Three local varsities to offer course on FGM

How local varsities are facing the online learning realities  The Citizen Daily

Masanga, 05 January 2015 – As efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM) are intensifying in the country, 836 young people– 634 girls and 202 boys from Tarime and Loliondo districts, have gone through alternative rites of passage training. The young people were awarded certificates of merit during a graduation ceremony organized by Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul on Monday 5th January 2015 and officiated by Minister of Labour and Employment, Hon. Gaudensia Kabaka.

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>Rukwa Region, located in south-western Tanzania 1,200 kilometres from the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, will throughout this week be in local and international headlines as it showcases its investment opportunities which are in abundance.

10 best local apps for Android for any local need  Android Authority

>It has been revealed that many university students face gender harassment, defying the belief that educated people are more aware of what of human rights are all about.

Stop politics in varsities - govt
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The Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Dr Shukuru Kawambwa has strongly condemned politicians for turning universities into political platforms and warned students to shun the illegal practice, saying it was detrimental to their course.

VP wants varsities to adapt to technology
Daily News
THE Vice-President, Dr Mohamed Gharib Billal, has challenged local higher learning institutions to adapt to technological advancement and produce graduates who will meet the demands of the labour market. "Universities should not continue producing ...

A Guardian UK article reads “Here’s the harsh truth: colleges are a business.” East African universities are no exception: Last week, education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi warned universities against “needless” expansion.

Public varsities planned for all zones
Daily News
THE government contemplates the possibility of putting up higher learning institutions in zones where there isn't any public university to speed up development. A statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications in Dar es Salaam ...