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KIKWETE SACKS SIX CORRUPT CABINET MINISTERS

Mustafa Mkulo who until 4th of May, 2012 was Tanzania's Finance Minister, paid the price for graft allegations in the country.

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has sacked six of his senior cabinet ministers amid allegations that they were involved in corrupt activities. In an unprecedented move, Mr Kikwete who is just beginning his second and last term of office surprised many of his contemporaries when he gave marching orders to Mustapha Mkulo who has been the country’s Finance Minister.

Energy and Minerals Minister William Ngeleja, Tourism Minister Ezekiel Maige, Industry and Trade Minister Cyril Chami, Transport Minister Omari Nundu and Health Minister Haji Mponda followed suit. Sacking senior cabinet ministers in Africa is almost unheard of. In neighbouring Uganda, calls to President Yoweri Museveni to sack senior cabinet ministers who have been drugged screaming before courts of law and censored by parliament have gone unanswered.

In a cabinet reshuffle that not only surprised the country’s opposition but also his own contemporaries, Mr Kikwete said from now on, the accountability of his ministers would be taken seriously. “It is not enough for a minister to take responsibility alone but the new approach is that even those who caused mishap will be taken to task as well.

Commenting on the sacking, Sarah Hermitage, a British human right activist who together with her husband lost their farm to corrupt Tanzanian businessmen, dismissed President Kikwete’s action charging that during his time in office, Tanzania had become more corrupt. “Anyone with an ear to the ground in Tanzania cannot fail to hear the rumblings of dissent amidst the young, intelligent and educated Tanzanians who are simply sick of the increasing misuse of public funds and Kikwete’s refusal to deal with corruption,” she told The London Evening Post.”

Hermitage said one ought to remember that Kikwete himself has in the past been at the centre of corruption charges. In allegations made by the whistle-blower site WikiLeaks, a US diplomatic cable alleged President Kikwete had accepted bribes from a Dubai-based investor. But Benson Bana, head of the University of Dar es Salaam political research think-tank said: “The president has been responsive. He has listened to members of parliament and to the voice of the people. He has done wonderfully.” Bana went on to add: “The ministers were sacked due to a lack of accountability. The ministers failed to deliver and some were accused of mismanaging the ministries … the president have responded positively.”

John Mnyika, publicity director of Tanzania’s main opposition party, the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo warned President Kikwete against simply reshuffling the cabinet. He urged him to take legal measures against ministers implicated in graft practices. There was little hope, Ms Hermitage opined, that Tanzania’s young, dynamic and deserving youth would see any improvement in the country’s governance in the foreseeable future.

Tanzania is a hot prospect for oil and gas exploration by international firms. Like its neighbour Mozambique, large deposits of natural gas have been discovered offshore. The East African country has extensive mining interests, including gold, coal and iron ore which have also attracted large foreign investors. Businesses have long complained graft is one of the main reasons for the high cost of doing business in Tanzania.

source: http://www.thelondoneveningpost.com/africa/kikwete-sacks-six-corrupt-cabinet-ministers/

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MKAPA APANDISHWA KIZIMBANI 

Rais mstaafu wa awamu ya tatu, Benjamin Mkapa, leo amepanda kizimbani katika Mahakama ya Hakimu Mkazi Kisutu jijini Dar es Salaam na kuhojiwa na mawakili wa serikali na wanaomtetea aliyekuwa balozi wa Tanzania nchini Italy, Costa Mahalu, kwenye kesi ya ufujaji fedha katika ununuzi wa jengo la ubalozi inayomkabili balozi huyo.

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Mkapa akiingia Mahakama ya Kisutu kutoa ushahidi.

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Four African leaders to join food security talks at G8 summit

By Faith Karimi, CNN

May 4, 2012 -- Updated 1149 GMT (1949 HKT)

President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (President of Tanzania ) , Meles Zenawi, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, is among the four African leaders to attend the G8 summit

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

·        Leaders of Benin, Ghana, Tanzania and Ethiopia will attend the talks

·     The summit comes amid fears of famine and drought in some parts of Africa

·                                 Obama hosts the meeting between May 18-19 in Camp David

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama has invited four African leaders to join food security talks at the annual G8 summit this month.

Presidents Yayi Boni of Benin, John Mills of Ghana and Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia will attend the summit at the presidential retreat in Camp David.

They will join Obama and other leaders of G8 member nations for a session on food security in Africa, the White House said in a statement.

G8 -- or Group of Eight -- comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The summit planned for May 18-19 comes amid fears of famine and drought in some parts of Africa.

Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya battled drought last year, and aid groups have warned that several other nations are at risk of a hunger crisis.

"A combination of drought, poverty, high grain prices, environmental degradation and chronic under-development is affecting Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad, northern Cameroon and Nigeria," the United Nations said this year. "More than 10 million people are struggling to get enough to eat, including 5.4 million in Niger."

The food and nutrition insecurity threatens the fragile development the region has made, according to Valerie Amos, the U.N. aid chief.

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Fergie admits: It was penalty

WHO, ME? ... Michael Carrick protests his innocence - but not even Fergie was convinced

By MARTIN BLACKBURN

WAYNE ROONEY'S winner lifted Manchester United back to the top of the table — but even boss Alex Ferguson admitted they got lucky.

Fulham should have been awarded a late penalty when Michael Carrick fouled sub Danny Murphy.

Boss Alex Ferguson said: "Yes, Michael tapped their player's heel and they had a good claim.

"The ref was lenient also in the first half when we should have had a penalty for handball. Maybe the ref was thinking about that."

Fulham boss Martin Jol said: "We expected a penalty to be given but it takes a very brave referee to give one against United at Old Trafford. This isn't the first time, especially not for me.

"Everyone in the stadium expected a penalty and the ref would have had to send Carrick off.

"We could have shocked them, they looked very nervous."

Ferguson admitted: "Fulham finished the game very strongly and caught us out on the counter-attack
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Tanzania:  Illegal Fishing in Zanzibar Still a Big Headache

TANZANIA DAILY NEWS, 21 MARCH 2012

DESPITE increased awareness, law enforcement and the use of mobile phones in curbing harmful methods of fishing, the lack of support from leaders hampers the campaign against Officials in the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries say that though there are noticeable achievements in reducing illegal fishing done by foreign vessels, the use of undesirable methods of fishing by Zanzibaris themselves remains a challenge.

Mr Haji Shomari, head of the patrol team for anti-illegal fishing, says the most common illegal fishing methods include the use of small mashed nets and traps, Beach seine, spear guns, chemicals from plants locally known as utupa and fishing without a license."The problem of illegal fishing especially the use of wrong sized nets and spear guns were pointed out at Chwaka Bay a conservation area, Pete inlet in Menai conservation area, Bungi village, Bumbwini patch, and smaller islands made of stone," Shomari told Daily News.

Shomari said that the destructive fishing methods are a big challenge and there is a shortage of patrol equipment. The team lacks modern patrol boats, support from leaders and other institutions. Under funding is the biggest challenge. "The operational cost of running the patrol each day is between 200,000/= to 400,000/=. We have four boats but need five extra boats," Shomari said.

The director of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Mr Mussa Aboud Jumbe, says multiple measures have been taken to fight illegal fishing including public awareness, distribution of correct fishing gear and boats to fishermen and the enforcement of the marine laws.

Mr Jumbe says combating illegal fishing can only be achieved if leaders work together to support the programme by talking to people about the dangers of illegal fishing."We distribute environmentally friendly fishing equipment and we have minimized harmful fishing practices in many areas. Unfortunately there are some stubborn people who refuse to change and have the backing of some leaders," Mussa says.

Opening a one-day stakeholders meeting under the theme "The escalating illegal fishing" the speaker of the Zanzibar House of Representatives Mr Pandu Ameir Kificho said "Some leaders who own fishing boats are reluctant to stand firm against illegal fishing. But we should all know that prohibiting illegal fishing is of national interest."

He added, in his speech that "the attractive price for fish and concerted fishing are to blame for harmful fishing methods."Ms Asha Mohamed Ahmed- legal advisor of the ministry, said that some of the 34,000 fishers are ruining the environment by using illegal fishing.

Under the fisheries Act of 2010, it is against the law to use prohibited gear. The use of illegal fishing equipment destroys coral reefs and kills immature fish."Last year we had 16 cases of illegal fishing. Some cases were dismissed as a result of interference. We ask leaders to fully cooperate in fighting illegal fishing," Shomari, the head of the Patrol unit said.

Chairpersons of community fishing committees have been given mobile phones to help report any incident of illegal fishing in their areas. "It is an achievement and now fishermen are aware that we receive reports over the mobile phone. Shomari says.The Ministry has come up with a new push for the implementation and enforcement of fishing laws. The Department is lobbying for more funds and is planning for better surveillance.

The minister of Livestock and Fisheries Mr Said Ali Mbarouk has appealed to Zanzibaris for increased co-operation in stopping illegal fishing and in stopping fishermen from abroad from fishing in Zanzibar waters. Unidentified illegal fishing vessels have been spotted over the past years.

Despite making arrests, Zanzibar sea patrol authorities are struggling hard to keep out foreign vessels, allegedly equipped with modern technology including satellite positioning systems, and radars. The minister said "Traditionally fishing is a way of life for most people on the Isles. Agriculture is hardly practiced and fishing is the means by which people survive."

Minister pointed out, "Illegal fishing is a global phenomenon that affects developing countries such as Zanzibar. It is really harmful for our national economy and environment."Zanzibar not only faces problems in its distant waters which are difficult to patrol, but also in its traditional intense competition for fish among small scale fishers resulting in declining catch, and the over-exploitation of the resources. The need for fishermen to catch fish in order to survive is compelling many small scale fishermen to resort to illegal fishing practices.

Christian Åslund /Greenpeace

Authorities are concerned that many are still violating fishing laws.

SOURCE: http://allafrica.com/stories/201203210113.html

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