Friday, April 26, 2024

Union @60: Pillars of success

 Daily News reporters

DAR ES SALAAM: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday revealed three factors, which make the Union to remain unshakable, citing some as faith and strong determination by the Union founders-the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Abeid Amani Karume.

Union @60 celebrations at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief, Samia Suluhu Hassan waves to the citizens upon her arrival at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan

National Anthem 

President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief, Samia Suluhu Hassan, observes the national anthem during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Union. Tanganyika (Mainland) and Zanzibar (Isles) united on April 26th, 1964.

A guard of honour

A guard of honour

President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief, Samia Suluhu Hassan inspects a guard of honour during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Union taking place at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Tanganyika (Mainland) and Zanzibar (Isles) united on 26th April 1964.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers her speech 

President Samia delivers her speech
President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief, Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers her speech during the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Union. Tanganyika (Mainland) and Zanzibar (Isles) united on 26th April, 1964.

UN official hails TPDF for professionalism in peace missions

The United Nations Under-Secretary General for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Photo: Ghana today
The United Nations Under-Secretary General for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix

By James Kandoya , The Guardian 

THE United Nations Under-Secretary General for peace operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix has hailed professionalism and commitment of Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) soldiers in their various peace-keeping operations.

More than 100 inmates escape Nigerian prison after rain damages

Defilement

Thousands of inmates have escaped in recent years due to weak infrastructure and militant attacks, notably a July 2022 Islamic State attack on a high-security prison in the capital Abuja where around 440 inmates were freed. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

By REUTERS

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.

How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term

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Former US president Donald Trump. PHOTO | REUTERS

By REUTERS

Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defense ties.

Developing technical skills for the extractive sectors should be a priority


Artisanal gold miners work at one of the mining sites.  

Any investor intent on venturing into Kenya usually has a checklist, which invariably includes relevant technical skills available in the country, an enabler that allows investors to hit the ground running.

UK, Germany attract most Kenyans for jobs


Labour PS, Shadrack Mwadime. 

Photo credit: File | Lucy Wanjiru | Nation Media Group

United Kingdom, Germany and Switzerland are among the top three destinations for Kenyans working in the diaspora with the three European nations making it to the list of the top 10 remitting countries into Kenya.