TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR EDITORS AND JOURNALISTS ON FAMILY PLANNING CAMPAIGN PHOTOGRAPHS.

 The Marie Stopes Tanzania’s Director of Advance Family Planning, Halima Shariff expresses views during the Training Workshop for Editors and Journalists on Family Planning Campaign. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

The Editors and Journalists follow session during the Training Workshop on Family Planning at UDSM. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

The Marie Stopes Tanzania’s External Relations Lead, Leo Bryant presents his paper during the Training Workshop for Editors and Journalists on Family Planning Campaign at UDSM. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

 The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Research Fellow, Dr. Joel Silas presents his paper on the Prospects and Challenges on Demographic Dividend in Tanzania during the Training Workshop for Editors and Journalists on Family Planning Campaign which held at College of Engineering Technology (COET) at UDSM. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

The Senior Lecturer of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC), Dr. Jasson Kalugendo when officiating the Training Workshop for Editors and Journalists on Family Planning Campaign held at UDSM. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

The TBC1, Rahel Muhando contributes during the discussion of thematic areas at the Training on FamilyPlanning Campaign held at UDSM. (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

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CELEBRATION OF 50 YEARS OF SCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM PHOTOS

 

The UDSM Director Vice Chancellor of Research, Prof. Cuthbeth Kimambo (center) in a group photo with the Head of Human Resource, Administration in the College of Natural and Applied Science (CoNAS), Edwin Mashayo (second left), Principal of CoNAS, Prof. Thomas Lyimo (first left), Head of Chemistry Department, Prof. Othman Chande Othman (second right) and Dr. Bujulu, Director of Planning UDSM (first right).  (Photo by Mtapa Wilson)

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TIGO DONATES 500 DESKS TO 10 PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KINONDONI

By Mtapa Wilson

Tigo Tanzania has donated 500 desks worth 82.5 million to ten primary schools in Kinondoni district, Dar es Salaam region, in support of the government’s effort to offset the existing countrywide shortage of desks in primary schools.

Speaking at delivery ceremony held at Kawawa Primary School located in Mabibo ward in Kinondoni municipality, Tigo General Manager Diego Gutierrez said the donation is in line with the company’s commitment to support community initiatives seeking to uplift people’s living condition.

“The donation is part of Tigo’s investment on social projects that have high impact on the community.  We believe that through this donation.  Tigo is playing a role in shaping the future leaders, doctors, engineers and other experts of this country,” said Gutierrezi.

Also Gutierrezi added that the company has in recent months made similar donation of desks to primary schools in Iringa, Shinyanga, Mbeya and Morogoro region and keen to continue supporting the government’s course to provide sufficient desks to primary schools in other parts of the country.

The delivery was witnessed by Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Hon. Paul Makonda who said that the 500 desks will greatly improve the learning condition for children in the region and calling upon other well-wishers to come forward and join the effort to offset the remaining shortage of desks in the region.

“We sincerely want to thank Tigo for supporting us in our effort to offset the existing shortage of desks in primary schools in Dar es Salaam region.  We believe these 500 desks will go a long way in enabling hundreds of children a conducive sitting environment needed for their effective learning” Said Hon. Makonda.

The primary schools that benefited from 500 desks Tigo donation are; Kawawa, Makabe, Upendo, Bunju A, Salasala, Malamba mawili, Tegeta A, Mbezi Juu, Mtongani and Wazo Hill primary school.

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CoNAS PREPARATION FOR CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SCIENCE AT UDSM

The Principal of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) and Associate Professor in Microbiology, Prof. Thomas J. Lyimo (second right) addresses the journalists (not captured) on the Anniversary of 50 years of Science at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) that will be held on Wednesday 30^th March to Friday 1^st, 2016, at UDSM, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere Mlimani Campus in the Nkrumah Hall.  And on his left is Prof. Ralph Peter Masenge.  The Deputy Principal of CoNAS and Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Dr. Egbert Mujuni (second left), and Botany Department Lecturer, Dr. Amelia S. Buriyo.  (Photo by Perus Benson)

The Principal of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS) and Associate Professor in Microbiology, Prof. Thomas J. Lyimo (right) addresses the journalists (not captured) on the Anniversary of 50 years of Science at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) that will be held on Wednesday 30^th March to Friday 1^st, 2016, at UDSM, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere Mlimani Campus in the Nkrumah Hall.  The Deputy Principal of CoNAS and Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Dr. Egbert Mujuni (center).  Botany Department Lecturer, Dr. Amelia S. Buriyo (left).  (Photo by Perus Benson)

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WORLD DIABETES FOUNDATION PHOTOGRAPHS

Managing Director of the World Diabetes Foundation (WDT), Anders Dejgaard addresses the journalists (not captured) the way WDT supports prevention of diabetes and access to care for affected people in Africa during 3^rd East Africa Diabetes Study Group (EADSG) Symposium in Dar es Salaam.(Photo by Wilson Mtapa)

 Regional Advisor for Non-communicable Diseases-WHO AFRO, Dr. Stephen Shongwe (center) speaks about fighting against Non-communicable diseases in Africa during the third East Africa Diabetes Study Group (EADSG)Symposium in Dar es Salaam.(Photo by wilson Mtapa)

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PARLIAMENT COMMITTEE TOURISM, LAND AND ENVIRONMENT PHOTOGRAPHS

 The former Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Phillip Mulugo (MP) speaks during the Tourism, Land and Environment Committee meeting held at Julius Nyerere Convention Center (photo by Wilson Mtapa)

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SINZA SPECIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS

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TDA PERFORMS ORAL CHECK-UP SINZA SPECIAL SCHOOL PUPILS

By Mtapa Wilson.

Tanzania Dental Association (TDA) has performed oral health cleanness to children with mental disability at Sinza Special School in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam. The exercise is part of the World Oral Health Day celebrations.The TDA Expert, Dr. Elizabeth Lyimo urged parents and school staff to teach children about  oral health cleanness to avoid dental problems

“Since these children are not able to behave themselves, it is very important for you as the parents and guardians to ensure that children make oral health cleanliness very well.  This helps to avoid dental problems that result from dirtiness of oral caused by eating varieties of food” Said Dr. Lyimo.

Speaking during the exercise, Sinza Special School Head Teacher, Simon Milobi said that most of his pupils suffer shattered teeth and other dental related problems.  

“The big challenge has been parents’ failure to administer  a thorough oral cleanness to their children.  Many parents pay little attention to oral health of  their kids on the excuse  that they are tired from daily work.” He said.

During the oral health seminar with parents and teachers, TDA also performed dental check-up to pupils and distributed toothbrushes and toothpastes to each pupil.

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MINISTRY DECLARES TO RAISE PERFORMANCE IN MATHS SUBJECT.

Minister of Education, Science, Technology, and Vocational Training Prof. Joyce Ndalichako. (photo by Adrian Mgaya).

By Mtapa Wilson

The Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training has promised to solve some challenges to poor performance in mathematics subject among primary and secondary students in Tanzania.

The promise is made by the Director of Secondary Education, Ms. Paulina Mkonongo during the PI Day Celebrations held at Mnazi Mmoja ground, Dar es Salaam. In her speech, Ms. Mkonongo said that Mathematics is a catalyst of Science and Technology which, again, leads to industrial development. Therefore, emphasis on mathematics subject is core to the achievement of government economic policy based on Industrial development.

“We need more students to study mathematics so as to get more experts in the field of Science and Technology. This will help us to implement industrial policy in our country that has been expounded as vision for economic development by the fifth phase government of Honourable President John Pombe Magufuli.”  She added.

As part of this commitment, the government through the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, has started conducting various researches to find out solutions to students’ poor performances in mathematics subject in both primary and secondary schools.

“The Ministry is responsible to provide seminar trainings to the mathematics teachers.  There is also a dare need to encourage and motivate more students to study mathematics in order to help them overcome the fallacy that mathematics is tough” Ms. Mkonongo emphasized.

This year PI Day celebrations with slogan “Celebration is Mathematics is the basic foundation of Science and Technology” were held at the Mnazi Mmoja ground in Dar-es-Salaam. Various education stakeholders including teachers, students and the general public participated.  PI Day is celebrated on March 14^th every year around the world.

 PI is the Greek word which refer to the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant - the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - which is approximately 3.14159. PI has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point.

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PI DAY EXHIBITION

 Director of Secondary Education, Ms. Paulina Mkonongo observing exhibited for O-level mathematics books during the celebration of PI Day held at the Mnazi Mmoja ground in Dar es Salaam.

 Majani ya Chai Secondary School Students demonstrate how to calculate PI to the Director of Secondary Education, Ms Paulina Mkonongo, during PI Exhibitions at the Mnazi Mmoja ground in Dar-es-Salaam.

 

 Exhibitors show mathematics teaching aids to the Director of Secondary Education, Ms Paulina Mkonongo (not captured) during the Celebration of PI Day, held at Mnazi Mmoja ground in Dar es Salaam.

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UNEMPLOYMENT IS STILL A PROBLEM TO FRESH GRADUATES

By Vaileth Barden

According to the World Population Review, it is estimated that by 2014 the population of Tanzania had hit the 50.8 million mark. A 2012 report by National Bureau of Statistics shows the total labour force of Tanzania Mainland of people aged 15 and above to stand at 21,295,061. Also, a huge proportion of active labour force comprises young people.

Indeed, the core problem facing youth in Tanzania is unemployment. A survey by a non-governmental organisation, known as Restless Development, revealed that only 14 per cent are working in a formal, wage-earning job nation-wide.In fact, unemployment among fresh graduates in Tanzania has continued to be an issue of great concern since these young graduates always come across the challenge of inadequate job opportunities after completing their academic programme in universities and colleges.

This problem is prompted by various reasons, including the teaching and learning methods applied in most universities and colleges, which are more theoretical oriented than practical, hence equipping students with only theories but no practical skills that would make it easy for them to be self-employed. Lack of practical skills makes them not only look  incompetent in the job market  but also incapable of self-employment.

For this reason, most employers ignore fresh graduates. Furthermore, with no practical skills, graduates fail to start up their own businesses or gainful ventures.

This problem has its root is the Tanzania education system where the annual enrolment of fresh graduates in both public and private universities is constantly high but the number of employment vacancies is still not enough to absorb all the graduates in the job market. The two major sectors can only absorb a few number of graduates compared to the total number of graduates completing studies each year.

Also, there is concentration of jobs in particular sectors which tend to open up more opportunities for graduates on that particular area compared to other degree programmes. A good example is the Public Relations programme, which is a new field in the country in terms of direct training with only a few organisations and companies bothering to hire people. As a result most graduates on this field remain unemployed. New graduates who have experienced this programme have called on the particularly policy-makers to address this issue.

In addition, the problem of unemployment is also caused by some of the organisational systems which tend to list a lot of requirements such as a person with 3-5 years experience to acquire employment; this is a challenge to fresh graduates since they do not have such experience on their resume.

Also, some organisations are simply not friendly to youths and this may limit fresh graduates from getting employments. In most cases, it is the old people who orchestrate this trend by ignoring the youth’s intellectual contribution and, hence, this challenge limits graduates from getting employment.

Higher learning students are also urged to work very hard during field practical training so that they can be recommended in case of job opportunities, but it may also add up to their requisite working experiences since employers generally complain that most of the fresh graduates tend to have only high grades but devoid of practical skills to apply in the job market.

Furthermore, undergraduates are advised to take part in volunteering and internships programmes related to their fields as it may help them to acquire skills and on-the-job experience which will help them in the job market. A good example can be seen at the School of Journalism and Mass communication of University of Dar es Salaam (SJMC) where there are media outlets which provide opportunity to students to acquire skills through volunteering and internships.

Also, undergraduates are advised to involve themselves in social clubs or special training programmes offered in universities and colleges. This can add value to them in terms of teaching them how to be good team players, communication and presentation skills. Example of such clubs is gender club.

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SAY NO TO ALCOHOLISM

Jackline Kaboko

Do you know the effects of consuming too much alcohol in your body? Have you taken this fact into account as you go on a drinking spree? Do you know that more than five million Tanzanians are alcoholics? I guess your answer is ‘no’!!Generally, alcoholism is one of the major problems many Tanzanians face.

The effects of alcoholism are very serious. Many people consume too much alcohol, lose control of their lives  as they increasingly become addicted.

Many people do not know that apart from losing money, alcoholism can be your death ticket.  This is because consumption of too much alcohol causes different diseases such as diabetes, renal failure, stroke, depression and obesity.

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About Us

The Hill Observer Online is the Official Online version of The Hill Observer Newspaper of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. 

The Hill observer is a community newspaper owned by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication on behalf of the University of Dar es Salaam.

It was registered on 24th July 2006. Its registration number is 00000304 under the Newspaper Act No 3 of 1976. 

The paper is meant for members of the University of Dar es Salaam and its affiliated colleges as well as other institutions of higher learning. 

It is a 16 pages tabloid which runs on a monthly basis.

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Colour consideration when choosing clothing

By Anelise Levis.

“You are looking smart” is one of the statements that most of us wish to hear after getting ready to go for work, school or anywhere else.

Although most of us pay much attention to clothes that we put on, we forget about shoes, watches and even ornaments such as earrings, rings which spice up our appearance.

Today let us discuss on colour consideration when choosing what clothes to wear or buy.

It should be noted that, the colours of the clothes we wear can make us look good or bad; hence, we have to know what kind of colours that match with our skins.

Understanding our skin colour tone is something that can help in realising the clothes we look best in, since skin colour tone differs from one person to another.

Actually there are people who have warm skin tone colour and others are neutral.

Speaking to The Hill Observer, Ms. Zamda George, a fashion designer who is also an instructor at the University of Dar es Salaam, said everyone should know how to choose the colours of the clothes to make one look the best.

“Colour is a very important thing to consider when choosing clothes to buy or to wear because it makes one look good. Most important thing is to consider which clothing colours shades look good on you,” said Ms. George.

“For example, blue colour has shades such as navy blue, dark blue, cool blue and light blue so one should consider which colour shades look good on him or her according to his or her skin colour tone,” Ms. George added.

Ms. George further said, “One should consider the prime time and occasion for a certain colour or type of clothes.”

some battik clothes

She said that in the afternoon one can wear cool colour sheds clothes whereas in the evening one can wear the bright or shinny colours. Whether the dressing is casual or official, she emphasised having recourse to personal style.

Also, she explained that there are masculine and feminine colours:  “Masculine colours include gray, navy blue which is one of the blue colour shades and army green while feminine colours include pink, orange and red.”

On colour blocking, Ms. George said there are no specific rules except that cool colours should be mixed with light or crazy colours. Also on mixed prints   materials such as khanga and vitenge (wrappers), Ms. George said one should consider whether the  material colour shades  look best on him or her

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