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THE GUARDIAN | 8th Mar 14
Constituent Assembly Interim Chairman Pandu Ameir Kificho this week came under scathing attack from CA members, blaming him for failure to control the House. The CA has suffered from a groundswell of complains that the chair was not strong enough to guide the House to meaningful decision over the past two weeks -- since the C.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Feb 14
A section of academicians have criticized the proposed model for the country to have three governments, some of them expressing fear that the ruling party may dominate decisions of the Constituent Assembly that starts its formal sessions on Monday.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Feb 14
Investigations are underway on contractors who allegedly breached the contents of the national rural power supply deal, The Director General of the Rural Energy Agency (REA) said this weekend.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 19th Jan 14
Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda yesterday expressed his satisfaction with ongoing revonations of the Parliamentary debating chamber that will accomodate members of the Constituent Assembly.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 5th Jan 14
The Tanzania Constitutional Forum (TCF) has cautioned bad-mannered members of Parliament to refrain from slighting those coming to join the legislative body, ahead of the convening of the Constituent Assembly slated for early next month in Dodoma.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jan 14
Kigoma South MP David Kafulila ( NCCR-Mageuzi) has called for a procedural reform in the running of parliamentary sessions, suggesting formation of a special committee with a duty of reviewing government answers in the parliament .
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jan 14
Older members of Parliament are being advised to step down and let young blood take over legislative reins in order to bring about fast economic development in the country. According to some MPs, their old colleagues cannot work as efficiently as when they were younger to push for the desired economic development in their constituencies.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Dec 13
The removal of four sitting ministers following eviction abuses during implementation of Operation Tokomeza was among earth shaking events in the last parliamentary meeting ending the year 2013.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 22nd Dec 13
Parliament has approved amendments to this year's Finance Act, eliminating the Tsh1000 charged on simcards per month and instead raising airtime taxation from 14.5 per cent to 17 per cent, after Deputy Finance Minister Saada Mkuya presented the two amendment proposals.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Dec 13
Members of Parliament yesterday asked the government to give the ailing Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) funds to buy new and modern planes to enable it compete effectively in the aviation industry.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Dec 13
The government has been advised to ensure it prepares Tanzanians and puts in place infrastructure that would enable them to own the gas economy. Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs, Industries and Trade Mahamoud Mgimwa gave the advice here yesterday when tabling the report of the committee.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Dec 13
Billions of shillings are lost through the Public Procurement Act, alleges opposition MP Rev Peter Msigwa who also describes the act as weak and it needs amendment. "This law needs to be reviewed," he said yesterday in Dar es Salaam.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Dec 13
Deputy Minister for Water, Dr Binilith Mahenge yesterday called on MPs to 'team up' with stakeholders and aid the government to realise implementation of the proposed ten village water project across the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Dec 13
Tanzania parliament's netball team has retained the East African Community parliament's championship title at Kampala's Namboole Stadium over weekend. The team posted a narrow 35-32 victory over their Ugandan counterparts in the closely contested encounter.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Dec 13
A section of academicians and political gurus across the country have cautioned Tanzanians to handle with care issues surrounding the performance and accountability of Premier Mizengo Pinda in Parliament, saying his resignation would only benefit the country if done on justifiable constitutional and political grounds.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Dec 13
Special Seats MP, Lucy Owenya (Chadema) has queried the cleanness and safety of water supplied by the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Company (Dawasco) saying that many people were susceptible to waterborne diseases.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Dec 13
The government pledged yesterday to review tax exemptions for foreign businesses investing in Tanzania. Deputy Minister for Finance Saada Mkuya Salum made the pledge here, when wrapping up Public Accounts Committee (PAC, Local Authority Accounts Committee (LAAC) and Parliamentary Budget Committee reports in the august House.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 8th Dec 13
Members of Parliament have shown different attitudes towards a report released last week by the Research for Poverty Alleviation (REPOA) proposing the formation of an independent body to set payments and benefits for legislators and ranking public officers in a study report titled "Can Africa Afford the Cost of Democracy?" The findings noted that an independent institution for setting payments and benefits for legislators and other public office holders was crucial for Africa to accelerate the rate of pro-poor economic development.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Dec 13
Establishment of the highly anticipated meat processing plant in Dar es Salaam has failed because parties involved have not honoured their commitments, Parliament was told yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Dec 13
Majority of Tanzanians want the new constitution to have a clause that mandates the public to expel underperforming Members of Parliament. Releasing the findings of a research titled: "Drafting the law of the land: Reflections of citizens in Mainland Tanzania on the draft constitution" head of Twaweza, Rakesh Rajani, said - according to the study- 91 per cent of people in Tanzania mainland want to have a mandate to oust their legislators in case they fail to perform their duties or are underperforming.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Dec 13
Members of Parliament yesterday asked two electoral bodies of the union and Zanzibar governments to update the permanent voters' registers to allow more people take part in the forthcoming referendum on the constitutional review process.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Dec 13
The National Assembly, which resumes its 14th session today after a three-week adjournment, will mainly focus on reports of various Parliamentary committees to be presented by their chairpersons.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 1st Dec 13
A day after the Research for Poverty Alleviations (REPOA) proposed an independent body to set payments and benefits for legislators, three key people from different estates came strongly in support of the proposal, saying it was timely at this time when the country needs a stable economy.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th Nov 13
An independent institution for setting payments and benefits for legislators and other public officeholders is crucial for Tanzania to accelerate the rate of pro-poor economic development.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Nov 13
Moshi Urban Member of Parliament, Philemon Ndesamburo (Chadema), has said the government's argument that local Tanzanian businessmen have no financial muscle to own oil and gas blocks is aimed at safeguarding the interests of foreign investors at the expenses of locals.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 24th Nov 13
Our land of peace may be known for experiencing periodic shortages of all sorts of commodities and services, but not new plans and initiatives. The latest initiative in the offing, which was recently hinted on by the official government newspaper, is the code of conduct for our honourable legislators.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 24th Nov 13
In my opinion, the President, Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete's speech was superb and visionary. Tanzania is an example of a united nation for over 49 years, and it is a beacon for union and despite isolation that our partners are showing in the East African Community (EAC) will continue to show leadership and encouragement in keeping the EAC and indeed our other regional groupings like SADC and COMESA.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 10th Nov 13
The National Assembly yesterday approved the much awaited Constitution Review Amendment Bill 2013 to enable, among other things, public dialogue on the second draft of the envisaged new constitution.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th Nov 13
Parliament yesterday rejected a government proposal that sought to impose a penalty of Sh5m for any newspaper found guilty of publishing hate speeches. The Sh5 million-penalty was earlier proposed in a part that sought to amend a section of the Newspaper Act No.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Nov 13
President Jakaya Kikwete has cleared Tanzania's position on the East African Community (EAC), saying the country has no plans to leave or let the partnership fall apart. Kikwete's statement comes amid speculations from various groups who thought Tanzania and Burundi might quit the EAC after being sidelined by Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda who had been meeting and deliberating on some EAC issues without inviting the other two.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Nov 13
Members of Parliament yesterday faulted the government for failure to harmonise pension payment of terminal benefits to members of its various social security schemes, saying the irregularities discourage membership to the schemes.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Nov 13
The National Assembly is set to adopt a parliamentary code of conduct which among other things prohibits legislators from disclosing confidential documents without consent of the competent authority.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Nov 13
Ministers of Livestock and Fisheries Development Dr David Mathayo and of Natural Resources and Tourism Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki came under spirited attacks from members of Parliament yesterday over their failure to execute their duties.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Nov 13
The National Assembly resolved yesterday to form a parliamentary-select committee to investigate escalating land disputes between pastoralists and other land users across the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st Nov 13
Shortage of skilled labour is among reasons cited for giving tax exemptions to foreign investors in the country as a way of compensating for the scarcity. This was said yesterday in the National Assembly by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Saada Mkuya.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st Oct 13
Tanzania's decision to remain a member of the East African Community (EAC) or quit will depend on the resolutions of the Council of Ministers meeting scheduled for mid-next month in Arusha.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Oct 13
The National Assembly plans to introduce special entrepreneurship trainings to its Members of Parliament in an effort to secure the future financial wellbeing especially in retirement.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Oct 13
Public confidence and trust in the Executive, Parliament and the Judiciary branches of the state have been on the decline, according to survey results released in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Oct 13
The European Union delegation in Tanzania said it was concerned by the recent decision of the government to suspend publication of 'Mwananchi' and 'Mtanzania' newspapers.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Sep 13
Shadow Minister for Energy and Minerals John Mnyika has commended Thursday's agreement between Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and government on participation of Tanzanians in the oil and gas business.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 8th Sep 13
Kawe MP Halima Mdee has complained over refusal by the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly to slot her private motion in the just-ended Parliamentary meeting. The private motion, according to Mdee, was geared to compel the Parliament to review The Finance Act, 2013 in which the government imposed an excise duty amounting to Sh1,000 for every Simcard every month.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Sep 13
THE Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) has submitted to cabinet proposals for standardizing terminal benefits of retired civil servants to seek government approval, Finance Ministry Deputy Minister Janeth Mbene told Parliament in the debating chamber yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Sep 13
Members of the Official opposition in the National Assembly yesterday walked out of the debating chamber protesting against some of sections in the Bill for the Constitutional Review (Amendment) Act, 2013.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Sep 13
A cross-section of SADC MPs want permission to express their feelings irrespective of their parties' ideologies when it comes to discussing issues of National interests. The MPs aired their views yesterday in Arusha when speaking at the ongoing 10th Southern Development Community Organisations of Public Accounts Committees conference (SADCOPAC).
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Sep 13
Legislators have called on the government to include the idea of increasing fines and recognition of Village Community Bank (Vicoba) into the Cooperative Society's Bill 2013. The recognition of Vicoba and the increment of fines would give legal powers to Vicoba and at the same time keep members' funds safe.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Sep 13
Tanzanian women parliamentarians have decided to set aside their political ideologies to advocate for 51 percent representation in various positions while also clamouring for eradication of death penalty.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Aug 13
The Controller and Auditor General (CAG) Ludovick Utouh has organised a 7-day training for parliamentary accounts committee members on financial matters. Speaking when welcoming the National Assembly Speaker Anne Makinda, Utouh said the training was meant to enable the lawmakers understand financial matters more easily.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Aug 13
Stakeholders advising the government to offer local investors tax holidays in a bid to boost economic development in the country. The advice was given at the weekend by the Tanga Member of Parliament, Omar Nundu during a tour of the Al Hayaa water plant in Tanga Region.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Aug 13
A three-day workshop for women Members of Parliament started yesterday in Bagamoyo, Coast Region under the umbrella of Tanzania Women Parliamentary Group (TWPG) to deliberate on the proposed draft constitution.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st Jul 13
Amendments to recently endorsed Finance Act 2013 are to be tabled in the National Assembly sometime in August in the wake of nationwide outcry against the Act which proposed introduction of a monthly simcard tax.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Jul 13
Members of Parliament have the responsibility to pave way for entrepreneurs to operate in their constituencies if they are to boost production and fast track socio-economic development in the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Jul 13
To fight poverty, Tanzania should create comprehensive policies that empower people and create employment opportunities. Former cabinet minister and Kwela MP Chrisant Mzindakaya said this yesterday in Dar es Salaam during a special and rare convocation organised by Uongozi Institute -- where Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda was chief guest.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jul 13
Dar es Salaam regional officials have been accused of engaging in deforestation and environmental degradation of forest reserves found near the city. James Lembeli (Kahama-CCM), the chairperson the Standing Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment of the National Assembly raised those accusations on Thursday during a visit of MPs involved in inter-parliamentary hearing on forest policy.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 30th Jun 13
In parliaments that follow the Westminster traditional system, MPs compete by arguing over issues for the benefit of the citizens, National Assembly Speaker Anne Makinda said on Friday She said the MPs are expected to behave by competing on the floor of the debating chamber through argument and not otherwise.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 30th Jun 13
The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRAGG) has expressed concern over their reports not being acted upon by the government, resulting in reducing the impact of the Commission in fostering good governance.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Jun 13
Alarmed by circumstances surrounding the issuance of import permits for sugar and rice, some lawmakers now want Parliament to form a special committee to investigate the multibillion-shilling rackets that cost the economy dearly.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Jun 13
The Parliament on Thursday endorsed a proposal for all public agencies, authorities and institutions to contribute10 per cent of government's gross revenue. The proposal was endorsed following the passing of the Finance Bill, 2013, that reviewed 22 laws to increase government revenue collection.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Jun 13
Lawmakers representing a cross-section of political parties yesterday threatened to block the Finance Bill tabled earlier by Minister for Finance Dr William Mgimwa unless he withdraws the hiked Excise duty and levy on fuel.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Jun 13
With several government offices moving to Dar es Salaam and the alleged slow shift of government offices to Dodoma, Members of Parliament argue it is no longer clear, which of the two cities is the capital.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Jun 13
The National Assembly yesterday endorsed the proposed 2013/14 government budget amounting to 18.2 trn/- by direct vote with 235 members supporting it while 35 said no. Announcing the results, the national assembly clerk said 270 members were in the debating chamber to cast their verbal vote, while 83 others were reported absent.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Jun 13
Members of Parliament have cautioned that the cost of living for the entire public in the country is set to rise tremendously if the government sticks to its proposed tax review on fuel and motor insurance rates.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Jun 13
Kasuru Urban MP Moses Machali (NCCR-Mageuzi) was admitted to Dodoma General Hospital following a bandit attacked by four men who blocked his vehicle as he headed home in Area E, Dodoma.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd Jun 13
Special Seats MP Vicky Kamata (CCM), participating in the 2013/14 National Budget estimates debate this week, urged the government to explore uncollected taxes in Tanzania's booming real estate sector.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Jun 13
Bukene lawmaker on CCM ticket Seleman Zedi has said that unless the government facilitates the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) by availing it with human and financial resources the country, it will be difficult for Tanzanians to reap the huge benefits arising from the discovered abundant natural gas resources.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Jun 13
Members of Parliament yesterday demanded a thorough explanation from the government over the drastic fall in inflation that does not have impact on people's lives. Debating the government budget estimates tabled last week by the Minister for Finance, Dr William Mgimwa, lawmakers said government statistics on inflation have been confusing the public.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Jun 13
Four Chadema lawmakers who were on Tuesday held by police for interrogation were yesterday released after they bailed themselves. In another development, the number of people who have died as a result of the Saturday bomb blast at the party's organised rally has reached four.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Jun 13
Mbeya Rural legislator Rev Luckson Mwanjale yesterday decried the increasing businessmen's tendency to exploit farmers through over-sized sacks popularly known as 'lumbesa'.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Jun 13
A Cross-Section of Members Parliament yesterday asked the government to scrap mobile phone levies, saying raiding them amounted to bulldozing the ordinary people. Debating the National Budget estimates tabled last week by Finance minister Dr William Mgimwa, here yesterday, the Kigoma Urban MP, Peter Serukamba urged the government to find other revenue sources rather than concentrating on mobile phones.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jun 13
Bariadi West lawmaker and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Budget Monitoring Committee Andrew Chenge has said expenditures by the government have remained a major challenge in implementing the country's budget.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Jun 13
A section of lawmakers yesterday faulted the Sh18.2 trillion budget ($11 billion) budget, saying it isn't pro-poor as claimed, adding that it ignores the plight of the common man.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Jun 13
The government has admitted that it still faces serious challenges in financing development projects through domestic revenue, compelling it to borrow heavily domestically and internationally.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Jun 13
The 18.249trn/- budget proposals for 2013/2014 financial year unveiled by Finance Minister Dr William Mgimwa yesterday, reflect an increase of 3.057trn/- (about 17percent) when compared to the current one.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 13
The government has been advised to pay primary school teachers' salaries via mobile phones particularly those living in rural areas in order to enable them concentrate on their work.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Jun 13
Some Lawmakers yesterday criticised the amendment of a section in the Local Government (Elections) Act to allow the extension of time for hearing petitions for councillors saying the government should first address causes of the delays.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 9th Jun 13
In recent days there has been drama in the National Assembly ranging from battle of words over adherence to parliamentary standing orders to deemed obscene language that resulted in expulsion of some lawmakers.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Jun 13
The lawmaker for Kigoma-South David Kafulila (NCCR-Mageuzi) has questioned the rationale for the government to import rice and maize while the country has the potential to produce surplus of these crops.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jun 13
Mixed feelings arose in the House yesterday over Monday's Constitutional draft launch some lauding the changes while others expressing their doubts. On the side of those who oppose it, Member of Parliament for Kigoma-Urban Peter Serukamba (CCM) acknowledged that the draft contains a number of good aspects, saying that they are not practical and at best, difficult to implement.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jun 13
The Ministry of Education and Vocational Training received scathing criticism for the state of education quality in the country as Members of Parliament called for exhaustive structural amendments and stern measures to be taken against the dysfunctional officers.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
Members of Parliament have cautioned that councils in the country may have high inclination to lobby through bribes in an effort to receive 'doctored' audit opinions.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
Some lawmakers yesterday expressed concerns over the government's delay in bringing the Information Bill in Parliament for approval, demanding it to state when the document would be tabled.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jun 13
Members of Parliament have accepted the responsibility of informing, advising and assisting the government in the process of signing, ratifying, domesticating and eventually effecting implementation of Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 2nd Jun 13
The Government was yesterday forced to add up extra Sh20 billion, including making commitments for additional funds on the 2013/14 annual estimates for the Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries in a bid to soothe Members of Parliament for their much needed approval.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 2nd Jun 13
Muhambwe MP Felix Mkosamali (NCCR-Mageuzi) yesterday questioned the rationale for the fourth phase government to file a theft case against former Tanzania's ambassador to Italy Prof.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st Jun 13
At last the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Powers has reconciled the differences between the lawmakers of Civic United Front (CUF) and Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) after the two parties apologised to each other.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st May 13
The National Assembly was yesterday suspended before it was prematurely postponed to today following a big commotion during a reaction by the Official Opposition when tabling the shadow budget speech of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th May 13
Lawmakers yesterday asked the government to exempt Value Added Tax (VAT) on building materials so as to ensure that all Tanzanians benefit from the houses built by the National Housing Corporation (NHC).
THE GUARDIAN | 29th May 13
Ministry of Finance has expressed the government's commitment to clear all unpaid dues to pensioners according to the existing rates per month. The commitment was made by the Deputy Minister of Finance, Saada Mkuya Salum when responding to a question raised by Anna Marystella Mallac (Special Seats-CCM) who wanted to know the reason behind the delayed payments as per current rates of 50,000/- and 83,000/-.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 26th May 13
When the Minister for Energy and Minerals, Professor Sospeter Muhongo took 'the podium' to wind up his budget debate yesterday, it was a show of how he has read and understood the writings of Julius Nyerere more than any other leader.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th May 13
At last the government has agreed Media Services Bill will be debated in parliament, Minister for Information, Youths, Culture and Sports, Dr Fenella Mukandara told Parliament on Tuesday this week.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 19th May 13
Members of Parliaments yesterday cautioned the government against what they called 'a rush' to lucrative gas deal with multinationals, saying such hurry is what cost the country billions of dollars in 1990s when the State signed bogus deals with foreign mining companies.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th May 13
The Government has set aside Sh 150 billion for the development of the transport sector, giving priority to the Central Railway Line, the Deputy Minister for Transport Dr Charles Tizeba has said.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th May 13
Industry and Trade minister Dr Abdallah Kigoda on Wednesday dismissed claims by Ilemela MP Highness Kiwia (CHADEMA) that a company in joint venture National Development Corporation (NDC) to generate wind electricity power in Singida region is owned by relatives of CCM MPs.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th May 13
The government has been urged to increase the meagre 2013/2014 budget estimates of the Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure smooth implementation of its plans. For financial year 2013/2014 the ministry requested 741.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 5th May 13
The government has stated that it will never succumb to any threats from any individual, faction or country when Tanzania's soldiers perform national or international duties.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th May 13
The Opposition Camp in Parliament triggered fierce debate on Friday arguing the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) was wrong in ordering Ward Development Committees (WDCs) to preside over the process of choosing members to form district constitutional assemblies on Mainland Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th May 13
About two weeks ago Deputy Speaker Job Ndugai came under fire from the official opposition camp in Parliament after he unilaterally suspended Singida East MP Tundu Lissu and five other Chadema legislators from attending Parliament for five days for undermining his powers and causing chaos.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st May 13
The Parliamentary Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources yesterday warned that the elephant population in the country would be extinct in the next seven years. The committee's chairman James Lembeli (Kahama-CCM) made this warning in the National Assembly yesterday when presenting views on the tabled budget estimates for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism for the 2013/2014 financial year.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st May 13
Home Affairs minister Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, yesterday attempted to clear the ruling CCM Secretary General Abdulrahman Kinana of allegation leveled against him over 'ivory shipping' scandal.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st May 13
Under an agreement with the East African Common Market the government has been, since 2007/08, issuing subsidies to fisheries to the tune of 5 percent tax relief on fishing boat engines, zero rating tax on imported raw materials used to manufacture fishing equipment.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st May 13
The government has pledged to set up small tea processing factories for farmers through its ministry of Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives. Minister for Agriculture, Food and Cooperatives, Adam Malim, made the announcement yesterday in parliament where he explained the move is meant to curb the dire shortage of processing plants in most tea producing regions across the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Apr 13
Debate on budget estimates tabled by the Water minister Prof Jumanne Maghembe was yesterday suspended following a unanimous disapproval of the proposal by lawmakers in parliament. With 398bn/- the budget is far less than last year's 465bn/-, this is despite the augmented demand caused by various factors including population growth as well as increased business and agricultural activities.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Apr 13
Members of Parliament yesterday openly demanded that the budget allocated for water is too small to address the sector's problems and that it should be increased to enable the country achieve the 2025 development vision.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 21st Apr 13
Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda was mid this week forced to recount a success story of the fourth phase government, in a move aimed at responding to critics who have labeled the current regime as ' a failure' in terms of economic and social development.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
There's a worrying trend within one of the key pillars of the state, in this case, the Parliament. What worries many is that our Parliament has elevated itself to the status of commenting on everything including issues under investigation by the authorised authorities as well as cases which are before the court of law.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
Anne Makinda yesterday issued her verdict on the decision taken by her deputy, Job Ndugai, on Wednesday of suspending five Chadema Members of Parliament, saying he was quite right. Speaker Makinda issued her verdict in Parliament after Leader of the Official Opposition Camp in the House Freeman Mbowe protested to the Speaker on Thursday morning over what they described as 'Ngugai's irrational decision.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
The government's ban on production, importation, distribution and use of plastic bags introduced about seven years ago has failed because of what lawmakers attributed to lack of seriousness and poor policing within the responsible authorities.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
The Court of Appeal yesterday began hearing of an appeal on the judgment of the Sumbawanga zonal branch of the High Court to nullify results of the 2010 Sumbawanga Urban parliamentary election where Aeshi Hilary (CCM) emerged the winner.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
The government has said plans are underway to enact a new Road Traffic Act that would resolve problems and complaints related to registration of motor vehicles in Zanzibar and the Mainland imported through either side of the Union.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Apr 13
The National Assembly yesterday authorised Muhammed Seif Khatib (Uzini, CCM), Mussa Azzan Zungu (Ilala, CCM) and Jenista Muhagama (Peramiho, CCM) as its new Bunge Chairpersons with immediate effects.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Apr 13
There is no room for Special Seats MPs to get Constituency Development Catalyst Funds (CDCF), as the money is allocated only for those with geographical constituencies. Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office, (Policy, Coordination and Parliamentary Affairs), William Lukuvi told the House that the CDCF Act No 16 of 2009, doesn't provide any room for MPs who have no constituency to be allocated such funds.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Apr 13
Members of Parliament yesterday turned their attention to Dar es Salaam's endemic road traffic jams, calling for serious measures to end them. Contributing to the 2013/14 budget estimates for the Prime Minister's Office, Abbas Mtemvu (Temeke, CCM) said the congestion in Dar es Salaam needs immediate comprehensive action if it is to be eased.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Apr 13
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA's) Import Duty Department came under the lawmakers' spotlight in parliament yesterday over excessive bureaucracy which is claimed to have affected the government's revenue collection strategies.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Apr 13
Any parliament worth the name is both supposed and expected to show maturity and a good sense of leadership and responsibility in the eyes of the public – the people it represents.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 14th Apr 13
As the parliamentary Budget session convenes in Dodoma, renowned economist and chairman of the United Civic Front (CUF), Professor Ibrahim Lipumba has challenged Parliament to set standards of the good use of public money through avoidance of unnecessary expenditure noticed in the 2012/13 budget.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 14th Apr 13
Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has said concerted efforts are needed to address problems facing people with albinism to enable them lead normal lives, in an engaged seminar where MPs voted to skip an allowance for the albino society.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Apr 13
A war of words ensued yesterday in Parliament pitting CCM Deputy Secretary General Mwigulu Nchemba and Opposition Chief Whip Tundu Lissu over who exactly is the financier of the terrorist acts in the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Apr 13
In what could be described as questionable spending of public funds, the government has allocated Sh6billion/- to repair the leaking roof of the Parliamentary Debating Chamber in Dodoma.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Apr 13
Lawmakers have urged the government to improve emoluments of police officers to curb corruption and drugs abuse, retarding development progress in the country. MPs were debating the Prime Minister's Office budget estimates for the 2012/13 financial year tabled in the National Assembly by the Prime Minister on Wednesday.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Apr 13
The slow pace implementation of power transmission and distribution lines in different regions by US firm Symbion Power LLC was a big subject of big discussion in the National Assembly yesterday when lawmakers wanted to know when the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) funded projects would come to completion.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 7th Apr 13
Members of Parliament yesterday proposed that the new Constitution should clearly recognize balanced gender representation in various decision making organs, including top posts in public organizations.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th Mar 13
President Jakaya Kikwete yesterday led hundreds of mourners at the Karimjee hall in Dar es Salaam to pay last respects to Chambani Member of Parliament Salim Hemed Khamis (62) who died at the Muhimbili National Hospital on Thursday.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Mar 13
The ministry of water has been directed to go back to the government and request for more money to implement projects in the sector. The decision was communicated to the ministry by the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Water, Prof Peter Msola, who said the budget allocated was not enough to implement the projects.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Mar 13
Member of Parliament for Chambani (CUF) Salim Hemed Khamis (62) died yesterday while undergoing treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). Acting National Assembly Clerk John Joel told journalists in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the late Khamis died yesterday afternoon at the MNH's Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Mar 13
The Parliamentary Committee on Infrastructure Development has told the Finance ministry to disburse funds to the Ministry of Transport as allocated in the fiscal year 2012/13 within three months, so as to enable it to implement the earmarked projects.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Mar 13
Youth in the country have been insisted on playing their part in national development efforts and to start with, they should advocate and safeguard national peace instead of serving as political and religious pawns.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Mar 13
The Commission formed by Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda to investigate the mass failure of last year's Form Four examination has disclosed that most people interviewed in Dar es Salaam attributed the big disappointment to poor learning environment, shortage of teachers and limited budget for the education sector.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Mar 13
Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) has maintained its stand not to send its lawmakers to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Privileges, Ethics and Powers to face questioning on House misconduct claiming that the committee does not exist.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Mar 13
Nominated lawmaker James Mbatia has turned down Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda's appointment to take part in the probe team formed to investigate the mass failures of last year's Form Four students.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Mar 13
Ubungo lawmaker John Mnyika has said he is organising water demonstrations in the city of Dar es Salaam mid this month to pressure Water minister Prof Jumanne Maghembe to explain how he is going to end water blues in the country.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 17th Feb 13
The Clerk of the National Assembly, Honourable Thomas Kashilila was this week quoted by the print media as saying that plans were afoot to stop live transmission of parliamentary session.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Feb 13
Plans by the National Assembly Secretariat to halt live coverage of parliamentary sessions has attracted strong criticisms, this time from the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) which says the move would lead to unacceptable news censorship infringing the freedom of information.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Feb 13
Some members of Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Industry have pledged to continue advising the government to increase human resources and financial support in the fight against poor standards along with verifying weights and measures, a problem that has faced farmers countrywide when selling their crops.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 10th Feb 13
Parliamentary Speaker Anne Makinda has announced a decision to dissolve all 18 current Parliamentary Standing Committees. The decision was announced to the legislature at the end of the 10th meeting of the 10th Parliament of the United Republic, where the Speaker also announced a reconstituted format for parliamentary committees.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Feb 13
Members of Parliament yesterday cautioned the government against rushing to ratify international conventions, saying some of them are tricky and could plunge the country into trouble.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Feb 13
Energy supply in rural areas has long been an issue of much concern in the country but with advanced technology a solution maybe at hand. It has been suggested that government sets up photovoltaic solar power systems for rural-based health clinics across the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Feb 13
Scores of political and religious leaders and academicians have said Monday's commotion in the National Assembly suggested lack of concern by MPs for the problems facing Tanzanians.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Feb 13
At least 47 members of parliament have applied for the national service training programme scheduled to resume next month. The MPs will join other 5000 form six students who have been enrolled as the first batch of the programme.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st Jan 13
Thousands of people in Magu, Misungwi and Lamadi townships are to benefit from the government's initiative to rid them on the prolonged water shortage by tapping water from Africa's largest fresh water, Lake Victoria.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Jan 13
Violation of rules and regulations that govern the public procurement in public institutions has caused the government to lose more than 5 per cent in revenue collection. Presenting a paper on Finance and Economic Affairs to the Parliamentary Standing Committee at a workshop on public procurement held on Monday in Dar es Salaam, the Institute of Procurement and Supply (IPS)'s Executive Chairman Stephen Masaburi made clear that violating procurement rules has dire effects including costing the government large sums in lost revenue due to the weak legal protection and also the lack of witness protection programmes.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Dec 12
Village leaders and executive officers in Dodoma are facing an accusing finger from the Kondoa District Commissioner, Omar Kwaangw', who is alleging that they are instigating land conflicts in attempts to solicit bribes.
THE GUARDIAN | 23rd Nov 12
Tanzanians want the new constitution to demonstrate that members of parliament have a first degree as minimum qualification to join the House, saying this will allow them to effectively carry out their duties.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Nov 12
Gas stakeholders in Dodoma region have advised the government to table all gas and oil contracts in the parliament for discussion before signing them. The stakeholders aired their views over the weekend during a conference meant to gather opinions on the expected new gas policy which is being prepared by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 11th Nov 12
Understandably, a private motion by Kigoma North Member of Parliament, Hon. Zitto Zuberi Kabwe (Chadema) in the House in Dodoma last week raised a lot of temper both inside and outside parliament.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Nov 12
Parliament yesterday tasked the government to conduct thorough investigation to establish the names of Tanzanian personalities holding offshore bank accounts and the amounts held. The move comes amid news that Britain's biggest bank, HSBC is at the centre of a major financial scandal after it opened offshore accounts in Jersey for serious criminals living in United Kingdom (read separate story on page 2).
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Nov 12
They lied to Parliament. That's the conclusion of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Powers against Energy and Minerals Minister Professor Sospeter Muhongo and Permanent Secretary Eliakim Maswi.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 4th Nov 12
Members of Parliament yesterday called for a downsized cabinet and want it specifically crafted into the new constitution as one of the key means of cutting down government expenditure.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Nov 12
Finally the minister for Home Affairs, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has withdrawn his statement which denied that the National Assembly had a right to overseeing the government. The minister responded to a supplementary question posed by Zitto Kabwe, (Kigoma North-Chadema) saying: "…according to the Prisons Act and Prisons Management Regulations…inmates' feeding formula is not allowed to be uttered in Parliament.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th Oct 12
Members of Parliament have expressed their support of exercising immunities for members of parliament, something which allows members of parliament to express their opinions freely when in parliament without being legally held accountable for any acts or words they utter at the assembly.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Oct 12
The war over amending recent social security funds legislation is far from over as a member of Parliament now wants President Jakaya Kikwete to use powers vested upon him to order the government to bring the Bill to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Oct 12
A day after Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki blocked Parliament bonus to his lawmakers, politicians and activists in the country have said the move is a challenge to the Tanzanian government especially in making salaries of top government leaders known to the public.
THE GUARDIAN | 1st Oct 12
Sumve legislator Richard Ndassa has suspended financial contributions for desks and chairs by students in his constituency, saying educational standards have fallen in Sumve ward due to the contributions parents are burdened with.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 30th Sep 12
Reports have it that about seven members of Parliament and two members of the House of Representatives are listed to travel to India in due course, accompanied by two members of the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), to study the way the Freedom of Information Act operates there.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Sep 12
At least twelve people including Mtoni member of the House of Representatives (CUF) Faki Haji Makame have been arrested following the Sunday Bububu by-election fracas in which a Channel Ten reporter and several people were wounded.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Sep 12
Members of Parliament have been challenged to go for voluntary HIV testing and make their status known as part of efforts to fight the killer disease. Inter-Parliamentary Union Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS chairperson Marleen Temmerman threw the challenge at the launch of a new guide for MPs in the fight against HIV/Aids.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Sep 12
Residents of Hombolo division in Dodoma region have proposed that the new constitution should contain a clause binding Members of Parliament to reside in their constituencies so as to be close to their electorate.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Sep 12
An investigation officer from the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Coast region, Janeth Machurya, yesterday told the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court that a Member of Parliament for Bahi, Omary Badwel intentionally solicited and received a bribe from a senior government official.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Aug 12
Speaker of the National Assembly Anne Makinda has extended to next month the duration of work of the parliamentary sub-committee, probing corruption charges levelled against a number of legislators.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Aug 12
The government has pledged to transform the Inspectorate Department into an agency to carry out inspection in all primary and secondary schools across the country. Wrapping up his budget estimates here on Tuesday evening, Minister for Education and Vocational Training Dr Shukuru Kawambwa said that the decision has been taken as one of measures to improve education standards in the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th Aug 12
Nothing is more essential to people's welfare in the world than decent and affordable housing. In Tanzania, for example, an estimated 14 million people are denied the right to affordable housing because of the existing restrictive laws.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th Aug 12
Jubilant parliamentarians yesterday received 20 best candidates in February's Form Six examinations when they were introduced to the House in Dodoma after the morning question & answer session.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Aug 12
This follows the Parliament's plans to construct permanent structures in Dodoma to serve as offices for the lawmakers. Opening a one-day media workshop on the parliamentary reporting, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Job Ndugai (pictured) said: "…we are working into this matter so that MPs are empowered with people who are competent in researching key issues before being presented in the house.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Aug 12
Kisesa lawmaker Luhaga Mpina is today expected to present to the Speaker of the National Assembly four different reports showing that Tanzania is losing billions of shillings every year due to illicit capital flow.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 12th Aug 12
Huge costs of parliamentary elections and loans of hundreds of millions of shillings offered to members of Parliament are major factors fuelling corrupt practices among legislators, this newspaper has been informed.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th Aug 12
A Member of Parliament yesterday blamed the government for its failure to fully declare free medication for cancer patients despite acknowledging a burden to victims in financing their treatments.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Aug 12
A Parliamentary sub-committee appointed last week by National Assembly Speaker Anne Makinda to probe allegations that some legislators received bribes when performing House duties has started work.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Aug 12
Ministry for Information, Youth, Culture and Sports will this year table in the National Assembly a bill for a law to set up the National Youth Council following the adaptation of its Policy in 2007, the House was told yesterday.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 6th Aug 12
Last Wednesday Tanzanians witnessed an unusual incident in a live television broadcast. The National Assembly accorded Professor Mark Mwandosya , Minister without Portfolio, a warm welcome after 14 months of illness, five of which he spent in a hospital in India.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 5th Aug 12
As the Parliamentary sub-committee drawing members from the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Justice, Ethics and Parliamentary powers tasked to probe legislators accused of corruption practices commenced its work this week here, The Guardian on Sunday provides details on the members constituting the team.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Aug 12
The Shadow Minister for Energy and Minerals, John Mnyika (CHADEMA) will on Monday table a private Bill in Parliament to press the House to review the amendments made to the Social Security Laws (Amendments) Bill, 2012.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Aug 12
Felister Bura (Special Seats, CCM) has urged the government to deploy more extension officers to Dodoma villages to support cashewnut, sesame and sunflower farming in the region. The legislator said despite conducive Dodoma soil fertility for the production of oilseeds and other agricultural products related to cashewnut, farmers failed to participate effectively in the production process because of limited knowledge and poor supervisory conducted by the few agriculture field officers.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Aug 12
For over eight years since the establishment of a well-equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bunda District Hospital (BDH), the unit is yet to offer the services, Special Seats MP Ester Bulaya (CCM) said yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Aug 12
Tanzania government has hit back at the statement by Malawi for its claim of ownership of Lake Nyasa, saying the country would defend its territorial integrity and observe international laws.
THE GUARDIAN | 2nd Aug 12
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House, Zitto Kabwe has distanced himself from corruption allegations leveled at him, saying he will be ready to face the consequences if investigations prove that he is involved in the scandal.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st Jul 12
Legislators have called on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Anne Makinda to dissolve Local Authorities Accounts Committee and Parastatal Organisations Accounts Committee which are also faced with corruption allegations.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th Jul 12
NCCR-Mageuzi national chairman James Mbatia has urged legislators accused of involvement in corrupt practices to step down before they are identified and interrogated by the parliamentary standing committee on privileges, ethics and powers.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th Jul 12
Same East legislator Anne Kilango has asked the government to stop members of Parliament interfering in affairs of other constituencies, thus fueling chaos and breaching peace. Kilango made the remark in Parliament last week in her direct question to Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 29th Jul 12
While debating the budget of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals on Friday and Saturday, some MPs are heard to have accused their colleagues in rather vehement terms of taking bribes in order to drive personal instead of national issues.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 29th Jul 12
I know for sure that the phrase which says event x cannot pass without a comment is common to the extent that some people equate it to a slogan, and thus may not serve as the best opening when one is making some remarks on a big national issue.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Jul 12
Ruling party MPs yesterday united their forces to defend Permanent Secretary Eliakim Maswi in his decision to award Puma Energy (T) Limited a multibillion tender to supply heavy funnel oil to Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) plant for emergency power generation.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th Jul 12
On Thursday this week, Members of Parliament made a second visit at a bill they passed into law in April, this year. During this session some of our MPs were heard expressing "dismay" at amendments to the country's various pension funds.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th Jul 12
Members of Parliament yesterday expressed their fury on the amendments made to the Social Security Laws (Amendments) Bill, 2012 in which members of various pension funds will not be allowed to claim their contributions until they reach retirement age.
THE GUARDIAN | 26th Jul 12
Members of Parliament yesterday challenged the government to harmonise call charges by telecommunication companies to reduce the burden of people carrying more than one mobile phone in a bid to cut costs.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Jul 12
Members of Parliament yesterday questioned the delay by the government to come up with a new Media Law, saying the situation has caused complaints among the media stakeholders in the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 25th Jul 12
The government has been called upon to ensure that every Tanzanian is well informed on the pros and cones of the ongoing oil and gas exploration and development. This is one of the policy recommendations based on the Tanzania oil and gas status study report, Publish What You Pay (PWYP) presented by the Tanzania Coalition to the Members of Parliament in Dodoma last week.
THE GUARDIAN | 24th Jul 12
Construction of primary court in Kawe constituency resurfaced yesterday in the parliament after its MP Halima Mdee (Chadema) questioned the government over its failure to implement its 2011/12 promises of allocating funds for the construction of the court.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 22nd Jul 12
Members of Parliament yesterday failed to pass the estimates for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives due to lack of quorum of legislators. The Parliamentary Standing Orders want the passing or endorsement of budget or any other resolution/motion to be made in the presence of at least half of the total number of members of Parliament.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 22nd Jul 12
As Tanzanians prepare themselves for writing a new Constitution one among pertinent issues that may cloud the debate is the question of Special Seats. This type of arrangement enables women to enter the National Assembly depending on the proportion of votes obtained by each party in parliamentary elections on the Mainland, and the proportion of seats obtained in the House of Representatives by the different parties in Zanzibar.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st Jul 12
Special Seats MP Diana Chilolo (CCM) yesterday complained about the delay in implementing the presidential promise to construct the Singida Urban – Ilongero – Ikhanoda road to tarmac level.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th Jul 12
Speaker of the National Assembly Anne Makinda yesterday postponed House sessions until this morning following Wednesday's sinking of MV Skagit in the Indian Ocean. Makinda said already her office had sent a delegation of 18 members of Parliament to Zanzibar and that a certain amount from the MPs' Thursday allowance will be deducted to support victims of the ship accident.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Jul 12
Members of Parliament have called on the government to amend the Prisons Act in an effort to address the issue of increasing incidents of sexual molestation on prisoners and remandees.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Jul 12
Young lawmakers will beginning next March join 5,000 other young people from secondary schools to take part in the revived National Service training in the country's five designated training camps.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 15th Jul 12
Imagine going for a few rounds against Vladimir Klitscho once every month or two. That is more or less what Ukrainian MPs go through in their national assembly. Theirs is a career that probably has a vacancy ad closing line that sounds like, "Candidates skilled in hand-to-hand combat are highly encouraged to apply.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Jul 12
The Kawe legislator, Halima Mdee, has accused top government officials and tycoons of sabotaging the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (Dawasco) alleging that they 'illegally tapped public water storages for commercial purposes.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th Jul 12
Youth in Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region have reason to smile following the Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Industry and Trade, Gaudence Cassian Kayombo's announcement of plans to establish two oil processing plants in the district.
GUARDIAN ON SUNDAY | 8th Jul 12
Despite the good job being done by the National Housing Corporation (NHC) in the country, the pricing of houses it constructs for sale to customers is not in consonance with the objective for its establishment.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jul 12
The official Opposition in Parliament yesterday challenged the government to conduct environmental impact assessment in big mining sites before approving the projects arguing that the current system does not help to control the activities.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jul 12
Members of parliament were yesterday banned from debating the ongoing strike by doctors on the ground that they will be breaking standing orders following Speaker of the National Assembly Anne Makinda's earlier ruling on the matter.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jul 12
Legislators have tasked the government to ensure all projects proposed by the President's Office, Planning Commission for the 2012/2013 development plan are implemented as outlined.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jul 12
The government has given a grace period of one year for the use of steel yards in the purchase of cotton, the House was told on Tuesday when the government was giving its statement on the use of steelyard vis-à-vis the digital ones.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jul 12
The government said in Parliament yesterday that it gives schoolchildren with special needs great care to ensure that they follow their studies without problems. Aggrey Mwanri, State Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Local Government and Regional Administration) stated this in the House when responding to a question posed by Special Seat MP Al-Shaymaa Kwegyir.


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Saw her in an Alice Cooper concert a few weekends back on my TV via the Moshcam channel.
Mine just came in the mail today.
Saw her in an Alice Cooper concert a few weekends back on my TV via the Moshcam channel.
Her guitar or shirt?
That Hendrix shirt rocks.
Thanks for the heads up. I don't have my copy yet.
She has the ability, she's gorgeous (IMO), and as far as I've ever heard she's nice too... If only that young lady had something going for her!
'And the answer is... none. None more Gold.'
Here's some Orianthi and Steve Vai. Note: In the 'Behind the video...' clip, Steve uses a word that some may find objectionable, so be warned. Rhymes with 'split'.
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'And the answer is... none. None more Gold.'
Ori is a class act and deserves all of her success!
Speaking of classy, I'd like to point out that we've made it this far into the thread without someone acting like a dirty old man.
How many times do you see a smokin' hot babe like Ori (especially holding a PRS guitar) without someone coming along and mentioning those eyes, those lips, those...
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I guess Steve Vai's rider includes a fan to blow his hair, huh?
I like how they got Hendrix on the cover yet again without, er, putting him on the cover!
Seriously though, it's great to see Ori getting that kind of recognition.
Ori Ori Ori! Oi Oi Oi! (the Aussie's will get that one)
I wonder if PTC can bedazzle me up a guitar like that. Want.
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Forgot to also mention she and Alice Cooper and band were on "Later, Jooles" on Sunday.
Kind of strange to see Cooper in an environment like that where they have several bands take turns playing, but it was great.
She did some great soloing on Schools Out.
I have seen the videos before with Steve Via.
She is a fantastic player.
She does good Hendrix too.
I remember when my daughter first saw that guitar. She is a big Ori fan and wanted that one. I had to explain to her the cost involved with covering the top of a CU24 with that many Swarovski cyrstals.
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Depending which way you slice it, I've got approximately two parents, three brothers, four grandparents, one great-grandparent, 10 aunts and uncles, 12 cousins, one boyfriend and at least 10 friends that I am relatively sure like me at least a little bit.
Aggies do many things well, and they do many things poorly, but they do nothing so often and so forcefully as they treasure remembrance. Other universities might be better at playing football or funding academics, but no one out-remembers Aggies.
"West Side Story" performance failed to breathe new life into the beloved classic musical.
From a president to rap music, the sights and sounds of Thursday's pro day were endless, and if you have ever doubted the circus known as Johnathan "Football" Manziel, you can now stop.
I fell in love with an atheist in high school. That ended well.
In college football there are many chances for victories. Off the gridiron, recruiting holds countless chances for small wins that can lead to the ultimate prize of a national championship.
Throughout the early part of the season, the Texas A&M baseball team has displayed an ability to hit for power that has been unlike anything fans at Olsen Field have seen in recent years.
The impeachment of Reid is hurtful and confusing — he has been such a strong leader for this university, has been a man of his word, and is definitely a man of integrity. I have no doubt that Reid has done everything in his power to abide by SGA rules.
I've tried to stay away from putting my opinion in The Battalion during my editor-in-chief tenure — I didn't want to take advantage of that opportunity. I feel like the less I say, the more people will listen when I finally speak up. This is one of those times I need people to listen.
National Signing Day is the second-creepiest holiday celebrated in America. The creepiest is Columbus Day, and it's not even close. It's 2014 and this country still celebrates the guy who tortured and killed natives. That's weird, America. Time to bump that one from the calendar.
As the product of a good ol' Southern Baptist hell-and-brimstone kind of upbringing, I internalized about three times the recommended dose of crippling guilt, shame and self-loathing. I don't want to brag or anything, but I'm probably better at completely despising my entire being than anyone else in the whole wide world.
With the 48th edition of the Super Bowl looming, it's hard to pay attention to anything in the sporting world minus the incredibly unprecedented sound bites of the Seattle Seahawks cornerback, Richard Sherman.
With unnatural abominations like multi-colored goldfish crackers and margarine, it can safely be assumed that this world is a terrible place in which nothing is sacred or safe anymore.
There are schools known for having a reputation of producing an infusion of talent at a specific position.
"Her," directed by Spike Jonze, is an eccentric and quirky, yet poignant romantic comedy about a lonely futuristic geek, Theodore Twombly, and Samantha, Theodore's spunky and sultry-voiced artificial intelligent operating system. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Theodore while Samantha is voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
Being an Aggie fan throughout the early 2000s was not the easiest task.
For those about to graduate in a few days, this goes out to you.
I pride myself on my love of obscure music. Due to excessive exposure, I have even instilled a decent musical taste in my very sassy and very obese guinea pig. But when I get in the car, all bets are off. The pop station goes on, the radio volume goes up, the windows roll down and all self-respect immediately vanishes to hide among the fast food bags on my floorboard.
The fluidity of sports, and more specifically college football, was on full display Saturday with Texas A&M finding itself somewhere in the middle.
My first pet was a salamander named Sam. He was only the beginning in a long line of furry, scaly and slimy friends — there were dogs, fish, hamsters, horses, cows, sheep, my little brother James, cats and a few lizards.Though I was on better terms with some of my animal companions than others (That's right, Bella, you twerp of a cow. I'm looking at you), I pretty much radiate a smother-it-in-my-love kind of feeling whenever I come in contact with any animal.
President John F. Kennedy would have loved Texas A&M. An avid sportsman, the late 35th president of the U.S. would have appreciated the love Aggies have for their sports and the work-a-holic drive that A&M ring-bearing students possess.
Before I begin, just as a preface, I am probably the most critical person I know when it comes to movies. My family and friends, and I am pretty sure everyone at The Battalion, kind of hates me for how much I will rip apart peoples' favorite movies. Monday, I was offered the opportunity to go to the press screening of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," and as a huge fan of the books since 2008 I jumped on the opportunity. With that said, "Catching Fire" was by far the most accurate book-to-movie translation I have ever seen.
Urban Dictionary describes the phrase "don't sleep on" as a phrase used to describe a person who should not be underestimated. Fairly straight forward, but let me give you a more specific example:
I already have enough stories for the grandkids. I get to perch them on my knee and tell them about the old Ag in Tuscaloosa in 2012 — on the Bryant-Denny sidewalk with a half-smoked cigar and five-beer breath — who lost his ever-loving mind after Johnny Manziel toppled the Tide.
Sports newscasters carry their heavy burden of journalistic truth and fight gallantly through the stats and the scores every week to bring us the news everyone cares about. This weekend, they picked up Saturday's "Ask the Aggies" segment to let the nation know just who Johnny Manziel wants to party down with.
One week removed from an upset loss against Auburn that left students disappointed and reeling, Saturday's Aggie game day at Kyle Field had a different feel to it.
In life, only three things can be certain — death, taxes and a loud 12th Man. Odds are that a very large portion of the student body has experienced it before. The fuzz flying through the air from people waving their towels and people standing in the aisles watching the game because their row has filled up. Even hearing students yell, "Old Army does it twice," just so they can chant, "Beat the hell out of [someone]," one more time.
My group of nine attended the Auburn vs. Texas A&M game this past weekend.
On behalf of our Aggie Soccer players and coaching staff, I would like to personally thank you for your support at our recent home match on October 11 against Arkansas. Thank you so much for the great atmosphere you provided at Ellis Field!
As an Auburn alumni, I had the pleasure of making the trip to College Station yesterday and witnessing an exciting SEC battle (and luckily for us, an Auburn victory). But beyond the football, I must remark on the incredible hospitality we were shown as visitors to your fine campus.
The Heisman Trophy has distinguished itself as the nation's most prestigious individual award, not only among college football, but all sports. No other athletic honor holds the weight of the Heisman, and no other ever will.
It may not seem like it on the surface, but the same Texas A&M football team that still has a chance at a BCS bowl game has a very serious problem on its hands.
The question has come up recently about changing traditions on campus. Traditions are near and dear to the identity of Texas A&M, and found in the heart of every Aggie.
There are, at the very least, two incredibly stupid people in the world.
In my hometown, there's this little shack right down the road from my house that sells the best barbecue in the world. I know this is a hotly debated topic, but just shove a slow cooked pork rib in your mouth and sit down.
Through the first part of the 2013 season, Texas A&M has made it apparent that it can practically score at will. The offense utilizes each of its assets in every way imaginable. From throwing short screen passes to deep balls down the side line, from running inside to toss sweeps to the outside, the Aggies do whatever they need to do to put points on the board.
Sandra Bullock needs an Oscar for this role. "Gravity," starring Bullock and George Clooney is a perilous journey four and a half years in the making.
Miley Cyrus is releasing her new album "Bangerz" on Friday and I can't help but wonder, are people going to listen to her songs because of all the ridiculous antics or because there is genuine interest and excitement for her music?
The Aggies proved something to the SEC and to the nation Saturday against Arkansas; they can play multiple styles of football. Coming off the 45-33 victory in Fayetteville, the Aggies proved that they are not just a one-man team.
Because we only had one television growing up, I spent a significant amount of my childhood weekends waiting for my father to begin snoring, the official cry of surrender that signaled he had relinquished the remote and, consequently, cartoon privileges to my little brother and me. All of this waiting left me with a lot of free time, and I ended up watching an impressive amount of football waiting for my dad to succumb to the comfort of his grimy blue recliner.
It was being called the Game of the Century. Saban versus Manziel. Alabama against A&M.
The worst I got was a hybridization of "Gig 'em" and a slur as politically incorrect as they come. The second-worst I got from an Alabama fan was a sign on the door of the Crimson Tide, season-ticket-holding family we were staying with that read, "The door is locked, enjoy the car." But that note hung on an unlocked door.
The simple archetype of chaos versus order has dominated storytelling for centuries, serving as the foundation for narratives that have captured the imaginations of millions.
The signs hung on the wall all offseason. In one frame was Julio Jones celebrating a touchdown and a scoreboard that read 24-0. In the other, Cam Newton smiling ear to ear, and a scoreboard that now read 28-27.
I am honored and privileged to serve as this year's Graduate Student Council President. Although I, like many graduate students, am not a native Texan, I have fierce pride in my University.
To the general public, and to several college football writers who touched on it in the past week, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is a villain.
Think Scar in Disney's The Lion King — hungry for a higher position and willing to do whatever it takes to get there.
Texas A&M didn't hire (and fans don't watch) Kevin Sumlin because they want to see grind-it-out defensive games. We put up with the reality show that is Johnny Football because at A&M, we get to kiss our dates every time the team scores, and the Manziel-and-Sumlin show tends to score in bunches.
I want nothing more than to write about football — the real kind that happens between the sidelines, with the maroon and white, with towels, sweat and hoarse voices.
Over the past few months, the media siege on Texas A&M's football program has been relentless. An unyielding dialogue centered on college football's most polarizing figure — Johnny Football — has dominated national editorials and news cycles with seemingly no end in sight.
Each football season, opposing teams are welcomed to Kyle Field in the first week or two of the season to fulfill a role. These teams aren't NCAA Division I opponents, they are "cupcakes" on the schedule for the Texas A&M football team, serving as tackling dummies and learning assignments.
Well Howdy.
Picking up this newspaper makes you awesome for two reasons. Reason 1: You are helping me keep my job, which is cool. Reason 2: You want to learn something new. (Or you just want crosswords and sudokus, in which case they're on page 6.)
I paid $225 for my 2013 football-only sports pass. That buys me the opportunity to stand alongside the largest student section in the nation (by proportion of total stadium capacity) for eight home games.
The Kyle Field intra-squad scrimmage was built entirely upon design. Every pass and handoff was prearranged beforehand, leaving no room for elaboration or creativity. Two weeks prior to Texas A&M's home opener against intra-state rival Rice, the team's public practice felt bland, almost tasteless, with a script for each and every motion.
Sports talk benefits from depth, and everyone can appreciate a good story. Narratives help us make sense of a game to which meaning doesn't always come easily. Players have little use for them, but since when have sports been about the players?
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Welcome back to Aggieland! It has been such an incredible summer with so many Aggies furthering their academics in school, traveling the globe to serve and study, and applying their skills through summer internships and jobs. I know that this momentum from the summer will contribute to what is sure to be a tremendous fall semester at Texas A&M.
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I am not an Aggie. I am a Texan, however, and I am very familiar with A&M. I can also tell you that some of my best friends, relatives,
co-workers and, perhaps most important, adversaries, are Aggies.
If I could have anything, I would want
to have a sit down with each and
every person involved in the taking
of those pictures. I want to tell them
what that memorial means to me.
The pictures that surfaced recently of Fish Camp counselors
taking lighthearted pictures at Bonfire Memorial
struck a nerve and have sent rumblings throughout the
Aggie community, raising the ire of many.
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel is, once again, at the center of the sports world's attention.
As I laid there at 3:30 a.m. on June 16, observing a barrage of Twitter and Facebook "hate" feeds targeting Johnny Manziel, a burning urge in the pit of my stomach compelled me to give my thoughts on this entire fiasco stemming from Manziel's tweet.
It's a curious experience, using a shovel to remove the shattered remains of a grandmother's possessions from her devastated living room.
The spring 2013 elections were decided well before the first ballot was cast: at Texas A&M, men win. And win big.
Student Body President John Claybrook submitted an open letter to The Battalion detailing his decision to veto S.B. 65-70, The Religious Funding Exemption Bill.
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Wednesday is a big day for Student Senate — and not only because an isolated minority group deserves an apology. The Senate Finance Committee approved The GLBT Funding Opt Out Bill, which was renamed "The Religious Funding Exemption Bill" after Tuesday amendments.
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I won't hazard a guess as to the number of students who attended the March 5 Silver Taps. Instead, I'll quote the unceremonious Facebook post of a friend: "You know new army's gone to hell when there's more slack-liners in Academic Plaza on Friday than there are Aggies there on Tuesday nights."
Four words uttered during the March 20 Student Senate meeting stood my hair on end and sent chills down my spine: "Traditional family values center."
I examine the bus for an empty seat, fingers crossed, as I haphazardly attempt my morning coffee and iPod-balancing act. I'm late for class again, and the bus is full. I make my way to the back and stand next to three relaxed and very sedentary men. I can't help it — the irritation amplifies. I'm a girl, after all. I should be the one sitting down, shouldn't I?
A change to the 2013 student body elections voting process prevented students from voting for more than one senior and one junior yell leader.
It was the first announcement of Friday evening, quickly forgotten by the few hundred students waiting around Sul Ross for election results.
Among the optimistic, I lead the pack. I dreamed of a productive, working relationship with Student Senate after being elected last February. I recognized the great opportunity we were given to proactively address issues that impact students every day. Surely, I thought, we could all work together as our student body's elected representatives.
I thought wrong.
I would like to wholeheartedly thank all those who came to Silver Taps on Dec. 4. Your selflessness to attend was truly something special to the family of the fallen Aggie we honored that night. Unfortunately we again must perform this incredible act of solidarity tonight, and while the Aggie family turnout for December was amazing, it was not enough.
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I had been teaching at Texas A&M a number of years before I realized the kind of questions the typical Aggie English major has to put up with, even today. I realized this when my son became an English major at A&M. He never took a business course, but now he is a successful television executive and vice-president.
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It happens like that. Take your eyes off the road for one too many seconds and before you know it, you might be climbing out of the metal mess that used to be the best used Ford Ranger a 16 year old could have asked for. I loved that truck. We called it Gumby.
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It's time. Saturday morning signifies the end of my undergraduate career at Texas A&M. As I step across the stage, I'll be moving through a sea of diverse memories and experiences I wouldn't trade for anything. Putting my A&M adventure into words will be difficult, but I'll try.
My average abstinence-only sexual education experience typically went like this: A (married) youth pastor would stand in front of a group of hormonally-charged teenagers and tell us "Sex is awesome. It's the best thing ever. But it's something you shouldn't do until you're married. Or God will be mad at you." Or something.
Urban Dictionary defines the "walk of shame" as "the walk across campus in the same clothes as yesterday after you slept with someone and spent the night in their dorm room."
I parted the curtain and stepped into a voting booth at the Brazos County Courthouse on Friday. Forty-five seconds later, I stepped out, heart hammering in my chest. As I exited, one of the polling volunteers slapped a cheap "I Voted" sticker onto my shirt, unaware of the intense personal drama that had just transpired within the confines of the voting booth.
It was my first time to vote.
As a cross country runner I've been programed to function early in the morning before the rest of the world around me wakes up.
As a woman, when I go shopping for Halloween costumes my choices are something like this: a sexy nurse, a sexy zombie or a sexy piece of fruit. The variety of characters available to me fills an entire warehouses, but they all have one thing in common; every costume is intended to render me as a sex object.
The Oct. 23 op-ed "Scope Adjustment" by Robbie Cimmino misrepresents the "Texas A&M Personal Protection" bill, which, if passed by Student Senate, would formally request that licensed concealed carry (of handguns) be allowed inside campus buildings.
The "Texas A&M Personal Protection Bill" was introduced into Student Senate and sent to committee for review at Wednesday's Senate meeting. The bill calls on Texas A&M and the state to change the current policies related to concealed carry of firearms on public universities.
Howdy students! Saturday truly showed off the power of the 12th Man. Despite the outcome, it was a game day we can always look back on as one of the most anticipated and exciting of our college careers.
Fireman! President! Astronaut! Travel to any American classroom and ask, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" and the responses will almost always be the same.
A fascination with space has gripped the imaginations of Americans both young and old ever since the glory days of Apollo and Gemini.
La sangre es mas espesa que el agua, or blood is thicker than water — so the saying goes. I had the opportunity to finally understand the underlying meaning behind this often-repeated phrase after I participated in the Venezuelan Presidential election on Sunday.
In little more than a month's time, I will have the opportunity to vote in a presidential election for the first time. I couldn't be more excited at the prospect of exercising my democratic right by choosing a candidate who reflects my ideals and values. However, I currently have no idea which name I will mark on the ballot come Nov. 6.
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Does anyone have a light? Mmm, nothing like a cigarette after a hardy meal … of constitutional freedom. Too bad, those freedoms are being infringed upon by an updated University policy.
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Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that personally tugs at the heartstrings. At the turn of each September, many reflect on the question, "Where were you on 9/11?"Eleven years ago, I lived in Westchester County, N.Y., a suburban community about an hour away from New York City.
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An email sent Saturday evening through the Division of Marketing and Communication stated the system for pulling tickets would return to its originally intended format. Tickets are being distributed randomly per sections — four sections at a time, starting with the best section.
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Silver Taps — one of the oldest and most hallowed traditions at A&M — serves to honor Aggies who have died while attending graduate or undergraduate courses at Texas A&M. In preparation for our Silver Taps editions of The Battalion, our reporters interview friends and family members of those being honored during that month's ceremony.
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The count is approaching 1,000. That's a lot of organizations for a single body of students. And about half of them will be under one roof Sunday afternoon. MSC Open House is back in the MSC for the first time in three years — an opportunity every student, involved or uninvolved, should take advantage of.
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Howdy, Ags! As we get ready for a busy fall semester, let me share with you a few reasons why this is a great time to be an Aggie: Texas A&M brand PayScale continues to rank Texas A&M first among the state's public universities and in the top 10 public institutions nationally on what graduates earn in their careers compared to their college costs, and Texas A&M is the only public university in the state to make Newsweek's recent ranking of the nation's "most affordable" universities.
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The 2012 fall semester is officially underway with more students stepping onto this historic campus than ever before — about 700 more students than last year's record breaking fall semester. The thousands of freshmen officially added to the ranks of the Aggie family this week are now part of a new future, and a lot is changing around this University.
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As Penn State heard the sanctions that the NCAA was imposing, nowhere in Monday morning's press conference did the words "death penalty" appear. Yet what Penn State got for covering up 14 years' worth of pain and shattering of children's lives from the child sex crimes that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky committed, was a life sentence.
Let me start by saying congratulations and welcome to the Southeastern Conference.
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Thousands of students crowd the streets of Mexico, protesting unemployment, blatant media bias and escalating violence from the drug wars. At least 30,000 children are involved with organized crime. Last year, a 14-year-old boy was sentenced to three years in prison for crimes committed for the South Pacific drug cartel.
It's been a couple years since Eminem resurfaced from his five-year hiatus from the spotlight, releasing chart-topping albums in 2009 and 2010. Now he said he's back in the studio for his eighth solo album.
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Virtually every member of the Student Senate agreed Wednesday that curriculum and instruction graduate student Jose Zelaya was qualified to be Student Government vice president of diversity. Senators recognized Zelaya's passion for representing marginalized and minority populations on campus, even applauding his commitment to the betterment of Texas A&M.
When the Supreme Court upheld the use of race-conscious admissions at universities in Grutter v. Bollinger in 2003, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's majority opinion was based on the assumption that a diverse student body produced educational benefits.
I sat in the newly renovated MSC on a warm Sunday afternoon. Although the building was crowded with students former, present and future, there was a familiar tone in the air.
There are two verses — not one — to "The War Hymn." For decades, we have sung the t.u. verse and repeated it, and sadly, it refers to t.u. more times than it does the Aggies.
As my time here draws to a close and I reflect on my years at A&M, I can't help but feel a disconnect between our generation and those past.
Ron Paul stopped in Aggieland last week to gain support as he continues his campaign for the presidency. As Paul travels through the country, he has generated most of his support from young voters, a phenomenon that hasn't gained much attention, but could as the race heats up leading to the Republican National Convention in August.
When the plane took off, I felt that I was going to miss something that was dear to me — an environment where I was happy and genuinely unconcerned about my being. I've never had such feelings while leaving College Station.
There was a meeting on March 21 in Rudder Theatre about "Outsourcing Custodial and Dining Staff at Texas A&M University." As I sat in the room filled with hundreds of people — among whom were University President R. Bowen Loftin, Associate Provost for Diversity Christine Stanley and two custodians who I have known for majority of my college career — I listened to several heart-breaking testimonies.
Fifteen years after the birth of Dolly, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, debates still arise over the practice of cloning, particularly regarding the safety of consuming cloned animal products.
Most engineering students, in one way or another, find themselves in the Zachry Engineering Center while at A&M. The structure celebrates its 40th birthday this year, and while it has useful labs, classrooms and department offices, it desperately needs improvement.
Student Government Association has taken a lot of heat in recent weeks. After the election turmoil, SGA now more than ever needs to step up its campus-wide effort to earn the respect of the students of Texas A&M.
The Battalion, over the past month, has tackled an issue that is extraordinarily difficult to discuss: sexual assault...
Studying abroad in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy, my junior year at Texas A&M University was easily one of the best experiences of my life, thanks in no small part to Paolo Barucchieri, longtime director of the Texas A&M study abroad program in Italy who died April 9 after battling cancer...
Ron Paul's visit was a great example of greatness. Invite people to speak that have common sense — not like Rep. Nancy Pelosi (infamous for saying, I paraphrase, "Pass Obamacare, then we can read it later.") and President Barack Obama, who were both invited to A&M in the past few years. Glad to see the majority of Ags are on the conservative side.
I read with great interest the guest column about creating a humane model of acceptance at Texas A&M University, "A tradition of acceptance," published April 10. My own experience in Silicon Valley, Calif., — where engineers from every country on Earth are rubbing shoulders — may give a wider view to the concept...
The opinion column "Outsourcing: a dirty word" (page 5, March 9) provides a good example of the inability to check one's facts.
I am deeply disturbed, as everyone is, by the events that occurred with regard to the shooting of Trayvon Martin. However, this is not a race issue. Just because he was of African-American descent does not mean that is the reason he was murdered...
As a member of the Student Government Association, I am deeply offended by the comments in the opinion column "Buried Under Rules" (March 4)...
I am disgusted at the lack of moral fiber displayed by the editor of The Battalion in publishing last week's opinion piece against women ("Preserve all-male yell leader tradition," Feb. 22)...
I am very frustrated about The Battalion's biases in the recent edition concerning the possibility of a woman becoming a yell leader ("Preserve all-male yell leader tradition," Feb. 22)...
I agree with the opinion article about preserving all-male yell leader tradition ("Preserve all-male yell leader tradition," Feb. 22)...
I am not proud of the way the girls on The Aggie Dance Team are used by the Athletic Department and their Dance Instructor...
I cannot agree with the opinion column written in support of requiring a picture ID in order for one to vote ("Protect Texas' future," Feb. 19)...
I was surprised and dismayed to see that in an opinion column discussing problems caused by abortion ("Gendercide," Feb. 13), the author still managed to defend the practice...
Howdy! As a proud Aggie dad and a Tennessee Volunteer, I want to extend my welcome to Texas A&M into membership in the SEC...
In response to those complaining about the cost of meningitis vaccination shots, it is important for everyone to be educated about the severity of the disease...
Beloved Reader, If the following discourse reads as inordinately abrupt in addressing an issue, such is my disappointment — I am left with no other recourse than but to touch upon the object of my rue in melancholy haste...
Halloween costumes are becoming more and more provocative.
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Psychology & Poetry: Tomas Transtromer 2011 Nobel Award
The 2011 Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to the Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer because, in the words of the judges, "through his condensed, translucent images, he gives us fresh access to reality".
Tranströmer studied psychology at the University of Stockholm and, after graduating in 1956, worked at its Psychotechnological Institute. In 1960 he became the psychologist at an institution for young offenders and for many years after that divided his time between his writing and work as an applied psychologist.
His theoretical background seems to be phenomenological psychology combined with a large number of approaches and psychodiagnostic tools used under the umbrella of Humanistic Psychology. Metaphorical thinking is also the backbone of his poems. Imagination is a well known contributor to psychological welbeing and spirituality.
In 1990 he suffered and stroke that left him partially paralyzed and unable to speak; however he continued writing and publishing during the 1990s and 2000s. His wife has been the critical person in the process of communicating with interviewers and in the final outcome ready to be published.
He is also a good example of what is meant by good practice and good results in the recovery process of disabilities in the aftermath of an stroke and the way creativy and healthy life is possible under the umbrella of applied neurpsychology.
Asked a few weeks before the stroke whether psychology had replaced religion for him, he replied: "Well, it's a very complicated question. Psychology is sometimes close to religion but it depends on the psychologist, on how he looks at things. Psychologists of the 20th century are rather suspicious of religion and try to explain it away. But some are not. I mean the Jungian way of handling psychology is much more open to religion."
In a 2001 interview made in Budapest by a well known Hungarian poet the nexus between Psychology and Poetry and creatitivy was suggested in the following paragraph of Q&A: .
It is no accident that Rilke and Eliot are seen as his poetic sources. But Tomas Tranströmer is also a psychologist by vocation, and his images seem to touch unconscious layers. As for their form, they are mostly written in free verse. How are form and content related in his poetry?
In his first volume, entitled 17 Poems, he wrote in stricter forms. Later on he expanded his vision of form, so his later poems are a mixture of surrealism, imagism and symbolism, devoid of rhetorical devices. Seeing that his images indeed aim at the subconscious level, the influence of psychology may after all be considered an occupational hazard for him. Yet perhaps this is precisely why this is not national, Swedish poetry, but universal poetry with a meaning for everyone.
In a comment made in the Booxdale Blog (the more important publisher of poetry in the UK) last July 2011 (months before the Nobel Award) the blogger emphasized that many of his poems use compressed description and concentrate on a single distinct image as a catalyst for psychological insight and metaphysical interpretation.
His official website may be reached at http://tomastranstromer.net/