EDITORIAL: Social security push apt
Socio-cultural set up is undergoing rapid change in Africa. One key institution affected by the change is the family.
TheCitizen
Habari Zinazoendana
10 years ago
TheCitizen02 Nov
EDITORIAL: Social security: go farther
>The number of Tanzanians covered by social security schemes remains low more than 50 years after independence. Those employed in the formal sector are the most likely beneficiaries. The majority of people, who are casual workers or self-employed, make do without social security.
11 years ago
TheCitizen28 Apr
EDITORIAL: Cast social security net wider
Social security saving is still an alien concept among the millions of Tanzanians in the informal sector, who could easily afford to put away a little of what they earn for a rainy day.
10 years ago
TheCitizen24 Aug
Effective eac regional security council apt
The on-going talks between member states of the East African Community (EAC) on a regional security council are a positive development. In order for the member states to achieve middle income status, they must first ensure there is security for their people.
10 years ago
TheCitizen13 Mar
EDITORIAL: Minister’s warning on over-drinking most apt
>Too much alcohol is harmful to your health. We are stating a virtual truism here, for anyone living in a community where drinking is part of the culture is witness to this. Yet we shouldn’t tire of preaching against over-drinking, for its negative effects go beyond the users.
9 years ago
TheCitizen14 Nov
EDITORIAL: Envoy’s advice on tax apt
Advice by outgoing European Union head of Delegation to Tanzania, Mr Filiberto Sebrogondi, to President John Magufuli on fiscal control is apt. Mr Sebrogondi also advised on the need to increase revenue collection by the government.
10 years ago
TheCitizen22 May
EDITORIAL: Dar-Maputo visa deal apt
>The recent three-day visit of Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi was heartwarming for Tanzanians. Mr Nyusi was open to the fact that his people have every reason to be cordial to Tanzanians, given their country’s contribution to Mozambique’s freedom struggle.
10 years ago
TheCitizen08 Apr
EDITORIAL: Move to revamp school schools inspection apt
>Our education system is going through trying times. Any efforts to improve it are certainly welcome. That is why we are giving the thumbs-up to the restructuring of the Education and Vocational Training ministry’s monitoring system. We hope it will boost the quality of teaching.
10 years ago
TheCitizen15 Oct
EDITORIAL: Push for more teachers
>A recent Unesco report on teacher availability shows Tanzania is the ninth most needy country in the world. To end the shortfall, says the report released by the UN agency’s Institute of Statistics, the country must recruit at least 406,600 teachers by 2030. That is only 15 years from now!
10 years ago
TheCitizen23 Sep
EDITORIAL: Push for renewable energy
>Every Tanzanian household should have electricity to, at least, light up their homes and iron clothes. And so should our youth who complete school or college annually in their thousands and are keen to be self-employed.
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13-February-2025 in Tanzania
