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MTUHUMIWA AUA POLISI KWA PANGA DODOMA

February 4, 2015, 11:11 am
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Polisi mkoani Dodoma wanamsaka mkazi wa Chang’ombe Juu, Tisi Malya kwa kumuua askari polisi kwa kumcharanga mapanga wakati akijaribu kumuokoa mtoto wa miezi minane aliyekuwa anataka kuuawa na mtu huyo.

Kamanda wa Polisi wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, David Misime amemtaja askari aliyeuawa majira ya saa 5:00 asubuhi kuwa ni Joseph Swai.
Akisimulia mkasa huo kwa waandishi wa habari, Kamanda Misime alisema kuwa askari huyo aliitikia mwito uliofika kwake wa kuwepo kwa dalili ya tendo la jinai nyumbani kwa mkazi mmoja wa Chang’ombe Juu katika Manispaa ya Dodoma.
Alisema askari huyo alipigiwa simu na Mtendaji wa Mtaa wa Chang'ombe Juu, akimjulisha kuwa amepokea taarifa ofisini kwake kutoka kwa Oliver Baltazar
(52) mkazi wa Chang'ombe Juu kuwa mtoto wake, Tisi Sirili anaonekana anataka kumuua au ameshamuua mtoto wake wa miezi minane, Valerian Tisi.
Alisema baada ya kupokea taarifa hiyo, askari huyo alikwenda ofisini kwa mtendaji huyo ambapo waliongozana hadi nyumbani kwa mtuhumiwa.
"Alipofika askari aligonga mlango huku akijitambulisha kuwa yeye ni askari ili mtuhumiwa atoke nje, alichofanya mtuhumiwa ni kumnyanyua mtoto wake mdogo wa miezi minane kwa mkono mmoja kichwa chini miguu juu na kutaka kumkata kwa panga huku akisema, ‘namkata shingo na sitaki kuona mtu’.
"Askari aliamua kumwokoa mtoto huyo kwa kumrukia mtuhumiwa, lakini kwa bahati mbaya aliteleza na ndipo mtuhumiwa akamkata kichwani askari wetu," alisema Misime.
Alisema pamoja na askari huyo kuanguka, mtuhumiwa aliendelea kumkatakata kwa panga huku mtendaji na kijana waliyekwenda naye eneo la tukio, wakikimbia huku wakipiga kelele za kuomba msaada.
Alisema mtuhumiwa baada ya kufanya kitendo hicho cha kinyama, alikimbia akiwa na panga lake huku nguo zake zikiwa zimetapakaa damu.
Aidha, alisema katika hekaheka hizo, mama wa mtoto baada ya kuona mtoto amebwagwa na askari ameanguka  chini, naye alimkwapua mtoto na kukimbia naye mahali pasipojulikana. Alisema polisi wanamsaka  baba huyo na mama huyo  kwa ajili ya usalama wake.
*Picha iliyotumika imetoka Maktaba.
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WABUNGE WATAKA JWTZ WAPEWE JUKUMU LA KULINDA RAIA

February 4, 2015, 11:12 am
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Serikali imehadharishwa juu ya uvamizi na wizi wa silaha katika vituo vya polisi, kwa kuambiwa hali hiyo inatisha na kuhitaji hatua za makusudi kuimarisha ulinzi nchini.  

Baadhi ya wabunge wameshauri Jeshi la Ulinzi la Wananchi wa Tanzania (JWTZ) na Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa (JKT), yaruhusiwe kusaidia Polisi kulinda raia na mali zao, hususan kudhibiti vikundi vya kihalifu vinavyojitokeza.  
Akichangia taarifa ya Kamati ya Bunge ya Ulinzi na Usalama iliyowasilishwa bungeni, Mbunge wa Kinondoni, Idd Azzan (CCM) alisema vituo vya polisi kuvamiwa na majambazi na kuibiwa silaha, ni hali inayotisha ikidhihirisha uhalifu ulivyokithiri nchini.
“Tuyaombe majeshi mengine ya ulinzi ya nchi yasaidie jeshi la polisi. Kama tuliweza kutumia majeshi mwaka jana kupambana na majangili, leo tunashindwa nini kupambana na wahalifu hawa waliokithiri?
“Si dhambi kutumia askari wa JWTZ au JKT kulinda nchi yetu. Eti wanajeshi wetu wako nje ya nchi wanalinda wananchi, lakini ndani ya nchi yetu wananchi wanaumia.”
Alisema magenge ya kihalifu, wizi na uhalifu unaojitokeza unatisha sana. Alitoa mfano wa kuibuka kwa kikundi cha Panya Road jijini Dar es Salaam na kusema askari ama kwa uchache au kwa kukosa vitendea kazi, wanashindwa kudhibiti uhalifu.
Alitoa mifano mingine ya uhalifu ni pamoja kukithiri kwa wizi wa kutumia pikipiki na kusema imefikia hatua, watu wanaoporwa wameviona vitendo vya kawaida kwa kutokwenda kuripoti polisi.  
“Kama hatuwezi kuajiri askari wa kutosha kwenye jeshi la polisi tukawapa vitendea kazi jeshi la polisi, wakapewa makazi bora, ulinzi au usalama utakuwa katika hali ya hatari huko tuendako,” alisema.  
Akihimiza majeshi kutumika kudhibiti makundi ya kihalifu yanayojitokeza kwenye jamii, mbunge huyo alisema, "Majeshi, hasa JKT wako vijana wengi kambini. Kwa nini tusiwatumie? Tunaona shida gani kuwatumia? Si suala la kukaa na kusema, kimataifa jeshi hawaruhusiwi kulinda.” 
Awali, Kamati ya Bunge ya Ulinzi na Usalama, katika taarifa ya utekelezaji wa majukumu yake kati ya Februari mwaka jana na Januari mwaka huu, ilisema ilibaini katika kipindi hicho hali ya ulinzi wa nchi na usalama wa raia ilikuwa shwari.
Kamati kupitia kwa Mjumbe wake, John Chiligati ilipongeza jeshi la polisi kwa jitihada  za kudhibiti uhalifu nchini.
“Kamati ilipotembelea Mkoa wa Arusha iliridhika na hali ya kupungua matukio ya uhalifu na pia ilikuta hali ya utulivu na amani imerejea katika Jiji la Arusha,” alisema Chiligati.  
Hata hivyo, kamati ilishauri polisi itafute njia mbadala na za kisasa za kupambana na kudhibiti uingizaji nchini wa dawa za kulevya, ukiwemo usafirishaji bangi kwenda Kenya na uingizaji mirungi nchini kutoka kutoka nchi hiyo.  
Aidha, ilishauri polisi kwa kushirikiana na jamii iongeze jitihada na ibuni mbinu mpya za kudhibiti wale wote wanaoendesha uhalifu na uuaji wa watu wenye ulemavu wa ngozi na vikongwe.  
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YANGA YAITUNGUA AZAM KILELENI LIGI KUU YA VODACOM

February 4, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Timu ya soka ya Yanga imefanikiwa kukaa kileleni mwa msimamo wa Ligi Kuu baada ya kuifunga Coastal Union bao 1-0 katika mechi iliyochezwa kwenye uwanja wa Mkwakwani, Tanga.

Yanga ambayo Jumapili iliyopita ililazimishwa sare ya bila kufungana na Ndanda FC, kwenye Uwanja wa Taifa Dar es Salaam pamoja na ushindi huo, ilionyesha kiwango kibovu kwa kuiga mpira uliokuwa unachezwa na wenyeji wao Coastal Union.
Bao pekee la Yanga katika mchezo huo lilifungwa katika kipindi cha kwanza na nahodha wake Nadir Haroub ‘Cannavaro’ kwa kichwa, akiunganisha mpira uliokuwa umerushwa na Mbuyu Twite dakika  ya 11 ya mchezo huo ulioshuhudiwa na mashabiki wengi wa Jijini Tanga na mikoa jirani.
Kiungo Abdulhalim Humud  wa Coastal Union alikaribia kuisawazishia timu yake bao dakika ya 39, baada ya kupiga mpira wa adhabu ndogo nje ya kisanduku cha penalti, lakini mpira wake ulipanguliwa na kipa wa Yanga, Ally Mustapha ‘Barthez’ na kumkuta Ramadhan Salim aliyeshindwa kuukwamisha wavuni na kuokolewa na walinzi wa vijana hao wa Jangwani.
Hadi mwamuzi Athuman Lazi wa Morogoro anapuliza kipyenga cha mapumziko, Yanga ilikuwa mbele kwa bao hilo la Cannavaro lakini ilikuwa imezidiwa na Coastal Union ambao walifanya mashambulizi mengi zaidi kwenye lango lao na kupoteza nafasi nyingi kupitia kwa washambuliaji wake, Salimu na Hussein Sued.
Wenyeji Coastal Union walikianza kipindi cha pili kwa kasi wakiwa na lengo la kusawazisha bao hilo na kufanya mashambulizi kwenye lango la Yanga na katika dakika ya 49 Itubu Imbemu alikosa bao la wazi baada ya kupiga shuti kali akiwa ndani ya eneo la hatari, lakini Barthez alilipangua na Rajabu Zahiri kuondosha mpira huo kwenye hatari.
Coastal Union inayofundishwa na kocha James Nandwa raia wa Kenya, ilijitahidi kupanga mashambulizi yake na kulishambulia mfululizo lango la Yanga, lakini washambuliaji wake Sued na Mnigeria Imbemu walishindwa kuzitumia vizuri nafasi za kufunga walizozipata.
Yanga ambao walionekana kucheza kwa kujihami zaidi huku wakitumia mipira mirefu dakika ya 55 nusura ipate bao la pili kupitia kwa Amisi Tambwe aliyekuwa akijiandaa kuunganisha pasi ya Kpah Sherman lakini beki wa Coastal Union, Tumba Sued aliutoa mpira huo nje na kuwa kona.
Beki wa Coastal Union, Tumba alijikuta akioneshwa kadi ya njano dakika ya 58 kwa kumchezea vibaya Sherman wa Yanga na dakika moja baadaye kocha  Nandwa alifanya mabadiliko kwa kumtoa Imbemu na nafasi yake kuchukuliwa na Keneth Masumbuko dakika ya 59. 
Kocha wa Yanga, Hans van der Pluijm naye alikifanyia mabadiliko kikosi chake kwa kumtoa kiungo Mbrazili Andrew Coutinho na Tambwe ambao nafasi zao zilichukuliwa na Hussein  Javu na Danny, lakini mabadiliko hayo hayakubadili matokeo ya mchezo huo.
Zikiwa zimesalia dakika mchezo huo kumalizika, Sued wa Coastal Union alikosa bao la wazi akiwa na kipa Barthez baada ya kutengenezewa pasi safi na Masumbuko, lakini shuti alilopiga halikulenga lango.
Ushindi huo umeifanya Yanga kufikisha pointi 22 na kukaa kileleni mwa msimamo wa Ligi Kuu Tanzania bara baada ya kucheza mechi 12 huku ikiipiku Azam iliyopo nafasi ya pili, ikiwa na pointi 21 na mchezo mmoja kibindoni.
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FIFA FINES WEST HAM OVER SAKHO, BUT THEY STAY IN FA CUP

February 4, 2015, 12:08 pm
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FIFA have fined West Ham United £71,000 after their Senegal striker Diafra Sakho did not go to the African Cup of Nations claiming a back injury, but played in the FA Cup at Bristol City.

A FIFA statement issued on Wednesday confirmed the news, reprimanding both club and player for the affair as well as imposing the 100,000 CHF (£71,000) fine on the Hammers.
[FIFA STATEMENT: The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has found the club and the player to have violated regulations]
West Ham had believed they would be vindicated in the dispute which began when the Premier League club said he could not travel to the tournament in Equatorial Guinea due to injury.
Senegal then made an official complaint to football's world governing body about him playing in the FA Cup fourth round for West Ham when he came off the bench to score in their 1-0 win at Bristol City last weekend. His national team, who went out of the tournament last week, were angry that their officials were unable to examine Sakho themselves because West Ham said he was not fit enough to fly.
West Ham denied any wrongdoing, and co-owner David Sullivan had insisted that "any FIFA hearing will vindicate us, we have done nothing untoward."
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AFCON: IVORY COAST INTO FINAL AFTER 3-1 VICTORY OVER DR CONGO

February 4, 2015, 1:43 pm
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Ivory Coastare one victory away from winning their first Africa Cup of Nations since 1992 after beating DR Congo 3-1 in the semi-final.

The favourites, who last reached the final three years ago, went ahead on the night thanks to a blistering strike from Yaya Toure, who lashed home an unstoppable drive from the edge of the box.
But the joy of going ahead was tempered by a needless hand ball in the box from Eric Bailly three minutes later, Dieumerci Mbokani drawing DR Congo level from the spot.
A well taken goal from Gervinhojust before the break edged Ivory Coast ahead and Wilfried Kanon completed the job be following up Serge Aurier’s saved header with just over 20 minutes remaining.
Victory for Ivory Coast means that they will now face either Ghana or Equatorial Guinea, who face one another for a spot in the final on Thursday.

KEY MOMENTS
5’ – CHANCE DR CONGO: The ball falls to Bokila in the box and Sylvain does well to block his shot before Kolo Toure does likewise to block Mbokani’s shot over the bar.
20’ – GOAL! DR Congo 0-1 Ivory Coast: It’s an absolute rocket from Yaya Toure into the roof of the net from the edge of the box after the ball fell to him from Bony’s blocked shot. Muteba no chance.
24’ – GOAL! DR Congo 1-1 Ivory Coast: The lead is short lived after a needless hand ball in the box from Bailly concedes a penalty. Mbokani does the rest from the spot to slot home his third of the tournament.
36’ – CHANCE DR CONGO: The ball breaks to Dieumerci Mbokani at the back stick, but he completely fluffs his effort.
39’ – CHANCE GERVINHO! His header is superbly cleared off the line by Zakuani from Aurier’s cross.
40’ – GOAL! DR Congo 1-2 Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast break and have a three on two. Bony chooses the right option and plays in Gervinho who slots calmly past Muteba.
53’ – CHANCE BOLASIE: He beats three defenders with a mazy run before unleashing a goalbound shot that the keeper does well to save.
86’ – GOAL! DR Congo 1-3 Ivory Coast: Kanon follows up Aurier’s saved header by slotting home the third.
87’ – CHANCE IVORY COAST: They have three on three. Kalou plays in Gervinho and it looks like he’ll score but it’s a good save from Muteba.

KEY STATS
DR Congo score in the opening half for the first time in the tournament.
Mbokani scores his third goal of the tournament.
Gervinho scores his second goal of the tournament.
Ivory Coast reach their first AFCON final for three years.

TALKING POINT
Aurier sleeping during the break? A bizarre start to the second half saw Ivory Coast almost concede with ten men on the pitch. He trots on 90 seconds into the second half just as his keeper makes a save from Bolasie!

MAN OF THE MATCH
Serge Aurier (Ivory Coast) Full of running all night, potent in attack and tireless in defence. Created numerous chanced down the right and was in the right place to set up the second that put his side on the way to victory.

PLAYER RATINGS
DR Congo: Muteba 6, Zakuani 6, Mbemba 6, Mpeko 6, Kimuaki 6, Kasusula 7, Makiadi 6, Mbokani 7, Mabwati 6, Bolasie 7, Bokila 6. SUBS: Kabananga 6, Kebano 7, Mubele 6.
Ivory Coast: Sylvain 6, Bailly 6, Kanon 7, Aurier 8, K. Toure 6, Tiene 6, Serey Die 6, Yaya Toure 7, Gradel 6, Bony 6, Gervinho 7. SUBS: Kalou 6, Diarra 6, Traore 6.
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TANI 200,000 ZA SILAHA HARAMU ZATEKETEZWA

February 6, 2015, 1:26 am
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Tani 200,000 za silaha haramu zilizokuwa zimezagaa nchi za Jumuiya ya Afrika ya Mashariki (EAC) zimeteketezwa.

Hayo yalisemwa jana na Katibu Mkuu wa EAC, Richard Sezibera (pichani) mbele ya Rais wa Shirikisho la Ujerumani, Joachim Gauck  wakati alipozuru makao makuu ya jumuiya hiyo, jana.
Alisema silaha hizo zilizokamatwa kwa nyakati tofauti katika nchi mbalimbali za EAC  ni pamoja na mabomu tani  200.
Akizungumzia ujio wa Rais wa Ujermani katika makao makuu ya Jumuiya hiyo, Sezibera alikiri kufurahishwa na ujio huo na kusema kuwa utaongeza chachu ya nchi hiyo kuisaidia jumuiya hiyo.
Sezibera alisema mahitaji makubwa yanahitajika katika kufanikisha mahitaji ya wananchi wa EAC ikiwa ni pamoja na Afya, Mazingira, Miundombinu na vikundi vya akina mama na vijana wanachama wa jumuiya hiyo.
Naye Rais Gauck alizitaka nchi hizo kudumisha jumuiya hiyo na kuiboresha zaidi ikiwa ni njia mojawapo ya kuweka mshikamano kwa maslahi ya wananchi wake.
Alisema kuwa nchi ya Ujerumani na nchi nyingine za Ulaya zitakuwa mstari wa mbele kuhakikisha zinatoa misaada kwa jumuiya hiyo bila ya kikwazo chochote.
Awali, Rais huyo alifanya ziara katika Mahakama ya Afrika ya Haki za Binadamu iliyopo jijini Arusha kujionea utendaji kazi wa kila siku wa jumuiya hiyo na kujua changamoto zake.

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SERIKALI SASA KUNUSURU MACHINGA

February 6, 2015, 1:27 am
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Serikali imeingilia kati manyanyaso wanayopata wafanyabiashara ndogo na mamalishe nchini, kwa kuamua kuunda kikosi cha kiofisi, kitakachohusisha wajasiriamali hao kwa lengo la kukubaliana juu ya maeneo na muda mwafaka wa kuendesha shughuli zao.

Waziri Mkuu, Mizengo Pinda aliliambia Bunge jana kwamba amepata taarifa kutoka Ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu Tawala za Mikoa na Serikali za Mitaa (TAMISEMI), ambayo imewasilisha mapendekezo hayo kwake, juu ya hatua za kutatua tatizo hilo.  
Pinda alisisitiza kwamba wazo hilo la Tamisemi ni jema, na alitaka mkutano kwa ajili ya utekelezaji wake, uanze wiki ijayo ili waweze kuandaa utaratibu mapema iwezekanavyo.
Alisema hayo akijibu swali la papo kwa hapo la Mbunge wa Kilwa Kaskazini, Murtaza Mangungu (CCM) aliyesema baadhi ya wabunge wamekuwa wakihoji juu ya manyanyaso ya wafanyabiashara wadogo, mama lishe na waendesha pikipiki (bodaboda).  Alisema, lakini kwa kipindi chote Waziri Mkuu amekuwa akitoa  maelekezo juu ya tatizo hilo, lakini mamlaka zinazohusika, haziko tayari kutii amri yake. “Je unawaambia nini Watanzania?” alisema Mangungu.  
Akijibu, Pinda alisema matatizo yanayokumba wajasiriamali hao ni makubwa na si kwa  Jiji la Dar es Salaam pekee, bali nchi nzima hivyo serikali imeamua kutafuta ufumbuzi wa kudumu na dhamira ipo.  
“Jana (juzi) nimepata taarifa kutoka Tamisemi,  wanaleta mapendekezo kwangu juu ya mapendekezo ya kutatua tatizo hilo. Katika taarifa yao, wamependekeza kwamba wataunda kikosi cha kiofisi kitakachofanya kazi kupitia makundi ya viongozi wa wamachinga nchini. Watakubaliana nao juu ya maeneo yatakayotumika na muda muafaka wa kufanya shughuli,” alisema. 
Kwa mujibu wa Waziri Mkuu, kikubwa alichoona katika mapendekezo ya Tamisemi, wametaka suala la usafi katika maeneo yatakayotumika kwa biashara, lipewe kipaumbele.  
Alisema wataanza na Jiji la Dar es Salaam kufikia maelewano na vyombo vyote vinavyohusika, vitaeleweshwa juu ya maafikiano hayo kabla ya mkakati huo kusambaa kwenye majiji na miji mingine.  
Alisema suala la kutenga maeneo kwa ajili ya biashara kwa siku maalumu, si la Tanzania pekee kwani liko kwenye nchi nyingi.  “Hata nchi za nje wana Sunday markets (masoko ya Jumapili). Hakuna  tofauti na hili,” alisema Pinda na kusisitiza kwamba amekubaliana na Tamisemi  jambo hilo  walipe  kipaumbele tofauti kuliko ilivyokuwa awali.
Kwa muda mrefu, katika miji mikubwa nchini kumekuwa na msuguano wa mara kwa mara baina ya mamlaka katika miji husika na wafanyabiashara, kiasi cha kuonekana kama mamlaka husika hufanya unyanyasaji wa makusudi dhidi ya wafanyabiashara hao.
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ALIYEUA POLISI KWA PANGA DODOMA NAYE AUAWA

February 6, 2015, 1:28 am
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Mtuhumiwa Tissi Mallya ambaye alitoroka baada ya kumuua askari Polisi G.7168 Koplo Joseph Swai, ameuawa usiku wa kuamkia jana na wananchi alipokuwa amejificha akiwa na panga lenye damu, lililotumika kwenye mauaji hayo.

Kamanda wa Polisi Mkoa wa Dodoma, David Misime alisema hayo jana katika mkutano wake na waandishi wa habari, alisema mauaji hayo yalitokea juzi asubuhi katika eneo la Chang’ombe Juu.
Kamanda Misime (pichani) alisema baada ya Malya kutekeleza mauaji hayo alikimbia, lakini ilipofika majira ya saa 5 usiku wananchi walimuona maeneo ya Mtimkavu Mailimbili akiwa bado na panga alilotumia kumuua Koplo Joseph.
“Wananchi walichukua sheria mkononi na kumshambulia sehemu mbalimbali za mwili  wake, polisi walifika eneo la tukio na kumchukua kisha kumkimbiza Hospitali ya Rufaa ya mkoa wa Dodoma lakini aligundulika tayari amefariki”, alisema.
Kamanda Misime alisema katika kumbukumbu walizonazo ni kuwa mwaka 2006 Malya aliwahi kufungwa miaka mitatu kwa kosa la kujeruhi, pia mwaka 2009 alifungwa tena miezi sita kwa kosa la kutishia kuua.
“Nawapongeza wananchi walioonesha kuchukizwa na kitendo alichotendewa askari wetu lakini waache kujichukulia sheria mkononi,” alisema.
Pia, alitoa wito kwa wananchi kuanza kuchukua hatua kurekebisha maadili kuanzia ngazi ya familia, kwani imebainika mtuhumiwa alikuwa mvuta bangi, kiasi cha kumfanya awe anafanya vitendo ambavyo ni kinyume na maadili wa nchi.
Kwa upande wake, Diwani wa kata ya Mnadani Steven Masangia alisema alifahamu Koplo Joseph Swai kama kijana mchapakazi, ambaye alijitolea kutoa elimu hata kwenye mitaa juu ya ulinzi shirikishi.
Alisema Jeshi limempoteza kijana shupavu, ambaye alikuwa nguzo na kiungo kikubwa katika  watu wa rika zote.
“Alipokuwa Mnadani, alipambana kuhakikisha uhalifu unakomeshwa na hata vijana wanaovuta bangi aliwasambaratisha, na alikuwa akifundisha polisi jamii kwenye mitaa ya kata”, alisema.
Alisema kijana huyo alikuwa mchapakazi na alikuwa akiipenda kazi yake na amekufa kama shujaa.
“Alikuwa na cheo kidogo, lakini kazi alizokuwa akifanya zilikuwa ni kubwa kulinganisha na cheo na umri wake,” alisema .
Katika mkasa huo, uliotokea juzi asubuhi, askari huyo aliitikia wito uliofika kwake wa kuwapo kwa dalili ya tendo la jinai nyumbani kwa mkazi mmoja wa Chang’ombe Juu .
Katika taarifa yake ya awali, Kamanda Misime alisema askari huyo alipigiwa simu na Mtendaji wa Mtaa wa Chang'ombe Juu akimjulisha kuwa amepokea taarifa ofisini kwake kutoka kwa Oliver Baltazar (52) mkazi wa Chang'ombe Juu kuwa mtoto wake aitwaye Tisi Sirili anaonekana anataka kumuua au ameshamuua mtoto wake wake wa miezi minane, Valerian Tisi.
Alisema baada ya kupokea taarifa hiyo askari huyo alienda ofisini kwa Mtendaji huyo ambapo waliongozana hadi nyumbani kwa mtuhumiwa.
"Alipofika askari aligonga mlango huku akijitambulisha kuwa yeye ni askari ili mtuhumiwa atoke nje, alichofanya mtuhumiwa ni kumnyanyua mtoto wake mdogo wa miezi minane kwa mkono mmoja kichwa chini miguu juu na kutaka kumkata kwa panga huku akisema, namkata shingo na sitaki kuona mtu.
"Askari aliamua kumuokoa mtoto huyo kwa kumrukia mtuhumiwa lakini kwa bahati mbaya aliteleza na ndipo mtuhumiwa akamkata kichwani askari wetu,"alisema Misime.
Aidha alisema, pamoja na askari huyo kuanguka mtuhumiwa aliendelea kumkatakata kwa panga huku Mtendaji na kijana aliyekwenda naye katika eneo la tukio, wakikimbia huku wakipiga kelele za kuomba msaada.
Alisema mtuhumiwa baada ya kufanya kitendo hicho cha kinyama, alikimbia akiwa na panga lake huku nguo zake zikiwa zimetapakaa damu.
Kasi kukabili uhalifu
Wakati  huohuo, Mkuu wa Jeshi la Polisi Nchini (IGP), Ernest Mangu jana aliongoza mamia ya wakazi wa Dodoma kumuaga askari Polisi aliyeuawa wakati akitekeleza majukumu yake na kuliagiza Jeshi la Polisi kuongeza kasi ya kupambana na uhalifu na wahalifu.
Askari huyo aliyeuawa Koplo Joseph Swai (27) tayari amesafirishwa kwenda Arusha kwa maziko.
Alisema Jeshi la Polisi linatakiwa kuongeza kasi ya kupambana na uhalifu, kutokana na kuongezeka kwa vitendo hivyo ndani ya jamii.
“Kijana amekufa kishujaa wakati akitetea mtu asiye na uwezo wakati akinyanyaswa, katika kifo hiki askari wapate cha kujifunza kwani kimewatia nguvu na kuwawezesha kufahamu namna ya kukabiliana na uhalifu. Msiba huo ni fursa ya kujihami na kukomesha uhalifu,” alisema.
Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Chiku Gallawa alisema ni wajibu wa jamii kufichua wahalifu ili waweze kukabiliana na mikono ya sheria.
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GHANA FANS SEEK REFUGE ON FIELD AS RAIN DOWN IN APPALLING SCENES

February 6, 2015, 1:42 am
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Ghana supporters dodged missiles as they spilled onto the field for their own safety in astonishing scenes during the African Cup of Nations semi-final with Equatorial Guinea.

Ghanasupporters dodged missiles as they spilled onto the field out of fears for their own safety during a tempestuous African Cup of Nations semi-final with Equatorial Guinea.
With barely 10 minutes remaining, play was halted after Ghana fans sought refuge on the pitch as objects rained down on them in some of the most appalling sights ever witnessed at a major international tournament.
Equatorial Guinea’s players marched over to their fans in an attempt to halt the madness – but it merely prompted the next wave of cans and bottles to be launched at the opposition fans.
And in a shocking twist, it was reported that fans of the host nation left the stadium to prepare an ambush for the Ghana support – with a helicopter deployed in an attempt to track down the guiltiest perpetrators.
The Ghana fans were ushered down the stadium tunnel, police fired tear gas into the stands, but – incredibly – the match officials were keen to complete the match, despite the Black Stars boasting a near unassailable 3-0 lead. 
Equatorial Guinea fans had started throwing objects onto the field after their side went behind to a controversial 42nd minute penalty. 
Ghana players had to be protected by riot police using plastic shields as they left the field at the end of the first half and the second period was delayed by two minutes as home fans aimed plastic bottles and tin cans at Ghana's bench.
The Confederation of African Football used the public address system to threaten to call off the game if the crowd at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo did not stop pelting Ghana's players. 
Later there were also appeals for calm from Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue and the country's sports minister. 
The second half was halted briefly, first, as a linesman had to flee infield to escape more missiles from the angry crowd and again eight minutes from time when Ghana supporters sought sanctuary on the field after coming under attack from locals. 
The players remained on the field with the referee as officials struggled to bring order. The delay went on for 34 minutes before play was resumed. 
It was a shameful end to a horribly ill-tempered affair that saw Ghana progress to the final against Ivory Coast and stay on course for a first AFCON title since 1982 – but no one will be talking about that match-up for a good while yet.
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WANAFUNZI 10,000 KUJIUNGA SEKONDARI AWAMU YA PILI

February 6, 2015, 10:54 am
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Wanafunzi  9,824 waliohitimu elimu ya msingi mwaka jana katika mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, wanatarajiwa kujiunga na elimu ya sekondari katika awamu ya pili ya uchaguzi.

Mkuu wa Mkoa huo, Saidi Meck Sadiki alisema kuwa katika uchaguzi wa awamu ya kwanza, wanafunzi 36,610 walichaguliwa kujiunga na kidato cha kwanza katika shule mbalimbali za mkoa huo.
“Tunawahakikishia wazazi na wanafunzi kwamba hatutawaacha wanafunzi hao waliofaulu waingie mitaani bali tunapambana kuhakikisha wanaingia katika uchaguzi wa awamu ya pili,” alisema.
Aidha Sadiki alisema wamefanikiwa kwa asilimia 100 kutekeleza agizo la Rais Jakaya Kikwete la kujenga maabara tatu za sayansi katika shule zote za sekondari, lengo likiwa ni kukuza somo la sayansi nchini.
“Tayari tumeshajenga maabara mpya 281 za kemia, fizikia na bayolojia na kwa sasa tunakamilisha miundombinu ya mifumo ya gesi na maji katika maabara hizo ili tuwe na maabara za kisasa,” alisema.
Alisema kwa kukamilisha agizo hilo anaamini kwamba watoto watapendelea kusoma masomo hayo kwa sababu ya kuwepo kwa miundombinu na kufanya mazoezi ya vitendo tofauti na ilivyokuwa mwanzo.
Hata hivyo, alisema mkoa kwa kushirikiana na Manispaa zake wamejipanga kuhakikisha ufaulu wa darasa la saba unapanda kila mwaka ambapo kwa mwaka jana wanafunzi walifaulu kwa asilimia 78 kutoka 75 ya mwaka juzi.
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POLISI YAONGOZA KWA RUSHWA, WABUNGE NAO WAMO

February 6, 2015, 10:56 am
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Baadhi ya watendaji wa Taasisi ya Kupambana na Kuzuia Rushwa (Takukuru), pamoja na Mamlaka ya Mapato nchini (TRA), ni miongoni mwa watendaji wa taasisi nne ambao wametajwa katika utafiti kuwa wamekithiri kwa kupokea rushwa.

Takukuru na TRA zimetajwa kuwa na kadhia hiyo katika ripoti ya Taasisi ya Afro Barometer iliyofanywa kwa kushirikiana na Taasisi ya Kupunguza Umasikini (Repoa).
Kwenye  ripoti  hiyo, Polisi bado wanaongoza kwa kupokea rushwa wakifuatiwa na TRA, Mahakama na Takukuru inashika nafasi ya nne, jambo ambalo limewashitua watu wengi waliohudhuria kwenye mkutano huo.
Akiwasilisha ripoti hiyo jana jijini Dar es Salaam mbele ya wadau mbalimbali, mtafiti wa Repoa, Rose Aiko alisema maofisa wa serikali za mitaa, maofisa serikalini na baadhi ya wabunge na wananchi wamewataja kuwa wanashiriki kwenye vitendo vya rushwa.
Ripoti hiyo imeeleza kuwa asilimia 67 ya watu waliohojiwa ambao ni 2,386 walikiri kuwa vitendo vya rushwa vimeongezeka kuanzia mwaka 2013 hadi 2014; licha ya juhudi zinazofanywa na Serikali za kuajiri maofisa wengi wa kupambana na rushwa katika taasisi ya Takukuru.
“Habari kwamba rushwa imeongezeka, imeongelewa na watu wa kawaida mijini, wanaume, wasomi na wakazi wengi wa Zanzibar,” ilieleza ripoti hiyo.
Miongoni mwa walihojiwa, asilimia 50 waliitaja polisi kukithiri kwa rushwa, TRA (asilimia 37), Mahakama asilimia 36, Takukuru asilimia 29 wakati maofisa wa Serikali za mitaa ni asilimia 25.
Hata hivyo, utafiti huo umebaini kuwa miongoni mwa watu watatu ambao wanaenda kupata huduma Polisi na mahakamani, mmoja kati ya watu hao anadaiwa rushwa.
Mtazamo wa wananchi ambao ni asilimia 53, wanaona kwamba wananchi wa kawaida wanaweza kusaidia katika mapambano ya rushwa, huku asilimia 33 wakisema wananchi wa kawaidahawawezi. Pia utafiti huo ulibaini kuwa wananchi wengi hawatoi taarifa kwa mamlaka husika hata pale wanapodaiwa rushwa.
Watu wanane kati ya 10 ambao walihojiwa ambao tayari walishatoa rushwa, walikiri kuwa hawakutoa taarifa mahali popote licha ya kutoa rushwa. 
Pia utafiti huo ulibaini kuwa asilimia 34 ya wahojiwa, walitoa rushwa wakati wanatafuta haki mahakamani na wengine asilimia 34 walitoa rushwa kwa kuepuka usumbufu wa Polisi.
Pia utafiti huo wa Repoa ulisisitiza kuwa, ili jamii iondokane na tatizo la rushwa, ni lazima watu wakatae kutoa rushwa na wengine wawaripoti kwenye mamlaka zinazohusika wale wote ambao wanawaomba rushwa.
Sababu ya watu kutoripoti matukio ya rushwa kwenye mamlaka zinazohusika, utafiti uliainisha kuwa ni mazingira magumu ya upatikanaji wa ushahidi kwa kuwa watuhumiwa wengi wamekuwa rahisi kukataa kuhusika na vitendo vya rushwa.
Pia mamlaka zinazohusika na kupambana na rushwa, zimetajwa kuwa ziko mbali, jambo ambalo linawafanya wengi wanaokutwa na janga la kuombwa rushwa, wasiripoti kwa kuepuka gharama za kwenda huko.
Pia utafiti huo ulibaini kuwa watu wanaamini bila kutoa rushwa, hawawezi kupata huduma na kwamba mtu ambaye amekusaidia baada ya kupewa rushwa sio vizuri kumripoti Takukuru.
“Kubwa hapa ni kwamba jamii haina uelewa wa kutosha kwa maana mtu anaamini kwamba hawezi kupata huduma wakati mwingine atakapokuwa na shida iwapo ataripoti tukio la rushwa Takukuru au Polisi,” alisema Rose.
Hata hivyo, wananchi wengi walipongeza vyombo ya habari kwa kuwa mstari wa mbele kutangaza vitendo vya rushwa vinavyofanywa na baadhi ya maofisa wa Serikalikatika taasisi mbalimbali.
Naye Ofisa wa Takukuru, Mary Mosha alipochangia kuhusu ripoti hiyo, alisema Takukuru imekuwa na mpango mkakati   uliowahusisha wadau mbalimbali wa namna ya kuielimisha jamii ielewe juu ya madhara ya rushwa.
Alisema pia kuwa juhudi nyingi zimefanywa na Serikali kuziba mianya ya rushwa; “Bahati mbaya ni kwamba juhudi hazionekani na watu wanataka kuona watu wanapelekwa mahakamani.
Mosha aliwataka wadau wote kuendelea kushirikiana na Takukuru kupambana na rushwa na akasisitiza kuwa kuna mabadiliko miongoni mwajamii.
“Ila tu matukio kama haya ya Escrow wakati mwingine ndio yameifanya jamii ione kuwa tatizo hili bado ni kubwa,” alisema. Mkurugenzi wa Masuala ya Uchumi wa Repoa, Dk Donald Mmari alisema kuitaja Takukuru ni kuwapa fursa viongozi wa taasisi hiyo kumulika watu wake ili taasisi hiyo isije ikapoteza imani miongoni mwa wananchi.
“Sisi ndio maana tumemwita hapa ofisa wa Takukuru na kuitaja kwenye utafiti sio jambo baya, tunataka kumwonesha kinachofanywa na watu wa ofisi yake na wachukue hatua kuanzia sasa,” alisema Mmari.
Lakini Dk Benson Bana, alikuwa na mtazamo tofauti kuwa utafiti huo ni mzuri lakini kuitaja Takukuru hadharani, kutakatisha watu tamaa.
“Watu wanajenga imani mbaya kwamba mwizi hawezi kumkamta mwizi mwenzake,” alisema Dk Bana.
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KAFULILA AKWAMA KUENDELEZA SAKATA LA ESCROW

February 6, 2015, 10:57 am
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Mbunge wa Kigoma Kusini, David Kafulila (NCCR-Mageuzi) ameshindwa kuwasilisha hoja binafsi, kuitaka Serikali iwasilishe bungeni ripoti ya Taasisi ya Kupambana na Kuzuia Rushwa (Takukuru), kuhusu uchunguzi wa tuhuma za rushwa katika sakata la iliyokuwa Akaunti ya Tegeta Escrow.

Lengo la hoja hiyo kwa mujibu wa madai ya Kafulila, ilikuwa kuwezesha Bunge, kufanya uamuzi mwingine wa alichoita ni uchunguzi mpana na wa kina. 
Kwa mujibu wa barua iliyotolewa na Bunge kwenda kwa mbunge huyo, ambayo gazeti hili limepata nakala yake jana, Bunge limezuia hatua hiyo ya Kafulila, kwa sababu ilikuwa inakiuka Kanuni za Bunge.
Utaratibu uliowekwa na kanuni ya 54 (4) ya Kanuni za Bunge toleo la 2013, umekataza hoja  iliyokwishaamuliwa na Bunge,  isijadiliwe ndani ya miezi 12 isipokuwa kama ni hoja ya kutaka uamuzi huo wa Bunge uliokwishafanyika ubadilishwe.
Katika barua hiyo iliyosainiwa na Pius Mboya, kwa niaba ya Katibu wa Bunge, imeeleza kwa kuwa hoja ya Kafulila haikusudii kutaka uamuzi huo ubadilishwe, haikubaliki kikanuni.
Barua hiyo ilieleza kuwa suala hilo lilijadiliwa na kuhitimishwa na Bunge katika mkutano wa 16 na 17 na kutolewa maazimio yanayotakiwa kutekelezwa na serikali, ikiwa ni pamoja na Takukuru.
“Tunapenda kukujulisha pia kwamba hakuna ibara yoyote ya Katiba wala kifungu chochote cha Sheria, kinacholipa Bunge madaraka ya kuitaka Serikali iwasilishe bungeni ripoti yoyote ya kiuchunguzi ya Takukuru, ili ijadiliwe bungeni,” ilieleza sehemu ya barua hiyo.
Awali akizungumza na waandishi wa habari mjini hapa, Kafulila alisema ripoti iliyojadiliwa awali ilikuwa na Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu za Serikali (CAG), ambayo inaangalia upungufu wa kisheria, lakini Takukuru wanajadili mpaka kesi za jinai.
Alisema kujadili ripoti ya Takukuru, kungewezesha kuweka wazi watuhumiwa kwa asilimia 70, wakati ile ya CAG ni asilimia 30 tu.
Kafulila alisema baada ya kuzuiwa kutoa hoja yake binafsi, anajadiliana na wanasheria wake kuangalia taratibu za kikanuni ndani ya mamlaka ya Bunge, ili kupata ushauri nini cha kufanya.
Suala hilo la utoaji wa fedha takribani Sh bilioni 200, kwa iliyokuwa akaunti ya Tegeta Escrow, iliyokuwa Benki Kuu (BoT), baada ya kuamuliwa, Serikali, Bunge na Mahakama vilipewa maazimio ya kutekeleza.
Tayari kwa upande wa Serikali, aliyekuwa Waziri wa Ardhi, Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi, Profesa Anna Tibaijuka aliondolewa katika nafasi yake, huku aliyekuwa Mwanasheria Mkuu, Frederick Werema na aliyekuwa Waziri wa Nishati na Madini, Profesa Sospeter Muhongo, wakijiuzulu.
Baada ya hapo, Mahakama nayo imeshaanza utekelezaji kwa kuchunguza watendaji wake wanaotuhumiwa, huku wenyeviti wa Bunge wawili, Andrew Chenge, aliyekuwa Mwenyekiti wa Kamati ya Bajeti na William Ngeleja, aliyekuwa Kamati ya Katiba, Sheria na Utawala, wakijiuzulu nafasi zao bungeni.
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA HIT WITH HUGE FINE FOR ATTACK ‘THAT COULD HAVE COST LIVES'

February 6, 2015, 11:07 am
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Equatorial Guinea have been fined £65,000 after their fans sparked a riot in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Ghana on Thursday.

Policemen get ready to evacuate a tribune during the 2015 African Cup of Nations semi-final football match between Equatorial Guinea and Ghana (AFP)
Ghana were closing in on a 3-0 win over hosts Equatorial Guinea at the Estadio de Malabo on Thursday evening, when celebrating away fans were forced to flee the stands after being pelted with bottles.
The host nation will be able to play their third-place play-off match as usual, but have been warned that any further trouble will mean that they will have to play their next match behind closed doors.
In addition to the $100,000 fine, Equatorial Guinea will also have to pay all medical bills for anybody hurt at the match.
The Ghana Football Association's Twitter feed described the scene as being "like a war zone" as a police helicopter hovered over the ground, while the head of the Ghanaian FA feared supporters would be killed in the violence that marred the second semi-final of the tournament.
Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi told the BBC World Service on Friday: "We're lucky we haven't lost any lives, though people have sustained injuries arising from objects thrown at them."
A horrifying array of items were picked off the pitch, with a BBC reporter taking a picture of what appeared to be a small rock, half a dining plate, and a jagged shard of mirror.
Nyantakyi told BBC World Service: "African football has grown beyond this level and in the 21st century we expect to see more decency in the behaviour of fans.
"A high-profile game of this nature should have attracted police, intelligence officers and military.
"I couldn't have counted 50 policemen at the stadium, the rest were from Angola, who were not familiar with the terrain, so they didn't know how to handle the situation. So the Ghanaian fans were left at the mercy of these violent fans."
The match was suspended for around half an hour as Ghana supporters took refuge behind one of the goals, out of range of most missiles. It eventually resumed and Ghana completed their victory, setting up a final against Ivory Coast on Sunday.
Ghana furious after semi-final crowd trouble
There were reports of tear gas being fired into the stands in a bid to control the Equatorial Guinea fans, while home players also attempted to quell the trouble by appealing for their supporters to calm down.
A tweet from the Ghana FA's official account during the match said: "Police helicopter hovers above the pitch with the #Ghana fans in real danger. It's now like a war zone. #AFCON2015".
Jonathan Mensah, who played in the match for Ghana, labelled the violent scenes "unacceptable" for any environment.
He wrote on his personal website on Friday: "It was really an ugly sight. It has been a great tournament so far without any major problems.
"It's unacceptable for such things to occur anywhere in the world let alone in a football stadium. I hope all fans are safe and my thoughts are with those who have sustained any injuries."
Equatorial Guinea stepped in to host the tournament at the 11th hour after Morocco pulled out due to fears regarding the Ebola epidemic.
Equatorial Guinea face a third-place play-off against DR Congo in the same stadium on Saturday, with Ghana and Ivory Coast contesting the final in Bata on Sunday.
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12 AFRICAN COUNTRIES THAT RANK HIGHEST FOR GENDER EQUALITY

February 6, 2015, 11:19 am
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Gender equality is often pinpointed as a key issue in economic development of emerging economies. The World Economic Forum releases an annual Global Gender Gap Index to rank countries on their progress with regard to achieving gender parity in health, education, political engagement, and economic empowerment. The following are 12 African countries that rank highest for gender equality in the 2014 Global Gender Gap Index.
Numbers reflect countries’ gender equality score. The highest possible score is 1.00 (equality) and the lowest possible score is 0.00 (inequality). Countries’ worldwide rankings out of 142 countries studied, are also listed in parentheses.

12. Botswana – 0.7129 (No 51 worldwide)

In recent years, Botswana has made strides in gender equality. It has ratified and become a supporting member of a number of treaties, including the Beijing Declaration platform for action, Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and more. Botswana has seen women elevated to positions previously unobtainable, such as the head of the country’s legislature, the head of the Central Bank, attorney general, and ombudsman.

11. Cape Verde – 0.7133 (No. 50 worldwide)

Cape Verde passed the Gender-Based Violence Law in 2011 to increase the opportunities for redress for victims, and has improved the capacity of law enforcement officials to respond sensitively and promptly to gender violence. The country is also considered proactive in establishing development programs targeted at empowering rural and enterprising women, and enjoys strong participation of women in government at all levels.

10. Tanzania – 0.7182 (No 47 worldwide)

In the past decade, Tanzania has made vast strides in gender equality. For instance, girls’ primary school attendance increased from 60 percent in 2000-2001 to over 83 percent in 2010-2011. Women occupy more than a third of Parliamentary seats, and 47 percent of non-agricultural household enterprises are owned by operated by women. Women still struggle to achieve wages on par with men in the workforce. Articles 12 and 13 of the Tanzanian Constitution guarantee “equality between men and women and supports their full participation in social, economic and political life.”

9. Madagascar – 0.7214 (No. 41 worldwide)

While Madagascar struggles to achieve gender parity in many regards, particularly in education, the country has received aid from international organizations such as UNICEF. The children’s fund aid organization created the Fast Track Initiative to ensure Madagascar’s education system continued to function during political turmoil by providing payment to teachers and securing other technical assistance resources. Additionally, UNESCO launched a program to begin teaching gender equality in Madagascar universities, including teacher training courses and workshops for local women on preventing gender-based violence and increasing political participation.

8. Namibia – 0.7219 (No. 40 worldwide)

Namibia’s work on promoting gender equality has been progressing each year, and the country claims to have reached three of its seven targets — gender parity for secondary education, literacy rates for 15 to 24 year olds, and pre-primary education. Namibia is still working to establish parity for wage employment in the non-agricultural sector, primary education, tertiary education, and seats in Parliament. The Namibian Constitution explicitly forbids discrimination based on sex, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has been active in its efforts since it was established.

7. Lesotho – 0.7255 (No. 38 worldwide)

The Millennium Challenge Account-Lesotho (MCA-Lesotho) has been extremely active in the country to initiate programs that promote gender equality. This includes building awareness of the Legal Capacity of Married Person’s Act of 2006 — a law that gives women more rights than before in business. But even more influential has been the impact of men from Lesotho historically seeking work in bordering South African mines, leaving women to step up in a variety of roles. Although the majority of men have returned, the country remains more female-focused. One in five government ministers are female and there’s a strong culture of learning for women. Literacy rates among women actually exceed those of men – 95 percent compared to 83 percent.

6. Kenya – 0.7258 (No. 37 worldwide)

The new Kenyan Constitution, passed in 2010, gave many new opportunities to women, increasing access to education, land ownership, and employment. The Constitution has been lauded for its strides in the areas of women’s access to institutions, justice, and the ability to control and use property. Laws have been well implemented since their passage. Organizations such as the Kenya Association of Women Business Owners and the Africa Businesswomen’s Network have been hard at work educating women about their new rights. Traditional or customary laws that contradict the new legislation have historically been held responsible for cementing gender inequality in Kenya. These are now considered invalid.

5. Malawi – 0.7281 (No. 34 worldwide)

Kamuzu Banda, the first president of Malawi following its independence, wanted education for all, and has been well embedded into Malawi’s society. The National Gender Policy has been quite successful in raising awareness of food and nutrition matters, women’s legal rights, and economic empowerment opportunities. Malawi has also worked to provide easy access to reproductive health services and family planning for all, especially those in rural areas.

4. Mozambique – 0.7370 (No. 27 worldwide)

Mozambique’s favorable position on the Gender Gap Index comes from its progress in women’s economic participation and political empowerment. There’s a large percentage of women in parliament — 39 percent in 2014, according to World Bank. However, Mozambique falls short in the areas of health and education, with a larger gap in education gender equity than many of its neighbors (including some ranked lower on this list, such as Botswana, Lesotho, and Namibia). Mozambique also lacks the infrastructure for accessible health services for all.

3. South Africa – 0.7527 (No. 18 worldwide)

South Africa’s constitution is one of the most progressive in the world, and contains strong guarantees for equality and full rights for all its citizens. Some feel that the country’s position as a powerhouse in sub-Saharan Africa means it should be doing more to ensure gender parity. In fact South Africa has passed some of the strongest legislation on the continent, including the Employment Equity Act, the Domestic Violence Act, the Sexual Offences Act, and legislation on marriage and women’s health issues. South Africa also ranks eighth worldwide for gender equality in political engagement. Nearly half the seats in Parliament (42 percent to 45 percent) have been held by women since 2009.

2. Burundi – 0.7565 (No. 17 worldwide)

Post-conflict Burundi has been making strides in gender equality, and is named on many international treaties that uphold equal rights for men and women. The country’s constitution requires at least 30-percent representation of women in parliament and government. Burundi initiated a Poverty Reduction Strategy in 2012 to ensure women received the bulk of resources allocated. The constitution is clear on its position on gender discrimination, stating, “All citizens are equal before the law which ensures their equal protection. Nobody may be discriminated against because of their origin, race, ethnicity, sex, color, language, social status, religious, philosophical or political beliefs or due to a physical or mental disability, infection with HIV/AIDS or any incurable disease.”

1. Rwanda – 0.7854 (No. 7 worldwide)

In 2014, Rwanda was included for the first time on the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index. It had been previously left off the list. Much of this has to do with the country’s response to the 1994 genocide in 1994 that resulted in a much more powerful position for women in politics. Following the genocide, the constitution was changed to mandate that at least 30 percent of governmental senior positions were held by women. Today, 64 percent of the Rwandan parliament is female. Usta Kaitesi, a teacher of gender and law at Rwanda University’s Faculty of Law, said, “Many women were left as widows because of the genocide. Others had to work hard in the place of their jailed husbands for allegedly taking part in the genocide. So even young girls got that mentality to perform genuinely to access good jobs, and good jobs mean going to school first.” The high proportion of women in government means pro-women legislation is consistently a priority. Rwanda has seen a reduction in poverty in recent years, which President Paul Kagame largely credits to women’s empowerment initiatives
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YASEMAVYO MAGAZETI YA LEO JUMAMOSI

February 6, 2015, 1:03 pm
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Kama kawaida tunakuletea muonekano wa habari zilizomo kwenye magazeti ya Jumamosi ya leo, Februari 7, 2015. Kusoma vichwa vya habari kwenye kurasa za mbele na nyuma za magazeti hayo bofya kwenye picha hapo kushoto. Kupata yaliyoandikwa kwenye magazeti usikose kuperuzi blogu hii kila siku.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ETHIOPIA’S POPULATION PROJECTED TO HIT 90 MILLION THIS YEAR

February 7, 2015, 6:17 am
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Ethiopia’s population is projected to hit 90 million this year, the country’s state Central Statistical Agency (CSA) said yesterday.

The announcement was made in a press conference by CSA Acting Deputy Director General of Population and Vital Statistics Asalifew Aberra in Addis Ababa on Friday.
In July 2014, the population of Ethiopia stood at around 88 million, making the country the second most populous in Africa.
According to Aberra, the Ethiopian population size comes second only to Nigeria which has a population of over 164 million.
“There is no way Ethiopia’s population can overtake that of Nigeria,” Aberra said, refuting a report by a local newspaper that claimed that Ethiopia’s population would overtake that of Nigeria.
Ethiopia has been implementing a population policy over the past couple of decades through which family planning was expanded to most of the rural areas in the country, he said.
The average fertility rate that hit 7.7 children per mother a few decades ago has now come down to 4.1 children, he said.
“This shows that whereas Ethiopia’s population will continue to grow in the future, the rate of growth would come to be less and less,” he added.
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17 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT RUNNER CASTER SEMENYA

February 7, 2015, 6:18 am
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Middle-distance runner and world champion Caster Semenya, 23, made history in 2009 when she drastically improved her time for the 800-meter race, prompting rumors about her gender. Born on Jan. 7, 1991 in Limpopo, South Africa, Semenya has many awards to her name due to her extreme speed and athleticism. These include a silver medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics and a gold and silver medal in the 2009 and 2011 World Championships. Semenya, 23, has tried to stay out of the media spotlight. She was the subject of a genetic testing scandal and earlier this year, was rumored to be engaged to another female athlete. Semenya lives in South Africa where she balances studies in sports science at the University of Pretoria with her athletic career.
Here are 17 things you didn’t know about runner Caster Semenya.

1. Her Father Wanted A Boy

Back in 2009 when Semenya became the focus of media attention, most people focused on the results of genetic tests. Few people, however, took the time to think about how she was actually raised. SportingLife talked to her father, Jacob Semenya, and found out that although he had wanted a boy, he was proud of his daughter and happy at her birth, saying he supported her throughout her life.

2. It Was Hard To Train Early On

The Moletije Athletics Club got international attention when Semenya became famousas it had  represented her in her early start. Semenya grew up in a poor, rural town and despite her rise to fame, her home club still faces hardship. Late in 2009 when Semenya was already famous, club runners back home were still running on a dirt road that they couldn’t use during the rainy season. The club members see her as a national hero, idol, and someone to look up to.

3. The 800 Meters Isn’t Her Favorite

Most people assume that Semenya’s favorite race is the 800 meters as this is what she typically runs and how she has won most of her medals. She told the Guardian, however, that she actually prefers the 1500-meter race. It gives her the ability to “sit back and relax” during the race, planning her time, she said. She also is worried about getting injured from running the 800-meter race.

4. No Romance With Violet Raseboya, But Friendship

Caster Semenya has denied rumors that she and Violet Ledile Raseboya, another female runner, are engaged. She insists they are best friends. In fact, she wears a bracelet with the letters “V4C” that Violet gave her.

5. Has Chatted With Kelly Holmes

When Kelly Holmes, another Olympic runner, was in Cape Town, Semenya had the chance to talk with her. Holmes gave her inspiration and advice to keep running as she would have plenty of opportunities in the future.

6. Her Idol Is Maria Mutola

Although Caster Semenya has met Kelly Holmes, her idol is Maria Mutola, a three-time 800-meter world champion. Semenya relates to her because they both love soccer, with Mutola transitioning to the sport after a running career. Semenya got her start with the sport when she was young.

7. Getting Ready To Run

Even when other runners were avoiding Semenya in 2009, she didn’t get nervous before races. Instead, she would just listen to music, relax, and get in the mood to run. She likes all types of music including hip hop, gospel, and especially the South African gospel singer Oleseng Shuping, who died in 2010.

8. She Loves South African Food

Despite having traveled the world, Caster Semenya’s favorite food is still one of the South African classics, mielie pap — a traditional porridge similar to grits made from cornmeal and a staple food in Southern Africa. When she’s in her own country, she eats some variation of it most days.

9. Gender Testing Had Been On A Hiatus

Before Semenya became a news story for gender testing, there had been a temporary stop in the practice. Gender testing for the Olympics started back in the 1960s but about a decade previously, the International Olympic Committee decided not to test anymore due to the lack of ways to do so. After the controversy over Semenya, however, it had to reexamine this decision. It was announced after her victory at the 2009 World Championships that she had undergone gender testing. She couldn’t participate in international competition until July 6, 2010 when the International Association of Athletics Federations cleared her to return to competition.

10. She Has Taken Hormone Treatments

After the International Association of Athletics Federation ruled that women need to be within a certain range of testosterone levels, rumors have abounded that Semenya is one of the athletes who takes hormones to stay within this range. This has made her appear more feminine with rounder features.

11. She sued the IAAF

Semenya sued the International Association of Athletics Federation for $120 million for everything they put her through with the gender testing. The IAAF only handed over $18 million because, allegedly, that was all they could afford.

 12. She trains with Oscar Pistorius

Semenya trains at the University of Pretoria, which is the same place famous amputee Oscar Pistorius trains. The two run on the same track but when Semenya arrived at the university, she was not yet a world class runner.

13. She was honored with a great nomination

In 2012 Semenya was nominated for Best Sporting Lady of the year in the Africa Top Sports Awards. Not the mildest of awards, the program also nominates the “worsts” of several categories so it can be a toss up if an athlete ends up in a running.

14. She outran her superiors

In 2009, Semenya beat South Africa’s senior record, as a junior running, by lowering her personal best from 2:00.58 to 1:56.72. At that time this was one of the best records in the world.

15. Her physical stats

The runner stands at 5’10” and weighs 160 pounds, according to her official profile on the 2012 Olympics site.

16. She has asked for financial help

Semenya once started a text message campaign asking her country for money,to help fund her running. Her message read “I would … like to make a request to South Africans to support me on various platforms that my team has put together…and my promise to the nation is that through excellence and resilience I will strive to live up to the reputation of being known as the Golden Girl.”

17. She’s struggled to find sponsors

Semenya’s gender test issues have made it hard for her to find official sponsors. Some close to her have said the runner is basically broke, but she did find a company to sell t-shirts and other such apparel to raise money for her.
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HARRY KANE DOUBLE GIVES TOTTENHAM DERBY HONOURS OVER ARSENAL

February 7, 2015, 7:29 am
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Spurs beat Arsenal 2-1 after coming from behind, with Harry Kane’s double including a dramatic late winner.

Spurs dominated much of the game in terms of territory and possession in the first half, but Ozil made the breakthrough when Danny Welbeck’s good work on the right set up Olivier Giroud to slice a shot into Ozil’s pass. Ozil impressively side-footed a volley past Hugo Lloris.
Spurs kept up the pressure, with Christian Eriksen and Ryan Mason bringing smart stops from David Ospina, but Arsenal kept Spurs at bay.
In the second half, Arsenal started brighter but Spurs gradually reasserted their control of the game. Kane’s equaliser came when he stabbed in unmarked at the back post after Ospina flapped at a corner.
His winner came with just minutes remaining, heading in at the back post as Arsenal failed to keep their defensive discipline.

KEY EVENTS
5’ - ERIKSEN SHOT - Monreal's cross scoots across the box and luckily for Spurs, Rose collects and clear. Spurs attack down the the other end, working the ball to Kane on the left. He comes onto his right foot and curls a shot just inside the corner that Ospina tips away. 
11 - GOAL! Spurs 0-1 Arsenal. Ozil scores - Welbeck gets of Rose, putting the ball one side of him and running around the other. He pulls the ball back for Giroud, who slices his shot into the path of Ozil, and he brilliantly flicks a shot past Lloris. Ozil was perhaps a fraction offside. 
22’ - ROSE SHOT - Rose has yet another strike on goal, this time in the area. He drags a low shot wide. 
30’ - OSPINA SAVE - Mason lets fly from 30 yards, a rising shot going to the top corner. and Ospina leaps across to save. 
50’ - LLORIS SAVE - The ball bounces off Bentaleb into the path of Cazorla. He tries to force a curling shot into the net, but Lloris dives left to concede a corner. 
56’ - GOAL! Spurs 1-1 Arsenal. Kane scores - a corner comes in from the right, glanced to the back post which Ospina flaps away, but only as far as Kane, who stabs in at the back post. 
60’ - DEMBELE SHOT - Dembele fires a shot at goal that rolls just in front of Kane at the back post, but Ospina pushes away. 
61’ - WELBECK SHOT - Welbeck curls a shot towards the far corner, but it's not far enough from Lloris to prevent a diving save. 
64’ - BENTALEB CHANCE - Ospina dives to his left to tip away Bentaleb's shot from outside the box, but Kane's rebound is saved by him again, and he's offside. 
86’ - GOAL! Spurs 2-1 Arsenal. Kane scores - Arsenal have done an Arsenal. A deep cross to the back post is met by a towering Kane jump, and he sends his effort back across the goal and beats Ospina easily. 

KEY STATS
Harry Kane has 14 Premier League goals and 22 goals overall this season.
Spurs have lost just one of their last seven Premier League home games against north London rivals Arsenal (W4 D2 L1).
Tottenham have kept just one clean sheet in their last 33 Premier League matches against the Gunners.
Arsenal have not managed back to back away wins in the Premier League this season and have only managed it once since January 2014. 

TALKING POINT 
Arsenal are back to their old ways. After Ozil scored the opener, there were cries taunting the idea that Ozil doesn’t appear in big games. Well, this wasn’t an especially big game compared to other games Arsenal and Ozil have played in even in this season alone. After his goal he faded dramatically, and Arsenal retreated into their shell as they had done in periods against Manchester City. This time though, they were let down by defending by set pieces and crosses as they have been for much of the last decade, and Harry Kane was not as profligate as recent opponents have been. 

MAN OF THE MATCH 
Harry Kane (Spurs): Danny Welbeck went to Arsenal to play as a striker. Reasonably enough, he finds himself back on the wings as he is nowhere near clinical enough. Compare that to Kane. Ungainly but consistently able to find the net, he demonstrated the instincts and anticipation that Welbeck still lacks. 

PLAYER RATINGS 
Spurs: Lloris 6, Walker 6, Dier 6, Vertonghen 6, Rose 6, Bentaleb 6, Mason 6, Eriksen 6, Dembele 5, Lamela 6, Kane 8. Subs: Chadli 6, Paulinho 6, Stambouli 6. 
Arsenal: Ospina 5, Bellerin 5, Mertesacker 5, Koscielny 5, Monreal 5, Coquelin 5, Ramsey 5, Welbeck 6, Cazorla 5, Ozil 6, Giroud 6. Subs: Rosicky 6, Walcott 6, Akpom 6.
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SIMBA NA AZAM ZABANWA MBAVU, YANGA NA MTIBWA HAPATOSHI KESHO

February 7, 2015, 8:23 am
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Simba jioni ya leo ilirudia ugonjwa wake wa sare baada ya kutoka 0-0 na Coastal Union kwenye Uwanja wa Taifa, Dar es Salaam.

Mchezo wa duru la kwanza baina ya timu hizo uliofanyika Uwanja wa Taifa, Dar es Salaam mwaka jana timu hizo zilifungana mabao 2-2.
Mabao ya Simba yalifungwa na Shaaban Kisiga na Amis Tambwe kipindi cha kwanza, huku yale ya Coastal Union yakifungwa na Rama Salim na Yayo Lutimba yote kipindi cha pili.
Msimu huu umekuwa si mzuri kwa Simba, ambapo imekuwa ikipata matokeo yasiyoridhisha, ingawa mchezo wa wiki iliyopita ilishinda mabao 2-1 dhidi ya JKT Ruvu Uwanja wa Taifa, Dar es Salaam, hivyo kuwapa imani mashabiki kwamba wangeibuka na ushindi leo.
Kutokana na matokeo hayo Simba imefikisha pointi 17 ikiendelea kuwa nafasi ya nane, huku Coastal ikifikisha pointi 18 na inashika nafasi ya saba.
Katika mchezo huo mashabiki walishuhudia kosakosa nyingi za kila upande kwa washambuliaji kushindwa kutulia walipokaribia lango.
Simba ilipata nafasi kadhaa za kufunga, lakini washambuliaji wake, Emmanuel Okwi, Danny Sserunkuma na Elias Maguli walikosa umakini.
Nayo Coastal Union ingeweza kupata bao kama ingetumia nafasi kadhaa ilizopata, lakini washambuliaji wake wakiongozwa na Rama Salim na Hussein Sued walishikwa kigugumizi kila walipomkaribia kipa Ivo Mapunda.
Mabeki wa Coastal jana walikuwa na kazi moja tu kuwadhibiti washambuliaji Waganda wa Simba, Okwi na Sserunkuma wasilete madhara.
Katika mchezo mwingine wa ligi hiyo jioni ya leo Uwanja wa Jamhuri Morogoro, timu ya Azam ilitoka sare ya bao 2-2 na Polisi Morogoro.
Mabao ya Azam yalifungwa na Brian Majwega na Kipre Tchetche wakati yale ya Polisi yalifungwa na Cristopher Edward na Selemani Kassim.
Kwa matokeo hayo Azam imefikisha pointi 23 sawa na Yanga, lakini yenyewe ikiwa na uwiano mzuri wa mabao ya kufunga na kufungwa, hivyo kuongoza ligi hiyo.
Kabla ya mchezo wa Azam wa jana, Yanga ilikuwa ikiongoza ligi hiyo ikiwa na pointi 23 na Azam ikiwa nafasi ya pili. Timu zote sasa zimecheza mechi 12.
Matokeo ya mechi ya Simba dhidi ya Coastal Union na Azam dhidi ya Polisi ni furaha kwa mashabiki wa Yanga, ambao kama kesho Jumapili timu yao itaifunga Mtibwa Sugar itafikisha pointi 26 na kukaa tena kileleni.
Mapema wiki hii, nahodha wa Yanga, Nadir Haroub alisema dhamira yao ni kufanya vizuri huku wakiombea Simba na Azam zifanye vibaya.
Uwanja wa Nangwanda Sijaona, timu ya Ndanda FC nayo ilitoka sare ya bao 1-1 dhidi ya Stand United, huku JKT Ruvu ikifungana bao 1-1 na Mbeya City Uwanja wa Azam Chamazi.
Bao la JKT Ruvu lilifungwa na Ally Billali wakati la Mbeya City lilifungwa na Kenny Ally.
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ATLETICO MADRID RUN RIOT OVER RIVALS REAL

February 7, 2015, 9:02 am
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Liga champions Atletico Madrid thrashed league leaders and city rivals Real Madrid 4-0 in Los Blancos' heaviest defeat since losing 5-0 to Barcelona in 2010.

Tiago and Saul Niguez gave the hosts a 2-0 half-time advantage at the Vicente Calderon in a five-minute spell.
Niguez's goal was particularly impressive as he put away a spectacular bicycle kick.
Atletico danger men Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic turned the big result into a massive hammering in the second period.
Though Real still lead the table with 54 points, Atletico are now third with 50 - the same as second-placed Barcelona, who can go one point behind Real if they defeat Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
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