Ambassador Kairuki meets Vietnamese Ambassador

Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, the new Director for the Department of Asia and Australasia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, greets and welcomes H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Duy Thien, the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United Republic of Tanzania. 

H.E. Ambassador Thien in talks with Ambassador Mbelwa, after he paid a courtesy call to H.E. Kairuki today at the Ministry.  Prior to his new appointment, Ambassador Kairuki previously served as a Private Assistant (Speech) to the President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

Ambassador Kairuki discussing something during his talks with the Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Ambassador Nguyen Duy Thien.

The Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Nguyen Duy Thien, has congratulated the new Director of the Department of Asia and Australasia, H.E. Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki for his recent appointment.

Ambassador Thien made the comment when he paid a courtesy call on him today at the Ministry, saying Ambassador Kairuki’s appointment was yet another opportunity to enhance existing bilateral ties between the two brotherly countries and peoples. 

 “I hope you will bring new energy and vision to enhance cooperation between our two brotherly countries and peoples,” said Ambassador Thien.

The two Ambassadors further discussed the need to explore new opportunities of cooperation between the two countries that can be beneficial in enhancing bilateral economic relation that so happily exists for years. 

In that respect, the Vietnamese Ambassador informed Ambassador Kairuki that he expects Vietnamese businessmen to take part in this year’s 36th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Saba Saba).   

On his part, Ambassador Kairuki thanked Ambassador Thien and vowed to continue working together with his government in ensuring that the bilateral relation is elevated to a new height.  

Updates on the Rio+20 Summit

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20 June 2012 – effective implementation of sustainable energy solution is crucial for Africa’s successful long-term social and economic development, participants agreed on the high-level panel convened to ensure that Africa’s renewable energy potential is kept high on the political agenda.

Organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in the framework of Rio+20, the high level event was held today 20 June 2012, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It was attended by H.E Elham Mahmoud Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrustructure and Energy at the AU Commission; African Ministers; civil socity organizations; International organizations; and development partners, among others.  
 
Adressing participants the Commissiner highlighted the significant role of the African Union Commission on the infrustructure and energy  sector. In February 2009 African Union Assembly of Heads of States and Government dicided to:“develop renewable energy resources in order to provide clean, reliable, affordable and environmental friendly energy,” (Assembly/ AU/Decl.9-XII), she recalled.
 

Underlining renewable energy as a key factor for Africa’s sustainable development, and the fact that a huge gap has been registered using energy production, she called up on African countries, Governments and concerned organization to work together for the development of Africa’s reneweble energy resources.

Mrs. Elham furthur higlighted the following issues as a means of achiving Africa’s  renewable energy: giving priority for renewable energy projects, allocation of sufficent budget, technology
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Taarifa Waziri Membe kwa Waandishi wa Habari

Tanzania imefaidika kwa kiasi kikubwa katika masuala ya kuboresha miundombinu kupitia ushirikiano wa Afrika na Marekani katika uwekezaji na biashara yaani AGOA.

Hayo yalisemwa jana na Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa alipozongumza na Waandishi wa Habari ofisini kwake kuhusu mkutano wa AGOA uliofanyika hivi karibuni mjini California, Washington DC, Marekani.

Mhe. Membe alisema kuwa hadi sasa Tanzania imekwishanufaika na mpango huo kwa kupatiwa kiasi cha Dola za Marekani milioni 700 kwa ajili ya kuboresha miundombinu ikiwemo ujenzi wa barabara za Namtumbo-Songea na Mbinga-Mbamba Bay. Aidha, miradi mingine inayonufaika chini ya mpango huo ni ile ya kupambana na malaria na UKIMWI kwa upande wa Tanzania Bara na Zanzibar.

Aliongeza kuwa, mkutano huo ambao ulibeba kaulimbiu isemayo “Umuhimu wa Miundombinu katika Kuleta maendeleo Barani Afrika” ulielezea pia faida kwa bara hili kuimarisha miundombinu kuwa ni pamoja na kuhamasisha na kukuza biashara, kuimarisha muungano wa kikanda yaani nchi na nchi na kuimarisha biashara ya ndani ya Bara la Afrika.

Aidha, Mhe. Membe alitumia fursa hiyo pia kutoa ufafanuzi wa masuala mbalimbali kuhusu Wizara ambayo yamekuwa yakiandikwa na kutangazwa na vyombo vya habari isivyo. Masuala hayo ni pamoja na taarifa kuhusu uwasilishwaji wa Ripoti ya Tanzania kuhusu Mpango wa Nchi za Afrika Kujitathmini Kiutawala Bora (APRM).

Katika suala hili Mhe. Membe alitoa ufafanuzi kuwa, ni kweli Mhe. Rais hatoweza kuwasilisha ripoti ya tathmini ya Tanzania katika Mkutano ujao wa Wakuu wa Nchi na Serikali wa Umoja wa Afrika (AU) unaotarajiwa kufanyika mjini Addis Ababa mwezi Julai, 2012 kwa kuwa Timu ya Umoja wa Afrika chini ya APRM inayopitia ripoti hiyo ya Tanzania haijakamilisha kazi hiyo. Hivyo Tanzania itawasilisha ripoti yake Januari 2013 baada ya timu hiyo kuipitia na si kwa sababu Tanzania inadaiwa Dola za Marekani laki nane (800,000) kama mchango wake kwa mpango huo.

“APRM ni chombo kilichoanzishwa na Serikali za Afrika na kwa hapa Tanzania kinaratibiwa na Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje, ni chombo cha hiari kwa nchi za Afrika kujitathmini zenyewe kiutawala bora, si kweli kuwa Rais atashindwa kuwasilisha Ripoti ya Tanzania AU kwa sababu hatujalipa deni, bali ni kwa sababu timu inayopitia ripoti hiyo ya Tanzania haijakamilisha kazi yake hivyo tunatarajia kuwasilisha ripoti yetu mwezi Januari 2013 wakati wa kikao kingine cha Wakuu wa nchi wa AU,” alisema Mhe. Membe.

Kuhusu suala la fedha zilizotoweka Wizarani, Mhe. Membe alieleza kuwa hakuna fedha zilizopotea isipokuwa Wizara imewasimamisha kazi Watumishi watano waliofanya mchakato wa kuhamisha kiasi cha shilingi bilioni 3.5 kutoka Hazina kuja Wizarani kwa ajili ya ziara za Mhe. Rais za Addis Ababa, Geneva, Brazil na Arusha bila kibali cha Afisa Masuuli yaani Katibu Mkuu ambaye hakuwepo wakati mchakato huo unafanyika.

Aliongeza kuwa, Watumishi hao wamesimamishwa kazi ili kupisha uchunguzi unaofanywa na kamati iliyoundwa ili kujiridhisha kama taratibu za kifedha zilifuatwa au kukiukwa katika mchakato huo mzima.

“Tarehe 1 Machi, 2012 wakati mimi sipo Wizarani wala Naibu Waziri, Katibu Mkuu, Naibu Katibu Mkuu na Mhasibu Mkuu kuna mchakato wa kuhamisha fedha kiasi cha shilingi bilioni 3.5 ulifanywa kutoka Hazina kuja Wizarani kwa ajili ya safari za Mhe. Rais za Geneva, Addis Ababa, Brazil na Arusha bila kibali cha Afisa Masuuli. Timu inayojumuisha watu kutoka TAKUKURU, Usalama wa Taifa, Wizara na Ofisi ya Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Serikali imeundwa ili kuchunguza suala hilo ili kujua kama taratibu za kifedha zilifuatwa au kukiukwa na uchunguzi ukikamilika tutaweka hadharani hakuna cha kuficha,” alisema Mhe. Membe.

Vile vile, Mhe. Membe alipinga uvumi unaoenezwa kuwa amekitabiria ushindi Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) katika uchaguzi mkuu ujao wa mwaka 2015 kwa kusema kuwa yeye si mtabiri na kwamba yeye ni mwanachama halisi wa Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) kwa maneno na kwa matendo. Mhe. Membe aliongeza kuwa alichokifanya ni ukarimu kwa kuwakaribisha Vijana wa CHADEMA jimboni kwake Mtama mkoani Lindi na kushiriki nao chakula nyumbani kwake.

“Ukarimu hauna udini, rangi wala itikadi, vijana wa CHADEMA walikuja nikawakaribisha kwa chakula nyumbani, na leo nataka niwape somo kidogo, upinzani sio uadui, nchi inayoona upinzani ni uadui haiko salama wala haitaendelea,”alisisitiza Mhe. Membe.

Waziri Membe Kukutana na Wandishi Jumatatu

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard Membe anatarajiwa kufanya mkutano na Waandishi wa Habari tarehe 18 June, 2012 katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa jijini Dar es salaam.

Waandishi wote wanakaribishwa.

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Makamu wa Rais wa Rais, Mhe. Dakta Mohamed Gharib Bilal, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard Membe (Mb.), Naibu Waziri, Mhe. Mahadhi Juma Maalim, Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi, Mhe Balozi Ombeni Sefue wakiwa na Mabalozi na Wakuu wa Idara wapya walioapishwa tarehe 11 Juni, 2012 Ikulu jijini Dar es salaam.

Siku ya kwanza Ofisini. Mkurugenzi wa Idara ya Asia na Australasia, Balozi Mbelwa Kairuki akionga na Balozi wa Japan nchini Tanzania siku moja baada ya kuapishwa. Kabla ya kuteuli, Balozi Mbelwa alikuwa Msaidizi wa Rais (Hotuba).

Rais Kikwete apokea hati za utambulisho

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete leo, Jumatano, Juni 13, 2012, amepokea hati za utambulisho kutoka kwa mabalozi watano watakaoziwakilisha nchi zao katika Tanzania. Mabalozi wote watano wana makazi yao mjini Nairobi, Kenya.

Mabalozi waliowasilisha hati zao za utambulisho katika halfa zilizofanyika Ikulu, Dar es Salaam ni Balozi wa Philippines Mheshimiwa Domingo D. Lucenario, Balozi wa Ukraine Mheshimiwa Volodymyr Butiaha, Balozi wa Eritrea Mheshimiwa Beyene Russom Habtai, Balozi wa Ghana Mheshimiwa Kingsley Saka A. Karimu na Balozi wa Israel Mheshimiwa Gil Haskel.

Akizungumza na Balozi wa Philippines baada ya kuwa amepokea hati zake za utambulisho, Rais Kikwete amekubaliana na ombi la nchi hiyo kuteua balozi wa heshima ambaye atakuwa anafuatilia maslahi ya siku kwa siku ya nchi hiyo mjini Dar es Salaam ,kwa sababu Balozi Lucenario ana makazi yake mjini Nairobi, Kenya.

Rais Kikwete pia amemtaka Balozi Lucenario kusaidia kuyashawishi makampuni ya Philippines kuja kuwekeza nchini hasa katika maeneo ambako nchi hiyo ina ujuzi mkubwa kama vile uvuvi.

“Tuna eneo kubwa la bahari ambalo halitumiki kabisa kwa ajili ya uvuvi ambako samaki watavuliwa kisayansi na kwa namna ya kupata samaki wa kukidhi mahitaji ya ndani ya nchi na kutuwezesha kuuza nje,” Rais Kikwete amemwambia Balozi Lucenario.

Naye Balozi Butiaha wa Ukraine amemwambia Rais Kikwete kuwa nchi yake inapenda kuwahimiza wafanyabiashara wa nchi hiyo kuja kuwekeza katika uchumi wa Tanzania hasa katika maeneo ya usafirishaji, ulinzi, uendeshaji wa rasilimali za maji, mawasiliano, utengenezaji wa mabasi ya abiria, utengenezaji wa mabehewa ya treni, kuwekeza katika usafishaji maji kama wafanyabiashara hao walivyofanya katika nchi nyingine.

Balozi huyo amemwambia Rais Kikwete: “ Katika Nigeria tumewekeana mkataba wa kujenga kiwanda cha kufua chuma, katika Iran tumewekeza katika kiwanda cha kutengeneza ndege na katika Gambia tumewekeza katika utengenezaji wa meli na vyombo vingine vya bahari. Tunataka kufanya hivyo hapa kwa kushirikiana na wawekezaji wa ndani ili kuibua fursa za ajira.”

Katika mazungumzo na mabalozi wa Eritrea na Ghana, Rais Kikwete amesema kuwa Tanzania imedhamiria kuendeleza uhusiano mzuri uliopo kati ya Tanzania na nchi hizo mbili.

“Uhusiano wa Tanzania na Ghana ulianza miaka mingi toka enzi za Mwalimu Julius Nyerere na Kwame Nkurumah, wajibu wetu ni kuuendeleza, kuukuza na kuuboresha,” Rais Kikwete amemwambia Balozi Karimu wa Ghana.

Katika mazungumzo na Balozi Haskel wa Israel, Rais Kikwete ametaka Israel kuisaidia Tanzania kukuza kilimo cha matunda na mboga, eneo ambako nchi hiyo ya Mashariki ya Kati ina ujuzi na utaalam mkubwa.

Rais Kikwete pia ametumia muda mfupi kumweleza hali iliyoko Zanzibar kufuatia ghasia na fujo za karibu zilizofanywa na kikundi cha Uamsho katika Kisiwa hicho.

“Kama kweli kikundi cha Uamsho hakitaki Muungano basi siyo hoja; kiende kwenye Tume ya Katiba ambayo tayari tumeiunda ili kieleze msimamo wake. Hakuna ugomvi na hili. Isingekuwepo Tume tungeweza kuelewa, lakini tumekwisha kuunda Tume, wakatoe maoni yao huko. Lakini kufanya fujo na kuendesha vitendo vya mapambano hakuna faida. Wanachohubiri siyo tena dini bali ni ajenda ya kisiasa,” Rais Kikwete amemwambia  Balozi Haskel.

President Kikwete to receive Letters of Credence

H.E.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania will on 13 June, 2012 receive Letters of Credence from five Ambassadors based in Nairobi Kenya but accredited to Tanzania. The Presentation of Letters of Credence ceremony will be held at the State House in Dar Es Salaam.


The Ambassadors lined up for the Presentation of Credentials include the Philipines Ambassador to Tanzania
H.E.Domingo D. Lucena, Ukrainian Ambassador, H.E. Volodymyr Butiaha, H.E. Ambassador Beyene Russom Habtai from Eritrea,H.E. Ambassador Kingsley Saka Abdul Karimu from Ghana and Israel Ambassador H.E Gil Haskel



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Rais apokea Special Envoys kutoka DRC na Sudan Kusini

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete leo, Jumatano, Juni 13, 2012, amepokea ujumbe maalum kutoka kwa wajumbe maalum wa marais Joseph Kabila wa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) na Mheshimiwa Salva Mayardit Kiir wa Jamhuri ya Sudan Kusini.

Ujumbe wa Rais Kabila umewasilishwa kwa Rais Kikwete na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa DRC na Mjumbe Maalum wa Rais Kabila, Mheshimiwa Raymond Tschibanda wakati ujumbe wa Rais Kiir umewasilishwa na Mheshimiwa  Nhial Deng Nhial, Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Sudan Kusini na Mjumbe Maalum wa Rais Kiir.

Rais Kabila katika ujumbe wake maalum kwa Rais Kikwete amemwelezea hali ya kiusalama ilivyo katika eneo la Kaskazini la Mkoa wa Kivu, Mashariki mwa DRC, kufuatia chokochoko na mapigano mapya yaliyoanzishwa na jambazi la kivita linalotafutwa kimataifa, Jenerali Bosco Ntaganda.

Mheshimiwa Tschibanda amemweleza Rais Kikwete jinsi vitendo cha Jenerali Ntaganda na wapiganaji ambao amesema awali idadi yao ilikuwa kati ya 200 na 250, lakini sasa imeanza kuongezeka, vinavyoleta hali ya wasiwasi na hofu mashariki mwa nchi hiyo hata kama shughuli za kikundi hicho zinaelezwa kuendeshwa katika eneo dogo lisilozidi kilomita za mraba kati ya tatu na tano.


“Mheshimiwa Rais, kwa jumla DRC imetulia kisiasa na kiusalama, lakini eneo la Kivu Kaskazini, mashariki mwa nchi yetu linaleta wasiwasi na hofu kubwa kwa sababu Jenerali Ntaganda ameanza tena chokochoko. Tuna ushahidi kuwa ameanza kupanua ukubwa wa kikundi cha wapigaji wake na amepata silaha kubwa,” Mheshimiwa Tschibanda amemwambia Rais Kikwete.

Naye Mheshimiwa Nhial amemweleza Rais Kikwete kuhusu mazungumzo ya karibuni kati ya Jamhuri ya Sudan Kusini na Sudan yaliyofuatia mapigano ya kugombea mpaka kati ya mataifa hayo mawili ambayo hadi mwaka jana yalikuwa nchi moja.

Katika ujumbe wake, Rais Kiir amemwomba Rais Kikwete kuunga mkono msimamo wa Sudan Kusini wa kutaka mzozo wa mpaka na rasilimali zilizoko katika eneo hilo la mpaka kati ya nchi hizo mbili upelekwe kwenye vyombo vya usuluhishi vya kimataifa kwa uamuzi wa mwisho.

Tanzania ni mwanachama wa Baraza la Amani na Usalama la Umoja wa Afrika (AU) na Sudan Kusini ingependa kuona Umoja huo unapanga muda wa kuzungumzia hali ya mpaka kati ya nchi hizo wakati wa Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi Wanachama wa AU unaofanyika baadaye mwezi huu mjini Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.



……..Mwisho………..

Rais awaapisha Mabalozi wapya Mambo ya Nje

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete leo amewapisha Wakurugenzi wapya tisa wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa ambao pia watakuwa na hadhi ya Kibalozi pamoja na Balozi mdogo wa Tanzania kwenye Umoja wa Mataifa.

Walioapishwa ni Ndugu Ramadhan Muombwa Mwinyi ambaye anakuwa Balozi Mdogo katika Ubalozi wa Tanzania kwneye Umoja wa Mataifa, Bw. Vincent Kibwana ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Afrika; Ndugu Naimi Aziz ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda; Ndugu Celestine Mushy ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa; Ndugu Yahya Simba ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Mashariki ya Kati, na Ndugu Bertha Somi ambaye ameteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Diaspora.

Wengine ni Ndugu Irene Kasyanju aliyeteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Kitengo cha Sheria; Ndugu Dorah Msechu ambaye ameapishwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika, Ndugu Mbelwa Kairuki ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Asia na Australia, na Ndugu Silima Haji ambaye ameteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Mambo ya Nje, Zanzibar.

Kabla ya uteuzi wake, Ndugu Muombwa alikuwa Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi Katika Serikali ya Mapinduzi Zanzibar, Ndugu Kibwana alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu, Ndugu Naimi Aziz alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Mushy alikuwa Kaimu Katibu wa Waziri Mkuu, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu, Ndugu Simba alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu, na Ndugu Somi alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu.

Naye Ndugu Kasyanju alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Msechu alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Kairuki alikuwa Msaidizi wa Rais (Hotuba), Ofisi ya Rais, Ikulu na Ndugu Haji alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu.

Ujerumani yaingia makubaliano na Tanzania

Serikali ya Tanzania na ya Ujerumani zimeweka saini Mkataba ambao utaruhusu wenza na wategemezi wa wafanyakazi katika Balozi kuweza kufanya kazi wakiwa katika nchi hizo.
 
Mkataba huo ulisainiwa jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 8 Juni, 2012 kati ya Bw. John M. Haule, Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa kwa niaba ya Serikali ya Tanzania na Mhe. Klause Peter Brandes, Balozi wa Ujerumani  hapa nchini kwa niaba ya ya Serikali yake.
 
Katika maelezo yake baada ya kusaini mkataba huo, Bw. Haule alisema kuwa kusainiwa kwa mkataba huo kutatoa fursa kwa wenza na wategemezi wa wanadiplomasia kufanya kazi wakiwa katika nchi hizo na kuwasaidia kuendeleza taaluma zao na kuongeza kipato katika familia zao.
 
“Dhumuni kubwa la kusaini mkataba huu leo ni kutoa fursa kwa wenza na wategemezi wa wanadiplomasia wetu katika Balozi kuweza kufanyakazi katika nchi hizi mbili na kwa mantiki hiyo wataweza kuendeleza taaluma zao na pia kuongeza kipato kwa familia zao” alisema Bw. Haule.
 
Aidha, aliongeza kuwa, Tanzania inakuwa nchi ya pili kwa Afrika kupata fursa hii ya kusaini mkataba na Ujerumani ambapo nchi nyingine ni Zambia. Vile vile, Tanzania imekwisha saini mkataba kama huu na nchi za Marekani na Canada.
 
Kwa upande wake Balozi Brandes alisema kuwa kusainiwa kwa mkataba huu ni kielelezo cha ushirikiano mzuri uliopo kati ya Tanzania na Ujerumani na kwamba ni moja ya mafanikio makubwa ya ushirikiano huo.
 

 
 

President Kikwete's Condelence Message to Kibaki

 
Message of condolences from H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania to H.E. Mwai Kibaki, President of the Republic of Kenya following the deaths of Hon. George Saitoti, Minister for Internal Security of the Republic of Kenya, his Deputy and other Government Officials.  The message reads as follows:
 
Your Excellency and Dear Brother,
 
I have received with great shock the sad news of the tragic deaths of Hon. Prof. George Saitoti, Minister for Internal Security of the Republic of Kenya and his Deputy, Hon. Orwa Ojode as well as other officials of the Government of the Republic of Kenya, which occurred in early hours of Sunday, 10th June, 2012, when a Police helicopter crashed in Kibiku area, in Ngong Forest, while they were on their way to join the people they serve for a fund raising activity.
 
On behalf of the Government and People of the United Republic of Tanzania, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to Your Excellency and, through you, to the bereaved families and relatives as well as the Government and the entire brotherly People of the Republic of Kenya for the tragic deaths of the two Honourable Ministers and the officials who accompanied them.

It is indeed a great loss to your nation following the death of a long serving public servant like Hon. Saitoti who has served in various posts of the Government and became the long serving Vice President of the Republic of Kenya.  Equally, it is a great loss following the death of his Deputy, Hon. Ojode, as both of them were leaders of the same Ministry that plays a key role in ensuring the security of the country and its people.
 
At this difficult moment of sorrow and distress, we share your grief and pray to the Almighty God to give the bereaved families, relatives and all the people of Kenya strength and courage to endure the agony resulting from this great loss.  May the Almighty God rest the souls of all the deceased, who perished in that helicopter crash, in eternal peace.  
 
Please accept, Your Excellency and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest consideration.
 
 
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
President of the United Republic of Tanzania”
 
 
                DAR ES SALAAM, 10TH JUNE, 2012
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nje Sports club beat NSSF 3-1 in Soccer pairing

Nje Sports Club yesterday put up a spirited fight to beat National Social Security Fund (NSSF) 3-1 in a tough soccer pairing held at the Leaders Club in Dar es salaam.

NjeSports Club were the most organised team the from the outset banking on a good defence led by Kombo Mohamed and Sam Sherukindo and striker Cosato Chumi. Nje suffered the first blow, when one of its fependable defender suffered mussle pull closer to the end of the first half.

Sam was replaced by a youthful defender, Cheka.


It was a combination of Nje's striker Ally Bujiku, Kosato Chuma and and Christopher Mwitula that enabled them to score most of the goals especially in the first half.

NSSF, wearing green sports outfit entered the pitch confidently but as time ticked, the team lost steam. NSSF's elusive defence of Kasimu Mwandolo will have to blamed for the poor show.

The two teams agreed for a pairing in two weeks time.

President Kikwete's opening speech at AfDB meet

KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY H.E. DR. JAKAYA MRISHO KIKWETE,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA, AT THE OPENING OF THE 2012 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AfDB) AND THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND (ADF), MAY 31st , 2012 – ARUSHA

Chairman of the Board of Governors of AfDB;
Your Excellencies;
President Alassane Ouattara of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire;
Former President Festus Mogae of Botswana;  
Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President of African Development Bank;
Honourable Governors and Executive Directors;
Dr. Omar Kabbaj, Former President of the ADB;
Representative of His Majesty Mohammed VI, King of Morocco;
Excellencies Ambassadors;
Dear Partners and Friends;​
Distinguished Guests;
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It gives me great pleasure on behalf of the Government and the people of Tanzania and on my own behalf to welcome you all to our country and to Arusha in particular. Arusha is the hub of the northern tourist circuit of Tanzania.  All the world renowned game parks and the Mount Kilimanjaro are only a stone throw away.  Zanzibar is not too far away either. I hope you will spare time at the end of the meeting to visit them and cool-down after the intense discussions.  
We in Tanzania feel greatly honoured and privileged to host the 47th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank and the 38th Meeting of the African Development Fund.  This is the first time for Tanzania to host the Annual Meetings of the AfDB. I thank you Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President of the AfDB and the entire Board of Governors of the Bank for bestowing Tanzania with this rare honour.  
I commend you President Kaberuka and the organizers for a job very well done of organizing this meeting.  I applaud you for choosing a very opportune theme for this year’s Annual Meetings.  To me, the theme "Africa and the emerging global landscape: challenges and opportunities" captures well the current discourse on which Africa’s progress and aspiration are anchored.

Global Economic Situation
Mr. Chairman;
We are meeting against the backdrop of the second wave of the global economic crisis. During the first wave, four years ago, the world witnessed unprecedented upheavals including the financial meltdown, high food and oil prices and ultimately the economic slowdown.    According to IMF data, world economic growth declined from 5.4 percent in 2007 to -0.6 percent in 2009 before recovering to 3.9 percent in 2010.  The decline in the developed countries was from 2.8 percent in 2007 to -3.6 percent in 2009 before recovering modestly to 1.6 percent in 2012.  In Africa, growth declined from 7.1 percent in 2007 to 2.8 percent in 2009 and recovered to 5.3 percent in 2010. As you see developed economies were more affected than African economies, but that does not make us better off.
During the first wave of the global economic crisis, African economies were able to ride the storm partly because our financial markets were not fully integrated into the international financial system.  Also, because of stronger fiscal and external balances resulting from rapid growth, fiscal consolidation and the build up of foreign exchange reserves in the previous decade. I cannot predict what the situation would be in the ongoing second wave.  I say so because currently, our economies are not as strong as they were during the first crisis. We are now faced with the daunting challenge of sustaining the pace of growth in the midst of the uncertainties presented by the current global economic situation.  The process of recovery of the global economy is happening at a slower pace than expected. Moreover, the ongoing sovereign debt crisis in Europe and its threat to the stability of the euro amplifies the uncertainty and risks in the capital and commodity markets worldwide.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
In many of our countries in Africa, we now have to contend with inflationary pressures caused by high prices of food and fuel. At the same time, we are witnessing declines in markets for our traditional exports and in prices for our commodity.  There is also, decline in investment inflows and development assistance. Unemployment is on the rise and so are the challenges and dangers associated with it.  
All these developments are impacting negatively on our efforts to promote growth and eradicate poverty in our countries and erase it from the face of our dear continent. The achievements made in the social sectors are being seriously threatened with reversals.    It is now evident that many African countries may not be able to achieve most of the MDG targets come 2015.  These worrisome developments are causes of great concern to us.  I hope this meeting of the best minds on this continent will reflect on this situation and advise accordingly.  
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Despite the odds, Africa needs to continue to embrace the sound economic policies which engendered the progress being witnessed today.  We must strive to maintain macro-economic stability and sustain it through tackling high budget and overall external deficits.  We must, also, work tirelessly to reduce the high levels of inflation obtaining in many of our economies.  I know it is not easy but we must do whatever we can to keep inflation at single digit.  It is in the best interest of our nations and people.
I see regional integration, as a unique vehicle to assist Africa continue to build its capacities for self reliance and resilience against the uncertainties presented by the current crisis facing the global economy.  Through regional economic integration arrangements intra-African trade will increase, thus presenting additional and alternative markets for our goods.  When we trade more amongst ourselves the consequences of loss of markets in developed economies may be minimised.  
The truth of the matter is, there are times when we worry about international markets for our commodities while there is a huge market in next door country.  At times, also, we import goods from afar while a neighbouring country has them in abundance.  This happens because our markets are not integrated.  But, with regional integration and cooperation between different regional economic groupings trade can be facilitated and increased.  
Ladies and Gentlemen;
May I use this opportunity to appeal to the AfDB to increase its support to regional integration endeavours on the continent. The Bank should continue and increase its support infrastructure development in Africa.  I know you are doing a commendable job in this regard, but much more needs to be done.  We need to increase connectivity in Africa to facilitate growth in intra-African trade.  In this regard, we need more roads, railways, ports, airports and ICT to open up and increase market access in Africa.  These are heavy capital investment undertaking which many of countries alone cannot afford.  
​Opportunities
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Besides regional integration there are opportunities for alternative markets and sources of investment from the emerging economies of China, India, Russia, Brazil and South Africa.  These provide Africa with opportunities for increased trade and investment. In recent years,   African countries have witnessed a significant increase in trade, foreign direct investment and development assistance from these countries.  
These countries have greatly expanded their engagement with Africa, an engagement which is broadening the options for growth and presents real opportunities for the development of Africa.  Such engagement has enabled Africa to increase its share of global trade, FDI inflows and aid.  For example, trade with China alone rose more than ten times from USD 10.59 billion in 2000 to 126.9 billion in 2010.  
Within Africa, trade between our countries has increased remarkably. For example total intra-EAC trade increased from USD 2.2 billion in 2005 to USD 4.1 billion in 2010, an increase of 86 percent; and foreign direct investment increased from USD 688 million in 2000 to USD 1.7 billion in 2010. These are but a few examples of the existing alternative opportunities which if well exploited could steer African development to greater heights.
Ladies and Gentlemen;
I have no doubt in my mind that Africa is poised to become the world’s new economic power house for the 21st century.  With its endowment in both natural and human resources, the pursuit of sound economic policies, and with democracy, good governance, respect for rule of law and human rights being entrenched nothing will stop Africa from getting there.
Currently, 11 of world’s 20 fastest economies are in Africa.  The IMF projects that over the next decade six of world’s fastest growing economies will be in Africa.  Also eleven African countries, rank among the top ten sources for at least one major mineral in the world. Africa has 10 percent of the world’s reserves of oil, 50 percent of gold, 98 percent of chromium, 90 percent of the world’s cobalt and platinum group of metals, 70 percent of tantaline, 64 percent of manganese and one third of the world’s uranium.
Fortunately, this huge potential has not yet been fully harnessed and utilized.  Even the little that has been extracted much of it is being exported raw.  With the current awakening and the drive to stop being perpetual exporters of primary products and become exporters of processed or semi processed goods, things should work well for us.   When that is done Africa’s contribution to the world economy will definitely be quite significant.  
World’s Bread Basket
Ladies and Gentlemen;​
Africa has 60 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land.  With relatively abundant water resources for irrigation and permissive climate for agriculture, Africa has the potential of becoming the granary of this planet.  In this regard, what is required of us is to modernize our agriculture.  Transform it from its current state of being predominantly peasant, traditional, backward, less productive and subsistent to a modern, highly productive and commercial agriculture.
This requires increased investments by our governments, development partners and private sector in mechanization, irrigation, availability and the use of high yielding seeds, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.  There is also need to increase extension services so as to impart skills to the peasant farmers, provide them with financial services and improve crop market and rural infrastructure.  If these things are done, Africa can feed itself and the world while at the same time lifting millions of people out of poverty through increased production and incomes.  The African Development Bank has a very important role to play now and in future.  I know you are doing it but I would like to implore you to increase more funding for the development of agriculture in Africa.      
Ladies and Gentlemen;
As you all know, the biggest obstacle to effective utilisation of Africa’s potential and overall growth is poor infrastructure.  Today, Africa’s physical infrastructure remains highly under developed in the 50 years of its Independence. For Africa to be able to fully exploit its potential and promote intra-regional trade, it has to develop efficient connectivity in terms of roads, railways, ports, air transport and waterways. Africa also has to ensure reliable availability of electricity.  Fortunately, there are plenty of energy resources including hydro, natural gas, coal, oil, uranium, solar and wind.  Unfortunately, all these require heavy capital investments, which African governments alone cannot provide.  Financial institutions like AfDB and others have an important role to play to fill the gap.
Industrialization
Ladies and Gentlemen;
​As alluded to earlier, African countries cannot continue to depend on export of raw material whose prices are volatile. This price volatility leads to low and unstable export earnings.  Hence, value addition through industrial processing is a key strategy that Africa must implement.  Many African countries are endowed with natural resources and agricultural products that can be used as raw materials in domestic manufacturing and processing industries.  Africa can also take advantage of its low labour costs to attract industries that are relocating from high production cost countries.  Development of SME which are generally low capital enterprises holds key potential for Africa.
Mr. Chairman;
Human resource development is another important factor for sustaining economic growth, human development and empowerment of people. I know there has been notable progress made particularly with regard to education and training.  But, compared to progress made in other continents Africa lags too far behind.  We have to catch up with the others.  Therefore, we need to invest more especially in science education at all levels so that our countries leverage science and technology for Africa’s development.  But we also need to increase investment in vocational training and skills enhancement.
Since ICT is a critical element that can help to enhance production and service delivery in various sectors, Africa must properly anchor ICT in its development strategy.  AFDB’s support in promoting science education in Africa is highly appreciated.  However, we beseech you to continue supporting Africa and increase resources for that purpose for development of ICT infrastructure.
Excellencies;
Ladies and Gentlemen;
Africa has great potential in the field of tourism.  Indeed, tourism is already one of the leading foreign exchange earners and job creators.  This is one sector which presents a huge potential for growth in future.  Currently, Africa’s share of world tourism is marginal. Statistics show that in 2010, out of 940 million tourists in the world only 49 million came to Africa.  Reasons are not far to find. Africa is least served with air flights of all continents.  Again air fares to Africa are much higher than for similar distance in Europe, America, and Asia.
In our countries the tourist infrastructure such as hotels, transport, airlines, airports, sea vessels, tourist trains etc are less developed.  We need to invest more in the development of this sector because its potential is huge.  Africa has unique tourist attractions.  If our countries can be assisted in the development of the requisite infrastructure this potential can readily be harnessed.  With its high multiplier effect in the economy this sector deserves special attention by government and financial institutions like the AfDB.  
Potential Future Role of the AfDB
Mr. Chairman,
AfDB has been Africa’s dependable partner in development since its establishment in 1964. We can attest with confidence that the Bank has played a dynamic role in promoting Africa’s development agenda. The Bank has a deep knowledge of the continent and necessary passion for Africa’s development.  The Bank has made tremendous contribution towards promoting Africa’s growth in this regard.  I still believe the Bank can do more, and has to do more, now and in future to advance Africa’s development agenda. My expectation is not farfetched; it is based on the AfDB track record over the many years.
I am glad that this meeting coincides with the formulation of the AfDB new ten years Long Term Strategy 2013-2022 that will replace its current Medium Term Strategy for 2008-2012. I find it befitting to seize this opportunity to put forward three proposals for consideration:
a. The financing gap to upgrade and advance Africa’s infrastructure has to be addressed.  Inadequate and poor infrastructure is a major constraint to Africa’s development.  If successfully addressed, Africa’s pace of growth and development will be enhanced tremendously.  Failure to do so will make our economies to remain weak and vulnerable. I am pitching for infrastructure because the quality of infrastructure is a major factor in determining an economy’s competitiveness and prospects for growth. Unfortunately the situation in Africa is not that good.
Let me share with you some of the statistics which speak volumes about the situation.  These are statistics for the last three years which up to now shows no significant change has happened.  In electricity, Africa’s average access to electricity is only 25 percent and the World Bank estimates that by 2020 about 60 percent of our continent will still be without power.  Per capita consumption of electricity is 62 kilowatts while that of the United States is 12,343 kilowatts.  Africa’s road density is 7 km per 100sq.km and only 12 – 17 percent is paved.  About 80 percent of the unpaved roads are accessible seasonally.
Africa needs financial and technical support to upgrade and advance its infrastructure.  I know, as mentioned earlier, the AfDB is doing a lot in this regard, and I can personally attest with regard to the support extended to our country.  However, a lot more needs to be done in view of the prevailing situation in Africa.  We welcome more support from bilateral and multilateral donors as well as private sector partners.  

b. Regarding agriculture, I believe the Bank can play an important role in helping African countries to transform their agriculture. Many African countries have prepared their national agriculture investment plans which are in line with AU’s CAADP.  What is needed in this regard is additional financial resources to enable them implement these plans.  I am confident that the Bank will stand ready to continue to assist African governments and the private sector engaged in agriculture.  

c. The AFDB can also play a key role in industrialization in Africa, through supporting growth of manufacturing and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector.  Africa has a huge potential of developing a vibrant industrial sector, because of its huge raw material base and improved investment environment.  SMEs, if developed can play an important role in this endeavour. These will ease unemployment problem by creating jobs for the youth and fastest growing segments of the poor and unemployed in urban areas.  What is required is financial, technical and technological support mechanisms to governments and entrepreneurs in Africa to invest in manufacturing.  
Conclusion
Mr. President;
Ladies and Gentlemen;
The AfDB under the able and exemplary leadership of President Kaberuka, with the guidance of the Board of Governors has been doing a wonderful job.  The Bank has made a huge difference in promoting Africa’s development.  I am sure the Bank will do much more to meet our expectations and effectively rise to the many challenges.  But to do so the Bank needs the continued support of all of us.  At this juncture, I would like to thank the Bank Shareholders for supporting the Bank through the many years.  Let us continue to do so now and in future.  Let us continue to facilitate the Bank so as to enable to fulfil its vision and mission of supporting of Africa’s development endeavour.  Tanzania promises to play its part.
Before I conclude, let me add a word of appreciation to the Bank and the Government of Denmark for the establishment of African Guarantee Fund to support young people in business.  I welcome the initiative because unemployment is a growing challenge in all our countries.  I hope many more donors will join hands with AfDB and government of Denmark to increase resources to this Fund.  In the same vein, I welcome the establishment of the Aquans Fun of Funds for agriculture value addition.  Its important cannot be overemphasized.  
I wish you fruitful deliberations and we look forward with great anticipation to the outcome of your meeting.  After those many words, I hereby declare open the 47th Annual Meeting of the Boards of Governors of the African Development Bank and the 38th Meeting of the African Development Fund.
Thank you for your kind attention.

Uteuzi Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Mheshimiwa Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete ameteua Wakurugenzi wapya tisa wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa ambao pia watakuwa na hadhi ya Balozi.

Kwa mujibu wa taarifa iliyotolewa mjini Dar es Salaam leo, Jumatano, Mei 30, 2012 na Katibu Mkuu Kiongozi, Balozi Ombeni Y. Sefue, uteuzi huo umeanza Mei 2, mwaka huu, 2012.

Walioteuliwa ni Ndugu Vincent Kibwana ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Afrika; Ndugu Naimi Aziz ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda; Ndugu Celestine Mushy ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa; Ndugu Yahya Simba ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Mashariki ya Kati, na Ndugu Bertha Somi ambaye ameteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Diaspora.

Wengine ni Ndugu Irene Kasyanju aliyeteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Kitengo cha Sheria; Ndugu Dorah Msechu ambaye ameteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Ulaya na Amerika, Ndugu Mbelwa Kairuki ambaye anakuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Asia na Australia, na Ndugu Silima Haji ambaye ameteuliwa kuwa Mkurugenzi, Idara ya Mambo ya Nje, Zanzibar.

Kabla ya uteuzi wake, Ndugu Kibwana alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu, Ndugu Naimi Aziz alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Mushy alikuwa Kaimu Katibu wa Waziri Mkuu, Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu, Ndugu Simba alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu, na Ndugu Somi alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu.

Naye Ndugu Kasyanju alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Msechu alikuwa Mkurugenzi Msaidizi, Ndugu Kairuki alikuwa Msaidizi wa Rais (Hotuba), Ofisi ya Rais, Ikulu na Ndugu Haji alikuwa Afisa Mambo ya Nje Mkuu.
 

Tanzania pledges to pursue Genocide Fugitives

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in talks with Hon. Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRM), today when the Judge paid a courtesy call to the Minister's office in Dar es Salaam.  

Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in talks with the six member delegation from the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRM), that visited him today in his office.  The delegation included Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRM), Hon. Judge John Hocking, Registrar of the IRM and Hon. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, the Prosecutor of the IRM.

Tanzania pledges to pursue Genocide Fugitives

Hon. Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRM), paid courtesy call to Hon. Bernard K. Membe (MP), the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today in his office, following his recent appointment as IRM President.

Hon. Meron was accompanied by Hon. Judge John Hocking, Registrar of the IRM and Hon. Hassan Bubacar Jallow, the Prosecutor of the IRM.

Judge Meron thanked Tanzania for once again accepting to host the International Criminal Tribunal and hoped that Tanzania would sustain the same level of cooperation as it had existed during the lifetime of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).

He also thanked Tanzania for granting land for construction of the purpose-built facility for both the IRM premises and ICTR archives.

The delegation also asked the Government to assist in pursuing nine remained fugitives remained at large within the East and Southern African Regions.

On his part, Hon. Membe thanked the delegation for the visit, and for the interactive exchange regarding IRM.  He also expressed apologies on behalf of the President for not being able to meet the delegation as it was planned.

Hon. Membe informed the delegation that President Jakaya Kikwete expressed readiness to meet the delegation in the near future.

With regard to the issue of land offered to the IRM, the Minister expressed his enthusiasm on the fact the United Nations (UN) has confirmed its desire to take up the offer of the land allocated to the IRM.  

Hon. Membe assured the delegation that the Government will facilitate the logistical requirements towards the construction of the facility.

He also assured the delegation that Tanzania will do all it can to support the IRM in apprehension of the said nine fugitives.   

The IRM was established by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1966 (2010) to finish the work begun by the ICTR and International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). The IRM has two branches corresponding to the two current tribunals.  The Arusha branch is scheduled to start on July 1, 2012 while the Hague branch is scheduled to start on July 1, 2013.   

  

Msimamo wa Tanzania kuhusu Sahara Magharibi

Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa akitoa msimamo wa Tanzania kuhusu suala la Sahara Magharibi na Morocco, wakati akiongea na waandishi wa habari leo jijini Dar es Salaam.  

 

Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa akitoa msimamo wa Tanzania kuhusu suala la Sahara Magharibi na Morocco, wakati akiongea na waandishi wa habari leo jijini Dar es Salaam.

 

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), akijibu maswali mbalimbali yaliyoulizwa na waandishi wa habari kwenye ukumbi wa Mkutano wa Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje leo jijini Dar es Salaam.  Mwingine pichani ni Bw. Assah Mwambene, Kaimu Mkuu wa Kitengo cha Mawasiliano ya Serikali -Wizarani.

 

 

 

 

Msimamo wa Tanzania kuhusu Sahara Magharibi

 

Tanzania imesema haijabadili msimamo wake katika kuwaunga mkono Watu wa Sahara Magharibi kuhusu haki yao ya kujitawala kutoka mikononi mwa Morocco.

Hayo yalisemwa na Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa wakati akiongea na Waandishi wa vyombo mbalimbali vya habari leo jijini Dar es Salaam.

Aidha, Tanzania imeisihi Morocco irudi katika uanachama wa Umoja wa Afrika ili kuweza kuwa na mazungumzo ya pamoja baina yao, wananchi wa Sahara Magharibi na Umoja wa Mataifa kwa lengo la kutafuta suluhu ya kudumu kuhusu mgogoro huo.

“Tatizo hilo limekuwa kidonda ndugu haliwezi kupona kesho, kwa hiyo msimamo wa Tanzania ni huo. Tunataka kuwe na uhuru wa Sahara Magharibi na tunaomba pande zote, pamoja na Umoja wa Mataifa wamalize kwa haraka sana tatizo hili ili kuwe na kura ya maoni ya wananchi wenyewe kuamua ama kujitawala au kuwa sehemu ya Morocco,” alisema Mhe. Membe.

Mhe. Membe aliongeza kuwa, Tanzania itaheshimu maamuzi yoyote ya wananchi wa Sahara Magharibi kwa vile “tunaamini wataamua kujitawala wenyewe na siyo kuwa kama kile Kisiwa cha Mayote nchini Comoro”.  Wananchi wa Kisiwa hicho waliamua kuwa sehemu ya nchi ya Ufaransa, ingawa kipo Afrika.

Kuhusu tatizo la kumpata Mwenyekiti wa Kamisheni ya Umoja wa Afrika (AU), Mhe. Membe alisema Tanzania inaungana na Jumuiya ya Maendeleo ya Nchi za Kusini mwa Afrika (SADC) kumuunga mkono mgombea kutoka Afrika Kusini kwenye nafasi hiyo Bi. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma dhidi ya mgombea anayetetea uenyekiti huo, Bw. Jean Ping.

Nchi Wanachama wa AU zinatarajiwa kupiga kura na hatimaye kumchagua Mwenyekiti wa Kamisheni hiyo mwezi wa Julai mwaka huu wakati wa Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi mjini Lilongwe, nchini Malawi. 

Taarifa kwa Vyombo vya Habari

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), atafanya mazungumzo na waandishi wa habari kwenye Ukumbi wa Mikutano Wizarani tarehe 09 Mei, 2012 kuanzia saa tano asubuhi.

Masuala atakayozungumzia ni pamoja na kampeni za mgombea wa nafasi ya Mwenyekiti wa Kamisheni ya Umoja wa Afrika (AU), Bi. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, anayeungwa mkono na Jumuiya ya Maendeleo ya Nchi za Kusini mwa Afrika (SADC).

Imetolewa na,

KITENGO CHA MAWASILIANO YA SERIKALI,

WIZARA YA MAMBO YA NJE NA USHIRIKIANO WA KIMATAIFA,

DAR ES SALAAM.

08 MEI, 2012

Wakuu wa Nchi wa EAC wasaini Itifaki ya Mkataba wa masuala ya Ulinzi

Mhe. Rais Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (wa pili kushoto), akiwa na viongozi wenzake wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wakitia saini Mkataba wa makubaliano ya ushirikiano katika ulinzi.  Sherehe hiyo ilifanyika Ngurdoto Lodge tarehe 28 Aprili, 2012.  (picha na Ikulu)

Na ROSEMARY MALALE, Arusha

28 Aprili, 2012

Wakuu wa Nchi na Serikali wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wameridhia na kusaini Itifaki ya Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki ya Ushirikiano katika masuala ya Ulinzi na kuelekeza kuanza mara moja kwa  majadiliano ya pamoja yatakayopelekea kukamilika kwa Mkataba wa Pamoja katika masuala ya Ulinzi.

Aidha, mbali na kutia saini Itifaki hiyo Wakuu hao wa Nchi waliipokea ripoti iliyowasilishwa kwao na Baraza la Mawaziri na kuridhia masuala mbalimbali katika ripoti hiyo ikiwa ni pamoja na kumteua Bi. Jesca Eriyo, kutoka Uganda kuwa Naibu Katibu Mkuu mpya  kufuatia aliyekuwepo Bibi Beartice Kiraso kumaliza muda wake wa kazi katika Jumuiya.

Vilevile Wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya hiyo waliridhia pendekezo la kumuongezea mkataba wa miaka  mingine mitatu  Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Jumuiya hiyo Bw. Jean Clausde Nsengiyumva kutoka Burundi.

Kuhusu maombi ya Sudan Kusini ya kuwa Mwanachama wa Jumuiya hiyo, wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wamekubali mapendekezo ya Baraza la Mawaziri ya kuundwa kwa Timu ya Uhakiki itakayohusisha wataalam watatu kutoka kila nchi mwanachama na Wataalam watatu kutoka katika Sekretarieti ya Jumuiya hiyo kwa ajili ya kuwezesha zoezi hilo.

Timu hiyo ya uhakiki, pamoja na mambo mengine itapitia maombi ya nchi hiyo na kuona kama yanakidhi Vigezo vya Mkataba ulioanzisha Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki ili kuwa mwanachama. Vigezo hivyo ni pamoja na masuala ya kijiografia yaani kama nchi ya Sudan Kusini inapakana au ipo karibu na mojawapo ya nchi mwanachama wa jumuiya hiyo;   nchi kuzingatia kanuni na misingi ya kimataifa ya demokrasia, utawala wa sheria, kuheshimu haki za binadamu, utawala bora na mchango wan chi katika kuimarisha ushirikiano ndani ya Jumuiya.

Wakuu hao wan chi pia walizungumzia masuala ya usalama katika kanda ya Afrika Mashariki ikiwa ni pamoja na mgogoro unaoendelea baina ya Sudan na Sudan Kusini na kuzitaka nchi hizo kurudi kwenye meza ya mazungumzo kumaliza tofauti zao.

Awali akifungua mkutano huo, Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Tanzania na mwenyeji wa mkutano aliwakaribisha nchini marais na viongozi mbalimbali kutoka nchi wanachama wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki na kueleza kuwa ni imani yake kuwa mkutano huo utakuwa ni wa mafanikio makubwa kwa manufaa ya wananchi wa Afrika Mashariki kwa ujumla.

“Sitapenda kuchukua muda mwingi kuzungumza siku ya leo bali nawakaribisha sana Tanzania na hasa hapa Arusha na ni imani yangu kuwa mkutano huu utakuwa wa mafanikio na manufaa kwa wananchi wa Jumuiya hii,” alisema Mhe. Kikwete.

Aidha, katika hotuba yake Mhe. Mwai Kibaki, Rais wa Kenya  ambaye pia ni Mwenyekiti wa sasa wa Jumuiya hiyo alieleza kuwa kuna umuhimu kwa nchi wanachama kuimarisha na kuwa na mtandao wa pamoja  wa miundombinu ili kukuza biashara na uchumi kwa ujumla.

Mkutano huo Maalum wa 10 wa Wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki ulifanyika mjini Arusha tarehe 28 Aprili, 2012 na kuhudhuriwa na Mhe. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Rais wa Tanzania, Mhe. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Rais wa Uganda, Mhe. Mwai Kibaki, Rais wa Kenya na Mhe. Paul Kagame, Rais wa Rwanda.

Wengine ni Mhe. Therence Sinunguruza Makamu wa Kwanza wa Rais wa Burundi, Mhe. Balozi Seif Ali Iddi, Makamu wa Pili wa Rais wa Zanzibar, Mawaziri, Makatibu Wakuu, Mabalozi na Wakuu wa Mashirika ya Kimataifa hapa nchini na wadau mbalimbali.

-Mwisho-

World Leaders congratulate President Kikwete

Leaders from different parts of the world have continued to congratulate H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania upon marking 48th Anniversary of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar on April 26, 2012.

H.E. Kim Yong Nam, the President of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea said the government and people of Tanzania have achieved a greater success in the work for national unity and economic development.

"I take this opportunity to wish you greater success in your and your people’s efforts for development and prosperity of the country,” he said.

On his part, the President of the French Republic, Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy said his country shares the international commitment of Tanzania in favor of democracy, good governance and development, and appreciates Tanzania contribution to the peace and strengthening regional integration in Africa.

"I am delighted about the presence of the United Republic of Tanzania in the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, and tanzania's readness in furthering dialogue on regional security issues between our two countries.”

The President of the Republic of Turkey, H.E. Abdullah Gϋl, told the Tanzanian President that his country cherishes the achievement attained so far saying he was confident that Tanzania will remain determined to stay the course for development and enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries.”

H.E. Mr. Truong Tan Sang, the President of Vietnam said Tanzanians under the able leadership of President Kikwete have managed to attain a tremendous achievements while maintaining peace and unity of its people.

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, said Pakistan and Tanzania have historically maintained and nurtured very close, cordial and cooperation relations in diverse fields and called for a sustained and continued progress of the people and economic development of Tanzania.

President Kikwete also received the goodwill messages from Sultan of Oman, the Republic of Benin, Mexico and Hellenic Republic of Greece.

Issued by:

THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION,

DAR ES SALAAM

APRIL 28, 2012

Rais Kibaki ahudhuria Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi wa EAC

Rais wa Kenya, Mhe. Mwai Kibaki, akipokelewa na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), mara baada ya kuwasili katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kilimanjaro (KIA) mjini Arusha jana.  Rais Kibaki anahudhuria Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki unaofanyika leo tarehe 28 Aprili 2012.

Rais Kibaki wa Kenya, akitumbuizwa na burudani ya ngoma mara baada ya kuwasili katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kilimanjaro (KIA) jana mjini Arusha.

Rais Kibaki wa Kenya (katikati), akiwa na wenyeji wake Mhe. Membe (kulia) na Mhe. Samuel Sitta (kushoto), Waziri wa Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, mara baada ya kuwasili jana mjini Arusha.

MKUTANO WA BARAZA LA MAWAZIRI WA EAC

Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb.), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa (wa katikati mstari wa mbele) akiwa na Mhe. Hussein Mwinyi (Mb.), Waziri wa Ulinzi pamoja na Mhe. Harrison Mwakyembe (Mb.), Naibu Waziri wa Ujenzi kwenye moja ya vikao vya majadiliano vya ujumbe wa Tanzania kabla ya Mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki uliofanyika mjini Arusha tarehe 25 Aprili, 2012. (Picha na Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje).

Mabalozi wa Tanzania katika nchi za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wakiwa katika moja ya vikao vya majadiliano wakati wa Mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya hiyo uliofanyika jana mjini Arusha. Kutoka kushoto ni Dkt. Batilda Buriani, Balozi wa Tanzania, Kenya, Mhe. Marwa Matiko, Balozi wa Tanzania, Rwanda, Mhe. James Nzagi, Balozi wa Tanzania, burundi na Mhe. Dkt. Ladislaus Komba, Balozi wa Tanzania, Uganda.

Mhe. Samwel Sitta, Waziri wa Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki na Kiongozi wa Ujumbe wa Tanzania kwenye mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki akiwa na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara yake, Dkt. Stergomena Tax-Bamwenda akiongoza moja ya vikao vya majadiliano vya ujumbe wa Tanzania (haupo pichani) kabla ya Mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya hiyo uliofanyika Arusha tarehe 25 Aprili, 2012.

Bw. John Haule, Katibu Mkuu, Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa akibadilishana mawazo na Bw. George Masaju, Naibu Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali wakati wa Mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki jana mjini Arusha.

Mhe. Samwel Sitta, Waziri wa Afrika Mashariki, akiwa na baadhi ya Mawaziri wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki wakisaini Ripoti  baada ya kufikia makubaliano katika mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya hiyo uliofanyika jana mjini Arusha. 

26 Aprili, 2012

Na ROSEMARY MALALE, ARUSHA

Mkutano wa Baraza la Mawaziri wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki umefanyika mjini Arusha jana kujadili na kukubaliana agenda mbalimbali zitakazowasilishwa kwenye Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya hiyo tarehe 28 Aprili, 2012.

Miongoni mwa agenda muhimu zilizojadiliwa na Mawaziri hao ni pamoja na mapendekezo ya kuteua Naibu Katibu Mkuu  mpya kutoka Uganda kufuatia aliyekuwepo Bibi Beartice Kiraso kumaliza muda wake; kuongeza mkataba wa miaka mitatu kwa Naibu Katibu Mkuu wa Jumuiya hiyo Bw. Jean Claude Nsengiyumva kutoka Burundi; kupitia ripoti kuhusu maombi ya Jamhuri ya Sudan Kusini ya kuwa mwanachama wa Jumuiya na kupitia Mswada wa sheria ya Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki kuhusu uangalizi wa uzito wa mizigo inayobebwa na magari ili kulinda barabara za nchi wanachama zisiharibiwe.

Masuala mengine yaliyojadiliwa ni Rasimu ya Itifaki ya Kupambana na Rushwa kwa nchi wanachama; Rasimu ya Itifaki ya Ushirikiano katika masuala ya Ulinzi na ripoti ya Kamati ya Fedha na Utawala.

Awali akifungua Mkutano huo wa Baraza la Mawaziri, Katibu Mkuu wa Jumuiya hiyo Dkt. Richard Sezibera aliwaomba Mawaziri watoe maoni yao kuhusu agenda hizo ili baadae zifikishwe na kuridhiwa na Wakuu wa Nchi.

Mkutano huo wa Mawaziri ulitanguliwa na vikao vya Maafisa Waandamizi kutoka nchi wanachama kilichofanyika tarehe 20-22 Aprili kikifuatiwa na kikao cha Kamati ya Uratibu chini ya Makatibu Wakuu kutoka nchi wanachama kilichofanyika tarehe 23 na 24 Aprili, 2012.

Ujumbe wa Tanzania kwenye mkutano huo  uliongozwa na Mhe. Samwel Sitta (Mb), Waziri wa Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki na kuwahusisha pia Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (Mb), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Hussein Mwinyi (Mb), Waziri wa Ulinzi, Mhe. Perreira Ame Silima (Mb), Naibu Waziri wa Fedha na Mhe. Harrison Mwakyembe (Mb), Naibu Waziri wa Ujenzi.

Wengine ni Naibu Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali, Bw. George Masaju, Dkt. Stergomena Tax-Bamwenda, Katibu Mkuu wa Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, Bw. John Haule, Katibu Mkuu wa Mambo ya  Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Bw. Herbert Mrango, Katibu Mkuu wa Ujenzi, Bw. Job Masima, Katibu Mkuu wa Ulinzi, Mabalozi wa Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda na Burundi na Maafisa Waandamizi  kutoka Serikalini.

Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki utafanyika mjini hapa tarehe 28 Aprili, 2012.

Balozi Mteule wa Rwanda awasilisha Nakala za Hati za Utambulisho

Balozi Mteule wa Rwanda nchini Tanzania, Mhe. Dkt. Benjamin M. Rugangazi, akimkabidhi nakala za hati za utambulisho Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), leo ofisini kwake jijini Dar es Salaam. (Picha na Tagie Daisy Mwakawago).

Mhe. Membe akiongea na Mhe. Dkt. Rugangazi, Balozi Mteule wa Rwanda hapa nchini.

Mhe. Dkt. Benjamin M. Rugangazi, Balozi Mteule wa Rwanda hapa nchini akizungumza jambo baada ya kuwakilisha nakala za hati za utambulisho kwa Mhe. Bernard K. Membe (MB), Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa.

 

Na ROSEMARY MALALE

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Kimataifa, Mhe. Bernard Membe (Mb) amemhakikishia ushirikiano Balozi Mteule wa Rwanda hapa nchini, Dkt. Benjamin Rugangazi alipofika ofisini kwake kuwasilisha Nakala za Hati za Utambulisho leo.

Akizungumza na Balozi huyo, Mhe. Membe alimkaribisha nchini na kusema kuwa Tanzania na Rwanda zimekuwa na ushirikiano wa muda mrefu na kwamba anafurahi na anamkaribisha wakati wowote ofisini kwake kwa majadiliano kuhusu kuimarisha na kukuza ushirikiano huo.

“Nimefurahi Balozi upo hapa nchini tayari, Tanzania ni nchi nzuri ya kirafiki na utafurahia kuwa Tanzania. Ninakukaribisha wakati wowote utakapohitaji kuwasiliana na na mimi kwa mashauriano,” alisema Mhe. Membe.

Kwa upande wake Balozi huyo Mteule alimshukuru Mhe. Membe na kueleza kuwa Rwanda na Tanzania zimeendelea kushirikiana kama ndugu kwa muda mrefu na kwamba atashirikiana na Wizara na Watumishi kwa ujumla kwa karibu.