Kihwelu, Minziro offer key lessons to youngsters

Last week’s election of Dan Fred Kidega as Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) was the perfect end of year gift to all those who were tired of the intrigues at the regional legislature.

>The dramatic changes in the fortunes of the Nile Perch-driven economy in the Lake Zone, from the peak to the  rock bottom, are features of a sad narrative. During its heyday from the early 1990s to the mid-2000s, the Nile Perch (sangara)was among the most distinctive features of Mwanza, rivalled only by the picturesque rocks.

Tanzanian voters have changed drastically of late if the outcome of this year’s CCM parliamentary nominations is anything to go by. Besides being the ruling party, CCM remains the single biggest and oldest political outfit in the country, meaning how its members carry themselves in their intra-party polls is a good indicator, both for career politicians and observers, of what the future holds.

>As hopes for Tanzanians getting a new, all-inclusive national constitution fade despite the continual sitting of the Constituent Assembly, some lessons can be drawn from the ongoing process in Dodoma.

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is transforming into an organ which operates like a legislature in order to give itself mandate to make binding decisions, thanks to lessons learnt from East Africa Legislative Assembly (Eala) among other bodies.

>Tanzania has been urged to hold open and honest talks if it is to find lasting solutions to issues that have proved thorny in the 50 year-old Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Political commentators here told The Citizen on Saturday that openness is a vital lesson that Tanzania can draw from the just-ended Scottish referendum, in which the Scots voted to remain in the United Kingdom.

Dar es Salaam. Mart Nooij may have gone after a career-damaging spell in Tanzania, but Taifa Stars’ post Dutchman’s era still looks gloomy.

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EAC to popularize integration for youngsters
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INSPIRATION: The first EAC Youth Conference in Arusha last year showed that the enthusiasm for integration is there, but the momentum has to be stepped up. ARUSHA, Tanzania – The East African Community (EAC) has intensified efforts to enhance ...
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>Tanzania’s Tumaini Martin clawed his way into the ITF/CAT East Africa Junior Championship final yesterday with a hard-fought win over Rwanda’s top seed Ernest Habiyambere as he seeks his first international title.