Sugar industry poised for further growth with investor upsurge

THE supply of sugar against demand is set to increase as more investors have shown interests to venture into investment in the sector, hence promising a big relief in prices of the commodity in the country in future. In this vein, the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Charles Mwijage, and the Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Charles Tizeba, would this month...

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[Tanzania] State files objection against 6bn/- suit by fishing vessel owner

THE Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advanced four grounds of objections, seeking dismissal of the application by owner of the fishing vessel linked in the trial, commonly known as ‘Samaki wa Magufuli case’, who is demanding 6bn/- compensation. The owner of the ship, Tawariq- 1, which was tendered in court as exhibit during the trial of two Chinese, Hsu Chin Tai and Zhao Hanquing and others, is Mr Said Ali Mohamed al Araimi, who...

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UDOM council needs to promote government vision

NEWLY appointed members council of the University Dodoma have been urged to be key pioneers to promote government’s vision by adhering on core objectives and assist government initiatives of becoming a middle income economy. The urge was given here yesterday by the newly appointed Chairperson for council of the University of Dodoma Ms Gaudencia Kabaka when opening the first duty meeting of the...

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Central African Republic: Clashes leave 25 dead - UN

NoTwenty-five people have been killed in two days of violence in the Central African Republic, the UN peacekeeping mission has said. On Thursday, 15 people died in clashes between Muslim fighters of the former Seleka militia and the Christian vigilante anti-Balaka group, it said. Six police officers and four civilians died in an ambush on Friday. The Central African Republic has been wracked by...

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Best Motivational Speech Compilation Ever #3 - WAKE UP - 30-Minute Motivation Video #3

RISE AND SHINE! The 3rd Ultimate 30-Minute Motivational Speech Compilation is here! After watching 100's of videos I have hand selected the best Motivational Videos that I have ever heard and that I continue to listen to every day to get me motivated! ...

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Trump: Clinton's foreign policy plan would start WWIII

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said Hillary Clinton's foreign policy plan in Syria would trigger World War Three. He said the US should focus on defeating the so-called Islamic State rather than convincing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stand down. Mrs Clinton has been proposing a no-fly zone over Syria, which some say could lead to conflict with Russian jets. The Clinton...

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High drama as DCC fails to identify Simon Group stakeholders

THERE was high drama at the parliamentary Committee on Local Authorities Accounts Committee (LAAC) yesterday when the Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC) failed to identify the shareholders of Simon Group of Companies, which owns a major stake in Usafiri Dar es Salaam (UDA). LAAC Vice-Chairman, Abdallah Chikota, prematurely called off the meeting after the top management of the city council...

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'Al-Shabab attack' on Kenyan town Mandera kills 12

At least 12 people have been killed in an attack in Kenya claimed by Somalia-based militant Islamist group al-Shabab. The target was a guesthouse hosting members of a theatre group who were performing plays in schools in the north-eastern town of Mandera. Kenyan authorities deny that al-Shabab carried out the attack. In Somalia, the militants exploded a truck bomb near an African Union military...

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Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side, has died aged 72.

Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side, has died aged 72. He scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history in the 1970 final against Italy, rounding off a sublime team move with a powerful low finish. Right-back Alberto was capped 53 times by Brazil and won domestic titles with Fluminense and Santos, for whom he made more than 400 appearances. He...

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Pick your Ballon d'Or XI: The hardest team selection you will ever make

Pick your Ballon d'Or XI: The hardest team selection you will ever make...

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Ex-TPA boss, three others arraigned over 8bn/- bribe

FOUR people, including estranged Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) Director General Ephraim Mgawe were arraigned yesterday, charged with an 8bn/- corrupt transaction. Besides Mgawe, before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court were former TPA Director of Engineering Bakari Kilo (59),TPA Procurement Unit Manager Theophil Kimaro (54) and 60-year old DB Shapriya Managing Director Kishor Shapriya. Before...

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Barack’s Worst Nightmare! Malia Obama Caught PARTYING In Amsterdam

Malia Obama celebrated her high school graduation in Amsterdam — and RadarOnline.com has obtained the video of her wild night! The eldest Obama daughter, 18, was spotted at a foreign nightclub, dancing the night away, Show.nl in the Netherlands reported. PHOTOS: Bombshell Secrets The Obamas Don’t Want You To Know: From Infidelity To Divorce Rumors! She is currently en route to Africa with...

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Dar, Rabat ink 21 mega deals

TANZANIA and Morocco yesterday signed 21 mega deals involving about 4 trillion/-, thanks to the historic visit by Moroccan King Mohammed VI. The inked deals cover the natural gas, energy, minerals, science and technology, agriculture, tourism, banking, insurance, export processing zones, transport and health sectors, involving the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), Bank ...

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Air Tanzania for direct flights to Morocco soon

Speaking shortly after signing the 21 bilateral deals between Tanzania and Morocco in the city yesterday, President John Magufuli said he had principally agreed with his visitor to launch the direct flights between the two cities. He said the flights will help boost tourist arrivals, with Moroccan figures indicating that last year, the North African country registering 10.5 million tourist...

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Local governments top list of corruption case files - Kairuki

Minister of State in the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Angela Kairuki, told the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Local Government, that out of the 3,082 corruption case files currently under investigation, 1,357 cases (44.03 per cent) involve the local governments. She explained that by last June, 509 corruption cases were filed in various...

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Central African Republic: Four dead in UN Bangui shooting

Four people have been killed during protests against the UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic. Peacekeepers opened fire when demonstrators tried to force their way into the UN headquarters, says a BBC reporter, who saw bodies being taken away in a police vehicle. The UN denies using live bullets and says its soldiers only used tear gas. A group of Central Africans wants the UN...

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Tanzania Leading New Social Media Site

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Bunge team declines debate on toxics

MEMBERS of the Parliamentary Committee on Industries, Trade and Environment yesterday declined to debate a report on disposal of toxic waste at mine sites and the demolition exercise unless they visit some of the areas to study the situation on the ground. The report was scheduled to be presented before the committee members by the Vice-President’s Office (Environment and Union). The MPs who...

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Kairuki warns against sending TASAF funds to ineligible people

THE Minister of State in the President Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Ms Angellah Kairuki, has said she is going to oversee that all Tanzania Social Action Funds (TASAF) cash transfers to ineligible people are recovered and legal measures taken to those officials involved in the fraud. Ms Kairuki made the remarks in Dar es Salaam yesterday during her two day field...

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David Beckham appears to check out woman in short shorts while grabbing java in California

Bend your neck like Beckham! During a coffee break in sunny California the soccer icon couldn’t help but scope out the scenery. A leggy blonde with her tan limbs on full display strolled past the 41-year-old father of four in a pair of barely-there, hot pink shorts as he exited a Venice coffee shop, iced drinks in hand. As he made his way down the other side of the street, it appears David Beckham...

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David Beckham appears to check out woman in short shorts while grabbing java in California

Bend your neck like Beckham! During a coffee break in sunny California the soccer icon couldn’t help but scope out the scenery. A leggy blonde with her tan limbs on full display strolled past the 41-year-old father of four in a pair of barely-there, hot pink shorts as he exited a Venice coffee shop, iced drinks in hand. As he made his way down the other side of the street, it appears David Beckham...

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Checkout List Of 10 Types Of Boyfriends Every Female Has Had

There are a lot of different types of guys every girl dates before meeting the man of her dreams. It is rare to find your soul-mate at a young age, this is why dating was invented. According to research the average woman will kiss 15 men, enjoy two long-term relationships and have her heartbroken twice before she meets ‘The One’. That said here’s a list...

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US election: Obama calls Trump's election rhetoric 'dangerous'

President Barack Obama has said Republican Donald Trump's insistence that he might not accept the election result is "dangerous". Speaking at a campaign rally in Miami for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the president said Mr Trump's comments undermined American democracy. Mr Trump refused in a televised debate to say he would accept the outcome of the election on 8 November. He later...

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Ian Drake: British Cycling chief executive to leave his position in April

    British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake will step down in April. The organisation is already searching for a replacement for performance director Shane Sutton, who left amid allegations of sexism, which he denies. Drake, CEO since 2009, has been in charge during a hugely successful era. His exit, revealed by BBC sports editor Dan Roan, comes as British Cycling is under scrutiny...

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Paul Pogba scored twice as Manchester United coasted to a comfortable victory over Fenerbahce and moved second in Europa League Group A.

With Wayne Rooney back in the team, United did not create much before the Turkish side gave away two cheap penalties. World record signing Pogba smashed in after Simon Kjaer fouled Juan Mata before Anthony Martial converted following Sener Ozbayrakli's push. Pogba guided a superb curling shot home from 20 yards with Jesse Lingard drilling home from similar distance to put the game out of sight...

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South Africa 'to withdraw from war crimes court'

South Africa has formally begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), media reports say. They say diplomats have notified the UN of the move, accusing the ICC of bias against African countries. Last year, South Africa refused to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the ICC on charges of genocide and war crimes. He was attending an African...

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