ISSUE No. 3 | DECEMBER 2014
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THE KILIMANJARO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX
BASEMENT FLOOR AREA = 8236 sqm
is a proposed multi functional building with high quality services, maximum security level and extra ordinary quality of the structure.
1. Car parking of Maximum of 238 Cars, 2. Three water tanks and a Pump house 3. Storage room and provisions for
- The project is located at the junction of Agakhan and Arusha roads, on Plots No. 7, 8 and 9 Block ‘C’, Section (1)Moshi Municipality.
GROUND FLOOR
- The Construction of KILIMANJARO COMMERCIAL COMPLEX is estimated to be completed in January 2015.
AREA = 5178 sqm 1. Letable areas for Banks, Supermarkets, and Food courts. 2. Kitchen store, Restaurant and Kitchen for the proposed Hostels in part III Tower.3. UMATI Dispensary and other Welfare facilities.
FIRST FLOOR
AREA = 4870 sqm 1. Letable areas for Shops, Supermarkets.
SECOND FLOOR
AREA = 4956 sqm 1. Letable areas for Shops, Supermarkets 2. Letable for REDCROSS and GIRLGUIDE 3. UMATI Dispensary – OPD, Pharmacy and Laboratory 4. Mini Conference of maximum 60 pax.
THIRD FLOOR
AREA = 4958 sq.m 1. Letable areas for Shops, Supermarkets 2. A Conference Hall of up to 345 persons per single sitting 3. Seminar rooms and one
4. Conference and Catering facility rooms.
FOURTH FLOOR
AREA = 5066 sqm 1. Letable areas for Shops, Supermarkets, 2. Servery rooms
FIFTH FLOOR
FACILITIES:
AREA = 2256 sqm 1. Letable open plan areas for
2. Letable Hostels (24 rooms) to Tower of parts III.
2. Letable Hostels (24 rooms) to Towers of part III. 3. Roof slab above podium.
EIGHTH FLOOR
AREA = 2238 sq.m 1. Letable open plan areas for
- 4 Stair cases
SIXTH FLOOR
2. Letable Hostels (24 rooms) to Towers of part III.
- 1 Goods lift
AREA = 2256 sqm 1. Letable open plan areas for 2. Letable Hostels (24 rooms) to Towers of part III.
SEVENTH FLOOR
AREA = 2256 sqm 1. Letable open plan areas for
NINTH FLOOR
- 6 passenger lifts - 2 Escalators
- 2 Escape Staircases
AREA = 1176 sqm 1. Letable open plan areas for
- POWER SUPPLY: 3 automated generators
2. Letable Service rooms for lifts and washing machines to Towers of part III.
- PARKING – basement parking for 238 cars,
- WATER STORAGE: 385,000 litres
External parking of 50 cars.
The kilimanjaro Commercial Complex CO SOMING ON
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From the Editors Desk
Dear Readers
First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Dr. Idrisa Rashid and his team on 3rd Anniversary of AMANA BANK!! BRAVO……… You have done it!! Well, December is here, are you ready for the Festive Season? Ready to welcome the New Year? For most of us, when you think of December you think of Christmas. And when you think of Christmas, you think of Gifts. We all love receiving gifts, don’t we? I am yet to meet a person who doesn’t like gifts. With that in mind, I thought I would help you a bit by picking a store that would have more or less of what you need for your loved ones. I visited MR PRICE and showcased some of their beautiful items in this magazine (please see page no. 34) So what else is new in this issue? Well, NSSF has done it again – The new address in Moshi and the “TALK OF THE TOWN” The Kilimanjaro Commercial Complex – you name it, and they have it !! Offices,
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Shops, Hotel, Conference halls, hostel, etc – all under one roof. That’s not all, the long awaited NSSF’s Maisonettes in Kigamboni are ready and up for sale. If you are looking for a home or an investment, this is a perfect Opportunity, so don’t wait up……. Go grab one !! Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all “A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL 2015” May the New Year bring us , FRESH HOPES, NEW OPPORTUNITES, DIFFERENT AVENUES and everything BRIGHT and BEAUTIFUL – Amin, Inshallah.
My warmest regards to you all
Zohra Moore Tel: +255-783-843733 Email:zohra@propertyinternationalltd.com
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Contents 12 NEWS BRIEF FOR SALE 16 PLOTS Vikuruti hills-Kibaha Luxurious and Beautifully designed FOR SALE 18 MAISONETTE Beautiful maisonettes for sale in Mtoni kijichi
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Tinga Tinga Artist
FOR SALE 24 PLOTS Commercial Plots & Housing Estate BANK 26 AMANA Celebrates three years of business
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THE BENEFITS OF SATELLITE CITIES FOR EAST AFRICA
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SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY Find a beautiful items for sale
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40 HOME GARDENING Standing your ground
45 HOME TIPS
Uses of lemon in the house.
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COMING SOON!
Holidays Puzzles 48 Crosswords,Sodukus, Wordsearch, Puzzles, Brain Teasers & Jokes
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DONGXING ROAD TO CONNECT MSASANI AND MIKOCHENI AREAS.
NEWS
The
Dar
es
Salaam
Regional
Commissioner Said Meck Sadick together with the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania
FLYOVER SET FOR COCO BEACH, AGA KHAN HOSPITAL
I
LV Youqing, laid the foundation stone for In a statement the ministry said that the anmount brings the total amount paid aimed at fast tracking improvement of
along Toure Drive to the vicinity of Aga Khan Hospital in the city, where it will connect with Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road.
To this effect, the government has signed an agreement with South Korea for the construction of the superstructure. Works minister John Magufuli, told reporters in Dar es Salaam on 18th Nov 2014. He said the new structure will complement the overwhelmed Selander Bridge with the view to ease congestion and endless queues experienced in the city centre and its outskirts. while the bridge that will be passing over the sea to join the two roads will be 1.2 kilometre long and will have a four lanes and a pedestrian path. The new structure will cost 110bn/ of which 80 percent is being met by the South Korea. According to Magufuli, the road will be able to accommodate 61,000 vehicles that will pass through it every day and expected to
infrastructure such as runways, control room and cargo handling site at the airport Mwanza Airport Manager, Ms Ester Madale pointed out that the expansion activities at the airport were going on smoothly, as the contractor has already started the second phase of gravel level building before upgrading all runways into tarmac level.
IS TANGA ECONOMIC CORRIDOR SCHEME ABOUT TO COLLAPSE?
a 1500 metres feeder road to connect a new real estate development area with the Mwai Kibaki road at the Tanesco area in mikocheni, on Tuesday 18th November 2014. The construction work is undertaken by a Chinese based construction company Dongxing and Development Group and is estimated to cost to the tune of USD 300,000/-.
CEMENT PRODUCTION TO SURPASS DEMAND, EXCESS TO BE EXPORTED. TANZANIA will be in few years having surplus cement production of 2.8 million
The programme to construct 20 industries,
tonnes that will be exported, parliament
a multi-billion shillings project for Tanga
was told this on 27th November 2014.
Economic Corridor that would form the
Deputy Minister for industry and Trade,
nucleus of the city’s industrial hub, is yet to
Janeth Mbene, made the announcement
take off and initial plans have been halted.
when responding to a question by Maria
Tanga
Hewa, Special Seats Legislator (CCM)
Economic
corridor
Limited
chairman Chris Incheul Chae, who is one of the investors in the project, said the
statement as to the number of cement
initiative is proceeding very slowly because
factories in the country their locations and production capacity.
seriousness on it.
Responding, Mbene said at the moment,
The project which was launched by Vice is expected to begin next year.
STATE INJECT 4bn/FOR CONTINUED UPGRADING OF MWANZA AIRPORT to
Beijing
Construction
and
Engineering Group (BCEG) for expansion work on the Mwanza Airport, Transport Ministry said on Tuesday 18th November, 2014.
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in Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mbeya, and lindi
Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal will see
and coast regions.
investments to the tune of 443bn/- put
She said on going construction of new
in place under the partnership between
factories in Tanga, Dar es Salaam, Lindi
Tanga Municipal Council and South
Arusha and Coast regions are under
Korean investors.
different stages. “When completed together, the new and
The government has dished out some 4bn/-
President
do so as to quickly complete the project
old factories will produce 6 million tons
but they have remained silent” he said,
of cement that surpasses local demand
adding “this is very bad because the
which is only 3.2 million, “she said.
purpose is to improve the economic gains
“We will sell the excess of 2.8 million tones
of the people of Tanga Region as well as
abroad,” she explained.
improving the economy of the nation”
In the interview recently, the Managing
Issue 3, December 2014 Director of Kisarawe Cement Factory who
He called on local leaders to sensitize
is also the Mpendae Legislator Salim Turky
people on the importance of protecting
said production there has begun and the
national parks and other protected areas.
plant would start producing 500 tonnes of
Mkombozi Reserve was established in
cement daily and employ 120 Tanzanians.
2008.
He said apart from local demand, the country is surrounded by many land locked countries that need cement and this is ‘a grand opportunity for investor ‘in the cement manufacturing sector.”
EXPERIMENTAL OIL DRILLING TO START SOON IN RUKWA HERITAGE Rukwa Tanzania is set to
UCHUMI COURTS NSSF TO BUY STAKE Dar es Salaam. Uchumi supermarket limited has approached the National security fund to be its anchor shareholder as it seeks to give power to Tanzanians entity to features in the retails chain’s board. The supermarket’s country manager for the citizen that the retails chain operator was seeking to engage an institutional investor in Tanzania who would be able to own enough shares and be eligible for a sit
in Tanzania’s Rukwa Rift Basin after successful completion of exploration in the area, the National Assembly was told on Tuesday November 18th, 2014.
Charles
Kitwanga
said
this
CEMENT, GRAVEL POLES TO REPLACE TANESCO TIMBER POLES. THE Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) will start using poles made from cement and gravel (NGUZO ZA ZEGE) instead of the normal timber poles. The Minister of Energy and Minerals Prof. Sospeter Muhongo revealed this when responding to a supplementary question
Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals, Mr.
News brief
in
Parliament when responding to a question by Mbozi West Member of Parliament Mr. David Silinde. “Oil drilling in Lake Rukwa is scheduled to start any time soon.
from Babati Rural Member Of Parliament, Mr Jitu Son (CCM), Mr. Son had advised the government to get into cooperation with the private Sector and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) with regard to customers who want to have electricity connection.
RC WOOS BELGIAN INVESTMENT IN COAST REGION
said Mr. Lenana. Despite cross-listing on
ISLES VICE-RESIDENT TOUTS MORE INVESTORS FROM CHINA.
the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE)
Investors from China particularly from
in august, 2014, the company has not
has opened doors for more investors in
Hainan Island province may invest in
managed to woo an investor with enough
the region as one way of ensuring that the
Zanzibar in the near future should the
shares that can make him/her eligible for
natural resources, economic opportunities
trade environment be favourable. The
attending board of directors’ meeting.
and resources are fully exploited to bring
interest to invest in Zanzibar was revealed
development to the people.
“Our aim s to make sure that Uchumi is owned by Tanzanians and that they need to have a voice in the board of directors’”
Coast
Regional
commissioner
Ms
Mwantumu Mahiza, has said that the region
when Zanazibar’s Second Vice-President,
CONSERVATION AGENCIES CALLED ON TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES Korogwe. Conservation agencies have bee urged to extend the necessary support to communities surrounding them in order to reciprocate cooperation shown by the villagers in protecting game sanctuaries. Korogwe District Commissioner Mrisho Gambo, made the call after receiving building material, worth Sh.12 million, donated by Mkombozi national Park for the construction of laboratories in secondary school here.
Ambassador Seif Ali Iddi met with the
Ms Mahiza told a visiting delegation from
members
Belgium led by the country’s Ambassador
of
the
Chinese
business
community.
in the country, Mr Ivan Korsak, in Bagamoyo that the region already knew
Mr. Iddi, who was in China for a ten days
how to work with foreign investors, especially from China, adding that there
invitation and plea to Chinese investors to
were ample opportunities.
come to open up businesses in Zanzibar,
“We already have investors who now
as
operate medium and small cement, tiles,
he assured them of conducive
investment environment.
food milling and salt industries. We would
“Our doors to investment projects are
also like to have big investors as well as
open. We welcome you to the peaceful
those who will focus on agriculture since
archipelago islands of Zanzibar that
we have plenty of fertile land’” she said.
boasts of having multiple investment opportunities and improved infrastructure” the Second-Vice President said.
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Asset protection in order to pay someone else’s medical bills, or if he would prefer to invest in personal liability insurance. Don’t forget to look at the policy limits before deciding on a liability insurance plan: if your liability exceeds the policy limit, you will be on the hook for the shortfall. Umbrella insurance provides extra liability coverage and can be purchased for homeowner’s, auto, and business policies, etc. In fact, liability insurance is so important when it comes to automobiles that every car is required to be covered by some amount of liability insurance due to the high risk of vehicles causing harm to others. However, it’s up to you whether you want to pay extra premiums for“collision” insurance, which covers repairs for damage you cause to your own car in a collision, or whether you want to risk paying any necessary repair or replacement costs out of your pocket.
HOW DO PERSONAL PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE WORK?
Y
ou can take every precaution to protect your property using alarms, locks, etc., but some losses are simply unavoidable. Fires and natural disasters strike without warning, and even the best locks and alarms won’t always protect you from a professional thief. There are also situations in which you may be personally liable to another person for injury caused by you or your property. The three most common types of insurance used to protect against personal property and liability risks are homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, automobile insurance, and personal umbrella insurance. Homeowner’s insurance will cover most types of damage to your home and most
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types of personal property (excluding cars), as well as liabilities for occurrences such as someone tripping on your steps and incurring medical bills. Numerous
exclusions
apply;
damage
must be covered by a separate policy, and high-value items such as jewelry and paintings will require an appraisal and a “rider” (an addendum to the policy). Homeowner’s insurance is required if you have a mortgage. Renter’s insurance will similarly cover your personal property and liabilities. Even if you think your personal property is not worth insuring, liability insurance is an important and often overlooked type of coverage. When it comes to homes it is up to the homeowner to decide whether he wants to risk losing everything he owns
As to injury you may cause to yourself in a collision, state laws require even the cheapest automobile liability policies to provide some coverage, but not nearly enough to pay the medical bills for catastrophic injury.
Before buying property Insurance
make sure you read and understand your policy. Make sure you are aware of the following at a minimum: much? coverage? or excluded?
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Amana Bank, The first and only fully Islamic bank in Tanzania operating by following the Islamic Sharia is celebrating three years of business this November. Amana Bank opened its doors to customers on the 24th of November 2011 with one branch at the business hub of the city Kariakoo, Tandamti Street. To date, Amana Bank boasts six branches, four in Dar es Salaam and two upcountry in Arusha and Mwanza and a total deposit of 96 billion.
Speaking at a news conference marking the 3 year anniversary at the Tandamti Branch, the Managing Director of Amana Bank Dr. Idris Rashidi said, “it has been a long and challenging journey since the bank opened its doors in 2011. Amana Bank came as a bank that not only offered fully Islamic banking services to Tanzanians, but has continued to keep the flag of Sharia Banking flying high. As champions of ethics, equality and transparency in everything we do,
our institution continues to build on diversity and growth to the economy of our country�. The bank closed its third quarter with total customer deposit of TZS 96bil from TZS 81bil in the second quarter. This is an increase of 19% which is a tremendous achievement. Our financing portfolio including assets reached TZS 64.5bil from around TZS 57bil in June 2014; this is an increase of 13% which is also commendable for a bank of our size.
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In line with our ongoing efforts to serve the rapidly increasing customer base, the bank has put in place a plan to open 7 more branches in the near future. “We are very pleased with the overall performance of our bank; these achievements are in line with our projections. We continue to aim high in providing exceptional service to our customers and the community in general. “Our continued success could not have been achieved without the confidence and support shown by our valued customers. Given the number of banks and level of competition, we understand the importance of our customers and therefore, we aim at exceeding our customer’s expectations at all times. Our highly trained and dedicated staff are there to make sure our customers receive exceptional customer service experience whenever they interact with an Amana Bank staff.” Dr Idris Rashidi, the bank’s Managing Director, commented. Amana Bank is the first and only fully Islamic bank in the country operating under the Islamic (Sharia Law).
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Kenya
THE BENEFITS OF SATELLITE CITIES FOR EAST AFRICA Over the past few years, increased
with the highest urbanisation rates in East
urbanisation has led to the growth of
Africa.
the
informal
housing
sector
cities
are
a
relatively
new
(slums)
The demands of such a rapidly growing
large planned, integrated, purpose-built
that are characterised by lack of formal
populous most often include development-
developments nearby larger cities that
housing, poor sanitation, poverty and
related problems such as infrastructure
are designed to curb urban sprawl to
high unemployment levels. East African
congestion (roads, schools, utilities, public
the suburb and supplement ‘mother
governments in the countries of Kenya,
goods and services etc.), increased job
city’ expansion. They are typically well-
Tanzania, Uganda and the Democratic
competition, crowding, informal housing
organised urban spaces that are self-
Republic of Congo (DRC) have all
or slums, and increased vulnerability of
contained and separate from the mother
been overwhelmed by the high rates of
health to epidemics. The growth also
city, and gated to some degree. They
population growth in their main cities. All
leads to changes in land and building
contain living spaces such as villas,
four countries are currently in advanced
uses which may lead to environmental
condominiums and their accompanying
stages of planning or building satellite
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infrastructure,
consumption
spaces
cities adjacent to their main urban areas
from
as the new face of their nation’s urban
African countries have the highest rate of
and private hospitals, schools and other
spaces.
urbanisation in the world but the lowest
facilities, as well as recreational spaces.
expanding
national
economies,
rate of urban economic growth.
Satellite cities are targeted towards the
It is estimated that Africa will be home
In order to escape the malaise of
emerging new middle-class in African
to the second largest urban population
urbanisation, some residents move away
cities and expatriates. The construction
in the world by 2050. Urban cities in
from
(counter-urbanisation).
and management of the cities is often
East Africa, in particular, are expected to
Some developers have tried to resolve
managed by the private sector investors.
burgeon over the next few years. Five of
this by building higher structures on sites
However, government support is typically
the top 20 fast-growing cities are in East
that have already been used within the
needed for the success of these large
Africa. This includes Kampala, Uganda
city. Others have considered building in
scale developments.
(expected to grow by 99.5%); followed
new areas, which has given rise to the
East African governments, which often
by Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (85.2%);
emergence of satellite cities. Satellite cities
don’t have the budgets to take on such
Kigali,
Rwanda
(79.9%);
the
city
Mombasa,
offer a viable way for countries to meet
large scale housing projects, have so
Kenya (79%); and Nairobi, Kenya (77.3%).
the demands of urbanised cities. Satellite
far been in full support of satellite cities.
According to the Economist Intelligence
cities allow a city to grow in ways that
As
Unit’s World in Figures 2010, three of
sustain long-term viability of their urban
cities that promise to bring recreation,
the top 20 cities with the world’s highest
areas. They allow a city to develop social,
living and consumption space, they
rate of urbanisation were the East African
political and economic systems capable
are a seemingly auspicious solution to
capital cities of Kigali, Kampala, and Dar
of responding to environmental and
urbanisation problems. Major satellite city
es Salaam. Kenya is currently the country
demographic changes.
developments are scheduled to be built in
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Kenya
Uganda
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and the DRC. Tanzania’s development goals includes
private investors allows governments to
housing. For example , the
a
concentrate on providing related services
project makes use of differential pricing to
between the Government of Tanzania
like water, electricity, and roads.
accommodate income levels.
and UN-HABITAT called Action Plan.
There have been some criticisms regarding
Satellite cities are an integral part of their
the notion of satellite cities. Much of the
development goals in terms of addressing
concern has to do with resettlement
housing shortage problems. Six satellite
processes and the argument that satellite
landscape and environment, as in the
cities are being planned outside of Dar es
cities will widen the gap between rich and
Uganda
Salaam with the aim to reduce growth of
poor. Other concerns have touched on
was done with the aim of preserving the
informal settlements , stimulate planned
effective planning laws, and the creation
environment
development, and decongest Dar es
of hegemonic ‘Western-looking’ designs
Salaam. One such city is planned to be
in spaces in the Global South. There have
of East African aesthetics and designs in
built in Kigamboni City just outskirts of
also been concerns about potential areas
terms of colours, motifs, names and so
Dar es Salaam in the Temeke municipality.
of exploitation by real estate development
on. This should incorporate designs by
The city has been envisioned as a Public
companies. Further, concerns have been
East African artists, graphic designers and
Private Partnership (PPP) with a public
raised about the accessibility of these new
architects
organisation,
Development
urban spaces to the poor due to the cost
Agency (KDA) overseeing its planning,
of rent in these new housing investments.
ownership of one regime, therefore a
implementation,
management.
Satellite cities that have emerged in the
public private partnership is the way
The government is making efforts to
Southern African country of Angola, for
forward for such projects
housing
development
Kigamboni and
partnership
in Uganda
accessible to the population
project,
where
landscaping
sensitise existing land owners about the project, conduct proper valuation and
avoid exploitation in labour and resources
compensation, provide resettlement and
in obtaining housing bank loans. In the
relocation services and obtain, and issue
satellite cities in North African countries
property deeds for all stakeholders.
like Egypt, developments were associated
Thus, it should be noted that, Satellite
Satellite cities are being touted as the new
with former dictator Mubarak and have
cities offer East Africa a multitude of
vision for East Africa’s future. All cities aim
therefore posed problems for ideological
to become “An inclusive, vibrant economy;
and political reasons. Other criticisms
African cities and countries. They allow for
environmentally responsible development;
stem from pessimism and scepticism
East African cities to build infrastructure,
and an infrastructure resilient in the face
that such a large scale project could be
become economically viable and meet
of continued population growth and
successful in East Africa.
the demands of their population. They
natural disaster. Satellite cities not only
However, in spite of these sentiments
help cities to become autonomous and
have the potential of meeting the goals
and aforementioned concerns, satellite
decentralised units that are sustainable
of all growing cities, but they could also
cities are booming for various reasons.
cities of the future and they also have
address the malaise of urbanisation woes
by developers
the potential of combating the woes of
found in East African cities. They address
outweigh the concerns. Many of the
urbanisation by improving the quality of life
congestion of capital and metropolitan
criticisms for satellite city projects are not
for many people living in the East African
cities, provide new schools, hospitals,
insurmountable and simply need to be
region.
housing, and create jobs. They allow for
addressed:
governments to participate in tangible and visible development projects that
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PROMOTING URBAN ECO-TOU
Eco-Tourisim
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approach to development. A
T
ourism is not only a powerful social and economic force but also a factor in the physical environment as well. It has the power to improve the environment, provide funds for conservation, and preserve culture and history. Ecotourism provides a
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ecotourism originated with the international Ecotourism Society (TIES), which states “ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas which conserve the environment and sustains the well-being of local people.� The conceptualization of urban ecotourism therefore, can be seen through the position of cities as tourism
destinations and is further described through that taking into account supply/ facility and demand/user. The attributes for urban ecotourism includes the following : (i) Environmental responsibility - protecting, conserving, and/ or enhancing nature and the physical environment to ensure the long-term health of the life-sustaining ecosystem.
(ii). Local economic vitality Supporting local economies. Businesses and communities to ensure economic vitality and sustainability. (iii)Cultural sensitivity Respecting and appreciating cultures and cultural diversity so as to ensure the continued well-being of local or host cultures. A better understanding therefore of the linkages between tourism and the
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URISM
contact phone numbers, addresses, descriptions and more.
Partnership development: Many environmental or tourism agencies share a common
Expansion
anyone who maybe linked
Additional information and overall exposure and further funding options leading to the expansion of the organization and many new or expanded projects (membership, newsletters, web site and on-line resource center, ecotourism tourist guidebook, and event and conference attendance and presentations).
Enhanced corporate image Businesses and tourist industry’s corporate ‘eco’ or environmentally conscious image enhanced through their relationship to the map;
Partnership
environment and conservation and marketing should be a reconciliation of ‘green’ or environmental habits to the industry through environmentally responsible action. Long-term viability and access to all are some of the main
achieved through a number of areas:
‘green’ options will increase as a map will provide one collective source of ecotourism information in the city. (iii) International exposure to the concept of urban ecotourism as tourism will be seen through the variety of media articles and requests for further urban ecotourism and academic institutes.
Reach Awareness (i) Local small businesses will receive international exposure that an individual marketing effort could not afford. (ii) Residents and tourist awareness level of Cities·
The maps produced should be free and accessible to a wide variety of target markets;
Accessibility All key information for explorers in one source. The map to provide background information, tips to be green,
To date there has been little marketing and education directed at urban tourists about supporting sustainable environment. Many of the millions of tourists, who visit Dar es salaam, use the city as a gateway to other destinations, including Zanzibar and Arusha, successful marketing the concept of sustainability to visitors will hopefully on other destinations visited. Therefore recommendations when marketing ecotourism products should consider the following: Broad distribution: Your product must be accessible to your market through as many key locations as possible. Systems to facilitate both distribution and tracking should be set up in advance.
mental industry and show them your game plan, many will have contacts to share or facilities already setup that can be adopted in exchange for marketing or media attention. Show bottom line: Small and large businesses need to see a return on investment. Marketing initiatives have to focus on exposure for all avenues of this niche market and how the product or campaign will ultimately bring more visitors through their doors. Ownership: Doing a good deed such as recycling, promoting local culture or heritage, buying locally made products etc will go a long way. Make your customers and business associates buyIn and get ownership of the ‘green’ idea so that they In turn will market themselves and ultimately you In this positive light. User-friendly products: ‘Eco’ marketing can be converting the converted (those who already undertake green activities or support your mission). To convert the ‘Other’ customers, make sure you provide products that give your customer easy options Quire little effort on their part to adapt or undertake. By staff writter
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A
200-acre
satellite
town
on the northern outskirts of Dar es Salaam, Bahari Beach Town is designed to become a self contained
satellite city
environment
providing family – friendly for
potential
resident
populations of 10,000 people, while its commercial units could serve additional 1,000,000 people within easy connecting area. comprising of the following:-
The project comprises of: and apartments (1000 housing
Banking facilities Night clubs Restaurants Supermarkets
facilities required in a big mall.
main Dar es
salaam port on the
islands on the others.
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Home Gardening
Standing your
GROUND The pefect soil is one with the right combination of sand and clay and retains the optimum amount of water and nutrients. However, very few gardeners are lucky enough to have this desirable loamy mix in their garden. If your soil is less than perfect, don’t despair: while there are ways to improve it, you can choose plants that will thrive in whatever soil type you have.
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Home Gardening
SAND SOIL
grows in poor soil and ideal for
Is made up of large particles, it’s
sandy, coastal gardens. It requires
coarsely textured with silt and clay
a sunny position.
mix.
drains well. Most lavenders prefer
It has a poor water retention and
full sun.
nutrients are quickly lost, and if
CLAY SOIL
not well coverd with plants, it is susceptible to wind and water erosion. On the plus side, it offers very good aeration and drains quickly after heavy rains. TRY THESE PLANTS Cosmos: Is easy to grow form seed and should sown in situ. Plant it in a sunny spot. Portulaca: Is very drought tolerant,
Lavander: thrive in sandy soil that
is sticky, compacted and heavy. in wt weather, it drains badly and offers poor aeration, while in dry weather the soil dries out and becomes so hard if often cracks.
in which many plants thrive. Heavy clay also offers a good anchor for plant roots in windy conditions. TRY THESE PLANTS Cannas:
thrive
in
heart
and
humidity, like rich soil and plenty of water, so are great for clay soil. Roses: thrive in the clay soil that is not too heavy, as they don’t like wet feet. Ensure they reeive at least six hours of sunlight a day.
Clay soil does have some good traits through. Thanks to it’s poor drainage, it retrains moisture and nutrients, creating an environment
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MASDAR Abu Dhabi’s ambitious eco-city
Residential Block
I
Solar Farm
Down town Masdar
Electric bus station
Early construction stage
t’s located seventeen kilometres
“When you look at the whole concept of
south east of Abu Dhabi, the
Masdar in the 21st century, it’s the same
capital
as Nasa in the 20th century,” says Fred
and almost car-free. The project aims to
Emirates.
Moavenzadeh, the president of Masdar
prove that cities can be sustainable, even
In many countries, such a street
Institute for Science and Technology
in environments as harsh as this (where
would be unremarkable. But in the
(MIST).
temperatures reach 48 degrees Celsius
of
the
United
Arab
336 postgraduate university
Masdar, managed by a subsidiary of the
in the summer).
UAE, the world’s eighth-biggest oil producer -- where subsidised
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diesel costs the equivalent of only $30p
“It has the same rationale and the same
a litre. The wide roads are built for
philosophy.
motorists, and whose citizens, according
Nasa put a man on the Moon to show
with more on the roofs of the buildings.
to a 2010 report by the World Wildlife
the strengths of the United States in
For the most part, cars have been
Fund, have the world’s largest carbon
that area of technology. And Masdar
replaced by a series of driver-less electric
footprint -- Masdar is an anomaly. The
is
Abu
vehicles that ferry residents around
development is an acknowledgement
Dhabi’s commitment to clean air and
beneath the site. The design of the walls
that, one day, the oil will run out.
technology.”
of the buildings (cushions of air limit heat-
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being
developed
to
show
The entire community is powered by a
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Areal view of Masdar master plan
radiation) has helped reduce demand for
For its critics, the city is still a work in
assistance of MIT in Massachusetts --
air conditioning by 55 percent.
progress that’s more grand vision than
has become one of the Middle East’s
There are no light switches or taps --
realisation.
most promising projects.
electricity
For all the Masdar team’s talk of a
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consumption by 51 percent, and water
cohesive community, it is still for the
usage by 55 percent.
most part at the conceptual stage.
just movement sensors that the Masdar authorities
say
have
cut
Siemens has chosen to locate its Middle The environment is striking: the city’s
East headquarters at Masdar, and, in a
swirling terracotta walls are adorned
symbolic endorsement, the International
with vast arabesque patterns. Designed
Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) will
by British architects Foster + Partners,
move in later this year.
with input from artist Jean Marc Castera, the buildings make Masdar look, from a
Meanwhile,
distance, like a perfectly wrought cube.
operation, MIST -- founded with the
in
just
three
years
of
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After a shampoo, rinse your hair with lemon juice to make it shine. Mix the strained juice of a lemon in an eight-ounce glass of warm water. Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with two tablespoons of salt to make a rust-removing scrub. Use one part lemon juice and two parts salt to scour chinaware to its original luster. Before you start to vacuum, put a few drops of lemon juice in the dust bag. It will make the house smell fresh.
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