Bongotherapy Media Officially back

Bongotherapy Media (BTM) has resumed its activities officially, following a brief pilot of the blog over a year ago (11^th April 2015). The team took the prolonged absence to sit down and work on position on the BTM, and to restructure the team. BTM will in a several months move to a website to provide the general public as much information on Tanzania happenings (E.g, business, investment opportunities, entertainment, news, etc…). 

Deputy Minister Says Telecoms to List on DSE by the End of 2015

Deputy Minister of Communication, Science and Technology

The deputy minister of Communication, Science and Technology Hon. January Makumba had indicated in the previous week that although the deadlines for telecoms operating in the country to list on the local stock exchange had lapsed they would be listed by the end of the year.

The mandatory listing on the stock exchange is meant to enable Tanzanians to take stake and benefit from this booming industry.Tanzania had passed a law in 2010 requiring all mining and telecom firm to list on the local stock exchange. The telecom industry has 28.88 million subscribers out of a population of 45 million people.

Barack Obama in Jamaica (Patois) "Greetings massive! Wha gwaan Jamaica?"

UNA Tanzania conducts its 51st Annual General Meeting Successfully

Dr. Agustine Mahiga, former Permament Representative of Tanzania to the UN, and Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez, UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania Officiated the Meeting.

51st Annual General Meeting on United Nations Association (UNA) Tanzania was conducted at the British Council Auditorium. Amb. Dr. Agustine Mahiga, former Permanent Representative of Tanzania to the UN, and Mr. Alvaro Rodriguez, UN Resident Coordinator in Tanzania officiated the meeting.

UNA Tanzania thanks all the stakeholders and the general public, for the continued support.

Bus Drivers Temporarily Cease Provision of Services for Government's Attention to their Grievences

Buses Parked at Ubungo Bus Stand in Dar es Salaam following drivers boycott

As reported by Channel 10, bus drivers mainly in Dar es Salaam but also in the country side have temporarily halted provision of transportation services leaving many passengers stranded. Passengers travelling country side where most hit, leaving them stranded at the Ubungo Bus Terminal. 

There has been associated hint of damages to some of the buses in the early morning, where windows of some buses were broken. Some vehicle owners have expressed their reluctance to have their buses on the road as a result. The boycott by the drivers stems from unaddressed grievances:

1. Most bus drivers do not have salaried contract and/or contracts with the bus owners all together;

2. A new regulation requires them to go for re-training when the time comes to renew their driving licenses. Which at the same time is quite costly at a tune of Tshs. 500,000, which most drivers feel they cannot readily muster.

It is unclear, whether this boycott will creep on to the weekend. And the government is yet to issue any public statement regarding the matter.

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The President Appoints New Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

At the time Acting Head of Mission to the Tanzania Embassy Mr. Hemed Idd Mgaza in conversation with the Speaker of  Tanzania's National Assembly Hon. Anna Makinda and her parliamentary delegation.

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Kikwete has appointed Mr. Hemed Idd Mgaza to be the new ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Saudi Arabia.

According to the Chief Secretary, Ombesi Sefue, this appointment was in effect from March 27th. Amb. Mgaza will be filling the post left vacant by Amb. Abdallah Omary.

Prior to his current elevation, Amb. Mgaza was the Head of Chancery for the Tanzanian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bongotherapy wishes him the very best as he takes up his new post, and wish him success in enhancing the relations between the two countries, as well as in spearheading Kikwete's Administration effort in economic diplomacy.

Movies playing at Century Cinemax-Mlimani City

FURIOUS 7
Ladies and gentleman the wait is over its final hear Furious 7.
Directed by: James Wan
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson

GET HARD
Never falling short to get your humor on, Will Ferrel and Kevin Hart, back with another one. Good way to wind up week with some laughter.
Directed by: Etan Cohen
Starring: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie

HOME 3D
We cannot forget our kids, and the 3d glasses. And, yes you're not too old to watch this all ages encouraged, karibu centuary cinemax.
Directed by: Tim Johnson
Starring: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin

Enjoy your Friday and your weekend, from Bongotherapy team :)