Civil societies fault rushing of key Bills

President Jakaya Kikwete has been criticised for setting a referendum date.

Civil societies want more women nominees
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TANZANIA Gender Network Programme (TGNP) together with Feminist Activist Coalition (FemAct) has challenged political parties which intend to participate in the forthcoming general election to nominate women, youth and people with disabilities. Speaking ...

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As Parliament pprepares to debate two tax-related bills later this month, experts have raised the alarm on some issues which they say need to be addressed before the proposals are passed.

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It is amazing why the government does not see and acknowledge the plain truth that holding a referendum on April 30 this year by using an updated voter register is not possible. As it stands, all indications clearly show that the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will not be able to register even quarter of potential voters using biometric voter registration (BVR) technology by that date. Yet, the government and NEC are adamant that the referendum will go ahead as planned.

Adama Traore insists he is not rushing into a decision about his international future, and is instead concentrating on Aston Villa.

The Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) aims to use its wider network of organisations to ensure that the country goes to the referendum, local government and general elections peacefully.