Education: Minister targeting review of syllabus, 1978 Act
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Education: Minister targeting review of syllabus, 1978 Act
THE government is set to make major changes in Tanzania’s education system aimed at drawing up relevant content and producing competent outcome.
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Joyce Ndalichako.
The Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Joyce Ndalichako told the National Assembly in Dodoma yesterday that one of the tools for the change is the country’s education and training policy formulated in 2014, to provide ideas for review and rewriting the National Education Act of 1978.
Tabling estimates of the ministry for the next financial year, she said the government will look into syllabuses to ensure that teaching and learning take place in accordance with the demands of the fast-changing world.
Union provides 5,250 clove seedlings to farmers in Muheza and Korogwe
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Union provides 5,250 clove seedlings to farmers in Muheza and Korogwe
THE Union for conservation farmers of Kihuhwa Zigi Rivers (Uwamakizi) has dished out 5,250 seedlings of cloves to 100 farmers from seven villages in Muheza and Korogwe districts in Tanga Region.
clove seedlings
Union chairman Twaha Mbarouk revealed this when speaking in Amani area, Muheza District at the function to hand over the seedlings to farmers.
He said the clove seedlings are meant to provide more rooms for farmers to venture into the crop which if well managed it s a key tool to address poverty in the area.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania hold talks at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, May 04, 2021. [PSCU, Standard]
For the past six years, Coast region has borne the brunt of nationalist policies of the Tanzanian administration, which have been blamed for the strained trade relations between the two neighbouring nations.
The tit-for-tat diplomatic relationship between the two nations heightened in May last year after Tanzania banned Kenyan trucks from its territory. This affected evacuation of cargo from Mombasa to the northern part of Tanzania.
Yesterday, Kenya Transport Association (KTA) chief executive Dennis Ombok noted that business through Lunga Lunga, Namanga and Taveta border went down after the ban.
Air Tanzania Eyes A Larger Airbus A220 Fleet
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Dar es Salaam-based Air Tanzania is thinking of adding more Airbus A220 aircraft to its current fleet. The news of the expansion comes amidst the current COVID-19 medical emergency, with many airlines looking to consolidate rather than expand. Former Tanzanian President John Magufuli, who passed away last month, had big plans for state-owned Air Tanzania.
Air Tanzania has a young fleet of eight aircraft. Photo: Airbus
Like many a leader in underdeveloped counties, John Magufuli planned to use the state and the state alone to bring prosperity to the African nation. Hellbent on promoting outrageous mega infrastructure projects during his 2015 election campaign, Magufuli promised to revive Air Tanzania and make it an airline the nation could be proud of.
Govt calls for implementation of residential postcode system
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Govt calls for implementation of residential postcode system
Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication Permanent Secretary Dr Zainab Chaula has called upon local government leaders to properly supervise implementation of the national postcode system for residential address currently executed at different regions across the country.
Dr Chaula made the directive in Mwanza during her meeting with 175 leaders from local government authority and ward executive officers from Ilemela and Nyamagana districts. She said the leaders are responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the project which will see houses placed with identification numbers.
The PS added that the government has started to implement the national postcode address in twelve districts. She said that Mwanza city has been earmarked as a pilot where two districts Ilemela and Nyamagana will be given priority.