Wakuu wa wilaya wateuliwa wapya ni 73. Festo Kiswaga aliyekuwa raisi wa selikari ya wanafunzi UDSM 2009 -2010 kawa mkuu wa wilaya ya Nanyumbu. BY SAIDI MDASHIRU

IS MOB JUSTICE THE ANSWER FOR SAUT MALIMBE THIEVES?

By PETRO,Steven
Recently, the incidences of theft and mob justice has increased around SAUT-Malimbe community.

Within this week two men who were suspected to be thieves were beaten, stoned and burned by an angry mob.

Unfortunately, one among those two men killed by the angry mob for being suspected to be thieves, actually he was not a thief but he was a primary teacher from Bugando primary school.

The source says that, the man was in quarrel with his girlfriend who is a student of SAUT. The girl shouted "mwizi" upon her boyfriend , this lead the man to be beaten up and burned by the angry mob.

But when we think critically, how come the community of educated people do not believe in our judicial system and commit these injustice killing of innocent people.

Wanafunzi wa kitivo cha elimu wakifanya test mpaka nje ya darasa.Hii ina sabishwa na wingi wa wanafunzi hao. Na Nadeka Rehema

Wanafunzi wa kitivo cha elimu wakifanya test mpaka nje ya darasa.Hii ina sabishwa na wingi wa wanafunzi hao. Na Nadeka Rehema.

SIX MINISTERS OUT FROM NEW CABINET OF MINISTERS!!!!

SIX out of eight former cabinet ministers who were criticized by Members of Parliament and were implicated in a report by the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) and two deputy ministers have lost their positions in the new cabinet announced in Dar es Salaam on Friday by President Jakaya Kikwete.

Two of the eight ministers, who also faced stiff challenge in the previous parliamentary session (April) of the National Assembly, have been shifted to new ministries.

These are the former Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives, Prof. Jumanne Maghembe, who has now shifted to the Ministry of Water and a former minister in the President's Office (Good Governance), Mr Mathias Chikawe.

Two deputy ministers have been left out of the list. These are Dr Lucy Nkya (Health and Social Welfare and Athumani Mfutakamba (Transport).Explaining what necessitated the reshuffle, President Kikwete clarified on the turn of events that included a heated debate in parliament as legislators demanded the resignation of all ministers with questionable financial records.

"The Prime Minister (Mr Mizengo Pinda) briefed me on all that transpired in the House and discussed each implicated minister on case-by-case basis. "The matter was again seriously discussed by members of the Central Committee (CC) of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) who endorsed the proposal to make a cabinet reshuffle," President Kikwete said.

However, the president made it clear that some of the ministers have taken political responsibility for mistakes made by their subordinates."It is not enough for a minister to take responsibility alone but the new approach is that even those who caused the mishap will be taken to task as well," Kikwete clarified.

Implicated executive officers of, for example, a parastatal organization or board members, he added, will have to take responsibility together with the concerned minister, otherwise ill-intentioned people might 'cook up' false accusations just to make things difficult for a minister, he said.

Recently President Kikwete was reported saying he was impressed by the stormy debate in the just-ended National Assembly session in Dodoma that demanded greater accountability on the conduct of government business following a hot debate over the CAG's report.The report had the aim of bringing to account all government leaders implicated with abuse of office, embezzlement and dubious transactions.

"I was not annoyed by the stormy debates in the recent session as some people might have portrayed," Mr Kikwete said in his address to the Nation at the climax of celebrations to  mark the International Workers' Day, or May Day, from  the Mkwakwani Stadium in Tanga recently.

He noted the enthusiasm with which the House discussed the CAG's report. He thanked the MPs for the spirited debate.
Announcing the new cabinet, President Kikwete said the Minister of State, President's Office, Social Relations and Co-ordination, Stephen Wassira, retains his position.

Those who lost their ministerial placements (in brackets) include Mr Mustafa Mkulo (Finance); Mr William Ngeleja (Energy and Minerals); Mr Ezekiel Maige (Natural Resources and Tourism); Dr Cyril Chami (Industries, Trade and Marketing); Omar Nundu (Transport) and Hadji Mponda (Health and Social Welfare).

The full cabinet list is as follows: Stephen M. Wasira retains his position as Social Relations and Co-ordination; George Mkuchika (Good Governance); Celina Kombani (Civil Service Management) and Samia H. Suluhu (Union Affairs).Others are Dr Terezya Huvisa, Vice-President's Office - Environment);  Dr Mary M. Nagu (Investment and Empowerment; Hawa Ghasia (Regional Administration and Local Government); William V. Lukuvi (Policy, Coordination and Parliamentary Affairs; Samuel J. Sitta (East African Cooperation); Shamsi Vuai Nahodha (Defence and National Service); Dr John P. Magufuli (Works) and Dr Hussein A.H. Mwinyi (Health and Social Welfare).

Dr Shukuru J. Kawambwa retains his position (Education and Vocational Training); Sophia M. Simba - the same post (Community Development, Gender and Children); Bernard K. Membe remains at the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; Mathias M. Chikawe (Legal and Constitution); Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi (Home Affairs); Dr David M. David, remains minister for Livestock Development and Fisheries.

Others are Ms Gaudensia M. Kabaka (Labour and Employment); Prof Makame M. Mbarawa (Communication, Science and Technology); Prof Anna K. Tibaijuka, the same office (Lands, Housing and Human Settlements); Prof Jumanne Maghembe (Water) and Prof Mark Mwandosya (Minister Without Portfolio).

Others are Eng Christopher Chiza (Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives); Dr. Harrison Mwakyembe (Transport); Dr Fenella E. Mukangara (Information, Youth, Culture and Sports); Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki (Natural resources and Tourism); Dr Abdallah O. Kigoda (Industries and Trade); Dr William Mgimwa (Finance) and Prof Sospeter Muhongo (Energy and Minerals).

Deputy ministers are Charles Kitwanga (Vice- President's Office); Majaliwa K. Majaliwa (Prime Minister's Office (Regional Administration and Local Government); Aggrey Mwanri (PM's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government); Dr Makongoro M. Mahanga retains his position as deputy minister for Labour and Employment; Adam Malima (Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives); Pereira A. Silima (Home Affairs); Gregory G. Teu (Industries and Trade); Benedict N. Ole-Nangoro, (Livestock Development and Fisheries) and Mahadhi J. Maalim (Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation).

Others are  Goodluck J. Ole-Medeye (Lands, Housing and Human Settlements); Ummy A. Mwalimu (Community Development, Gender and Children); Philipo A. Mulugo (Education and Vocational Training); Dr Abdulla Juma Abdulla (East African Cooperation); Lazaro Nyalandu (Natural Resources and Tourism); Gerson Lwenge (Works), Dr Seif Suleiman Rashid (Health and Social Welfare).

Others are George Simbachawene (Energy and Minerals), January Makamba (Communication, Science and Technology), Charles J. Tizeba (Transport); Amos Makala (Information, Youth, Culture and Sports); Eng. Dr Binilith Mahenge (Water); Stephen Maselle (Energy and Minerals); Angela Jasmine Kairuki (Constitutional Affairs); Janet Mbene (Finance) and Saada Mkuya Salum (Finance).

BY SAIDI MDASHIRU AND MLAKI HIRDA

KIVUMBI KUTIMKA KESHO UWANJA WA SEMINARI

Na Mkula Kennedy

Mashindano ya FAWASCO katika chuo cha MT. Agustino yaendelea kesho katika uwanja seminari katka hatua ya robo fainali ambako kutakuwa na mpambano mkali kati ya  Eduche II Vs Ada, ikifuatiwa na PR III Vs LLB III.

Mashindano hayo yanaanza tena baada ya mapumziko ya muda mrefu baada ya hatua makundi kumalizika.Mechi ya kwanza itakuwa kati ya mabingwa watetezi wa mashindano hayo Eduche II Vs Ada saa 2:00 mchana.Huku mchezo wa pili ukiwa ni kati ya PR III Vs LLB III mnamo maijra ya saa 4:00 jioni.

Akiongea na washabiki wa mchezo huo, aliyekuwa Naibu Waziri wa michezo chuoni hapo, George Nkini alisema mechi hizo zilikuwa zifanyike katika uwajna wa Raila Odinga lakini kwa kuwa siku hiyo kutakuwa na Faculty Day Uongozi ukaamua mechi hizo zifanyike katika uwanja wa Seminari.

Akizungumza na mwandishi wa habari hii, kocha mkuu wa timu ya PR III, Robert Muhando amesema wachezaji wake wako tayari kupambana kwa kuwa wamejiandaa vizuri kwa mchezo huo wa kesho na hakuna mchezaji yeyote ambae ni majeruhi, "Vijana wangu wana hari ya kushinda,wanajiamini na wako tayari kupambana", alisema Muhando huku akiwahakikishia washabiki wake kushinda mchezo huo.

Mashindano hayo yataendelea siku ya jumapili katika uwanja wa Raila Odinga kwa michezo miwili tofauti kati ya Eduche III Vs PR II saa 2:00 mchana ikifuatiwa na Mass Comm Vs LLB II saa 4:00 jioni.

MWENTEKITI MCT  ATEMBELEA RADIO SAUT

Na Mkula Kennedy

Mwenyekiti wa baraza la habari (MCT) Jaji Thomas Mihayo pamoja na wanachama wa baraza hilo, jana walitembelea Radio SAUT fm iliyopo Malimbe katika chuo cha Mtakatifu Agustino (SAUT).

Ziara hiyo ilifanyika siku moja kabla ya  siku ya maadhimisho ya uhuru wa vyombo vya habari duniani ambao kitaifa imefanyika leo jijini Mwanza.

Mwenyekiti Mihayo, akizungumzia uhuru wa vyombo vya habari alisema Serikali inayotoka kwenye mfumo wa chama kimoja inatabia ya kuogopa vyombo vya habari pamoja na mahakama kwani ndio kimbilio la wanyonge.
Katika mazungumzo yake Mwenyekiti Mihayo aliipongeza Radio SAUT kwa kuwasaidia wanyonge ambao hawawezi kupaza sauti zao na kusikika.

Pamoja na hayo mwenyekiti huyo alitoa wito kwa watangazaji wa Radio SAUT pamoja na  wanafunzi wa mawasiliano ya umma kutetea taaluma ya waandishi wa habari pamoja na kutunza maadili ya taaluma hiyo.

Awali katika ziara hiyo Mkurugenzi wa Radio SAUT, Dotto Bullende, wanafunzi na watangazaji wa radio hiyo walipata fursa ya kuuliza maswali ikiwa ni njia ya kupata uzoefu na ujuzi zaidi katika fani hiyo.

SEE WHAT HAPPENED DURING SAUTSO GENERAL ELECTION 2012.

Watch the video during SAUTSO election 2012  

The contestant for President position, Godlisten Malisa who won the presidential seat for SAUTSO 2012/2013, he was exchanging ideas with people

The contestant for a Vice President position( Consolatha Michael) looking tired due to the election

ERICK, A first year law student as he was voting for the coming SAUTSO members

A man in the middle( with jeans and sweater) was caught stilling a box full of votes

Aray Annamarry in the right hand and Happiness after voting

Some of Public Relations Students voting for their leaders

BY: WILLIAM Arestida D.

SAUT MAIN CAMPUS REACH FINAL SU-SAUT COMPETITION, FACE TO FACE WITH SAUT MTWARA TODAY.

SAUT Main Campus Netball team player Bestina from LLB 4 during the match with SAUT TABORA which was the Road to Final to SAUT Main Campus.

SAUT Main Campus against SAUT Tabora

 Students and Mtwara community watching one of the match at SAUT Mtwara football ground

Fr. Msafiri talking with phone and outgoing SAUTSO president Cosmas Mataba on his right together with University staffs.  

Celebration after SAUT Main Campus wariors reaching the Final, with briefcase Chuwa Walter (group number one member, doctor of the Team) dancing with Fr. Maziku.  

Business women at Nangurukulu selling their fish near the main road to Mtwara.

Nice view of Mtwara Region

SU-SAUT MATCHES CONTINUE AT SAUT-MTWARA BRANCH.

By: MROPE, Hassan

SAUTSO GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN START TODAY: WHO IS NEXT TO RUN THE ORGANIZATION?

ST.AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA STUDENTS' ORGANIZATION WILL HELD THE GENERAL ELECTION ON 25/04/2012 TO CHOOSE NEW PRESIDENT AND VICE- PRESIDENT AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT.

PR 2.0? INSPIRATION FIRST. TECHNOLOGY LAST.

For inspiration, I follow a wonderful set of bloggers in public relations and many other fields. John Haydon is one of my favorites. He writes about social media marketing for nonprofits. His advice is always personable, practical and sometimes poignant.

Recently, he shared a brief video about social media problem-solving for a nonprofit client. His client struggled to get a passionate spokesperson using technology to share their inspiration. Technology intimidated the spokesperson. They didn’t like Twitter, Facebook or most other social media but as Haydon said, they did know how to use e-mail.

Haydon devised a smart solution. He enabled the spokesperson to use e-mail to post to Facebook. A simple “fix” opening the door for valuable communication to support the client's cause.

While that simple solution alone is worth noting, near the end of the video, Haydon shares some more brilliant PR 2.0 advice worth repeating: “Don’t let technology be a hurdle. Inspiration comes first. Technology comes last. Inspiration gets in the front seat. Technology gets in the back seat.”

Such great advice for so many PR 2.0 situations! You can see Haydon’s video below:

It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by social media or technology choices. You know the conversations?

“I tried Twitter and I didn’t see the point of it.”

“Facebook is just for family and friends.”

“I heard that all the big retailers are abandoning Facebook for Pinterest.”

“I don’t understand Tumblr, Scoop.it, Paper.li, Storify, Google+, Flickr and all the other new social media. Which one should I choose? How can I use them all?”

My advice to clients or PR pros overwhelmed by social media choices is similar to Haydon. “First, do one or two social media things well. The rest follows.”

Don’t be paralyzed. Be proactive.

What’s your experience? Which channels are working well for you and which ones have you abandoned?

By: MROPE, Hassan

POLITICS DOWN KANUMBA UP!!!!

Almost two weeks a go after the death of bongo moviee superstar Kanumba the great, many of newspapers has stopped to report the political issues as usual but concentrate on the death of  kanumba.The question we have to ask ourself  is the late Kanumba was so importance rather than other important things in our nation?

BY SAIDI MDASHIRU

LET GO OF THOSE WHO BRING YOU DOWN....

Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you.

It is everyone's responsibility to figure out who in their life for them, and who really isn't. Sometimes figuring out who is really for you isn't as hard as we make it seem. Those who are only in our lives to bring us down to their level are easy to spot, if a persons actions continually help guide you to instances of defeat and situations in which you face unnecessary turmoil then chances are that person isn't in your life for you.

Instead let go of those people who bring you down, and surround yourself with those who only bring out the best in you. When you have positive relationships, your thoughts will be more positive, and this will lead to more positive action in your life as well. The important thing to do is to just let go of the negative and to embrace those who are positive. Never settle for a friend, make sure that a person is in your life for good reason, and that all the relationships that you partake in are equally yolked.

COMING SOON....

"Did you know" is the new creative session you are about to witness in this Blog. The session will take

you through findings facts and interview with people you admire around and outside the university.

 "Did you know" session is meant to be inspirational and  fun to color your dreams with reality colors of life.

 You will surely like it!

LOOK ON GREEN AWESOME VIEW OF ST. AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA BUKOBA CENTERE

The last holiday  one among of the group number one member visited  center of St. Augustine university at Bukoba district n Kagera region for the purpose of looking the environment of the university. St. Augustine university Bukoba center consist 200 students . All students studying Bachelor of Art with Education. According to one of administration office explains that the coming academic year 2012 and 2013 this center expect to have 2000 students. 

Administration Block of St. Augustine University of Tanzania Bukoba Center.

Lecturers' offices of Bukoba Center, some students looking their first semester results on the University notes board.

Lecture Hall (BISHOP TIMANYWA HALL)
BY: MDASHIRU, Said

SAUT IN THE 7TH EXHIBITION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

For the very first time SAUT university will be among participants in this year 7th Exhibition on Higher Education, Science and Technology. This was greately facilitated by SSPRA members, Public relations and Advertising department, and the SAUT university management.

The exhibition normally takes place every year and again this year it is jointly organised by TCU, the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Higher Education Institutions, as well as Regulatory, Professional and Research Bodies inside and outside Tanzania, with the theme "Empowering Communities through Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation."

The exhibition will be held from 18th to 20th April, 2012 at Diamond Jubilee Hall- Dar es salaam. Following this SAUT team of 13 SSPRA members, a Law student , 2 lecturers from Public relations and Advertising department, and together with some people from SAUT management are to travel yesterday and today to Dar es salaam for the 7th exhibition.

As a SAUT student and a loyal active member of SSPRA, I wish them safe journey and success in this one golden duty to publicize and promote the good name of our university. And much thanks to all SSPRA members who took time in the preparation of this event, we truely recognize you as part of the team in BUILDING THE CITY OF GOD.

Upendo KESSY

GROUP NUMBER ONE MEMBERS ON PRIOR CHATTING SESSION BEFORE STARTING DISCUSSION THIS WEEKEND.

From the left side, Lysbert Moragwa, Asnaty Hiza with her daughter, Arestida William, Anna Mushi who was the former Vice President SAUTSO, Nkwimba Nyanza and Rehema Nadeka the Group Secretary during the chatting session before serious business this last weekend at SAUT campus near Burger Point.

Other are busy with there phones and others are listening careful to some stories continued, From right chatting on her mobile phone Agnes Moyo, Mdashiru Said so busy noting down some points ready for discussion, Glory Kimaro she is so excited to Brenda, gentleman we can,t see your face brother, oohh is Steve Petro  and the last one who is the first from left is Madam Brenda Ntagozera very excited and her hands trying to ask, Why?

Cheeeeeeeeeeeerrrrzzzzzzzzzzzzz..Some group number one members.....Awesome group.

JFUNU SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER'S STUDENTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AT UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY ISP, JAPAN

The Japan Foundation funded JFUNU Scholarship for Master's students from developing countries in the field of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace at United Nations University ISP, Japan

Study Subject(s):Natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities
Course Level:Master’s
Scholarship Provider: The Japan Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace are required to have met the following requirements by the application deadline in order to be considered:
 1. A completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent conferred before enrollment may also apply.

2. A particular interest and career aspiration in at least one of the following thematic areas: Global Change and Sustainability Peace and Security International Cooperation and Development For more information on these areas, please refer to the Research page.

3. English language proficiency The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-ISP are:

600 in TOEFL – Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
100 in TOEFL – Internet-Based Testing (iBT)
7.0 in IELTS – Academic format

Applicants, except for the cases below, must submit original TOEFL or IELTS score reports (from a test taken within the last two years) to Admissions Office at the time of application:
Applicants whose first language is English.
Applicants who graduated from a university or a postgraduate school located in an English speaking country.

 Applicants who completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program where the language of instruction and examination was English. In this case, an official statement from the academic institution will be required, confirming the use of English as the language of instruction and examination.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The program addresses pressing global issues of sustainability, climate change, development, peace building, and human rights through an innovative interdisciplinary approach that integrates the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The program is intended for recent graduates, professionals, and practitioners, offering the unique opportunity to study at a global university within the framework of the United Nations. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions towards solving global issues, whether through employment by UN agencies, other international organizations, governments, civil society, or the private sector.

The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the award of the scholarship. The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. *150,000 JPY is the average monthly living cost for an international student without dependents in Tokyo, although this amount may vary depending on the lifestyle of the student.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th April 2012

TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CLICK HERE

By: MROPE, Hassani

BAPRM 3 STUDENTS HAD MOTIVATION FROM BOBBY, GUEST FROM USA.

"Use your education for your betterment of other people" Those were words from Mr. Bobby McDonald from USA when talking to third year students of Public Relations and Marketing at St. Augustine University of Tanzania. He was invited by Mr. Albert Tibaijuka.

Mr. Bobby talked about Public Relations profession where he said,''as Public Relations Personal you need to do what you can to advertise your country internationally", this is because we have failed to do so and Kenyans have used that opportunity to advertise to Americans that Mountain Kilimanjaro as well as Serengeti National Park are in Kenya while in reality they are in Tanzania.

He suggested that the best thing that Tanzania can do is to make partnership with Kenya so as to make East Africa stronger. This will be a good start for Tanzania.

He was also able to talk a bit about the government policies as one of the students asked a question about it. Mr. McDonald said that you can work harder as an individual or as a group to improve your life because you as one person its hard to change the government policy but you can change yourself.

Tanzania is blessed with so many things that are marketable outside the country. It is blessed with products such as cultural items which include clothes and sandals that most outsiders like to wear, Tanzanians have our traditional dances that are very interesting to watch. These are among the things that we can use to advertise the country. We can promote it through adverts, different programs from different televisions, sports,movies and anywhere possible, Mr. Bobby leave the message to the students that ''find ways to make Tanzania stronger from the education you have''.

Mr. Bobby McDonald from Unitred students of America giving his motivational presentation about Public Relations activities to Public Relations and Marketing three students (who are not in picture) yesterday during class session.

BY WILLIAM ARESTIDA D.

AIESEC TANZANIA presents ANNUAL CV WRITTING COMPETITION FOR ALL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATE IN TANZANIA 2012.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: OFID SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 2011/12

OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship 2012. The OFID Scholarship will be awarded to support two students or candidates for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s (graduate) degree in any recognized university/college in the world. The Scholarship is open to those students who wish to pursue studies in a relevant field of Development or Energy Studies.

Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a full tuition scholarship of up to US$50,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2012.

Scholarship
The terms and conditions of payment will be determined in coordination with the student upon his/her selection in accordance with the following guidelines:

The tuition fees, including any supplementary examination fees, as may be required by the academic institution, will be paid by OFID directly to the academic institution. Health insurance will be paid in accordance with the institution’s own standard medical scheme.

A monthly allowance to cover living expenses, books and accommodation, will be transferred to the student’s own personal bank account on a quarterly basis.

Prior to the start of his/her first year studies, the student will be paid a relocation grant, equal to two-month allowance. OFID will also pay for travel costs from the nearest airport to the student’s place of residence, to the nearest airport to the chosen place of study. Upon completion of the studies, the student will be paid the cost of one-way air ticket to his/her home country.

Eligibility
*Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
*Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
*Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
*Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2012, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree.
*Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
*Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

The applicant may be from any developing country. In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:

Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d’lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay

Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo

Application
Application Guidelines

STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award Eligibility Criteria.


STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log onto the portal as many times as required before finally submitting the application.

STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process!

STEP 4: Upload necessary documents; CV, two recommendation letters, Bachelor’s certificate/transcript, acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay.

STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. Once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.

Required Documents

1.A completed on-line application form.

2. A scanned copy of the applicants passport.

3. A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.

4. A scanned letter of acceptance from chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed one year).

5. A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.

6. A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master’s degree studies to help in the development of your home country.

7. Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant’s present university.

8. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The application deadline is May 28, 2012. Please do not call or email OFID to see if your application has been received or to inquire about your status. You will receive an automated confirmation one application has been submitted. Only the winner will be notified by June 14, 2012 via the website.

Website: http://scholarship.ofid.info/DesktopDefault.aspx

SOURCE; CLICK HERE

BY; MROPE, Hassan.

IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN OUR DA-TO-DAY LIVES.

In the wake of accepting technological advancements, we’ve also come to embrace the term ‘social-networking.’ Starting as an easy way of communication, social networks have accelerated their pace towards transmogrifying our lives. Whether at the comfort of our homes or while commuting, they have become the intruders in our PC screens, mobile devices and our lives. They’ve brought in varied changes in the way we socialize.

Let’s discuss a few impacts that the trend of social networking has brought in:

Communication:

Social networking has changed the way we’d once communicate with friends and family. Social sites have becomes a primary means of communication with Facebook topping the list. It introduces effortless communication with someone on the opposite end of the globe. Its not just mere communication, finding a long lost friend, sending invitations, sharing pictures, letting everyone know what’s on your mind is all made quite simple.

Teenagers:

Teenagers often tend to accept and adapt to a new, trendy, tech-savvy lifestyle easily. Seemingly, social sites have a greater impact on their lives. Quality times spend by them tweeting or updating statuses won’t be a surprising fact. Nevertheless, it has been used by collegians to spread good and meaningful messages.

Recruitment:

Recruitment is another factor that has been quite responsive to the ongoing social media phase (which is here to stay). The wider reach and entering a particular class or forum to pick the right candidate is said to be one of the key reasons. Recruitment by using these social channels have been quite effective, albeit everything comes with a fair share of pros and cons.

Marketing/Advertisement:

Needless to say, social sites serve as a good way to promote products. They’ve emerged as a new marketing platform. Celebs have also been leveraging on these sites to showcase their upcoming events, albums and movies. This latest marketing/advertising platform has forked out paths to newer revenue opportunities.

Entertainment:

Social sites have becomes a part of our lives. They come as a complete package to keep one engaged with factors besides communication. Playing games and then flaunting your high scores is made possible with just a few clicks. It’s a virtual world cocooned within your device screens which opens up as a complete entertainer. People look for more ease and doing things within their comfort zone. They are wowed by the virtual world concept.

Just as a coin has two sides, social networks have their shades of white and grey. While binding the world closer and closer, they bring in bountiful changes.

BY; MROPE, Hassani.

NAFASI ZA KUJIUNGA NA REMEDIAL PROGRAMME.

TANGAZO

Chuo cha Mtakatifu Agustino Tanzania kinawatangazia nafasi za kujiunga na Remedial Programme kwa
mwaka wa masomo 2012/2013.Kozi hii ni kwaajili ya wale wote ambao alama zao hazifiki kiwango cha 4.5
katika kidato cha sita, ilikuwawezesha kupata elimu ya ziada iwasaidie kuendana na wanafunzi wenzao walio pata alama zaidi ya 4.5 katika kidato cha sita.

Sifa za Muombaji:

1. Awe amemaliza kidato cha sita.

2. Awe na Principal Points kuanzia 2.5 hadi 4
kwenye masomo mawili ya kidato cha sita (mfano: EE, DE, CE, DD, EEE na masomo mengine kuwa na S).

3. Gharama ni Tshs. 390,000/= (Tuition Fee) kwa miezi 3, malazi (accommodation) ni Tshs. 70,000/=, chakula ni kujitegemea.

4. Wale wote wenye sifa hizo watakao chaguliwa na TCU kuja SAUT watatakiwa kufika chuoni miezi mitatu kabla ya tarehe ya kujiunga chuoni kwaajili ya kuanza masomo ya remedial.

5. Kozi hii itaanza tarehe 2/7/2012.

Fomu zinapatikana ofisi ya Admissions na kwenye tovuti http://www.saut.ac.tz. Baada ya kumaliza kujaza
fomu zirudishwe ofisi ya Admissions-SAUT. Wahitimu wataruhusiwa kujiunga na vyuo vyote vilivyo chini ya SAUT ambavyo vinatoa programmes husika.

Wote mnakaribishwa.

Admissions Officer

BY; MROPE, Hassani.

SADNESS AND HAPPINESS ON 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION RESULTS AT SAUT, FACEBOOK SHOW ITS IMPACT.

This week is a week of happiness and sadness when the first semester examination results put on the walls of the classes and offices at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza campus. It was bitter situation for those people who failed but getting supplementary and  for other people it was joyful and good time for them getting a good marks.

The results released out on Monday evening and as usual the impact of social media make the information easy  disseminated to the SAUT community especially this holiday break. "i i got the information of  the results through my facebook account, i was reading on my wall then i came to the one of my friend's wall post written that "Matokeo yametoka", first i didn't believe but when i continued to go for further post i came to realized that results are out" said Kelvin Nyanja, BAPRM II student.

Some students of Mass Communications second year using their mobile phone looking for their results soon after released on Monday evening. 

CLICK HERE FOR 1ST SEMESTER EXAMINATION RESULTS.

By; MROPE, Hassani.

BEST INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO EVER WATCH THIS.

By: MROPE, Hassan

SAUT STUDENTS' FACEBOOK PAGES.

BAPRM 3 TEAM MADE TO THE QUARTER FINAL

By: William Arestida D.
Football team of BA. in Public Relations and Marketing three (BAPRM3) last weekend showed their oldness in the FAWASCO competition after beating Certificate team 2-1 at Seminary ground last match in their group in the FAWASCO competition at St. Augustine University of Tanzania.

It was on saturday 24th of march when they had a match with certificate students. it was a tough match because the certificate team had good players especially their goal keeper, it was one of the best match and hard match for the BAPRM 3 team.

Up to the half time both of the teams had scored one goal each, the first goal for BAPRM3 was scored by Mkumba Iddi (Kisiga). Certificate players tried their level best to make sure most of best  players of BAPRM3 do not posses the ball most of the times because it was a threat to them, Kalson Jeremia (Kala) being one of the threat but somehow he still shined as always.

It was until on the second half when striker Mkumba Iddi (Kisiga) scored the secod goal for BAPRM3 team which made them to be the winner of the match where they had 10 points in the group. The points make them to lead the group, it was a happy moment for all BAPRM 3 going for the second round which is the quarter final.

Despite emerging the winner one of the good player of BAPRM 3 students Hamis got injured during the match in his foot. he was taken to main campus hospital. after the match all BAPRM 3 students who were there decided to go and visit him and when they reach there he was about to be transifered to Bugando hospital. All had a chance to say hellow to him and wish him a fast recovery, he was transifered to Bugando but as for now he is doinG better just in the process to recovery. May God grant him a fast recovery.

Public Relations Team together players and funs after their match with certificate.

The Public Relations player Hamis Salum get transfer to Bugando Hospital after injured during the match.

COMING SOON..PLEASE BE PATIENT.