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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