nyumba zaidi ya 1156 hafla iliyofanyika kwenye uwanja wa mpira wa Mauuwani Jimbo la Kiwani.

Amesema ataendeleza utamaduni wake wa kugawa Iftari kwa wananchi wote hasa wenye mahitaji Maalum ili kupunguza ukali wa maisha na kupata chakula katika Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhani.

Amefahamisha kuwa mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhan ni Maalum kwa waumini wa Dini ya kiislamu kufanya matendo mema yanayompendeza Mwenyezi Mungu,hivyo ni vyema kwa kila mwenye uwezo kutoa na kuwapa wahitaji ili kupata fadhila zilizomo ndani ya mwezi huu.

Aidha, Mhe. Hemed amesema anatarajia kuzifikia shehia zote saba ( 7 ) zilizomo ndani ya Jimbo hilo na kuzipatia Iftari jambo ambalo litaongezea umoja na mshikamano kwa wannachi wa jimbo hilo.

Sambamba na hayo Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar amewaomba wafanya biashara kuwasaidia watu wenye mahitaji maalumu wakiweo Masikini, Wajane, Mayatima na watu wasiojiweza hasa katika mwezi mtukufu wa ramadhani ili kuzidi kuzitakada biashara zao na kupata fadhila zilizomo ndani ya mwezi wa ramadhani.

Kwa upande wake mfanya biashara SAID NASSIR NASOR ( BOBAR ) ameishukuru serikali ya mapinduzi ya Zanzibar kwa kuendelea kumpatia ushirikiano ambapo kwa mwezi huu wa ramadhani amepatiwa usafiri wa kusafirisha bidhaa mbali mbali ambazo atawakabidhi wananchi wa kisiwani Pemba wakiwemo waannchi wa jimbo la kiwani.

Amesema kuwa lengo lake ni kuwafikia wananchi mbali mbali wasio na uwezo kwa Unguja na Pemba ili kila mwananchi apate sadaka itakayowasaidia kwa Iftari lakini pia aweze kupata fadhila hapa duniani na kesho akhera.

Nao wananchi waliopatiwa sadaka hizo wamemshukuru mwakilishi wao kwa kuendelea kuwatumikia kwa moyo wa upendo, huruma na usawa kwa wananchi wote jimboni humo jambo ambalo linawapa faraja na imani kubwa juu yake.

Wamesema hawana shaka na utendaji kazi wa Mhe. Hemed na matumaini yao makubwa ni kuzidi kuwaletea maendeleo jimbo humo kama vile alivyoanza kuzitekeleza ahadi mbali mbali alizoziahidi wakati akiomba ridhaa ya kuwa mwakilishi wa Jimbo la Kiwani.

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INNOVATION HUBS NETWORK STAKEHOLDERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

The Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN), Dr. Irene Shubi Isinika, speaking at the ceremony to commend pioneering innovation stakeholders held alongside the THN Annual General Meeting in Dar es Salaam recently. Since its establishment in 2020, THN has been at the forefront of building an innovation ecosystem by empowering innovation hubs to support innovators and entrepreneurs in driving social and economic development.

The Chairperson of the Board of the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN), Dr. Irene Shubi Isinika (right), presenting an honorary award to the Project Manager of the Funguo Program run by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Joseph Manirakiza, in recognition of his contribution to innovation development in the country. This took place during the ceremony to commend innovation stakeholders held alongside the THN Annual General Meeting in Dar es Salaam recently.

Senior Lecturer at the College of Information and Communication Technologies of the University of Dar es Salaam and Innovation Coordinator through the university’s innovation hub (UDICTI), Dr. Moses Ismail (left), receiving an award presented by the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) from the Country Director of the Westerwelle Tanzania Foundation, Mr. Isaack Shalo, at a ceremony organized by THN in Dar es Salaam to recognize pioneering stakeholders who have contributed to the advancement of innovation in the country.

By Peter Mgongo, Dar es Salaam

In recognizing the contribution of stakeholders who have supported the growth of innovation in the country, the Tanzania Hubs Network (THN) organized an official ceremony to commend pioneering innovation stakeholders, alongside the network’s annual general meeting.

Speaking at the ceremony in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Executive Director of the network, Mr. Kiko Kiwanga, said the network, which was established in 2020, connects more than 62 hubs across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, bringing together innovation hubs from universities, organizations, governmental bodies, and private centers.

“Today is a very special day for our ecosystem because since we began, this is our first annual meeting, which started this morning with the guest of honor being the Director of the ICT Commission, Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga. We are now doing something unique within our ecosystem to recognize stakeholders who have made significant contributions in advancing innovation and strengthening these hubs.”

“The contributions of these stakeholders have always been acknowledged, but today, for the first time, we are holding this event to recognize the pioneering stakeholders who have put great effort into ensuring that young innovators and startup entrepreneurs grow and receive support within our ecosystem,” said Mr. Kiwanga.

Speaking about the THN Network, the director said that since its establishment, it has been at the forefront of building an innovation ecosystem by empowering innovation hubs to support innovators and entrepreneurs to drive social and economic development.

“We call upon the government to increase investment in supporting youth through this network, enabling them to achieve their innovation goals and establish companies with great potential to create jobs and solve various societal challenges. These hubs have done tremendous work in preparing young people, many come in without any ideas at all, and they are supported until they develop concrete concepts.”

Speaking at the event, one of the stakeholders who received an award, Dr. Moses Ismail, a Senior Lecturer at the College of Information and Communication Technologies of the University of Dar es Salaam and Innovation Coordinator through the university’s innovation hub (UDICTI), said that although the university engages in teaching, research, community service, and consultancy, with innovation and entrepreneurship taught to first-year students for many years, in 2010 the college established the UDICTI innovation hub with the aim of providing practical innovation training.

“The hub provides a dedicated workspace, specialized training in developing innovative products, and linkages to innovation stakeholders who can support the work they undertake.”

“Innovation is a crucial tool for the development of a country and its people because it enhances the value of local innovative products. Many of us rely heavily on imported products, yet locally we have various innovative products that help our students become major contributors to the production of these products, which eventually grow into companies and help increase employment, especially at a time when we want our university graduates to be key drivers of job creation rather than job seekers,” said Dr. Ismail.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Mr. Godfrey Nyaisa, speaking at the event, urged innovators, especially those running startups to register their businesses with BRELA so they can benefit from various guidelines that will enable them to operate efficiently. He also challenged the THN Network to involve government authorities in their day-to-day operations.

With a vision of strengthening collaboration, providing resources, and promoting knowledge exchange among its members, THN also collaborates with the Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) to strengthen the innovation environment and promote the establishment of innovation hubs in various regions.

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DK.MWINYI:CCM ITAFANYA KAMPENI ZA KISTAARABU KWA SERA ZENYE TIJA KWA WANANCHI

RAIS wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Mhe. Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, ambaye pia ni Mgombea Mteule wa Urais wa Zanzibar kupitia Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), amechukua fomu ya kugombea nafasi hiyo katika Tume ya Uchaguzi ya Zanzibar (ZEC) na kuahidi kuwa CCM itafanya kampeni za kistaarabu zitakazozingatia Utamaduni, Silka na Desturi za Wazanzibari.

Dkt. Mwinyi amechukua fomu hiyo katika Afisi za Tume ya Uchaguzi leo, tarehe 30 Agosti 2025, asubuhi, na hatimaye msafara wake ukaelekea Afisi Kuu ya CCM Kisiwandui kupitia Barabara ya Miembeni, Kariakoo, Rahaleo na Michenzani, akisindikizwa na mamia ya wanachama wa chama hicho waliokuwa wamejipanga pembezoni mwa barabara.

Aidha, Dkt. Mwinyi amezuru Kaburi la Rais wa Kwanza wa Zanzibar, Hayati Abeid Amani Karume, na kisha kuzungumza na Wazee wa Chama Cha Mapinduzi afisini hapo.

Akizungumza na mamia ya wanachama wa CCM katika Uwanja wa Mao Tse Tung, Mgombea Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi amesisitiza kuwa CCM itafanya kampeni zitakazoepuka chuki, mifarakano na ubaguzi miongoni mwa wananchi, na badala yake kufanya kampeni zitakazowaunganisha Wazanzibari kwa kuzingatia maslahi yao ya kijamii na kiuchumi.

Ameeleza kuwa katika kampeni hizo, CCM itaonesha mafanikio yaliyopatikana katika awamu ya kwanza ya Uongozi wa Awamu ya Nane pamoja na utekelezaji wa Ilani ya CCM ya 2025–2030, ambayo itawasilishwa kwa wananchi wakati wa kampeni.

Aidha, ametoa wito kwa wanachama wa CCM na wananchi kwa ujumla kuungana na kuwapigia kura wagombea wote walioteuliwa na chama hicho katika nafasi zote kuanzia Urais, Ubunge, Uwakilishi na Udiwani ili kuhakikisha CCM inaendelea kushika dola.

Halikadhalika, Dkt. Mwinyi amewahakikishia wananchi kuwa CCM itaendelea kudumisha hali ya utulivu na amani iliyopo nchini wakati wa kampeni, uchaguzi na baada ya uchaguzi.

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AGRA, Sahara Accelerator kunufaisha vijana wengi kupitia kilimo

Na Mwandishi Wetu

Kilimotech Accelerator kupitia Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) inayodhaminiwa na shirika la AGRA Tanzania na kutelekelezwa na Sahara Accelerator inatarajia kunufaisha vijana wapatao 265,000 wanaojihusisha na masuala ya kilimo.

Akizungumza wakati wakijadili na vijana kuhusu fursa hiyo jijini Dar es Salaam, Adam Mbyallu wa Sahara Accelerator alisema fursa hiyo itatoa kiasi cha dola milioni 20 kwa bunifu za kilimo zinazojumisha mnyororo wa thamani kwa mazao manne ambayo ni mbogamboga na matunda, alizeti, mpunga na mahindi.

"Tuna hakikisha namna gani tunaweza kusaidia upatikanaji wa vifaa vya kilimo kupitia teknolojia za kidigitali tunasaidia vijana wenye bunifu mbalimbali zinzojibu changamoto za upatikanaji wa vifaa za kilimo," alieleza Mbyallu.

Alisema kupitia bunifu hizo watawapatia vijana hao mafunzo,mentorship na kuwaunganisha wa wadau mbalimbali na kusaidia kwenda shambani kwenye kilimo na kujiuza.

Alifafanua kuwa bunifu wanazotafuta zitajibu changamoto za kilimo kama vifaa,mafundi,masoko,udhibiti wa mazao,uharibifu wa mazao baada ya mavuno changamoto ambazo wadau wa kilimo walisema zipo.

"Maeneo hayo yote kama vinavifaa vya kilimo vingesaidia sana vijana kujiajiri kwenye kilimo kama watajiajiri tunaangalia jinsi ya kuwawezesha kupitia teknolojia ya kidijitali," aliongeza.

Mbyallu alisema ili kufanikisha upatikanaji wa bunifu hizo wamefungua dirisha la usajili wa bunifu kwa muda wa miezi miwili ambapo itafungwa Agosti 18, 2025 na zitachujwa kuangalia kama bunifu hizo zinakidhi vigezo na baada ya hapo watawaunga mkono.

"Tutawaunga mkono Kwa mafunzo,mentorship,changamoto na kuwaunganisha na wadau watakaowasaidia bunifu zao kwenda soko kama wadau wanaouza zana za kilimo,mafundi wa zana za kilimo,wanaotengeneza zana za kilimo,taasisi za fedha na wadau wengine," alisisitiza.

Aliongeza: "Bunifu zitakwenda kwenye mazao manne yamegawiwa katika kanda kuna miradi kulingana na mazao ya eneo mfano Morogoro wanajikita na mbogamboga na alizeti ,Mbeya wana mbogamboga na mpunga, Njombe mbogamboga na mahindi, Singida ni alizeti kila kanda imepewa aina ya zao… tunakwenda kote."

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