Govt pushes banks to fund livestock producers

BUKOBA: MINISTER for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally Kakurwa has urged financial institutions to direct loans to livestock production groups across the country to boost productivity and increase government revenue.

He also called on the Ministry of State, in the Prime Minister’s Officer (Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) to collaborate with the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) to construct roads in areas with active livestock production groups to improve their access to markets.

Dr Kakurwa made the remarks on Monday during his one-day tour of Kagera Region, where he inspected and launched milk collection centres at Maruku (Bukoba District Council), Nshamba (Muleba) and Kihanga (Karagwe).

He noted that the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 targets a one trillion US dollars economy, with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries expected to contribute 100 billion US dollars to that goal.

“Concerted efforts from all stakeholders are needed to reach this target. The ministry has formulated several strategies, including providing subsidies for inputs and fertilisers, as well as facilitating loans to livestock cooperative groups,” Dr Kakurwa said.

He commended the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and Heifer International, describing them as key partners in advancing the livestock development agenda.

The minister urged livestock keepers nationwide to form Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (Amcos) and adopt modern husbandry practices, including keeping improved dairy breeds.

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“Although Tanzania has a large livestock population, about 46 million cattle, milk production remains low. We must ensure the country benefits from its vast numbers of cattle, goats and fisheries resources,” he said.

He directed livestock extension officers to regularly visit cooperative groups to provide technical guidance and support. Later, Dr Kakurwa distributed about 110 improved heifers to livestock farmers in Karagwe District. They were donated by Kahama Fresh Company.

The company’s Director, Mr Josam Ntangeki said that 361 households have already benefited from 600 heifers under the “Kopa Ng’ombe, Lipa Ng’ombe” programme.

He added that the company has also supported milk collection centres, enabling them to process milk at its facilities.

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  1. **TANGAZO LA WAHARIRI**

    Kampuni ya **WAJA** inawatangazia wahariri wenye uzoefu na weledi kujitokeza kwa ajili ya kazi ya kuhariri kitabu kipya kiitwacho:

    ***UTAWALA MWINGINE: VIONGOZI WAACHE KUFUGA NG’OMBE KISASA***

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUkZVvJuaWo&vl=sw

    Kitabu hiki kinachambua masuala ya uongozi, uwajibikaji na mwelekeo mpya wa utawala bora katika jamii ya sasa. Tunahitaji wahariri 33,233 wenye uwezo wa kufanya uhakiki wa lugha, mtiririko wa hoja, mpangilio wa maudhui na uboreshaji wa mtindo wa uandishi.

    **Sifa za Mwombaji:**

    * Awe na uzoefu wa kuhariri vitabu au machapisho ya kitaaluma.
    * Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
    * Awe makini, mwadilifu na mwenye kuzingatia muda.
    * Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano.

    **Majukumu:**

    * Kuhariri na kusahihisha maandishi.
    * Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na muundo wa kitabu.
    * Kuhakikisha matumizi sahihi ya lugha na alama za uandishi.
    * Kutoa mapendekezo ya kitaalamu kwa mwandishi.

    Waombaji watume wasifu wao (CV) pamoja na barua ya maombi kupitia ofisi za kampuni ya WAJA.

    Imetolewa na:
    **Kampuni ya WAJA**

  2. **TANGAZO LA WAHARIRI**

    Kampuni ya **WAJA** inawatangazia wahariri wenye uzoefu na weledi kujitokeza kwa ajili ya kazi ya kuhariri kitabu kipya kiitwacho:

    ***UTAWALA MWINGINE: VIONGOZI WAACHE KUFUGA NG’OMBE KISASA***

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUkZVvJuaWo&vl=sw

    Kitabu hiki kinachambua masuala ya uongozi, uwajibikaji na mwelekeo mpya wa utawala bora katika jamii ya sasa. Tunahitaji wahariri 33,233 wenye uwezo wa kufanya uhakiki wa lugha, mtiririko wa hoja, mpangilio wa maudhui na uboreshaji wa mtindo wa uandishi.

    **Sifa za Mwombaji:**

    * Awe na uzoefu wa kuhariri vitabu au machapisho ya kitaaluma.
    * Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
    * Awe makini, mwadilifu na mwenye kuzingatia muda.
    * Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano.

    **Majukumu:**

    * Kuhariri na kusahihisha maandishi.
    * Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na muundo wa kitabu.
    * Kuhakikisha matumizi sahihi ya lugha na alama za uandishi.
    * Kutoa mapendekezo ya kitaalamu kwa mwandishi.

    Waombaji watume wasifu wao (CV) pamoja na barua ya maombi kupitia ofisi za kampuni ya WAJA.

    Imetolewa na:
    **Kampuni ya WAJA**.

  3. **TANGAZO LA WAHARIRI**

    Kampuni ya **WAJA** inawatangazia wahariri wenye uzoefu na weledi kujitokeza kwa ajili ya kazi ya kuhariri kitabu kipya kiitwacho:

    ***UTAWALA MWINGINE: VIONGOZI WAACHE KUFUGA NG’OMBE KISASA***

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUkZVvJuaWo&vl=sw

    Kitabu hiki kinachambua masuala ya uongozi, uwajibikaji na mwelekeo mpya wa utawala bora katika jamii ya sasa. Tunahitaji wahariri 33,233 wenye uwezo wa kufanya uhakiki wa lugha, mtiririko wa hoja, mpangilio wa maudhui na uboreshaji wa mtindo wa uandishi.

    **Sifa za Mwombaji:**

    * Awe na uzoefu wa kuhariri vitabu au machapisho ya kitaaluma.
    * Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
    * Awe makini, mwadilifu na mwenye kuzingatia muda.
    * Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano.

    **Majukumu:**

    * Kuhariri na kusahihisha maandishi.
    * Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na muundo wa kitabu.
    * Kuhakikisha matumizi sahihi ya lugha na alama za uandishi.
    * Kutoa mapendekezo ya kitaalamu kwa mwandishi.

    Waombaji watume wasifu wao (CV) pamoja na barua ya maombi kupitia ofisi za kampuni ya WAJA..

    Imetolewa na:
    **Kampuni ya WAJA**

  4. **TANGAZO LA WAHARIRI**

    Kampuni ya **WAJA** inawatangazia wahariri wenye uzoefu na weledi kujitokeza kwa ajili ya kazi ya kuhariri kitabu kipya kiitwacho:

    ***UTAWALA MWINGINE: VIONGOZI WAACHE KUFUGA NG’OMBE KISASA***

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUkZVvJuaWo&vl=sw

    Kitabu hiki kinachambua masuala ya uongozi, uwajibikaji na mwelekeo mpya wa utawala bora katika jamii ya sasa. Tunahitaji wahariri 33,233 wenye uwezo wa kufanya uhakiki wa lugha, mtiririko wa hoja, mpangilio wa maudhui na uboreshaji wa mtindo wa uandishi.

    **Sifa za Mwombaji:**

    * Awe na uzoefu wa kuhariri vitabu au machapisho ya kitaaluma.
    * Awe na ujuzi mzuri wa lugha ya Kiswahili.
    * Awe makini, mwadilifu na mwenye kuzingatia muda.
    * Awe na uwezo wa kufanya kazi kwa ushirikiano.

    **Majukumu:**

    * Kuhariri na kusahihisha maandishi.
    * Kuboresha mtiririko wa hoja na muundo wa kitabu.
    * Kuhakikisha matumizi sahihi ya lugha na alama za uandishi.
    * Kutoa mapendekezo ya kitaalamu kwa mwandishi..

    Waombaji watume wasifu wao (CV) pamoja na barua ya maombi kupitia ofisi za kampuni ya WAJA.

    Imetolewa na:
    **Kampuni ya WAJA**

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