Wednesday 25 April 2012

TAARIFA KWA VYOMBO VYA HABARI 24th APRIL 2012

Vision Investments has been tasked once again to manage the 28th Association of Local Authorities Tanzania (ALAT) Annual General Meeting. To be held at Kunduchi Beach Hotel Dar es Salaam from 3rd - 5th May,2012

Press meeting was conducted by the National ALAT Chairman Lord Mayor Dr. Didas Masaburi at Karimjee Hall, Dar es Salaam on 24th April,2012.
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Wednesday 4 April 2012

THE 2012 ANNUAL FORUM AND EXHIBITIONS OF ALAT KAGERA BRANCH


PRESS STATEMENT


ON THE 2012 ANNUAL FORUM AND EXHIBITIONS OF ALAT KAGERA BRANCH




The Association of Local Authorities of Tanzania - ALAT Kagera Branch, is organizing its 2012 Annual Forum and Exhibition in Bukoba from 4th to 5th May 2012. The event will have a regional outlook as it brings together all eight district councils. We wish to extend an invitation to partner organization/ institutions to attend this grand event. 


Based on geographical location significance of Kagera region in the East African Community, ALAT Kagera extended an invitation to Ambassador Dr. Richard Sezibera, the Secretary General for East African Community (EAC) to grace the Opening Ceremonies as the Guest of Honor. Kagera region borders with Rwanda and Burundi to the West and south West, and Uganda to the North and in an imaginary way with Kenya to the North East. Hence, Kagera region is the “True hub of East African Community”. It is more than pleasing that we have been informed by the Ministry for East African Cooperation of Tanzania that the Secretary General has gladly accepted the invitation.  


 More importantly, Kagera region is within the Lake Victoria Basin, which is East African Community common resource shared by all member states. Lake Victoria Basin is the most populous region in the EAC and has vast amount of natural resources and thus declared by EAC member states as its economic growth zone. Presently, there are considerable efforts carried out through Lake Vitoria Basin Commission (LVBC), which is a specialized institution of the EAC to market various investment projects within Lake Victoria Basin.  Therefore, Kagera region qualifies to be the epicenter of such initiatives and stands to benefit from such projects. 

 ALAT Kagera and its members, the Local Government Authorities are mandated by the central Government to deliver socio and economic development to their respective communities. We have satisfied ourselves Kagera region holds a lot of potential given its geographical positioning in the East African Community. Bukoba Municipality and Kagera region as a whole holds great potential for Tanzania to participate in the EAC – Common Market. Kagera region communities, share customs and traditions with communities across borders with its neighboring countries, hence Kagera region is ideally situated to play a significant role in the integration process. As such ALAT Kagera branch has decided to make the theme of this Forum to revolve around EAC – Common Market with its socio and economic benefits to the general public “Mkoa wa Kagera ndio kiunganishi cha nchi za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki; Tuzitambue fursa za Soko la Pamoja ili tuzichangamkie”. 
More importantly, Kagera region is within the Lake Victoria Basin, which is East African Community common resource shared by all member states. Lake Victoria Basin is the most populous region in the EAC and has vast amount of natural resources and thus declared by EAC member states as its economic growth zone. Presently, there are considerable efforts carried out through Lake Vitoria Basin Commission (LVBC), which is a specialized institution of the EAC to market various investment projects within Lake Victoria Basin.  Therefore, Kagera region qualifies to be the epicenter of such initiatives and stands to benefit from such projects. 


ALAT Kagera and its members, the Local Government Authorities are mandated by the central Government to deliver socio and economic development to their respective communities. We have satisfied ourselves Kagera region holds a lot of potential given its geographical positioning in the East African Community. Bukoba Municipality and Kagera region as a whole holds great potential for Tanzania to participate in the EAC – Common Market. Kagera region communities, share customs and traditions with communities across borders with its neighboring countries, hence Kagera region is ideally situated to play a significant role in the integration process. As such ALAT Kagera branch has decided to make the theme of this Forum to revolve around EAC – Common Market with its socio and economic benefits to the general public “Mkoa wa Kagera ndio kiunganishi cha nchi za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki; Tuzitambue fursa za Soko la Pamoja ili tuzichangamkie”. 

More importantly, Kagera region is within the Lake Victoria Basin, which is East African Community common resource shared by all member states. Lake Victoria Basin is the most populous region in the EAC and has vast amount of natural resources and thus declared by EAC member states as its economic growth zone. Presently, there are considerable efforts carried out through Lake Vitoria Basin Commission (LVBC), which is a specialized institution of the EAC to market various investment projects within Lake Victoria Basin.  Therefore, Kagera region qualifies to be the epicenter of such initiatives and stands to benefit from such projects. 


ALAT Kagera and its members, the Local Government Authorities are mandated by the central Government to deliver socio and economic development to their respective communities. We have satisfied ourselves Kagera region holds a lot of potential given its geographical positioning in the East African Community. Bukoba Municipality and Kagera region as a whole holds great potential for Tanzania to participate in the EAC – Common Market. Kagera region communities, share customs and traditions with communities across borders with its neighboring countries, hence Kagera region is ideally situated to play a significant role in the integration process. As such ALAT Kagera branch has decided to make the theme of this Forum to revolve around EAC – Common Market with its socio and economic benefits to the general public “Mkoa wa Kagera ndio kiunganishi cha nchi za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki; Tuzitambue fursa za Soko la Pamoja ili tuzichangamkie”. 


 


We have approached several stakeholders, we are glad that some of them immediately rose to the occasion to become partners through sponsorship. As you can see some of our partners have joined us at this Press Conference and you can see their logos incorporated in our banner as well as their own roll up banners. At this juncture, I wish to recognize following institutions for their support and strong partnership spirit on putting together this grand event:
The Office of the Regional Commissioner Kagera, who is here with us;
The Ministry of East African Cooperation;
Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF);
Bukoba Municipal Council;
Precision Air;
TASAF; and 
Kolping Society of Tanzania 
We are aware there are other organizations/ institutions that are interested to come on board but are yet to finalize some internal approvals. Therefore, for obvious reasons I can’t mention them until all has been finalized. However, we still have some room to accommodate more partners. Welcome one welcome all. 




ALAT Kagera is therefore encouraging everyone that will receive the invitation not to miss the chance of being in Bukoba this time round.  


We are anxiously looking forward to welcoming you in Bukoba!


For us to be able to stage an event of this stature, ALAT Kagera, decided to contract a firm that has expertise and experience. Therefore, we contracted M/S Vision Investments of Dar es Salaam, the same firm that successfully organized and managed the 27th ALAT Annual General Meeting at Kunduchi Beach Hotel in Dar es Salaa. All those who wish to become partners, should feel free to contact our Event Managers on the following address:


The Managing Director,
Vision Investments
Plot 56, Mazengo Street, Oyster Bay
P.O. Box 79896, 
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania.
t.: +255 22 2664283 Fax:+255 22 2771265
c.: +255 754 280 491 / 784 280 491 
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Monday 2 April 2012

Awards launched to up contractors’ competitiveness, Tanzania


Veneranda Sumila
The Citizen reporter
http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/business/13-local-business/21035-awards-launched-to-up-contractors-competitiveness.html
Dar es Salaam. In a bid to improve the construction sector in the country the Tanzania Construction Industry Awards (TCIA) has been launched.Through the awards best performing players in the industry would be recognized and given trophies and certificates of merit. The qualifying works for this year would include those implemented between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2011.

According to TCIA technical co-director Victor Muchuruza, the awards would publicly recognize outstanding performers in architecture, engineering and construction through their works.

“TCIA award aims to increase competitiveness advantages in the construction industry by adding value and promoting quality,” said Mr Muchuruza.On the other hand the TCIA Board chairman, Mr Josephat Nakapape, said this year’s awards would cover three project categories in the areas of building, civil works and specialized.

He said there would also be eight other award categories that would include awards for small buildings (worth less than Sh300 million), medium buildings (worth between Sh300 million and Sh1.2 billion), major buildings (worth over Sh1.2 billion), and small civil works (worth less than Sh600 million).

The others are medium civil work projects ranging between Sh600 million and Sh1.5 billion and major civil work projects worth over Sh1.5 billion.Other awards will go to specialized projects in the areas of mechanical, electrical, landscape and electronics, while the last award would be for sustainable practices projects.

Tanzania Construction Industry Awards (TCIA) Chief Executive Officer Eng. Josephat Nakapape speaks to journalists in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday 28th March on TCIA Excellence in Construction Awards. Right is marketing and Event Management Director, Ally Nchahaga
The awards application period would range from May 1 to August 15 this year, while the awarding ceremony would be held on November 17.