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CHALLENGES IN THE TANGANYINGA-ZANZIBAR UNION – TANZANIA

May 27, 2012 just a month after the celebration of the 48th anniversary of the Tanganyika and Zanzibar Union hundreds protesters fled into the streets of Zanzibar and main shopping centers. Sources said the rioters were agitating for the dissolution of the Union between Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland. The situation become worse when members of a group calling itself the Association of Islamic Awareness and Public Discourse, also known as Jumuiya ya Uamsho na Mihadhara ya Kiislamu (JUMIKI) in Swahili blocked roads with stones and raided without success the Mjini Magharibi central police station pressing for the release of their leaders who had been arrested following the mayhem.

Undetermined numbers of people were injured, and properties worth millions of shillings including two churches a motor vehicle were destroyed. Police quickly stepped in to quell the riots using teargas canisters and water cannons as thugs pelted them with stones and seven leaders of the group in connection with the demonstrations were arrested.

Police ensuring peace and order in the streets of Zanzibar 

Speaking on behalf of his fellow protestors Sheikh Farid said Zanzibaris just like any other citizen of country around the world have a constitutional right to demand for their country. “Just like any citizen of any country around the world, we have the constitutional right to demand for our country, if the South Sudanese did it why not us, we shall present all our cries to the UN secretary General Ban Kin moon that now Zanzibaris wants their independence” Said Sheikh Farid while the crowd shouted to show support for his arguments.

Sheikh Farid added that the Zanzibaris are fed up with the Union that has existed for last 48 years with no benefits for the people of Zanzibar. Sheikh Farid said they will not support the constitution referendum until issues related to the Union are resolved. He promised that they will continue organizing forums and protests as much as they can till the government listens to their cries.

JUMIKI protesters 

This is not something new many of us may be familiar with these debates have existed for quite sometimes. Perhaps what fluctuates from time to time is the temperature manifested in the tone and the dimension of speeches, statements and public views in general being aired by a vocal cross section of the society, including politicians, activists, journalists and ordinary citizens. The debate is more vocal than usual in process of rewriting the new constitution which begun this year and re-energized the debate around Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

Vehicle destroyed during the protest

The positions taken by the contending sides have not changed much either. Each of the main positions has their own criticisms. Proponents of the two-government system believe it is the best way forward and the problems that exist in the arrangement are mere annoyances “kero”.

The debate on the Constitutional Review is one among contentious issues that speaks volume of the challenges facing the marriage. Zanzibaris however seem to have been complaining more than their mainland counterparts. Some Zanzibaris for instance have arraigned before a court of law in Zanzibar over illegal assembly and holding banners, calling for dissolution of the union. According to media reports, the suspects oppose the ongoing process to collect views on the constitution, which they have termed as "useless document."

Church destroyed by the protestors

Fishing in the Indian Ocean's Special Economic Zone, exploration and drilling of natural gas and oil are also contentious issues. The mainlanders on the other hand argue that if Zanzibaris want to benefit solely from their natural resources natural gas and oil, then proceedings from mining in the Mainland should benefit Mainlanders only. The business community in the island has also been complaining against double taxation on commodities imported through Zanzibar to the Mainland, but according to the State Minister the issue has been resolved through the design of an import-export aluation database by Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) that will be used in Zanzibar and in the Mainland.

The debate has been also in the education sector. Maalim Abdulhafidh Malelemba blames the union for retarding the Zanzibar education system. He added that the ineffectiveness of the national examination body (NECTA) has resulted into many students failing national exams as the number of university entrant in the side of Zanzibar has kept on declining as students continues to fail. A group of the teachers in Zanzibar claimed that the failure for Zanzibar to have its own independent examination body is the main reason why the students have continued failing to progress in higher institution of learning. Giving evidence of the recent form four national examinations, teachers also argued that NECTA made student fail intentionally in an attempt to make the student of Zanzibar very weak in academics.

So which way forward? The good news is that all the major divergent views recognize the need to sustain the union. They only differ on how to achieve that objective. The majority agree that the union is not “an alien idea” or something imposed by the leaders. To achieve that, a comprehensive debate on the status of the union is crucial in order to build national consensus. The authorities should encourage dialogue between the rival opinions, with a view to charting the best way forward. But above all, Tanzanians should consider the Union as a stepping stone towards a greater African regional and continental unity. That was the dream of the founding fathers.

Even with some good things to be proud of in some cases, it remains true that the union between the two countries has passed through a lot of challenges, some of which still haunt the union 48 years down the lane. There have been complaints from either part of the union, with the parties trading blames against each other. The voices from Zanzibar are particularly becoming more and more startling. Many people would recall how the issue of Zanzibar “statehood” became so sensitive in the House of Representatives a while ago.

There are also issues related oil matters, exploitation of deep sea resources and equitable distribution of union revenues, among other contentious subjects. Many Zanzibaris still hold the view rightly or wrongly that Tanzania Mainland is benefiting more than the Isles from the current union arrangement. Meanwhile, some Mainlanders claim that Zanzibaris are unfairly favored in some political and economic aspects. While the union may look particularly fragile this year, history suggests that it will once again survive another constitutional review. I believe that many problems facing the union can be solved and the best way is to discuss them transparently.

SOURCES: WANANCHI, THE CITIZENS, WAVUTI.COM, ALLAFRICA.COM, BBC NEWS and ZANZIBAR YETU

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NECTA FORM VI (ACSEE) 2012 EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has released the ACSEE 2012 examination results. Click on one of the links below to view the results. 

LINK 1: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

LINK 2: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

LINK 3: MATOKEO KIDATO CHA SITA

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TANZANIA COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITIES (TCU) 

The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) hereby informs prospective applicants into higher education institutions who completed their form six, Ordinary Diploma in Education and NTA Level 6 from 1988 to 2011 that the deadline for application of admission through the Central Admission System (CAS) has been extended to 30^th May 2012.

   

Application fee

Tanzanians will be required to pay an application fee of TShs 30,000/- payable through NBC branches countrywide

Non-Tanzanians will be required to pay US$ 60 through CAS Account at any NBC Bank countrywide (TCU-CAS Acc. No. 074139000021).

Applicants residing outside Tanzania will be required to pay US$ 60 through CAS Account number (TCU-CAS Acc. No. 074139000021). The swift code: NLCBTZTX

Branch code: 074

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• Payments and cards are only available at NBC branches countrywide and not any other bank.
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ONE THOUGHT ON “DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA”

While some countries in Africa carry a solid democratic tradition, others are interrupted by military coup or electoral fraud. The situation is ever changing and the temperature is never certain. While there seems to be a steady progression towards a regular democratic process in most of Africa, this forward movement is checked by failed attempts, corrupt politicians, and rigged elections.

The setbacks are troubling and discouraging, without a doubt, but positive forces are fighting back. Economic growth and a youthful generation is creating a strong platform for new parties and a more fair electoral process. Young people expect elections and demand a democratic process. This mind-set will demand further growth and greater accountability from their governments.

Read the article in the Economist.

TANZANIA WELL REPRESENTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL WEEK (ICW) 2012 IN MALAYSIA.

                  Tanzanian Lifting the National flag (L)    The University of Nottingham (R) 

From the tall graceful Maasai warriors, to the ancient ways of the Hadza Bushmen, Tanzania is one of the most culturally diverse countries in all of Africa. Visitors to Tanzania will be impressed by the fascinating array of tribal cultures.

  Tanzanian booth 

The event ran for three consecutive days at The University of Nottingham Malaysia. Day one was “Global Village – Cultures” a cultural awareness event that aimed at promoting and showcasing cultures from around the world.  Day two was “Global Village – Cuisine” where different nations showed the tastes of other cuisines.

                                          Some of the visitors 

The final day (Day three) was “International Cultural Night “where cross cultural entertainment was showcased. Countries represented were Kazakhstan (Musical performance), Pakistan (Musical performance),  Britain (Musical performance), Russia (Duet), USA ( Musical performance),  Indonesia (Solo dance and performance),  Mauritius (Dance ), Botswana (Choral song and Dance), India (Song, fashion show &Dance) and finally Tanzania (Dance) which left many wanting more.

                             Visitors getting to know more about Tanzania 

Of the few people interviewed by this blog during and after the event credited Tanzanians for their superior  performance they showed at UNMC, leave alone Global Village event that attracted hundreds of visitors. University of Nottingham Tanzanian students came up with a lot of amazing stuffs to show what their country has for the whole world.  Great work all those who worked hard together to make the event successful, Tanzania will be proud of you.  

Mungu ibariki Tanzania, Mungu ibariki Africa.


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ACT AS IF YOUR LIFE WERE PERFECT

“Most of the time we live so far away from our ideal life that we even don’t notice. We either accept without complaining or live a life of silent desperation, or we don’t accept and fight against our own misery. Both ways lead us to exhaustion and fatigue. In this article I will propose very powerful ways to discover your ideal life and to start living it.”

Most of the time we live so far away from our ideal life that we even don’t notice. We either accept without complaining and live a life of silent desperation, or we don’t accept and fight against our own misery. Both ways lead us to exhaustion and fatigue. Imagine for a second that you are walking around in a store called “The Store of Your Dreams.” Everything is for free, take anything you want. Beware: the store is open only for half-an-hour, so do not hesitate!

Don’t start thinking about if what you are asking for is feasible, that’s not the issue right now. Also do not wonder if you will one day receive what you are asking for. Just let yourself be carried away to the “LAND OF ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY” and take whatever you wish, without limits. Remember, you’re in the dimension of imagination, not reality. In this store there are different  parts : in one alley you can “take” your most happy relationship, in another alley your perfect children, in still another your dream job, your dream house, your best friends, the income you long for, and so on.

Write down what is your greatest, most beautiful vision about these ten subjects: an intimate relationship, the relationship with your kids, your parents, your friends, your boss, your dream job, your dream house, your health, your wealth and your creativity. Write for every of these headings a few lines. Write in the present tense, and in a positive way, as if you had already what you wanted.

For instance (for your intimate relationship): I live a happy, respectful and passionate relationship with a tall, beautiful man (or woman); we have a lot of complicity together, we laugh a lot, we have an open confident communication; each of us has his own activities and freedom and we share a lot together; we give each other support and love flows freely and abundantly between us.

For instance (for your income) : I receive so much wealth and money by doing what I really like that I can afford to offer myself everything I dream off and to offer my beloved ones everything they need. So you see, you write in the present time and don’t use sentences as “we have no problems” or words as “not, don’t, never, without…” Make positive statements.

Take some time to write this down on paper. It really matters.

Now you can give a score from 0 to 10 for every heading, telling how close your reality is to your dream. If you already live a relationship with your partner that fits entirely your description, you give it 10/10. If your relationship is lousy and far away from your ideal, give it 1 or 2/10. If you don’t have a relationship at all at the moment, it will be zero.

It is immediately clear which parts of your life need to be worked at: those with the lowest score. It’s also clear which parts of your life are satisfactory already: those with the highest score.

What you have written down here provides a vivid picture of the real you, and what your life could be like in reality. It is the blueprint of your life. Reality could be just like you have described it here, and even better!

What can you do to accelerate the manifestation of your dreams? I propose you five different techniques: The best thing is to write your happiest vision down every day again (it only takes 15 minutes a day, aren’t you worth it?). Second best thing is to read your vision every morning and every evening, when your subconscious mind is open to receive this new information.

You also could repeat short positive phrases in your head, like affirmations. You can make a “collage” of pictures representing your different dreams, and paste it on your wall so you can lay eyes on it every day. This will be a reminder for your subconscious mind to manifest your dreams.

Every day, you should visualize in all details, with your eyes closed, how it would be if you had already your happiest relationship, job, house, and so on. Try to feel how it would be, and pretend you already are in this state of being. Act as if your dreams are already reality. You will notice very soon how your life resembles more and more your happiest vision.

Anyway, the fact that you have made these very notes means that all of it exists, it just has not manifested yet. The more you occupy yourself with your real life plan, the one you have just written down, the more your environment will resemble it. You can repeat this exercise every six months and monitor your progress. It is fun and very efficient to bring your dreams to reality.

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