BAE shares fall amid new bribery allegations This Day; Nearly 200 million pounds sterling (approx. 500bn/-) was wiped off the market value of BAE Systems yesterday morning, as the controversial UK arms manufacturer faced renewed allegations of channelling illegal funds to Saudi Arabian officials to win new contracts. Full story More Top Stories • ZanAir plane crashes • Govt. follows up investigations on murdered couple • Twiga Cement raises $93 Million from IPO

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Local

Concern over school drop-out rate IRIN; Authorities in Tanzania have expressed concern over the large numbers of pupils, mostly girls, who drop out of school because of pregnancy, teenage marriage, child labour or truancy. Full story More Local Stories • MPs tell Mwanza fisheries to clear Darwin’s Nightmare • Billionaire Wins Round One of Divorce Dispute • Tanzanian killed over `fake dollar` deals in S.A.

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Business & Finance

Vodacom Chief Executive set to leave IPP Media; Vodacom outgoing managing director Romeo Kumalo has said that Tanzania is an amazing country with huge potential for economic growth. Full story More Business Stories • BOT: Inflation seen slowing down • MeTL to hire Tanzanian experts in Mozambique • Daring NICO takes investors to new heights

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Politics

Coverage of 2005 Elections.

Mengi to File Complaint Over MP's Remarks The East African; A precedent of sorts has been set in Tanzania's parliamentary history, with a member of the public for the first time receiving the go-ahead to file a complaint over remarks made against him by an MP during debate in the National Assembly. Full story More Politics Stories • Former Prime Minister Msuya: No rifts in CCM • Vice-President Dr. Shein gets union meet rolling • Union: Ministers call for legal reforms

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Entertainment

Akon promises to take Dar crazy IPP Media; Multi-Platinum hip hop and R&B singer Akon is in the country ready for tomorrow’s concert. Akon, who arrived on Tuesday night, yesterday promised to give a thrilling concert at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam. Full story More Entertainment Stories • Tina Ambrose is Miss Morocco • Govt. urged to review film industry • EATV goes live today

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Sports

Simba issue Yanga warning This Day; SIMBA have dictated terms for their Vodacom Premier league match against arch-rivals Young Africans set for October 29 at the National Stadium in the city. Full story More Sports Stories • Chelsea coach praises Tanzania soccer • Yanga FC beat Prisons 3-0 • Marealle Open set for April 25

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Technology

Govt, Microsoft to offer education in schools IPP Media; The government and Microsoft, the world’s leading Information and Communication Technology firm are now negotiating over a project to introduce computer education in Tanzanian schools. Full story More Technology Stories • Oracle Technology Day for Dar this week • TTCL takes step ahead with launch of new service • Fibre-optic cable layers lay down tools in protest

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Health

Prof. Mwakyusa underscores health insurance Daily News; THE government is working out strategies for widening delivery of health insurance services to benefit more people, Health and Social Welfare Minister David Mwakyusa said yesterday. Full story More Health Stories • Maker of new malaria drug wins award • Keep patients records, health practitioners urged • Muhimbili X-ray equipment breaks down

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Women

Mama Mkapa`s call to women entrepreneurs IPP Media; The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities for All Trust Fund, Mama Anna Mkapa, yesterday urged Tanzanian women entrepreneurs to produce quality products that would give them a share of national, regional and international markets. Full story More Women Stories • Sumaye challenges women on election • Women receive special education for elections • Maasai women undergo poverty alleviation training

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World

Two Tanzanian doctors killed in Abuja crash IPP Media; Two Tanzanian doctors were amongst the dead in a tragic plane accident that occurred in Abuja, Nigeria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has confirmed. Full story More World Stories • Burundi stalemate annoys President Kikwete • JK: People key to EA unity • Chinese President to Visit 3 African Countries

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Editorial

Simba continue to roar, Yanga beat Kahama Utd. This Day; A late rally earned Simba Sports Club a 2-1 victory over visiting Kagera Sugar in a thrilling Vodacom Premier league match at the National Stadium yesterday. Full story More Editorial Stories • Yanga out to sweep aside Uganda Police • IPP Media misses the point • Lowassa: More cash for agriculture

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