Baadhi ya viongozi wa Mashirika na Taasisi zisizokuwa za Kiserikali wakiwa katika kongamano hilo lililofanyika katika ukumbi wa mikutano wa ofisi ya Mkuu wa mkoa wa Tanga.
Wananchi wa Halmashauri ya Wilaya ya Nkansi, Manispaa ya Sumbawanga na Mbunge wa Viti Maalum Mkoa wa Rukwa, Mhe. Jacqueline Mzindakaya, wameeleza kufurahishwa na jitihada za Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita inayoongozwa na Mhe. Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan za kuimarisha huduma za afya, huduma za uchunguzi na matibabu kwa wananchi abavyo vitasaidia kupunguza vifo vya wanawake wajawazito na watoto, baada ya Zahanati za Chala na King’ombe kupatiwa na Serikali vifaa tiba vyenye thamani ya jumla ya shilingi milioni 312.
Vifaa tiba vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 267 vimetolewa katika Zahanati ya Chala, Wilayani Nkansi, na vyenye thamani ya shilingi milioni 45 vimetolewa katika Zahanati ya King’ombe, Manispaa ya Sumbawanga, kwa lengo la kuongeza uwezo wa vituo hivyo kutoa huduma bora na salama za afya, ikiwepo huduma za afya ya mama na mtoto.
Akikabidhi vifaa hivyo kwa wananchi kwa niaba ya Serikali, Septemba 30, 2026, Mhe. Mzindakaya amesema uwepo wa vifaa hivyo utaboresha huduma za uchunguzi na matibabu, kuimarisha mazingira ya kazi kwa watumishi wa afya na kuongeza uwezo wa zahanati hizo kuwahudumia wananchi kwa ufanisi.
“Tumepata vifaa tiba vitakavyotusaidia kwa kiasi kikubwa kuimarisha utoaji wa huduma za afya kwa wananchi pamoja na kupunguza vifo vya wanawake wajawazito na watoto. Ujio wa vifaa hivi unatokana na dhamira ya dhati ya Mhe. Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan ya kutokomeza vifo vya wanawake wajawazito na watoto nchini,” amesema Mhe. Mzindakaya.
Mhe. Mzindakaya amefafanua kuwa lengo la Serikali kupeleka vifaa hivyo ni kuimarisha upatikanaji wa vifaa muhimu katika vituo vya afya, kuboresha ubora wa huduma, kuimarisha mazingira ya utendaji kazi kwa watumishi wa afya na kupunguza changamoto zinazotokana na upungufu wa vifaa tiba, hivyo ameishukuru Serikali kwa kutoa vifaa hivyo kwa ajili ya kuboresha huduma za afya kwa wananchi wa Nkansi na Manispaa ya Sumbawanga.
Miongoni mwa vifaa tiba vilivyotolewa na Serikali kupitia mgao wa Mradi wa TCHMP ni mashine za kupima shinikizo la damu za kidijitali, vifaa vya kupima mapigo ya moyo wa mtoto tumboni, mashine ya kufuatilia hali ya mgonjwa, mashine ya kufuatilia hali ya mgonjwa, seti za vifaa vya kusaidia kujifungua kwa kutumia uvutaji, viti vya magurudumu kwa wagonjwa, friji za kuhifadhia bidhaa za dawa pamoja na vitanda vya kujifungulia.
Utoaji wa vifaa hivyo unaongeza uwezo wa Zahanati za Chala na King’ombe kutoa huduma kwa ufanisi zaidi na kuweka mazingira bora na salama kwa wananchi wanaohitaji huduma za afya, wakiwepo wanawake wajawazito na watoto.
Dar es Salaam, 30 September 2026
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The National Commission for UNESCO of the United Republic of Tanzania (NATCOM) and the UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office have held their second technical meeting to exchange ideas, review ongoing initiatives and explore opportunities for stronger coordination and collaboration in advancing UNESCO programmes in Tanzania.
Held at the UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office, the meeting brought together technical teams from NATCOM and UNESCO for an open exchange on progress made, emerging opportunities, challenges and priorities across key UNESCO programme areas.
The meeting forms part of efforts to resume regular technical engagements between NATCOM and the UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office and to provide a platform where technical teams can share experiences, identify areas of mutual interest and consider ways of working more closely together.
Exchange of Ideas Across UNESCO Programme Areas
During the meeting, NATCOM technical teams shared updates from Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, World Heritage, and Communication and Information.
In the Education area, discussions covered initiatives related to the translation of UNESCO declarations and materials, peace education, engagement with UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) schools, culture and education toolkits, Open Educational Resources, digital literacy and lifelong learning.
The discussions also highlighted the potential for stronger cooperation in lifelong learning, including the aspiration to develop a dedicated national strategy or policy framework and to explore opportunities for joint engagement with relevant institutions, including the Open University of Tanzania.
Under Natural Sciences, the exchange covered initiatives related to Blue Schools, Biosphere Reserves, the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, STEM and Artificial Intelligence, including progress on the RUMAKI Biosphere Reserve and the proposed Tanga-Pemba Seascape Biosphere Reserve.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, particularly the need to strengthen national coordination mechanisms and improve stakeholders' understanding of opportunities to participate in Decade Actions.
The importance of strengthening the functionality of relevant national committees and building technical capacity among stakeholders was also highlighted, alongside the need for clearer information and guidance on participation in UNESCO-related initiatives.
Youth, Digital Transformation and Emerging Opportunities
Under Social and Human Sciences, NATCOM shared updates on the UNESCO Youth Desk, including the development of a youth database and meetings addressing youth-related issues.
Tanzania's participation in international discussions on Artificial Intelligence was also highlighted, with emphasis on the importance of strengthening the country's capacity to engage with emerging technologies.
The discussions further touched on possible initiatives involving young people, including assessment of young people returning to school and other areas of social development.
Culture and World Heritage
In Culture and World Heritage, the discussions covered ongoing preparations for UNESCO-related activities, as well as initiatives concerning Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The meeting highlighted work related to documentation and inventorying of cultural expressions, including Singeli and Kanga, and continued cooperation with the Ministry responsible for culture and other stakeholders.
The discussions also covered World Heritage matters, including monitoring of World Heritage sites, periodic reporting and preparations related to the 49th Session of the World Heritage Committee.
Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and coordination on activities and opportunities related to cultural and natural heritage.
Communication and Information: Strengthening Kiswahili in the Digital Space
Communication and Information featured prominently in the exchange, with discussions focusing on multilingualism, indigenous communities, digitalisation and access to information.
UNESCO highlighted opportunities to strengthen the presence of Kiswahili and indigenous languages in digital platforms, alongside initiatives addressing digital inclusion of indigenous communities.
The meeting also discussed community media, media sustainability, Media and Information Literacy among young people, digital skills, responsible media use and digital citizenship.
Other areas of discussion included ethical reporting, media development and activities related to the implementation of the 2003 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Promotion and Use of Multilingualism and Universal Access to Cyberspace.
Strengthening Partnership and Visibility
A cross-cutting theme emerging from the meeting was the importance of strengthening partnerships, communication and visibility around UNESCO programmes in Tanzania.
The discussions explored the need to make information about UNESCO programmes and opportunities more accessible to stakeholders and to strengthen communication products that can improve public understanding of UNESCO's contribution in areas including education, science, culture, heritage, youth and communication.
The Memory of the World Programme was also highlighted as an area where greater awareness could support appreciation and safeguarding of documentary heritage.
A Platform for Continued Technical Engagement
The meeting provided a platform for NATCOM and UNESCO technical teams to openly exchange ideas, identify areas of mutual interest and consider opportunities for closer collaboration.
Rather than being a decision-making forum, the technical meeting served as an important space for information sharing, reflection, coordination and identification of possible areas for joint action.
The engagement reflects the shared interest of NATCOM and the UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office in maintaining regular technical dialogue and strengthening cooperation to support the implementation and visibility of UNESCO programmes and initiatives in Tanzania.
Mkurugenzi wa Halmashauri ya Mji wa Nzega, Ndg. Shomari Mndolwa, akifungua semina ya kuwajengea uelewa kuhusu majukumu yanayotekelezwa na EWURA, Watendaji Kata, Mitaa na Wenyeviti wa Mitaa na Vijiji leo 30 Septemba mjini Nzega

Meneja wa EWURA Kanda ya Magharibi, Mha. Karim Ally akitoa elimu kuhusu majukumu ya EWURA kwa Watendaji na Viongozi wa Serikali za Mitaa wa Halmashauri ya Mji wa Nzega wakati wa semina iliyofanyika leo tar 30 Septemba 2026

Mkurugenzi wa Halmashauri ya Mji wa Nzega, Ndg. Shomari Mndolwa, akiwa katika picha ya pamoja mara baada ya kufungua semina ya kuwajengea uelewa kuhusu majukumu yanayotekelezwa na EWURA, Watendaji Kata, Mitaa na Wenyeviti wa Mitaa na Vijiji leo 30 Septemba mjini Nzega
Na.Mwandishi Wetu-Nzega
Mamlaka ya Udhibiti wa Huduma za Nishati na Maji (EWURA) Kanda ya Magharibi, imekutana na Watendaji Kata na Mitaa pamoja na Wenyeviti wa Serikali za Mitaa na Vijiji wa Halmashauri ya Mji wa Nzega, leo tarehe 30 Septemba 2026 kwa lengo la kuwapa elimu kuhusu udhibiti wa huduma za nishati na maji.
Akifungua semina hiyo, Mkurugenzi wa Halmashauri ya Mji wa Nzega, Ndg. Shomari Mndolwa, ameishauri EWURA kuendelea kuweka mifumo imara ya udhibiti inayozingatia na kulinda maslahi ya watoa huduma na walaji huku ikitoa huduma za udhibiti zinazolenga kutekeleza Dira ya Taifa ya 2050.
Meneja wa EWURA Kanda ya Magharibi, Mha. Karim Ally, ameeleza kuwa viongozi wa serikali za mitaa ni daraja na nguzo muhimu katika utekelezaji wa shughuli za kiudhibiti zinazohusisha utaoaji wa leseni, vibali na utatuzi wa malalamiko kati ya watoa huduma na wateja.
• Yapokelewa kwa shangwe Geita, wananchi waahidi kujiunga
Kifurushi cha Umoja Afya cha Mfuko wa Taifa wa Bima ya Afya (NHIF), kimepokelewa kwa shangwe na wananchi wa Mkoa wa Geita wakiweka wazi kuwa ni mkombozi wa kulinda afya, kipato na mitaji ya wajasiliamali. Kifurushi hicho ambacho kinawalenga wananchi waliojiunga kwenye vikundi kuanzia vya watu 10 na kuendelea kikiwa na gharama ya Shilingi 60,000 kwa kila mwanakikundi kitawapa fursa ya kujiunga na kuwa na uhakika wa kupata huduma za matibabu bila kikwazo cha fedha.
Hatua hiyo imejionesha katika Kongamano la Wajasilimali lililofanyika katika Maonesho ya Madini Mkoa wa Geita ambapo wameonesha kuvutiwa na Kifurushi hicho huku baadhi yao wakipongeza uwepo wake na kuahidi kujiunga ili kujilinda dhidi ya gharama za matibabu zinazoweza kuathiri mitaji yao na ustawi wa familia.
Akizungumza katika kongamano hilo, Meneja wa NHIF Mkoa wa Geita, Bi. Sophia Kaku, amesema kuwa bima ya afya ni nyenzo muhimu ya kulinda afya na kipato cha wananchi, hususan wanaojishughulisha na shughuli za uchimbaji madini na biashara ndogondogo ambazo zina changamoto mbalimbali za kiafya.
Amesisitiza kuwa dhana ya utajiri endelevu haiwezi kutenganishwa na afya bora, akieleza kuwa, bima ya afya inamwezesha mwananchi kupata huduma za matibabu bila kulazimika kutumia fedha alizotenga kwa ajili ya kuendesha biashara au shughuli nyingine za kiuchumi.
“Uchimbaji madini una changamoto zake za kiafya, hivyo ni muhimu kwa wachimbaji na wananchi wengine kuwa na bima ya afya ili kuwa na uhakika wa kupata huduma za matibabu wanapozihitaji. Bima ya afya ni ulinzi wa afya zetu, mitaji yetu na familia kwa ujumla,” alisema Bi. Kaku.
Alifafanua kuwa kupitia Kifurushi cha Umoja Afya, NHIF imetoa fursa kwa vikundi vyenye watu kuanzia 10 kujiunga kwa gharama ya Shilingi 60,000 kwa kila mwanachama kwa mwaka, hatua inayorahisisha upatikanaji wa huduma za bima ya afya kwa wananchi wenye kipato cha kawaida.
Aidha, alisema kifurushi hicho kinawezesha wananchi kuwaunganisha hata ndugu zao katika kundi la watu 10, hivyo kurahisisha mchakato wa usajili na kuwapa fursa ya kulinda afya zao kwa pamoja.
Bi. Kaku alitoa wito kwa wananchi kutumia fursa hiyo kwa kujiunga na Umoja Afya, akibainisha kuwa juhudi za kupanua wigo wa bima ya afya zinaendana na dhamira ya Serikali ya kuhakikisha wananchi wengi zaidi wanapata ulinzi wa kiafya.
Akizungumzia utekelezaji wa Bima ya Afya kwa Wote, alisema Ofisi ya NHIF Mkoa wa Geita inaendelea na usajili wa kaya zisizo na uwezo ambazo gharama za kifurushi cha Shilingi 150,000 kwa mwaka zinagharamiwa na Serikali, ikiwa ni sehemu ya juhudi za kuhakikisha makundi yenye uhitaji yanapata huduma za afya.
Vilevile, alieleza kuwa NHIF imeendelea kurahisisha mifumo ya usajili kwa kuiunganisha na mifumo mingine ya utambuzi, hatua inayomwezesha mwananchi kujiunga na Mfuko bila vikwazo vya mahali alipo.
Mifumo hiyo pia inawezesha wanachama kufuatilia matumizi ya huduma zao na kuimarisha udhibiti wa vitendo vya udanganyifu.
Kwa upande wao, wananchi walioshiriki katika kongamano hilo walipongeza jitihada za NHIF za kuanzisha Kifurushi cha Umoja Afya, wakieleza kuwa ni fursa muhimu kwa wafanyabiashara wadogowadogo ambao mara nyingi hukabiliwa na changamoto ya kugharamia matibabu bila kuathiri mitaji yao.
Walisema uwepo wa kifurushi hicho utawasaidia kupata uhakika wa huduma za matibabu, kuendeleza shughuli zao za kiuchumi na kulinda ustawi wa familia zao, huku wakiahidi kuhamasisha wenzao kujiunga.
Aidha, kupitia maonesho hayo, NHIF imeendelea kutoa huduma za elimu kuhusu bima ya afya pamoja na upimaji wa afya kwa wananchi, ikiwa ni sehemu ya mkakati wa kuimarisha uelewa wa jamii kuhusu umuhimu wa kujikinga dhidi ya athari za kiafya na kifedha.
Maonesho ya Madini 2026 yamekuwa fursa muhimu kwa NHIF kuwakutanisha wananchi na wataalamu wake, kueleza huduma zinazotolewa na kutoa elimu kuhusu namna bima ya afya inavyoweza kuwa nyenzo ya kulinda afya, mitaji na maendeleo ya kiuchumi.

Bodi ya Usimamizi wa Stakabadhi za Ghala (WRRB) imefanya mazungumzo na Umoja wa Waendesha Ghala kujadili mazingira ya kiutendaji ya Mfumo wa Stakabadhi za Ghala katika kuelekea Msimu wa Korosho 2026/27 unaotarajiwa kuzinduliwa Oktoba 12, 2026.
Kikao hicho kimefanyika leo Septemba 29, 2026 jijini Dodoma kimeongozwa na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa WRRB, Bw. Asangye Bangu na kuhudhuriwa na viongozi wa Umoja huo pamoja na Watalaamu wa Bodi hiyo, ili kutafuta ufumbuzi wa hoja mbalimbali walizoziibua hivi karibuni.
Miongoni mwa mambo waliyokubaliana katika kikao hicho ni kuzingatia matakwa ya mwongozo wa msimu wa korosho 2026/27 na kwamba masuala yaliyoibuka kinyume na matakwa hayo hayatumika.
Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Bw.Bangu amesisitiza ghala zitakazokidhi vigezo stahiki ndio zitapewa leseni katika msimu huo ili kuhakikisha korosho ghafi inahifadhiwa kwenye ghala bora hasa ikizingatiwa kuwapo na tahadhari ya mvua za El nino.
"Maghala yasiyo na viwango yatakataliwa hii ni kutokana tahadhari za mvua za El nino tunataka korosho yetu isiathiriwe na ubora, tunawahimiza wakulima wahakikishe korosho inakaushwa vizuri kulingana na vigezo vya unyevu vilivyowekwa,"amesema.
Naye, Mwenyekiti wa Umoja huo, Bw. Abdulkarim Masoud ameishukuru WRRB kwa kukutana nao na kujadili malalamiko yao ambayo yatawezesha kupata ufumbuzi na kuendelea na msimu huo.
"Hatujafanya hivi kuharibia mtu bali ni njia ya kutafuta ufumbuzi wa malalamiko yetu ili msimu wa korosho ufanyike kwa ufanisi,"amesema.


Na Mwandishi Wetu, Dodoma
Wadau wa TEHAMA nchini wametakiwa kufuata miongozo ya Serikali Mtandao inayowekwa, ili kuhakikisha matumizi salama na sahihi ya teknolojia pamoja na utekelezaji wa malengo ya Dira ya Maendeleo ya Taifa ya 2050.
Wito huo umetolewa na Meneja wa Huduma za Sheria wa Mamlaka ya Serikali Mtandao (e-GA) Kamishna Mwandamizi Msaidizi wa Jeshi la Polisi (SACP) Rafael Rutahiwa, wakati akifungua Kikao Kazi cha Mapitio ya Viwango na Miongozo ya Serikali Mtandao kwa niaba ya Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa e-GA Mhandisi Benedict Ndomba, leo jijini Dodoma.
Kikao Kazi hicho cha siku nne kinawahusisha Wawakilishi wa Vitengo vya TEHAMA kutoka taasisi 50 za Umma.
Kamishna Rutahiwa amesema, katika kukabiliana na mabadiliko na kasi ya teknolojia ni muhimu kila taasisi ya Umma kufuata miongozo ya kitaifa ili kuwa na matumizi sahihi ya TEHAMA sambamba na utekelezaji wa dira ya Maendeleo ya Taifa 2050.
“Lengo namba nne shabaha namba mbili ya Dira ya Maendeleo ya Taifa inasema ifikapo 2050 zaidi ya asilimia 80 ya huduma za serikali zinapatikana kupitia mifumo ya kidijitali salama na jumuishi.” Amebainisha Kamishna Rutahiwa.
Aliongeza kuwa, ushiriki wa wadau wa TEHAMA kutoka taasisi za Umma ni hatua muhimu katika kuhakikisha kuwa, miongozo iliyopo inaboreshwa na kutekelezwa kwa ufanisi, ili kulinda mifumo ya Serikali na kuongeza ubora wa huduma kwa wananchi.
Kwa upande wake Mratibu wa Kikao kazi hicho, Meneja wa Usimamizi na Udhibiti na Viwango vya Serikali Mtandao (e-GA) Bi. Sultana Seif amesema, katika kikao rasimu mbalimbali za miongozo na viwango vya Serikali Mtandao zitapitiwa ili kupata maoni ya wadau kabla miongozo hiyo haijapitishwa rasmi.
“Tunahitaji kuwa na miongozo inayotekelezeka, hivyo lazima tuwahusishe watekelezaji ambao ni Taasisis za Umma. e-GA jukumu letu ni kuandaa rasimu na mwisho tutawapelekea wadau kutoka sekta tofauti ili kutoa maoni yao na kuboresha pale inahtajka,” Amesema Bi.Sultana
Alibainisha kuw, miongozo itakayopitiwa na kujadiliwa na wadau katika kikao hicho ni Mwongozo wa Kiufundi ya Tovuti za Taasisi za Umma, Viwango na Sifa za Vifaa na Programu za Serikali na Mwongozo wa Matumizi Salama ya Vifaa Binafsi Kazini (Bring Your Own Device -BYOD) .
Miongozo mingine itakayojadiliwa ni Mwongozo wa Uendeshaji wa Usalama wa Serikali Mtandao, Viwango vya Kuimarisha Usalama wa TEHAMA na Mwongozo wa Majukumu ya Usalama wa TEHAMA kwa Huduma za Kituo cha Data cha Serikali (Government Data Centre - GDC).

























