Local tailors in the Kanifing Municipality just held their first major meeting in two years. The association's president, Modou Salieu Jallow, aims to make tailors more visible. Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda told them that unity is key, quoting that together they can achieve more. He suggested fashion shows and building local brands to compete globally, using Zara as an example.
A program manager, Awa Jobarteh, mentioned this is The Gambia's first regional tailors group. She asked for a dedicated training school, noting available but unused equipment. An official from the national arts center also pledged support for preserving cultural style and craft.
Most executive positions were filled without opposition, including Jallow's...
Sixty agricultural workers in The Gambia finished a training course on growing vegetables. The program took place at the Jambanjelly Mixed Farm under a China-Aid cooperation project. Chinese Ambassador Liu Jin spoke at the closing, noting China has trained thousands of professionals globally for decades. He said this agricultural project is entering its third phase, with Chinese experts providing on-ground guidance for crops like rice and maize.
A participant named Bintou Ann thanked the organizers, saying they learned new techniques for controlled environment farming. The Agriculture Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Alagie Nyangado, urged the trainees to share this knowledge with other farmers. He also praised the embassy for...
Twenty-five staff from The Gambia's public service ministry recently finished a training course. The program at the Civil Service University focused on using evidence for better policy and service delivery.
The university's provost, Alieu Jarjue, told participants to follow their official duties with honesty. He advised personal contentment and avoiding comparisons with others. A principal trainer, Sheikh Omar Fye, called the session timely and vital for improving civil servant performance with new ideas.
A senior trainer, Yaya Sawo, explained that the goal was to fix skills gaps found in a prior government assessment. He highlighted the partnership between the ministry and the university, hoping the training would lead to better work...
Over four hundred students finished their training at the Gaye Njorro Skills Academy. The board chair, Dr. Cherno Omar Barry, told them at the ceremony in Penchami that graduation means responsibility begins. He said their skills represent personal dignity and a future built by work, not a ticket to comfort.
Academy CEO Fatou Saine Gaye called it a celebration of courage and self-belief. She urged the new graduates to mix their technical abilities with creativity. Officials from the higher education ministry and other agencies emphasized professionalism, warning that quality and integrity turn skills into respected careers.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Jorjoh Tambedou, described their certificates as keys, not a final destination. The...
The Gambia's court system is extending its main strategic plan. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow presided over the event, which included other high-ranking judges and administrators. He stated the plan offers a clear framework for modernization, claiming it has already made courts more efficient, transparent, and accessible.
This continuation aims to finish current reforms and make those changes permanent across the entire judiciary. A related workshop let officials review progress and plan next steps. A representative from the UNDP, Sainey Ceesay, reiterated their ongoing support for these institutional reforms.
The Chief Justice thanked key partners like the Gambian government, the European Union, and the UNDP. He reaffirmed the...
Tanzanian students in a Russian mining program just finished a practical internship. The five young nationals from Tanzania, studying at RUDN University, completed their training at the Dalur facility, part of Rosatom's mining arm in Kurgan. They learned about industrial operations, safety protocols, and uranium extraction methods during the visit.
The company's head, Dinis Yezhurov, stated that sharing this expertise supports the goal of promoting Russian mining technology internationally. He believes the experience will aid the students' careers back in Tanzania. This fits a pattern of outreach by Rosatom to African nations, including educational contests and even a recent Arctic expedition for international schoolchildren.
Egypt is looking to build major factories in Tanzania's Coast Region, specifically around Kwala. Their Deputy Prime Minister, Kamel Al-Wazir, mentioned this to Tanzanian officials like Foreign Minister Mahmoud Thabit Kombo. He cited Tanzania's good investment rules and infrastructure as key reasons for the interest.
The talks in Cairo covered boosting cooperation beyond just industry. Both sides agreed to work more closely on transport and agricultural projects. Minister Kombo confirmed Tanzania is ready to keep collaborating for mutual benefit.
An outreach effort in Dar es Salaam is trying to help vulnerable kids and young adults. Groups called Hadithi Nzuri and WeMedia are running it. They focused on 156 youth in areas like Sayansi and Kariakoo, many with long-term experience living on the streets. Their report shows most lack basic ID cards, which blocks them from jobs or training.
The founder, Baraka Peneza, says they use shared meals to build trust and listen. They found that these young people are not hopeless but need real support. There is a strong interest in learning trades like driving or welding. The work gives immediate stuff like clothes and food but aims for long-term help with IDs, vocational training, and health services.
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Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told people in Mbeya to watch out for troublemakers. He said bad actors want to mess with Tanzania's peace to get at the country's resources. Speaking in Kiwira, he warned young people, especially not to fall for it, since stability is needed for any progress.
He also laid out a bunch of instructions for government workers. He told them to actually listen to people in remote areas and fix local problems. Health officials need to keep clinics stocked with the right medicines. Leaders at all levels should be accountable and help businesses, including small traders. He mentioned checking on community projects like new classrooms and reviewing contractor payments so that money goes only for finished work...
