Tanzania: PM Blames Workers' Woes On Corruption May 2, 2008
Mr Pinda was addressing the nation from Samora Stadium in Iringa, during the Labour Day celebrations. He said if workers refused to be involved in suspect deals, corrupt big shots would be intimidated. (allAfrica.com)
Tanzania: Rift Valley Fever Death Toll Rises May 11, 2007
The disease was first observed in January in the northern regions of Arusha and Manyara and by the end of March, cases of human and livestock infections and deaths were reported in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Iringa, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Morogoro, Singida and Tanga. "Dodoma [central] was the worst affected as 50 people died and over 130 were admitted to health centres," said the Health Minister, David Mwakyusa. (allAfrica.com)
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If you would like to write to Jillian Lawton or send something to the village, the address is: P.O. Box 514; Makambako District, Iringa Region; Tanzania, East Africa. Jeff Shaffer: 570-742-9671. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Today: How to have a meaningful vacation Feb 15, 2007
Tanzania Lend a helping hand on labor projects in rural communities in the Iringa district of south central Tanzania, from building wells to teaching in local schools. Earthwatch InstituteLions of Tsavo (Kenya) and Macaws of the Peruvian Amazon are just two examples of the many trips that the Earthwatch Institute offers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
