Tanzania anger at 'diplomatic spat' with Canada

The Tanzanian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner after a Canadian diplomat allegedly spat at a policeman and a journalist.

A Tanzanian ministry spokesman condemned the incident, saying that his country is considering whether to expel the diplomat concerned.

Reporters say the diplomat, angered by a traffic jam, wound down his window and spat at the policeman on duty.

The Canadian High Commission in Dar es Salaam said it was investigating.

Tanzania's foreign ministry says the incident was a humiliation not just for the police officer and journalist concerned, but for the entire country.

The alleged incident occurred in the Banana district on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam.

The journalist was allegedly spat at after he went to the police station where the diplomat was taken after being arrested.

The diplomat was freed because he had diplomatic immunity.

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Tanzanian Benchmark Coffee Price Rises 15% at Auction

Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Tanzania’s benchmark coffee grade climbed 15 percent at an auction yesterday as buyers replenished their stocks ahead of the Christmas holiday, the state-run Tanzania Coffee Board said.

The top Arabica AA grade increased to an average of $198.80 for a 50-kilogram (110-pound) bag, from $172.97 a week earlier, the board said in an e-mailed report today from Moshi in northern Tanzania. Supplies of the grade jumped 69 percent to 2,616 bags, it said.

All the other grades gained, with the average price rising $24 per bag. Total supplies declined 5 percent to 11,159 bags, the board said. Arabica accounted for 90 percent of the beans supplied, it said.

Sales rose 21 percent to 11,112 bags, the board said.

Tanzania’s coffee production may fall by as much as 19 percent to 50,000 tons in the 12 months through June, from 62,000 tons in 2008-09 because of drought, Adolph Kumburu, the board’s director general said on June 26.

Tanzania, Africa’s fourth-biggest coffee producer after Ethiopia, Uganda and Ivory Coast, reaps its crop from April through August. Arabica accounts for 75 percent of Tanzania’s output, while robusta accounts for the rest.

The following are details of yesterday’s auction in U.S. dollars for a 50-kilogram bag:



Grade Offer Sold LowHighAverage
Arabica AA 2,616 2,609 147.40 210.60 198.80
Arabica A 2,039 2,020 142.60 206.20 198.67
Arabica B 3,164 3,151 135 203 192.20
Arabica PB 925 917 135 192 180.30
Arabica C 1,336 1,336 125 184 171.91
Robusta FAQ 1,079 1,079 62.20 62.50 62.30
To contact the reporter on this story: Fred Ojambo in Kampala via Johannesburg at pmrichardson@bloomberg.net.

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Rwanda Beats Tanzania To Romp Into CECAFA Finals

The youthful side will now battle Uganda for regional bragging rights on Sunday.

Rwanda’s Amavubi Stars beat Tanzanian Kilimanjaro Stars 2-1 today at Nyayo National Stadium to sail into the finals of the Orange sponsored CECAFA senior challenge Cup.

The first half was evenly matched and ended in a scoreless deadlock but just after the break, Tanzanian defender Kevin Yondani was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.

The boost saw Rwanda score the opener in the 62nd minute through Ndayisishime Yusuf. They added the second in the 78th minute through captain Mutesa Mafisango to wrap their impressive evening.

Tanzania got a consolation in the 80th minute when Musa Mgosi tapped in after Rwanda’s 'keeper spilled the ball in the box. As the game came to an end, Rwanda’s Ndamuhanga Tumaine received a red card after he provoked the Tanzanian bench.

Rwanda will now meet Uganda in the finals to be played on Sunday. Tanzania will have to fight for third place with Zanzibar, a match that will also be played on Sunday before the final.

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Tanzania lauds South Korea technical aid

The Government has urged Tanzanians who have trained in South Korea to utilize skills they have acquired for the benefit of the country.

This was said by the director of human resources in the President's Office (Public Service Management), Dr Faisal Issa, during KOICA Alumni Association of Tanzania (KAAT) annual general meeting recently.

Dr Issa said the Government appreciates Korean assistance, especially in the field of human resources development.

"The Government appreciates the assistance given by the Korean government especially in human resources development and of training skills. I urge our experts to utilise skills they acquired," he said.

Addressing the meeting, ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Tanzania, Mr Younghoon Kim, told KAAT members to share experiences and expertise acquired during their stay in Korea.

The meeting that was organised by Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), was attended by more than 50 participants drawn from different professions such as economists, medical doctors, nurses, lawyers, lecturers, engineers and staticians.

KAAT is a non-profit association formed by Tanzanians who studied in the Republic of Korea under KOICA sponsorship.

According to KOICA deputy resident representative in Tanzania, Ms Shin Soyeon, through the training programme,
the agency has enabled about 400 Tanzanians to undergo various courses in Korea. She said the agency is also responsible for Korea's grant aid programmes.

Source:/thecitizen.co.tz/

Child killed as quakes hit Malawi, Tanzania

BLANTYRE — A one-year-old boy was killed and 12 people were injured Tuesday as a series of moderate earthquakes struck Malawi and Tanzania, collapsing homes in a region near a new uranium mine, officials said.

"The strongest earthquake was recorded early Tuesday and its magnitude was 5.9 on the Richter scale," said Leonard Kalindekafe, director of the Malawi Geological Survey.

At least 12 tremors ranging between 4.8 and 5.1 have hit the northern Karonga district since Sunday morning, he said.

The district is home to the uranium mine opened in April by Australian company Paladin.

Police spokesman Enock Levason said the boy died after a kitchen collapsed on him. About 12 others were also injured Tuesday in collapsing buildings or as they tried to flee their homes, he added.

Karonga district commissioner Gasten Macheka said the government had set up a task force to assess the damage.

Levason said six people were admitted to a nearby hospital and the rest were treated for minor injuries.

He said villagers were living in fear after the tremors shook the district over 15 times.

"We have abandoned our houses to sleep in the open for fear of buildings collapsing on us," Richard Tembo told AFP by telephone, adding that his house had developed cracks in the walls.

Tremors also hit neighbouring Tanzania, sowing panic but causing no reported damage or casualties.

"So far there is no report of death, injury or damage of houses on the Tanzanian side, but there is a lot of panic," said Anicent Minde of the Tanzania Geological Centre.

He said the quakes ranged between 4.8 and 5.9 and urged residents to stay outdoors during the quakes.

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Tanzania: Zanzibar Heroes Coach Blames Lack of Experience

Dar Es Salaam — Zanzibar Heroes head coach Hemed Morocco has bemoaned lack of experience as the main factor behind his team's failure to qualify for the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.

The Zanzibaris who last won the trophy in 1995, were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Uganda in the semifinal held on Wednesday at the Nyayo Stadium.

The coach said that the Ugandans played with great experience.

"We lacked experience and it cost us. Nobody expected much from us at the start of the tournament and we are happy with the achievement so far".

Zanzibar caused major upset in the tournament by eliminating fancied Zambia in the quarterfinals.

The coach said he has a lot of respect for Uganda, tipping them to retain the title. Zanzibar's only solace would be to finish third.

"They have the best squad compared to any team in the competition. They deserve to be champions", he said.

The final and play-off matches take place on Sunday and both games will go live on SuperSport3.

Source:allafrica.com/

Tanzania: TBF Takes Basketball to Varsities

Dar Es Salaam — THE Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF) has announced a new plan of reviving the sport in higher learning institutions starting April next year.

The federation's Secretary General, Lawrence Cheyo, said in Dar es Salaam today that the plan aims to unearth young talents.

"Development of the sport will depend on how we have promoted talents from higher learning institutions. We hope that majority of them would be mature enough if they are given an opportunity in the national team", he said.

He said that countries that have developed the game to the highest level have sustainable programmes to nurture and promote talents in universities.

"In a few years to come, Tanzania will be able to re-claim its lost glory in the sport at the East and Central African region", he said.

He attributed the poor performance of the national team to lack of new talents.

Cheyo said that the federation will organize inter-varsity competitions whereby outstanding players would be promoted to the top flight league clubs.

"The programme will start in Dar es Salaam and later on move to other regions", Cheyo said.

However, he said that the programme could hit the desired target if all stakeholders join the effort.

Source:allafrica.com/