When you walk around Mbagala Kuu area you will definitely come across a good number of women either in pairs or small groups gathering round to discuss their fate after the April 29 bomb blasts. Most of these women are in the dark as to what will actually happen to them and their families. Many of them have grim hope of returning to normal life. This is because when it comes to family care, women are the mostly involved. It is much so for women of Mbagala Kuu where the blasts which apart from loss of lives and destruction of property including houses and household items, have also led to disintegration of many families. A survey conducted by 'Woman Magazine' at the area established that some families have been forced to ask relatives in various parts of Dar es Salaam to accommodate their children due to lack of sufficient shelter at the site as well as constant fear of further explosions. “Life is not the same here. As you can see it by yourself we live in tents…in some cases two families share one tent. How can we take care of the children in such a situation,” wonders Mwasiti Kalanje (35), a mother of three children. But taking children to live with relatives was also not an easy task especially for families with more than one child. Such families had to look for several relatives to share the burden of staying with the kids. That means children who were used to live under one roof have now to live separately. Mrs Kalanje says the problem forced her family to split into three groups. “I and my youngest child Josephine live with a relative at Kichemchem area, my husband lives in the provided tent while the other two children – Nassir and Junior live with a relative at Mbagala Kilungure,” she says.
Monday, May 24, 2010
We won't forget whats happened Mbagala
When you walk around Mbagala Kuu area you will definitely come across a good number of women either in pairs or small groups gathering round to discuss their fate after the April 29 bomb blasts. Most of these women are in the dark as to what will actually happen to them and their families. Many of them have grim hope of returning to normal life. This is because when it comes to family care, women are the mostly involved. It is much so for women of Mbagala Kuu where the blasts which apart from loss of lives and destruction of property including houses and household items, have also led to disintegration of many families. A survey conducted by 'Woman Magazine' at the area established that some families have been forced to ask relatives in various parts of Dar es Salaam to accommodate their children due to lack of sufficient shelter at the site as well as constant fear of further explosions. “Life is not the same here. As you can see it by yourself we live in tents…in some cases two families share one tent. How can we take care of the children in such a situation,” wonders Mwasiti Kalanje (35), a mother of three children. But taking children to live with relatives was also not an easy task especially for families with more than one child. Such families had to look for several relatives to share the burden of staying with the kids. That means children who were used to live under one roof have now to live separately. Mrs Kalanje says the problem forced her family to split into three groups. “I and my youngest child Josephine live with a relative at Kichemchem area, my husband lives in the provided tent while the other two children – Nassir and Junior live with a relative at Mbagala Kilungure,” she says.
Profile of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Nelson Mandela's greatest pleasure, his most private moment, is watching the sun set with the music of Handel or Tchaikovsky playing.Locked up in his cell during daylight hours, deprived of music, both these simple pleasures were denied him for decades. With his fellow prisoners, concerts were organised when possible, particularly at Christmas time, where they would sing. Nelson Mandela finds music very uplifting, and takes a keen interest not only in European classical music but also in African choral music and the many talents in South African music. But one voice stands out above all - that of Paul Robeson, whom he describes as our hero.
The years in jail reinforced habits that were already entrenched: the disciplined eating regime of an athlete began in the 1940s, as did the early morning exercise. Still today Nelson Mandela is up by 4.30am, irrespective of how late he has worked the previous evening. By 5am he has begun his exercise routine that lasts at least an hour. Breakfast is by 6.30, when the days newspapers are read. The day s work has begun.
With a standard working day of at least 12 hours, time management is critical and Nelson Mandela is extremely impatient with unpunctuality, regarding it as insulting to those you are dealing with. many more stay tune...
Rape
In criminal law, rape is an assault by a person involving sexual intercourse with another person without that person's consent. Outside of law, the term is often used interchangeably with sexual assault, a closely related (but in most jurisdictions technically distinct) form of assault typically including rape and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity.
The rate of reporting, prosecution and convictions for rape varies considerably in different jurisdictions. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (1999) estimated that 91% of U.S. rape victims are female and 9% are male, with 99% of the offenders being male. In one survey of women, only two percent of respondents who stated they were sexually assaulted said that the assault was perpetrated by a stranger.Several studies argue that male-male prisoner rape might be the most common and least-reported form of rape, with some studies suggesting such rapes are substantially more common in both per-capita and raw-number totals than male-female rapes in the general population.When part of a widespread and systematic practice, rape and sexual slavery are recognized as crimes against humanity and war crimes. Rape is also recognized as an element of the crime of genocide when committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a targeted ethnic group.
The rate of reporting, prosecution and convictions for rape varies considerably in different jurisdictions. The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (1999) estimated that 91% of U.S. rape victims are female and 9% are male, with 99% of the offenders being male. In one survey of women, only two percent of respondents who stated they were sexually assaulted said that the assault was perpetrated by a stranger.Several studies argue that male-male prisoner rape might be the most common and least-reported form of rape, with some studies suggesting such rapes are substantially more common in both per-capita and raw-number totals than male-female rapes in the general population.When part of a widespread and systematic practice, rape and sexual slavery are recognized as crimes against humanity and war crimes. Rape is also recognized as an element of the crime of genocide when committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a targeted ethnic group.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of democratic rights and freedoms. In its very first session in 1946, before any human rights declarations or treaties had been adopted, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 59(I) stating "Freedom of information is a fundamental human right and ... the touchstone of all the freedoms to which the United Nations is consecrated."Freedom of expression is essential in enabling democracy to work and public participation in decision-making. Citizens cannot exercise their right to vote effectively or take part in public decision-making if they do not have free access to information and ideas and are not able to express their views freely. Freedom of expression is thus not only important for individual dignity but also to participation, accountability and democracy. Violations of freedom of expression often go hand in hand with other violations, in particular the right to freedom of association and assembly.
Progress has been made in recent years in terms of securing respect for the right to freedom of expression. Efforts have been made to implement this right through specially constructed regional mechanisms. New opportunities are emerging for greater freedom of expression with the internet and worldwide satellite broadcasting. New threats are emerging too, for example with global media monopolies and pressures on independent media outlets.
Miss Universe Tanzania
Miss Universe Tanzania is a beauty pageant that was first held in 2007. The winner will go on and represent Tanzania at the Miss Universe pageant the same year. Miss Universe Tanzania is not related to the previous Miss Tanzania contest.The reigning Miss Universe Tanzania is Hellen Dausen, who was crowned on April 23, 2010.
What is love?
It is one of the most difficult questions for the mankind. Centuries have passed by, relationships have bloomed and so has love. But no one can give the proper definition of love. To some Love is friendship set on fire for others Maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. No matter how you define it or feel it, love is the eternal truth in the history of mankind.Love is patient, love is kind. It has no envy, nor it boasts itself and it is never proud. It rejoices over the evil and is the truth seeker. Love protects; preserves and hopes for the
Salsa (dance)
Salsa is a syncretic dance genre from Cuba, as the meeting point of European and African popular culture. It later spread to Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean islands. Salsa is essentially Cuban with deep Afro-Cuban beats, and additional musical influences from Son, Guaguancó, Rumba.Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing (suelta), and Rueda de Casino where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine.
Salsa is popular throughout Latin America, and also in the United States, Spain, Japan, Portugal, France, Eastern Europe and Italy.
The name "salsa" is the Spanish word for sauce, connoting, in American Spanish, a spicy flavor. Salsa also suggests a "mixture" of ingredients, though this meaning is not found in most stories of the term's origin. (See Salsa music for more information.)
Bibi Titi Mohammed
Bibi Titi Mohammed (1926–2000) was a Tanzanian politician. She was born in 1926, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to a Muslim family. She was a close friend of the first President of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere being introduced to him in 1954, by the driver of a family cab.Mohammed was one of the founding members of the Tanzanian African National Union (TANU), and played a major role in fighting for Tanzania's independence.
In October 1969, Mohammed, and the former Labour Minister Michael Kamaliza were arrested, along with four army officers, being charged with plotting to overthrow the government.
Tanzania's first treason trial was held, and after the 127 day trial, Mohammed was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Two years later, in April 1972, Mohammed received a presidential pardon. Upon her release, Mohammed led a life of isolation. Her husband had abandoned her during the trial, her political associates disowned her, and most of her friends deserted her.
In 1991, when Tanzania was celebrating 30 years of independence, Bibi Titi appeared in the ruling party's paper as "A Heroine of Uhuru(Freedom) Struggle".
On November 5, 2000 Mohammed died at Net Care Hospital in Johannesburg where she was being treated.
One of Dar es Salaam's major roads is named after Mohammed in honour of the great achievements made by her toward Tanzanian independence.
Jakaya Kikwete
Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete (born October 7, 1950) is a Tanzanian politician, the fourth and current President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Kikwete was born in Msoga, Bagamoyo District, Tanganyika in present day Tanzania. Kikwete was also the Chairperson of the African Union from 31 January 2008 to 2 February 2009.Biography
Kikwete grew up witnessing the exercise of leadership by his grandfather Mrisho Kikwete as a local chief and father as a District Commissioner in colonial Tanganyika and Regional Administrative Secretary and an Ombudsman in post-colonial Tanganyika and the United Republic of Tanzania. He spent part of his childhood moving from one area of country to another as his father was transferred to different outposts. He also spent a better part of his childhood in the village under the guidance of his grandfather. Kikwete became a natural choice for leadership in school and later in the party (TANU and CCM) youth movements.
His leadership talents emerged at early stages in life. He was a student leader both in middle and secondary schools and at the University of Dar es Salaam. He was elected Chairman of the Students Council at Kibaha Secondary School and Deputy Head Prefect at Tanga Secondary School. He became very active in student politics at University. He was eventually elected Vice President of the Dar es Salaam University Students Organisation and de-facto President of the student government at the Main Campus in 1973/74. As a student leader, he spearheaded efforts to fight for student's rights and welfare. He was in the forefront in bringing about awareness and activism in liberation and anti-apartheid politics in the campus and the University community at large. He represented the Dar es Salaam University students and the students and youths of the African continent in several international conferences. Among such meetings were the International Youth Population Conference in 1974 in Bucharest, Romania.
His leadership talents emerged at early stages in life. He was a student leader both in middle and secondary schools and at the University of Dar es Salaam. He was elected Chairman of the Students Council at Kibaha Secondary School and Deputy Head Prefect at Tanga Secondary School. He became very active in student politics at University. He was eventually elected Vice President of the Dar es Salaam University Students Organisation and de-facto President of the student government at the Main Campus in 1973/74. As a student leader, he spearheaded efforts to fight for student's rights and welfare. He was in the forefront in bringing about awareness and activism in liberation and anti-apartheid politics in the campus and the University community at large. He represented the Dar es Salaam University students and the students and youths of the African continent in several international conferences. Among such meetings were the International Youth Population Conference in 1974 in Bucharest, Romania.
Students Organization
In order to up bring the students to be responsible for their own welfare and promote students governance it was necessary for the University of Dar es Salaam through its highest organ which is known as University Council to allow students to form various organizations for their own betterments. This was also intended to teach students on social and political matters as well as economic and academic affairs practically by just being given advisory services or guidance from the Management through the Dean of Students Office. Therefore, the Students’ Organizations of the University of Dar es Salaam are run by students themselves with high degrees of autonomy. The University Management can intervene only when it sees there is a situation which is endangering the peace and tranquility at the university.
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