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Sugar story defies economics THE Sugar Board of Tanzania (SBT) will soon convene a stakeholders' meeting to deliberate on soaring prices, piled up stocks of local producers and delays in payment of sugarcane out-growers.
Dated :: 12.10.2007, By DAILY NEWS Reporters

Genocide suspects end hunger strike A THREE-day hunger strike by genocide suspects at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has been called off, according to Spokesman Mr Roland Amoussouga.
Dated :: 12.10.2007, By SUKHDEV CHHATBAR in Arusha

Wildebeest drown en mass in annual trekking SOME 15,000 wildebeest have drowned in the Mara river during their annual migration between Tanzania and Kenya, shocking tourists and baffling conservationists, officials said on yesterday.
Dated :: 12.10.2007, By Nairobi, Thursday

Italian deported for sexually exploiting minors THE Resident Magistrate Court here has ordered an Italian national, Santi Angelo Yunus, to leave the country within 24 hours for taking nude photos of two under age girls and using them in acts of unnatural sex.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By PATI MAGUBIRA in Mwanza

Report on death penalty ready soon THE Law Reform Commission is summarizing public views from all regions on the death penalty and would submit its recommendations to the government early next year, it has been learnt.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By MASEMBE TAMBWE

ICTR lawyers condemn detainees’ transfer THE Defence lawyers at the UN-International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) yesterday condemned attempt to transfer to Kigali trials of three detainees suspected of inciting the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By SUKHDEV CHHATBAR in Arusha

JK: Unfounded charges threaten unity PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has warned the opposition against turning themselves into investigators, prosecutors and judges saying if left unchecked, the tendency could harm the peace and tranquillity that the country enjoys.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By MAURA MWINGIRA in Arusha

FCC calls for strict rules against fake goods THE Fair Competition Commission of Tanzania (FCC) has decried existing laws that prolong the process of taking action against those found with counterfeit goods.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By DAILY NEWS Reporter

PM orders installation of Dar port equipment hastened PREMIER Edward Lowassa has ordered the Tanzania International Container Terminal Services (TICTS) to speed up installation of new equipment and hasten the start of operations of internal container depots to ease congestion at the port.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By DAILY NEWS Reporter

JK wants more hotels in Arusha PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete has called for concerted efforts to construct more modern tourist hotels to meet the industry's increasing demands in the country.
Dated :: 11.10.2007, By Correspondent in Arusha