Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Türkiye top varsity to confer honorary PhD upon Samia

ANKARA: The University of Ankara in Turkey is poised to confer an honorary PhD in Economics upon President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and its impact across social, political, and economic domains.

GGML, PCCB team up for anti-graft drive



GGML supply chain manager, Cyprian Mtweve, makes a presentation on the firm’s procurement process and policies during the ongoing anti-corruption workshop in Geita. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • GGML acting managing director, Mr Ashraf Suryaningrat, highlighted the impact of corruption to democratic stability and economic growth in any nation.

Government says private sector is happy with regulatory reforms


Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kusiluka

What you need to know:

  • Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kusiluka says members of the business community are happy and satisfied with the government's commitment over the past three years to establish a robust foundation for business operations and attract investment

Poor loan recovery methods costing HESLB billions

By  Jacob Mosenda

What you need to know:

  • The CAG notes that by June 30, 2023, the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) had collected Sh1.29 trillion only (62 percent of all matured loans) since the 2006/07 fiscal year.

China announces intentions to continue being Tanzania's top trading partner

Chinese ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Chen Mingjian speaks during celebration marking 60 years of bilateral relations between Tanzania and China in Dar es Salaam on April 15, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY

What you need to know:

  • With a rich history of economic collaboration, China has consistently held the position of Tanzania's largest trading partner and investor, contributing significantly to Tanzania’s growth and development

CAG: How Tanzania can improve mental heath services

 


“The number of patients increases every year, as do deaths. Many centres do not provide isolation services to help patients recover, and out of the 28 regions, only five have isolation centres for mental health services,” the report says.

The Controller and Auditor General has revealed 12 significant shortcomings in the provision of mental health services in the country. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • According to the CAG’s 2022/23 report, deficiencies include inadequate community-level diagnosis and financial resources, staff shortages and poor drug distribution

How Local Government and Regional Administration ministry plans to spend Sh10 trillion 2024-25 budget

The Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government Authorities – PO-RALG), Mohamed Mchengerwa, tables his ministry’s budget in Parliament in Dodoma on April 16, 2024. PHOTO | MERCIFUL MUNUO

What you need to know:

  • Out of the funds, Sh6.71 trillion will be recurrent expenditure, while the remaining Sh3.415 trillion will be channelled towards development purposes