Nafasi za Kazi - University of Dodoma (UDOM)

VACANCIES - UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA

The University of Dodoma invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.

1. POSITION: ACCOUNTANT (5 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution PLUS a recognized professional accountancy qualifications (CPA (T) or its equivalent.
Basic Duties
Heads a sub-Section such as revenue, Expenditure, Students¡¦ Accounts, Budgets, Final Accounts, Salaries etc. and Supervises staff in the respective sub-section.

2. Assistant Accountant (8 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or a full Intermediate Professional stage with Module C&D with ability to use relevant computer application software. Basic Duties Maintains accurate accounts records and custodian of accounts documents

3. Accounts Assistant (10 Positions)
Required qualifications Diploma in Accounting/ATEC II from a recognized University/Institution or its equivalent Basic Duties Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and claims and maintains primary books of accounts

4. Internal Auditors (3 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or its equivalent from recognized University/Institution PLUS CPA (T), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Basic Duties Executes audit programmes and advises the Chief Internal Auditor on audit issues and Financial Management

5. Human Resources/Administrative Officer (12 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, Management Education, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Basic Duties Deals with general University administration and Management

6. Records Management Assistant/Clerical Officers (7 Positions)

Required qualifications Secondary Education Certificate PLUS Certificate/Diploma in Records Management from Public Service College or any other recognized College/Institution Basic Duties Handles all registry activities and office records

7. Receptionists (7 Positions)

Required qualifications Form IV/VI certificate with pass in English and Kiswahili who has undergone the Receptionist course at a recognized institution. He/ she must be fluent in English and Kiswahili languages Basic Duties Receives and directs guests/visitors of the University

8. Personal Secretaries (5 positions)

Required qualifications Form IV/VI certificate with secretarial services Certificate/Diploma from Public Service College who passed 80 w.p.m. shorthand either in Kiswahili or English, Certificate in computer programs e.g. windows, Microsoft office Internet, E-mail and Publisher. Use of modern office equipment will be a necessary requirement. Basic Duties
Performs secretarial duties including typing of all correspondence

9. Drivers (15 positions)
Required qualifications Secondary School Examination Certificate plus a combination of Driving Licence Class D and E, C1, C2 and C3 in a new system OR class ¡§C¡¨ Driving License in old licensing system with a clean record in a reputable institution including of not causing an accident for at least the past three years. He/she must have attended and passed Advanced Drivers Course Grade II at the National Institute of Transport or any other recognized institution OR Driving Trade Test II from a recognised institution.
Basic Duties:
Drives and Maintains institutional vehicles

10. Office Attendants (12 Positions)
Required qualifications Holder of National Form IV Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili
Basic Duties:
After receiving appropriate orientation attendants will be assigned duties and responsibilities as per specific requirements of the area of deployment.

11. Public Relations Officer (1 Position)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or any degree in Social Sciences with a major in communication from a recognized University/institution Basic Duties: Assists in the routine public relations and advertisement activities

12. Assistant Medical Officers (6 Positions)

Required qualifications Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine and must be registered with Tanganyika Medical Board Basic Duties Attends to general outpatient and in-patient clinics

13. Clinical Officers (10 Positions)

Required qualifications Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized University/ institution Basic Duties Makes proper diagnosis of disease and prescribes treatments

14. Graduate Nurse (2 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution and must be registered with Nurses and Midwives Council of Tanganyika Basic Duties To provide Quality nursing care to patients

15. Health Administrators (2 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Hospital Administration or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution Basic Duties Assist the Medical Officer in Charge in the administration and management of the University Health Centre and Dispensaries
16. Health Attendants (12 Positions)

Required qualifications National Form IV Certificate with one year nursing course from a recognised Nursing Training University/institution. Basic Duties Assists nurses and maintains cleanliness of the infrastructure including floors, walls, windows lockers, toilets bathrooms and surroundings, as well as making beds and tiding rooms and wards

17. Health Lab Assistants (3 Positions)

Required qualifications National Form Four Examination Certificate with a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution Basic Duties Performs specified health laboratory jobs under close supervision and takes care of instruments and equipment in the laboratory

18. Health Laboratory Technologist (2 Positions)

Required qualifications Diploma in Medical Lab Technology or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution Basic Duties Carries out, independently, specified routine medical laboratory duties which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills.

19. Health Officers (3 Positions)

Required qualifications Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Health/Environmental Health Sciences from a recognized University/institution Basic Duties
(i) Supervises Plans and co-ordinates health activities in the campus including sanitation, controls of communicable diseases like malaria, cholera, etc.
(ii) Ensures that food taken by students and staff on the University Campus meet standards set by Government

20. Health Records Technician (2 Positions)

Required qualifications Diploma in Health Records Technology/Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution Basic Duties Opens and maintains inpatients and outpatients files and their an up-to-date register

21. Medical Officers (2 Positions)
Required qualifications Degree in Medicine from a recognised University/institution and must have undergone internship for a period of one year with provisional registration as Medical Officer with the Tanganyika Medical Council Duties and responsibilities
all medical duties pertaining to internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatric diseases and preventive medicine

22. Enrolled Nurse/Midwife (10 Positions)
Required qualifications Form IV certificate plus a Nurse/Midwife certificate or Public Health Nurse Certificate from a recognized institution. Basic Duties Administers drugs and treatment as prescribed by the Medical Officers and provides health education on family planning, nutrition, vaccination, sanitation and child spacing

23. Pharmaceutical Technician (2 Positions)
Required qualifications Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution Basic Duties Carry out dispensing duties and responsibilities including Pharmaceutical Production i.e. compounding/manufacture under supervision of senior staff

24 .Nursing Officer (3 Positions)
Required qualifications Form IV/VI certificate with Diploma in Nursing from a recognised University/institution Basic Duties Supervises Nursing Assistants and Trained Nurses/Midwives in line with nursing ethics and general nursing services

25. Deputy Estates Managers (3 Positions)
Required qualifications Masters Degree in Architecture, Building Economics, Land Management and Valuation, Civil, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution with at least twelve years working experience in related field. Duties and responsibilities Assists the Estates Manager in coordination and supervision of the maintenance and repair activities for the University buildings and other related activities.

26 Estates Officers (4 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Architecture, Building Economics, Land Management and Valuation, Civil, Electrical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent.
Basic Duties
Assists in the planning of Estate activities and services

27. Artisans (10 Positions)
Required qualifications Secondary Education Certificates with Trade Test Grade III/level I with at least three years working experience in related field.
Basic Duties
Performs with minimum supervision-large technical jobs requiring high level of skills/craftsmanship

28. Auxiliary Police (10 Positions)
Required qualifications Form IV certificate with passes in English, Kiswahili, and History, Civics or Form VI certificate with National Service Training or People¡¦s Militia Training Phase II and must be vetted by Police.
Basic Duties
Guards University property and ensures that peace and order at the University campus is highly maintained

29. Planning Officers (2 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Economics, Educational Planning, Statistics, Planning or equivalent from a recognised University/Institution Basic Duties:
- Implements the University¡¦s rolling strategic plan
- Participates in the preparation of the University budget
-Collects, analyses and keeps University statistics and data

30. Systems / Network Administrator (4 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Basic Duties Assists in managing and maintaining server operating systems and networks

31. Games Tutor (1 Position)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Physical Education and Sports or equivalent from a recognized University/institution Basic Duties Conducts basic training in various sports and games and assists in taking charge of play grounds, sports and equipment. 32 Janitors (18 Positions) Required qualifications Diploma in Education, Home Economics, Community Development or equivalent qualification from a recognised University/ institution. Basic Duties In-charge of the maintenance of the entire hall of residence including rooms, offices and compound

33. Wardens (10 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling Sociology and Home Economics or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Basic Duties Co-ordinates administrative chores pertaining to halls of residence and ensures that University By-laws and regulations guiding the students' life in halls of residence are being observed;

34. Instructors (5 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree in Fine Art, Music, Language, Engineering, Theatre Art, or its equivalent from any recognized university/institution. Basic Duties Assists teaching of relevant areas of specialization e.g. preparation of teaching materials, arrangement of the labs, studio etc.

35. Laboratory Technicians (4 Positions)

Required qualifications NTA Level 6, Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology, (DMLT), City & Guilds I & II (CGLT), Civil, Electrical, Water Resources Engineering, Higher National Cert. (HNC) or its equivalent from a relevant recognised University/ institution Basic Duties
(i) Carries out specified tasks connected with research, laboratory practical, students' projects, consultancy and services.
(ii) Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities and University buildings and related activities in the Estates Department.

36. Laboratory Engineer/Scientist (4 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Science/Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution Duties and Responsibilities Assists in planning and organization of practical for undergraduate students; plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities; assists in research and consultancy activities

37. Supplies/ Procurement and Logistics Officers (3 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Material Management, Supplies, Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must possess a CSP/CPSP/IPS and registered as Approved Supplies Officer or Stock Verifier by Procurement and Supplies Professional Board. Basic Duties
(i) Co-ordinates purchasing, stores, clearing and forwarding, inventories and supplies control services.
(ii) Implements policies pertaining to materials management

38. Assistant Supplies/Procurement and Logistics Officer (2 Positions)

Required qualifications Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Materials Management, Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution, Professional Level II or equivalent qualification, who is registered as Provisionally Approved Supplies Officer or Stock Verifier. Must be conversant with the Public Procurement Act and its Regulations and should be computer literate with knowledge of procurement and materials management packages.
Basic Duties
Takes charge of Section/Department stores and becomes responsible for safety and accounting of all stocks under his/her care and supervision

39. Supplies/Procurement and Logistics Assistants (6 Positions)

Required qualifications Form IV/VI with a certificate in procurement and logistics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
Basic Duties
Prepares purchase requisitions/orders upon approval by his/her supervisor

40. Library Assistants (30 Positions)

Required qualifications Secondary Education Certificate with Certificate/Diploma in Library Services or its equivalent. Basic Duties Administers the library and library records, references and readers services

41. Library Officers (12 Positions)
Required qualifications Bachelor Degree in Library Studies, Information Studies or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. Basic Duties Assist in the management and administration of library services

REMUNERATION: According to public service salary scales

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae, relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates /testimonials, academic transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and dully filled referee report form which is available at www.udom.ac.tz (for those who cannot access the form must submit names and addresses of at least two referees and mode of communication, e.g. telephone, fax and email) should be submitted to: DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, (PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION) UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA, P.O. BOX 259 DODOMA

DEADLINE: 10th August, 2011

Serikali Iombe Wananchi Msamaha - Mgao wa Umeme

Nimepata hii kwenye email.

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Imeripotiwa kuwa Waziri wa Afrika Mashariki, Samuel Sitta, ameitaka serikali iwaombe radhi wananchi kwa mgao wa umeme unaoendelea. Kauli hiyo ya Sitta imewafanya maadui wake ndani ya serikali, CCM na baadhi ya vyombo vya habari vinavyotumiwa kuibuka na kumuita waziri huyo kuwa ni msaliti na lazima afukuzwe kazi.Lazima tukubali kuwa tuna tatizo kubwa sana la uwajibikaji katika nchi hii. Ni wajibu wa serikali kuhakikisha kuwa Watanzania wanapata umeme kwa ajili ya kuhakikisha ukuaji wa uchumi, upatikanaji wa huduma za jamii na maisha ya kila siku ya wananchi.

Leo hii, wastani wa asilimia 15 tu ya Watanzania milioni 44 wanapata umeme. Na serikali imeshindwa kuhakikisha kuwa asilimia hiyo ndogo ya wanaopata umeme wanapata huduma ya uhakika. Hapa ndipo dhana ya uwajibikaji inapokuja.

Kitendo cha serikali yenyewe kulazimika kuitoa bajeti ya wizara ya nishati na madini Bungeni ili
wakajipange upya ni ishara nyingine kuwa serikali haiko makini kwenye kutatua mgao wa umeme. Ni baada tu ya kuona kuwa Wabunge wamekuja juu na huenda hawatapitisha bajeti hiyo ndiyo serikali ikashituka usingizini na kusema wanahitaji muda wa kujipanga zaidi.

Wakati serikali imeongeza bajeti ya miundombinu kwa asilimia 85 na kufikia shilingi trilioni 2.78 ($1.73 billion), ilitenga shilingi bilioni 402.4 ($250m) tu kwa wizara ya nishati na madini katika kipindi hiki ambacho taifa liko kwenye janga kubwa la umeme. Ni kweli tunahitaji barabara, bandari, reli na airport, lakini ni lazima tuweke vipaumbele sawa. Kama pesa hazitoshi kufanya vyote kwa wakati mmoja, serikali makini ingetatua tatizo la umeme kwanza ndipo ijenge barabara.

Narudia tena, tatizo la umeme nchini si ukame. Ni matokeo ya serikali kutotoa kipaumbele kwa suala hili tangu ilipoingia madarakani. Ndiyo maana serikali imekiri yenyewe kuwa katika kipindi chake cha kwanza cha miaka mitano, imeongeza megawati 145 tu kwenye gridi ya taifa. Lazima kuwe na hatua za dharura, muda mfupi na muda mrefu (immediate, medium-term na long-term) za kukabiliana na tatizo hili. Serikali inabidi isimamishe safari za nje, posho, semina, manunuzi ya Landruiser VX, na matumizi mengine ya anasa ili pesa zote ziende kwenye umeme. Na ikibidi hata ikope pesa nje ili kuwekeza kwenye umeme. Kwenye global financial crisis, serikali ilitoa 1.7 trillion shillings (over $1 billion) na kugawa pesa hizi kwa kampuni zenye utata. Leo hii serikali inasemaje haina pesa za kuzalisha umeme na kutoa $250m tu? Athari za mgao wa umeme ni kubwa mara dufu kuliko zile za global financial crisis.

Serikali inabidi ifanye budget re-allocation kubwa na kutoa pesa kwenye wizara na mufungu mengine na kuzipeleka kwenye umeme.

Huko Afrika Kusini mwaka 2008 wakati nchi hiyo ilipokutwa na tatizo la umeme, aliyekuwa Rais wa wakati huo, Thabo Mbeki, alikuwa na uungwana wa kwenda mbele ya Bunge la nchi hiyo na kuwaomba radhi wananchi kwa mgao wa umeme. Sijaona mkuu wa nchi yetu akichukua hatua kama hii.

Thabo Mbeki alisema kuwa Eskom (TANESCO ya Afrika Kusini) ilikuwa inaomba pesa serikalini kila siku iwekeze kwenye umeme serikali ikakataa na kuwambia wasubiri mpaka baadae. Mbeki akakiri kuwa Eskom ilikuwa sahihi na serikali ilikosea. Na akaomba radhi. Wataalamu wa TANESCO waliikataa Richmond, vigogo serikalini wakalazimisha wapewe mkataba na matokeo yake tumeyaona. Hakuna aliyeomba radhi, na mhusika kuu akabaki kusema hajutii maamuzi yake na kujisifu kuwa yeye ni hodari wa kufanya maamuzi magumu. TANESCO kila siku imekuwa ikiomba pesa za miradi mikubwa ya umeme lakini serikali imekuwa ikiwaambia waendelee kusubiri tu. Hakuna aliyekiri kosa, kuomba radhi wala
kuwajibika.

Angalia:
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Politics/Mbeki-apologises-for-power-cuts-20080208-2
http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/mbeki-apologises-for-sa-power-cuts-1.382421
http://www.southafrica.info/about/government/stateofnation2008-electricity.htm

Idara ya hali ya hewa iko pale kufanya utabiri wa hali ya hewa. Hivyo basi, tangu mwaka 2005 walitabiri kuwa 2010/11 kutakuwa na upungufu wa mvua. Hata hii leo wanaweza kutoa utabiri wa hali ya hewa ya mwaka 2015/16 itakuwaje. Serikali ilikuwa na taarifa tangu miaka mitano au hata kumi iliyopita kuwa mwaka huu kutakuwa na mvua chache na hii itaathiri uzalishaji wa umeme, upatikanaji wa chakula, mfumuko wa bei, nk. Serikali iache kusingizia ukame. Iombe radhi kwa taifa kuwa mgao huu wa umeme unatokana na serikali yenyewe kutotoa kipaumbele kwa tatizo hili na kutojipanga kukabiliana nalo. Na iseme ukweli chanzo cha mgao ni nini, umeleta athari gani kwa taifa, serikali inafanya nini na tatizo hili litaisha lini. Serikali sikivu ingewaomba radhi wananchi wake. Na wananchi makini na wazalendo wangedai uwajibikaji kutoka serikalini, si visingizio vya ukame!

Mdau

Mshiko Boston kwa Wanawake

Seeking Female Swahili Speakers

I am seeking female native speakers of Swahili who live in the Massachusetts area, for a Swahili language recording project.

We make the Pimsleur programs, a unique way for people to learn to speak foreign languages. Click here for examples of the product. http://www.pimsleur.com.

Speakers will need to come to our studio in Concord (Mass.) about 8 times for recording sessions. The recording sessions last about 2.5 hours each. Depending on speakers' individual schedules, recording sessions will most likely be in the evening hours. The sessions will be taking place in August. Pay is $30 / hr. The MBTA commuter rail goes to Concord from North Station, Porter, and Waltham.

But first things first -- I welcome all qualified candidates for auditions. Auditions are here in Concord, last less than one hour, and are not paid. Any number of women may audition. After auditions are complete, we will choose one woman for the job. The audition is like a job interview for your voice where you simply read the Swahili script aloud and we record it for our judges. We choose the one with the best voice. (Auditions for male speakers are closed.)

Auditions are going on now.

Thank you kindly for your consideration.

Sally McInnis

Producer

Simon & Schuster Audio / Pimsleur

30 Monument Sq.

Concord, MA 01742

(978) 287-7090

U.S. Embassy Emergency Message!

Emergency Message for U.S Citizens - WORLDWIDE CAUTION

U.S. Embassy Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
July 27, 2011

The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update
information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence
against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens
are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take
appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces
the Worldwide Caution dated January 31, 2011, to provide updated
information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of
terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against
U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The Department of State believes
there is an enhanced potential for anti-American violence given the
death of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. Current information suggests that
Al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks
against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia,
Africa, and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of
tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings,
hijackings, and bombings.

Extremists may elect to use conventional or non- conventional weapons,
and target both official and private interests. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas, and other tourist
destinations both in the United States and abroad where U.S. citizens
gather in large numbers, including during holidays.

U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack
public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Extremists have targeted and attempted attacks on subway and rail systems, aviation, and maritime services. In the past several years, these types of attacks have occurred in cities
such as Moscow, London, Madrid, Glasgow, and New York City.


EUROPE: Current information suggests that Al-Qaida and affiliated
organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. and
Western interests in Europe. European governments have taken action to
guard against terrorist attack, and some have spoken publicly about the
heightened threat conditions. In the past several years, attacks have
been planned or occurred in various European cities.

MIDDLE EAST and NORTH AFRICA: Credible information indicates terrorist
groups also seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the
Middle East and North Africa. For example, Iraq remains dangerous and
unpredictable. Attacks against military and civilian targets throughout
Iraq continue. Methods of attack have included roadside improvised
explosive devices, mortars, and shootings; kidnappings still occur as
well. Security threat levels remain high in Yemen due to terrorist
activities there. The U.S. Embassy has had to close several times in
response to ongoing threats by Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
U.S. citizens as well as other Westerners have been targeted for attack
in Yemen. U.S. citizens have also been the targets of numerous
terrorist attacks in Lebanon in the past (though none recently) and the
threat of anti- Western terrorist activity continues to exist there. In
Algeria, terrorist attacks occur regularly, particularly in the Kabylie
region of the country. In the past, terrorists have targeted oil
processing facilities in both Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

The events of the last few months in many countries in the Middle East,
including Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, and Syria, have resulted in
civil unrest and large-scale protests and demonstrations. The situation
in Libya remains volatile and dangerous and the threat of violent
military and terrorist operations remains high, even in opposition-controlled areas. U.S. citizens are warned that demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate into violent clashes. U.S. citizens are reminded that demonstrations and riots can occur with little or no warning. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid areas
of demonstrations if possible and to exercise caution if within the
vicinity of a demonstration.

AFRICA: A number of Al-Qaida operatives and other extremists are
believed to be operating in and around Africa. Since the July 11, 2010
terrorist bombings in Kampala, Uganda, for which the Somalia-based, U.S.
- designated Foreign Terrorist Organization al-Shabaab has claimed
responsibility, there have been increased threats against public areas
across East Africa. The terrorist attacks of August and September 2010
against the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and African Union (AU)
peacekeeping forces in Somalia, as well as the bombing of hotels and
minibuses in Somalia, highlight the vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks in East Africa and around the world. Additionally, the terrorist group Al-Qaida in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) has declared its intention to attack
Western targets throughout the Sahel (which includes Mali, Mauritania,
and Niger). It has claimed responsibility for kidnappings, attempted kidnappings, and the murder of several Westerners throughout the region, including southern Algeria.

U.S. citizens considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in
the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there has been a notable increase in armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom by pirates. Merchant vessels continue to be hijacked in Somali territorial waters, while
others have been hijacked as far as 1,000 nautical miles off the coast
of Somalia, Yemen, and Kenya in international waters.

The U.S. government maritime authorities advise mariners to avoid the
port of Mogadishu and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the
coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of
Africa or in the Red Sea, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel
in convoys and maintain good communications at all times. U.S. citizens
traveling on commercial passenger vessels should consult with the
shipping or cruise-ship company regarding precautions that will be taken
to avoid hijacking incidents. Commercial vessels should review the
Department of Transportation Maritime
Administration's suggested piracy countermeasures for vessels transiting
the Gulf of Aden, which can be found at
http://www.marad.dot.gov/news_room_landing_page/horn_of_africa_piracy/ho
rn_of_africa_piracy.htm
SOUTH ASIA: The U.S. government continues to receive information that
terrorist groups in South and
Central Asia may also be planning attacks in the region, possibly
against U.S. government facilities, U.S.
citizens, or U.S. interests. The presence of Al-Qaida and its
affiliates [Taliban elements, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, indigenous sectarian
groups, and other terror organizations, many of which are on the U.S.
government's list of Foreign Terror Organizations (FTOs), poses a
potential danger to U.S. citizens in the region. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and ability to attack targets where U.S. citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born explosive attacks, improvised explosive device attacks, assassinations, carjacking, rocket attacks, assaults, or kidnappings.

Such attacks have occurred in a number of South Asian states, including
Pakistan, where a number of extremist groups continue to target U.S. and
other Western citizens and interests, and Pakistani government and
military/law enforcement personnel. Suicide bombing attacks continue to
occur throughout the country on a regular basis, often targeting
government authorities such as police checkpoints and military
installations, as well as public areas such as mosques, and shopping
areas. In Afghanistan, remnants of the former Taliban regime and the
Al-Qaida terrorist network, as well as other groups hostile to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)/NATO military operations, remain
active. There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping and assassination of
U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) workers throughout
the country. There is an increased threat of terrorism in India.
Terrorists have targeted public places in India frequented by
Westerners, including luxury and other hotels, trains, train stations,
markets, cinemas, mosques, and restaurants in large urban areas.

CENTRAL ASIA: Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic
Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the
Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are active in the Central Asian
region. Members of these groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and
attacked U.S. government interests in the past. Previous terrorist
attacks conducted in Central Asia have involved improvised explosive
devices, suicide bombings, assassinations, and kidnappings.

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Before You Go
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The Department of State encourages U.S. citizens living overseas or
planning to travel abroad to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). When you enroll in STEP, we can keep you up to date with important safety and security announcements. Enrolling will also make it easier for the Embassy to
contact you in the event of an emergency. You should remember to keep
all of your information in STEP up to date; it is particularly important
when you enroll or update your information to include a current phone
number and e-mail address.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of
vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to
"A Safe Trip Abroad" on our website, http://travel.state.gov/
.

U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of
alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess
their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are
urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department of State continues to develop information on potential
security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its
Consular Information Program documents, such as Travel Warnings, Travel
Alerts, Country Information, and country specific Messages and Emergency
Messages, all of which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs
website at http://travel.state.gov/ . Stay up to date by bookmarking our website or downloading our free Smart Traveler iPhone App for travel in information at your fingertips.
Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.

In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, from other countries, on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays).

Njia Rahisi ya Kusafirisha Mizigo Kati ya USA na Tanzania!

INTERNSHIP.CO.TZ

This is to announce our young reliable shipping company. known as INERNATIONAl SHIPPING COMPANY OF TANZANIA. In brief INTERNSHIP.CO.TZ Our web site is undeconstruction and it will be available soon for averyone.

We have started shipping house hold items to Tanzania at any time of your convenient.
if you also have Machines, Construction Equipment or Vehicles please contact our office in North Chelmsford. We will advise you as much as we can.

We have a good team at Dar and Zanzibar Port for handling and clearance,
under our supervision our cusomers have no worries on safety.

Next container to Tanzania is expected to be ready for Shippment on August 25, 2011 and most habours of USA. normally it takes 2 month, if we experience no changes of the shipping line schedule.

you can order Bags, Boxes, au Barrels on your choice.

For more information call. 1 857 244 5013 or 781 417 0619

SHIPPING HAS NOW BECOME EASY,SECURE AND RELIABLE THAN EVER.

Thank you

Asaa A Rashid
Director
Internship.CO.TZ 30 Quigley Ave, N Chelmsford MA 01863. USA

Vyombo Vya Habari USA Vinaagusha!

(Maombolezi Norway)

(pichani Amy Winehouse kabla na baada ya kuwa mlevi kupindukia)

Hapa Marekani naona hao Stars waimbaji na waigizaji ni kama Miungu Midogo. Watu wanawaabudu mno. Nimebahatika kukutana na Stars wengi na lazima niseme ni binadamu kama sisi ila tu wana hela zaidi, wanajulikana zaidi.

Nasema hivyo, kwa sababu nashangaa vyombo vya habari vya hapa USA! Habari kuu ni kifo cha yule mwimbaji mlevi wa Uiingereza, Amy Winehouse (27)! Ile habari ya mshenzi kuua watu karibu mia huko Norway ni habari ndogo sana! Khaa! Maiti ya Amy imechomwa moto leo (Cremation). Lakini bado tutaenedelea kusikia habari zake na jinsi alivyoingia 27 Club (yaani klabu ya waimbaji maarufu waliokufa wakiwa na miaka 27 wakiwemo Jimi Hendrix). Je, ile habari ya kuwa baada ya wiki moja serikali ya USA haitakuwa na pesa je?

Kwanza, watu wengi walitabiri kuwa huyo Amy Winehouse atakufa kabla ya wakati wake. Alikuwa mlevi wa pombe na madawa ya kulevya bila haya. Mnafahamu wimbo wake, 'Rehab' ambao ana kashifu kwenda kwenye Rehab (hospitali/kliniki za walevi kupona ulevi wao).

Sasa huyo jamaa wa Norway, ni Mzungu, Anders Behring Breivik (32) ukiona picha yake watu wanasema handsome anafaa kuwa modo, lakini mimi namwona kama wale Aryans wa Hitler! Ni mzungu mwenye itikadi kali ya Kikristo (Christian Fundamentalist) lakini hapa Marekani zaidi wanastahili kumwita White Supremacist (yaani mzungu anaona kuwa Uzungu na ngozi nyeupe ndo wanaostahili kuishi dunia hii).

Ina maana kuwa, huyo mzungu angekuwa hana sura nzuri, au angekuwa si mzungu, angekuwa mwislamu ingekuwa habari ya maana zaidi? Watu 76 wamekufa, ile si habari kubwa? Bila shaka watasema kuwa wanataka kuuza magazeti na watu watapenda zaidi kusikia habari ya kifo cha Amy Winehouse. Wanajuaje?

Mungu alaze roho za waliokufa mahala pema mbinguni. Amen.