Indigenous groups feel at risk

Indigenous Languages Are Fundamental to Development
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This week Zimbabwe joined Ghana and Tanzania in revealing bold plans to remove English as a medium of instruction in schools. The change in language policy, particularly in Ghana and Tanzania, has been up for discussion for some time but has never ...

>Land and Wildlife legislations are sidelining hunter-gatherers, pastoralists, and other marginalised communities, a lawyer and activist has observed.

Waziri wa Maendeleo ya Mifugo na Uvuvi , Mhe. Dkt. Titus Mlengeya Kamani  (Mb) akitoa hotuba yake wakati akifungua  kongamano la siku mbili la bara la Afrika la kujadili masuala ya jamii za kiasili (indigenous people) lililofanyika katika Hoteli ya Kunduchi Beach jijini Dar es Salaam.(PICHA NA PHILEMON SOLOMON).

Kongamano hilo linajadili changamoto zinazowakabili watu wa jamii za asili na namna ya kuboresha maisha ya jamii hizo bila kupoteza uasilia wao huku mada kuu ikiwa ni suala la...

By MZEE WA ATIKALI  ✍️✍️✍️


1. Introduction

The late Dr. WILBERD KUMALIJA CHAGULA was one of the most distinguished, most prominent and highly respected citizens of this country who trained in Medical Science and served as an Academician, a Member of Parliament, a Minister  and, eventually a Diplomat before he breathed his last.

2. Birth  Date & Place

The late Dr. CHAGULA was born on 3.2.1926 at Mondo Isulilo, Shinyanga, where his father was a prosperous farmer.

3. Dr. CHAGULA's Education

3.1...

By Isaac Malugu
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1993 by environmentalists, social interest groups, responsible retailers and leading forest companies to develop standards. These standards are based on the ‘10 principles for forest stewardship’, by which forests can be responsibly managed. They also make sure that environmental, social and economic needs are balanced, and that long-term and healthy forest management plans are put...

Director-General of UNESCO, Ms Irina Bokova.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is the perfect opportunity to emphasize indigenous peoples’ vital contribution to the implementation of sustainable solutions for tackling development challenges, from the management of natural resources to the fight against climate change.

Promoting the cultures, the languages and the knowledge of indigenous peoples is an essential part of UNESCO’s action. We know that respecting knowledge...

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We now feel the pinch-Membe.
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The government yesterday said it was feeling the pinch caused by the burden of helping Burundians fleeing their country. Tanzania and other neighbouring countries are hosting thousands of Burundians who have fled their country and now the government ...

>His CV speaks volumes. Many people who read his resume when President Jakaya Kikwete announced that he has appointed Dr James Mataragio to become the new director general for Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) agreed that the post has got a competent person. There is no doubt about that.

If Gertrude Joseph could go back in time and become a child again, the only thing she would wish for is that her guardian would spend more time with her.