Viongozi wa Serikali wajumuika kutoa mkono wa pole na kuuaga mwili wa Dkt. William Mgimwa

Mhe. Dkt. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akiweka saini Kitabu cha Maombolezo cha aliyekuwa Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. William Mgimwa, wakati wa kutoa heshima za mwisho leo kwenye Viwanja vya Karimjee Hall, jijini Dar es Salaam.  (Picha na Ikulu)

Rais Kikwete na Mama Salma Kikwete wakimfariji mjane wa marehemu na familia yake. (Picha na Ikulu)

Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania akisaini Kitabu cha Maombolezo ya kifo cha aliyekuwa Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. WilliamMgimwa, nyumbani kwa marehemu Mikocheni B, jana jijini Dar es Salaam.  (Picha na OMR)

Waziri Mkuu Mizengo Pinda akisalimiana na Bibi Jane Katingo, Mama Mzazi wa aliyekuwa Waziri wa Fedha Dkt. William Mgimwa, wakati alipokwenda nyumbani kwa marehemu huyo kutoa mkono wa pole leo na kuangalia maandalizi ya mazishi katika Kijiji cha Magunga, Iringa.  (Picha na Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu)

Viongozi mbalimbali wa Serikali akiwemo Mhe. Waziri Bernard K. Membe (Mb) (wa pili kushoto), wakiwa wamebeba sanduku lenye mwili wa marehemu Dkt. William Mgimwa leo kwenye Viwanya vya Karimjee Hall, jijini Dar es Salaaam.  Mazishi yanatarajiwa kufanyika Jumatatu tarehe 6 Januari, 2014 Mkoani Iringa. (Picha na Ikulu)

WANADIASPORA WA MAREKANI WAWASILISHA MAJINA YAO KWENYE BUNGE LA KATIBA

MAJINA YA WANADIASPORA WA MAREKANI YALIOWASILISHWA KWENYE BUNGE LA KATIBA

Dear All,

I am happy to report to you that, we were able to meet the deadline of submitting 9 names to the President’s Office in Dare s Salaam, to be included in the coming Special Parliament Session for Constitutional Review. The following individuals were selected based on:

• Prior involvement on Constitutional Review matters
• Be able to be in Tanzania during the Parliament session
• Gender and geographical representation from all States in the USA
• Balance in their professions

The names that made to the list are (in alphabetical order based on their first names): 

1. Mr. Alfred U. Nkunga, P.E - Texas
2. Ms. Asha Nyang'anyi, M.Sc - Maryland
3. Mr. Charles Musiba, Ph.D - Colorado
4. Mr. Eustace Kaijage, Ph.D - Illinois
5. Mr. Kadari Singo, M.B.A. - California
6. Ms. Neema M. Johnson - Missouri
7. Mr. Revocatus M. Kalege, M.B.A - Minnesota
8. Ms. Sozina D. Katuli, Dr. PH - California
9. Ms. Swigah Mwakipake, LLM - Tennessee

We are thankful for those who submitted their information to us, they were all equally qualifying, but we were supposed to come up with only 9 names.

Let us wait to hear from the President’s Office in Dar es Salaam on who will make to the final list.

With Kind Regards,

Dr. Ndaga Mwakabuta,
DICOTA President

Source:  vijimambo blog

Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (left-seated), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation today met with the members of the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association and the Zanzibar Freight Forwarders Bureau, who had just paid a courtesy visit at his office in Dar es Salaam. The team discussed with the Deputy Minister about challenges and business opportunities that exist in their agencies, including membership opportunities in different international organizations that deal with matters related to freight forwarders. 

A group photo of Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim that include Mr. Ahmed S. Nassoro (left-seated), Secretary General of the Zanzibar Freight Forwarders Bureau, Mr. Stephen J. Ngatunga (2nd right-seated), President of the TAFFA, Mr. Shaban Geva (left-standing), National Treasurer, Ms. Naomi Zegezege (2nd left-standing), Foreign Service Officer (Legal Department) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Solomon A. Kasa (center-standing), Secretary General of the TAFFA.

 All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago 

RAIS KIKWETE AOMBOLEZA KIFO CHA DKT WILLIAM MGIMWA

Salamu za Mwaka Mpya za Mhe. Rais Kikwete

China handovers Certificate of Vehicles; offers Tanzania more interest-free loans

Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and H.E. Dr. Lu Youqing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Republic of Tanzania sign Handing Over Certificate of Vehicles donated by the Chinese Government.

Permanent Secretary John Haule receives Handover Certificate of Vehicles from H.E. Dr. Lu Youqing. The Chinese Government had donated 91 vehicles to the Government of Tanzania, worth Tsh. 9,450,000,000 which are purported to used for transportation at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNIC) and various Government institutions.   

Permanent Secretary John Haule and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Lu Youqing cut ribbon to officiate the handover of vehicles ceremony.

Limousine luxury buses donated by the Government of the People's Republic of China to the Tanzania Government.

Some of the Drivers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a group photo in front of the luxury buses. 

A photo showing the luxury buses and saloon cars.

Inside one of the luxury buses there is a conference room in the back of the bus, where it can fit more than four people (as shown in the photo). 

Permanent Secretary Mr. John Haule shares a laughter with Ms. Amisa Mwakawago, Acting Director of the Department of Administration and Human Resources Management in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Dr. Servacius Likwelile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and H.E. Dr. Lu Youqing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Republic of Tanzania sign one of the four Agreements of economic and technical cooperation between the two countries. 

The four signed Agreements were:  (1) Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation, whereby China is to provide gratis worth Shilling 50 billion to the Tanzania Government;  (2)  Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation, whereby China is to provide interest-free loan to Tanzania Government worth Shilling 35 billion;  (3) Exchange of Letters on providing Furniture to China-Aided Nyerere International Convention Centre, worth Shilling 12.75 billion; and (4) Exchange of Letters on Donation of Office Equipments to Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), worth Shilling 0.40 billion.

Permanent Secretary John Haule (left) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs addresses members of media (not in the photo) to convey the Government's appreciation for the strong fraternal ties that exist between these two countries.  China aid to Tanzania extends through various fields that include health, education, human resource training, infrastructure, power and energy and more.  

The meeting with press continues. 

Dr. Likwelile, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance gives his remarks. 

In his remarks, Ambassador Dr. Lu Youqing said today's event marks yet another achievement set by President Xi Jinping's visit last June 2013 here in Tanzania and Hon. Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda's visit to China.  

Chinese Embassy Staff that included an interpreter. 

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that included Mr. Andrew Mwandembwa (left), Assistant Director in the Protocol Department and Mr. James Lugaganya (2nd left), Director of Policy and Planning. 

Listening on are Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation that include Ms. Rosemary Jairo (left), Acting Director of the Department of Diaspora and Ms. Zuhra Bundala (1st right -in blue jacket), Acting Director in the Department of Africa.  Also in the photo are Mrs. Vicky Mwakasege (2nd right), Acting Director of the Department of Europe and Americas and Mr. Songelael Shilla (right), Acting Director in the Department of Multilateral Cooperation.

Mr. Ali Ubwa (right), Foreign Service Officer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also in attendance.

Foreign Service Officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that include Ms. Ramla Khamis (5th left), Ms. Samira Diria (4th left), Ms. Naomi Zegezege (3rd left), Ms. Haikaeli Shishira (2nd right) and field student/intern Ms. Winnie.

Officials from both the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

A group photo.

Other activities

H.E. Dr. Lu Youqing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Republic of Tanzania signs a Visitor's Book at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) before the beginning of ceremony.

Ms. Samira Diria (left), Acting Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation in a discussion with H.E. Dr. Lu Youqing, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Republic of Tanzania. 

The two Permanent Secretaries from the Ministry of Finance (left) and Foreign Affairs (right) hold a discussion with the Chinese Ambassador in Tanzania. 

Mr. John Haule (left) and Dr. Servacius Likwelile (2nd right), Permanent Secretaries from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Finance in a conversation with Ambassador Yahya Simba (right), Director of the Department of Middle East in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Deus Kulwa (2nd left), the Branch Manager for the JNICC. 

All photos by Tagie Daisy Mwakawago and Ally Kondo 

Uteuzi wa Mkuu wa Jeshi la Polisi nchini

Namibia hosts the SADC's Ministerial Council of the Organ meeting

Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (center), Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation recently participated in the SADC's Ministerial Council of the Organ (MCO) meeting held in Windhoek, Namibia on the 29th of December, 2013.  The Meeting was also participated by other SADC's members that included Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe.  Also in the photo is Mr. Adram Miyaye (left) and d Mr. Gerald Mbwafu, from the Department of the Regional Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim (left) in a photo with Malawi's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Ephraim Chiume. 

Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim (2nd left) in a discussion with Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (2nd right), Foreign Affairs Minister of Namibia and SADC's Chair of the Ministerial Council of the Organ and Hon. Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa (right), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho and former SADC's Executive Secretary Dr. Tomaz A. Salomăo.

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

 

 

 

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI

 

Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa itashiriki katika hafla ya makabidhiano ya magari ya msaada kutoka Serikali ya China katika Ukumbi wa Mikutano wa Kimataifa wa Mwalimu Nyerere, jijini Dar es Salaam, tarehe 31 Desemba 2013, saa 3:00 asubuhi.

 

Hafla hiyo itahudhuriwa na Uongozi wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa na Wizara ya Fedha, pamoja na Ubalozi wa China hapa nchini.

 

 

Imetolewa na:

 

Kitengo cha Mawasiliano ya Serikali,

 

Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa,

 

Dar es Salaam

 

30 Desemba, 2013.

 



Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Winner of the 2013 Public Sector Partner of the Year

Mr. John M. Haule, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation receives the Public Sector Partner of the Year 2013 Award on behalf of the Ministry from Mr. Ali Mufuruki, Chairman of the CEO Roundtable.  The special ceremony took place last Friday 6 December, 2013 at the CEO Roundtable event held at the Hyatt Regency (Kilimanjaro) Hotel in Dar es Salaam. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to serve as the 'link' for various institutions in the country which has birthed many business and investment opportunities in the country.  Such opportunities resulted in the recent businessmen roundtables that connected local businessmen and others around the globe, exchanging ideas, expertise and experiences in various sectors.    

Permanent Secretary John M. Haule shows the Award he had just received on behalf of the Ministry, which is a recognition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' contribution to the promotion of the private sectors. 

This year, Tanzania hosted notable world leaders that included the State Visits by the Chinese President Xi Jinping, who had launched the China's Foreign Policy for Africa, and the U.S. President Barack Obama, who had launched the Power Africa Initiative.  

Apart from that, there were other significant visits by Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra, the visit which opened new business ventures with Tanzania, the two Joint Permanent Commissions (JPC) between Tanzania and Oman, and between Tanzania and India for this year 2013.  Further, Tanzania had also hosted the 2013 Global Smart Partnership Dialogue in late June 2013, which had gathered businessmen and world leaders from around the globe in Dar es Salaam.   

These visits and among others, have opened more doors for businesses and investment opportunities that derive from China, the United States, Denmark, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries around the world. 

Deputy Minister Mahadhi Juma Maalim participates in the Madagascar's election

H.E. Joaquim Chissano(2nd left), the SADC Mediator to the Republic of Madagascar prepares to issue SADC's preliminary statement during the Madagascar's election.  Also in the photo are Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa (2nd right), Namibia's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP) (right), Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.  

Hon. Chissano, who is also a former president of Mozambique, read the SADC's preliminary statement which declared the Madagascar's election as peaceful, free and transparent.

Hon. Dr. Mahadhi Juma Maalim (MP), Tanzania Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operations in a discussion with Hon. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, Namibia Minister for Foreign Affairs during the SADC's press conference.

Hon. Maalim (right) in a photo with Hon. Nandi-Ndaitwa (center), Namibia's Foreign Affairs Minister and Mr. Robert Kahendaguza, Acting Director of the Department of Regional Cooperation in the Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. 

Government's Statement on the Situation in South Sudan

PRESS STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ON THE SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN ISSUED BY

HON. BERNARD K. MEMBE (MP), MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, 19^TH DECEMBER, 2013

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania is gravely concern with the deteriorating security situation in South Sudan, following the outbreak of fighting in capital, Juba, and other areas since 15 December, 2013, which resulted in a number of causalities of soldiers as well as civilian population. The fighting is a serious political setback to South Sudan, the world’s new nation which was formed in 2011 after two decades of war. Also, the fighting is a serious setback to the progress made, so far, in the last two years of the existence of South Sudan, as a sovereign state and will lead to the suffering of the civilian populations, who had already started to enjoy peace dividend.

In this respect, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania joins the United Nations and the African Union in urging the parties concerned with the fighting in South Sudan to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that may further escalate violence, causalities and humanitarian crisis in that country.

Furthermore, the Government of Tanzania also calls upon the parties concerned to engage in dialogue in order to find a solution of their differences through peaceful means, with due respect of rule of law, human rights and constitutional legality.

Moreover, while reports indicate that so far no Tanzanian has been affected by the fighting, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania calls upon all the parties concerned, most particularly the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to ensure the safety of all the people, not only the South Sudanese but also all the foreigners in South Sudan, including Tanzanian Nationals.

Finally, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania wishes to express its readiness to support efforts by the United Nations, the African Union and the International Community, as a whole, aimed at finding a lasting peace in South Sudan.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION