Rais Magufuli Akutana na Profesa Lipumba Ikulu Dar es Salaam

Monday, November 30, 2015

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Aliyekuwa Mwenyekiti wa Chama Cha Wananchi (CUF) Prof Ibrahim Lipumba amemtembelea Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mhe Dkt John Pombe Magufuli na kumpongeza kwa hotuba nzuri iliyoweka mwelekeo mpya wa Serikali ya Awamu ya Tano.

Pia Prof Lipumba amesifu na kuunga mkono Juhudi za Mhe Rais katika kupambana na wakwepa kodi na wahujumu uchumi.

Hii hapa pia taarifa kutoka Ikulu kuhusu mwaliko wa Prof. Lipumba ndani ya Ikulu.

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New $500 million initiative to boost large scale climate action in developing countries!

• 30 November 2015
• By @nkupamah.com

PARIS, Nov. 30, 2015 – Four European countries – Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland – today announced a new $500 million initiative that will find new ways to create incentives aimed at large scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries to combat climate change. The World Bank Group worked with the countries to develop the initiative.

The Transformative Carbon Asset Facility will help developing countries implement their plans to cut emissions by working with them to create new classes of carbon assets associated with reduced greenhouse gas emission reductions, including those achieved through policy actions.

The facility will measure and pay for emission cuts in large scale programs in areas like renewable energy, transport, energy efficiency, solid waste management, and low carbon cities. For example, it could make payments for emission reductions to countries that remove fossil fuel subsidies or embark on other reforms like simplifying regulations for renewable energy.

“We want to help developing countries find a credible pathway toward low carbon development,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “This initiative is one such way because it will help countries create and pay for the next generation of carbon credits.”

This new initiative is planned to start operations in 2016 with an initial expected commitment of more than $250 million from contributing countries. The facility will remain open for additional contributions until a target of $500 million is reached. It is expected that the new facility’s support will be provided alongside $2 billion of investment and policy-related lending by the World Bank Group and other sources.

“Putting market forces to work is an efficient way of reducing emissions. We expect to achieve significant impact on the ground through the facility and ensure the sustainability of reducing emissions even beyond the facility’s initial support, for example, through carbon pricing instruments like emissions trading systems and carbon taxes, or stronger low-carbon policy standards and their enforcement,” said Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway.  “We are pleased to support this initiative that will help guide the next generation of carbon market programs.”

This facility will work alongside a range of global initiatives and national climate plans to help both developed and developing countries achieve their mitigation goals. It will pay for carbon assets with high environmental integrity and a strong likelihood to comply with future international rules, and will share its learning with the international community.

“It is very encouraging to see this new initiative launched when all eyes are on Paris. Four countries are leading with their example and bridging one of the main challenges for developing countries to achieve low carbon growth. By working with developing countries to establish market-based carbon pricing policies and programs, the facility can help achieve both better growth and a better climate for all,” said Felipe Calderón, Chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate and former President of Mexico.

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Human rights stakeholders sensitized on anti-torture issues!!

• 30 November 2015
• By @nkupamah .com

 

 The Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Hon. Bahame Nyanduga talking to the participants (not in picture) during the opening remarks for the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015. (Left) is the Vice Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Hon. Iddi  Ramadhan Mapuri and (Right) is the Coordinator of DIGNITY – Danish Institute against Torture, Ms. Brenda van den Bergh.

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About 50 human rights stakeholders from various institutions, including representatives from the government and civil society organizations have been sensitized on anti-torture issues in a one-day seminar held today (November 30, 2015) in Dar es Salaam City.

Opening the seminar organized jointly by the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) and Danish Institute against Torture (DIGNITY), the Commission’s Chairperson, Hon. Bahame Tom Nyanduga said that the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues is instrumental in articulating relevant issues for advocating for prohibition of torture in the country.

He also said that the seminar entails putting in place an advocacy strategy aimed at sensitizing the government, public and private actors and the community at large in understanding the regional and international human rights standards on prohibition of torture and other inhuman punishments.

Further, Hon. Nyanduga noted that the government of Tanzania has made some efforts towards addressing issues of torture in the country. Foremost, torture and inhuman acts are prohibited in the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania. Besides, the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) addresses torture issues.

Some main activities regarding issues of torture in the five-year NHRAP (2013 – 2017) according to Hon. Chairperson, include: reviewing the Police General Orders and Prison Standing Orders; and ratifying and domesticating the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

However, Hon. Nyanduga pointed out that for quite a long time in Tanzania there have been allegations of torture by law enforcers. At the same time, investigation of alleged acts of torture is still very challenging for a number of reasons.

One of the main reasons, he said, is the fact that Tanzania has not signed the Convention against Torture.

Thus, he expects that experts from Dignity will share with them some insight on their experience in addressing some of these challenges.

“I believe that this forum is not about pointing fingers at each other but it is just an opportunity  for us all to think about better ways to effectively address issues related to torture in Tanzania” Nyanduga added.

 The Coordinator of DIGNITY- Danish Institute against Torture, Ms. Brenda van den Bergh appreciated the efforts made by Tanzania in prohibiting torture in the national law.

“In Tanzania, torture is explicitly prohibited in the national law and we appreciate very much the efforts of Tanzanian authorities and several institutions to fight torture and other forms of ill-treatment. That is why during this seminar we would like to discuss together with you all in more details several aspects of torture including physical and psychological effects of torture, documentation of cases of torture and rehabilitation of victims of torture”, Ms Brenda said.

DIGNITY – Danish Institute against Torture is a non-governmental organization based in Copenhagen, Denmark working both in Denmark and countries worldwide since 1982.

 Legal Advisor – DIGNITY, Ms. Ilvija Puce presenting the topic on the introduction to the UN Convention against Torture during the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015.
The Coordinator of DIGNITY – Danish Institute against Torture, Ms. Brenda van den Bergh stresses a point during the opening remarks for the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015. (Left) is the Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Hon. Bahame Nyanduga and (Right) is the Executive Secretary of CHRAGG, Mrs. Mary Massay.

 The Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Hon. Bahame Nyanduga talking to the participants (not in picture) during the opening remarks for the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015. (Left) is the Vice Chairman of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance, Hon. Iddi  Ramadhan Mapuri and (Right) is the Coordinator of DIGNITY – Danish Institute against Torture, Ms. Brenda van den Bergh.

Human rights stakeholders  in the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015.

CHRAGG Commissioner, Hon. Mohamed Khamis, presenting the topic on the Current situation of torture in Tanzania during the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015.

Human rights stakeholders pose in a group photo during the sensitization seminar on anti-torture issues held at the CHRAGG premises in Dar es Salaam on November 30, 2015.

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MWINYI LEADS THE “WALK FOR A DESK”

“The former president of Tanzania, Ally H Mwinyi leading the walkers during the charity walk “walk for a desk” organized by Hassan Maajar Trust in partnership with Bank M recenly at the police officers mess. The walk was aimed at raising funds for provision of desks for Majimatitu primary school in Mbagala, Dsm. With him are Bank M’s deputy CEO Jacqueline Woiso (fourth left)The HMT chair Ambassador Mwanaidi Maajar (fifth left), Mrs. Zhakia Bilal wife of the former vice president (third right) and Mrs Saada Othman Chande, wife of the chief justice of Tanzania.”

Bank M’s Deputy CEO Ms. Jacqueline Woiso addressing the walkers during the “Walk for a Desk” took place over the weekend organized by the Hassan Maajar Trust in association with Bank M.

The former president of the united republic of Tanzania Hon. Ally H. Mwinyi who was the guest of honour addressing the walkers during the “Walk for a Desk” took place over the weekend organized by the Hassan Maajar Trust in association with Bank M.

The Chairman of the Hassan Maajar Trust Ambassador Mwanaidi Maajar addressing the walkers during the “Walk for a Desk” took place over the weekend organized by the Hassan Maajar Trust in association with Bank M.

THE former president of Tanzania hon. Ally H. Mwinyi led a number of Dar es salaam citizens in the charity walk held over the weekend, the walk which started and ended at the Police Officers Mess, Oysterbay, attracted hundreds of participants from across the city. 

The event, themed ‘“Walk for a Desk” was organized by the Hassan Maajar Trust in association with Bank M, and was aimed at raising funds for providing 1, 764 desks to students for Majimatitu Primary school in Mbagala, which has 5,000 students with only 550 desks.

Speaking during the event, retired president of Tanzania His Excellency Ali Hassan Mwinyi – who was the chief guest, said that the efforts shown by the Hassan Maajar Trust and its partners in serving the community deserves recognition. He congratulated Bank M which has been the main sponsor of HMT since inception in the year 2011 and encouraged them to continue with their corporate social responsibility strategy in supporting the key sectors of national development.

Speaking at the end of walk, the HMT Chairperson, Ambassador Mwanaidi Maajar said the support extended by its corporate partners has continuously contributed to the success of the project. “Since its launch, HMT in partnership with the public and corporate Tanzania has succeeded to provide over 8,100 desks lifting over 25,000 boys and girls off the floor onto desks in eleven regions of Tanzania, thanks to all our sponsors” said Ambassador Maajar.

Bank M’s Deputy CEO Ms. Jacqueline Woiso said that the bank is proud to be partnering with the Hassan Maajar Trust in such a noble cause and commended the Trust for an ongoing job well done in the previous years. “Having over 25,000 children lifted off the floor and seated on desks is an achievement we can all be proud of, We have jointly made sitting on the floor a history for thousands of Tanzanian school children. It is our policy to work together with other reputable organization in making a difference to the needy communities of this land” said Ms. Woiso

HMT is dedicated towards improving the learning environment in schools by addressing and tackling the national school desk deficit across Tanzania.

Apart from the main partner Bank M, other sponsors of the walk include Azam, OGS, Uhuru one, China Tanzania security, Hindu Mandal hospital, NHC and Tigo.

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