Engineers Challenged to Facilitate Kilimo Kwanza Infrastructure(03: Sept'10)
Tanzania Minister for Infrastructure Development Dr. Shukuru Kawambwa has called on engineers in the country to be creative by facilitating construction of vital and sustainable infrastructures for farmers, thus support implementation of the ‘Kilimo Kwanza’ initiative. Full Story ippmedia.com
Major Boost for Small Scale Miners(02: Sept'10)
Tanzania The move is part of a government resolve to boost small scale miners in the country whose efforts have been held back by use of traditional mining techniques. There are more that 6,000 small scale miners in the country. Full Story ippmedia.com
400 Mini-ambulances for Rural Health Outlets Coming, Says Kikwete(31: Aug'10)
Tanzania CCM presidential flag bearer, Jakaya Kikwete said yesterday that the government plans to purchase 400 motorbike-ambulances, dubbed “Bajaj” next year to ease transportation of patients to health facilities in rural areas. Full Story ippmedia.com
South Sudan Facing Currency Crisis Over Oil Payments(24: Aug'10)
Sudan South Sudan has accused the north of switching payments of oil revenue from US dollars to the local currency in violation of their peace accord. Full Story bbc.co.uk
Kenya Makes Massive Seizure of Ivory and Rhino Horns(24: Aug'10)
Kenya Some two tonnes of ivory and five rhino horns have been seized in Kenya's main airport inside boxes labelled as avocados to be exported to Malaysia. Full Story bbc.co.uk
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