OBONYO: Mo Ibrahim should invest in African youth, not leaders

Judging from the daily outpouring of commentary, opinions and reports, you would think that there were two African continents.

Tanzania needs to invest heavily in educating the youth on the extractive industry if the country is to benefit from its abundant natural resources, including recently-discovered natural gas.

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Invest, trust in youth ICT skills - govt agencies urged
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OVERNMENT agencies were yesterday advised to invest and trust in local youth when it comes to developing Information Communication Technology (ICT) systems instead of relying on foreign developed software. The Minister for Communication, Science ...

Joseph Muya captured  with the acting African Development Bank Vice President on the subject of green energy and development in Africa. Joseph Muya, Alvin Wanyama, pose with Dr, Raymonde Aggousus, the head of HR and Youth Division after candid discussions in her office about the challenges unique to the African Youth and the opportunities that the AU has for the African youth, on her left is Sia Marupa, the TUNZA regional Ambassador. Glory Blasio and Joseph Muya poses for a light moment in...

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CCM leaders toasted over youth empowerment
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SECRETARY General of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Mr Abdulrahman Kinana, has hailed the CCM leaders in Zanzibar for helping youths embark on various economic development activities. Addressing public rallies in various areas in Mfenesini district, ...

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Sumaye cautions youth on corrupt leaders
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Former Prime Minister Fredrick Sumaye has challenged the youths to fight all forms of corruption, especially now as the country prepares for the general elections. Mr Sumaye said all corrupt aspirants targeting to vie for various posts in the forth coming ...

The ruling party’s Youth Wing (UVCCM) council in Sengerema District has proposed the dismissal of the wing’s top district leaders following accusations levelled against them.

Dodoma. The Chairman of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), President Jakaya Kikwete, yesterday criticized leaders of the party’s youth wing for their failure to execute their prime roles professionally, and instead are being used by a few politicians within the party for their personal gains.