Co-ops: Budget falls short of expectations

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MSD falls short of budget funds
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THE Parliamentary Social Services Committee has advised the government to look into the possibility of disbursing fully the budget set aside for the Medical Stores Department (MSD) in order to enable it to perform its responsibilities efficiently. Speaking at the ...

East African Legislative Assembly The Motion seeking for the removal of the Speaker of EALA has lapsed.  Rt. Hon Margaret Nantongo Zziwa has this evening ruled the Motion to have fallen short of the requirements and thus collapsed. The effect is that the matter can no longer be part of the business of the House. Rt. Hon Zziwa pegged her ruling on Rule 82(2) of Rules of Procedure that grants the Speaker of the Assembly, the final powers on the interpretation and the application of the...

>The collapse of numerous cooperatives has given a bad name to organisations established with the best of interests. However, we cannot totally ignore the positive role played by co-operatives in boosting rural economies, empowering farmers, and giving them a strong voice to negotiate for a just return on their members’ investment.

CCM presidential candidate John Magufuli yesterday promised that if elected his government will revive cotton farming.

Addressing a rally in Ruvuma Region on Tuesday, President Jakaya Kikwete said it’s disgraceful that some government officials have reached the extent in which they steal from the 

>The government  said it was a Budget of the people, but wananchi said it was yet another financial statement they know nothing about.

>A cross section of members of the Constituent Assembly (CA) have expressed high expectations that today’s speech by President Jakaya Kikwete would push for national unity among them and clear weaknesses that so far have featured in the Assembly meant to craft the Supreme Law.

The move has not been heartily welcome by many members who have expressed their dissatisfaction, describing the move as a waste of time and taxpayers’ money.

High expectations as new cabinet is sworn in
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THE much awaited announcement of the cabinet and their swearing in has come and gone and for this we recommend President John Magufuli for a job well done. As the saying goes, it is now time for action. View Comments. The sight of seeing some ...