Some things-you-may-not-know-about-child-marriage.

Christina Asima says she had no choice but to marry last year at age 12 to help care for younger siblings after her mother abandoned the family. But she says her husband was abusive, so she left him, and now must look after her 8-month-old son, Praise, alone. (Jennifer Ludden/NPR)

NPR's Jennifer Ludden recently traveled to the African nation of Malawi, one of many countries in the developing world where child marriage remains prevalent. She found girls like Christina Asima, who was married at 12 and became a mother at 13. She is now divorced and caring for her infant son on her own. You can read Jennifer's full report here. Below are a few more things she learned while reporting on child marriage.

1. One in 3 girls in the developing world is married by age 18; 1 in 9 by the time she's 15.

The International Center for Research on Women estimates that every year, more than 14 million adolescent and teen girls are married, almost always forced into the arrangement by their parents. The countries with the highest rates of child marriage are in sub-Saharan Africa, but those with the largest number of child brides are in South Asia.

2. The number of child brides is increasing.

ICRW's Suzanne Petroni says for much of the past half-century, the average age of marriage did increase in most countries, 

but that's stalled out over the past decade. Now, child marriage is most prevalent in countries with the fastest growing populations. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, UNICEF reports that births to girls under 15 are projected to nearly double by 2030. Girls Not Brides shows the child marriage rate of each nation in this map, and also links to local groups working to end the practice.

3. In developing countries, the most common cause of death for girls age 15 to 19 is pregnancy and childbirth.

Child brides are almost always married to older men, and lack the standing or skills to negotiate over sex or birth control. That means many get pregnant soon after marriage, when their bodies are too underdeveloped or too small to handle it. Girls younger than 15 are five times more likely to die in childbirth than women in their 20s, according to the International Center for Research on Women. UNICEF finds that the child of a mother under 18 also has a 60-percent greater chance of dying in its first year.

4. Parents often believe that by marrying off a young girl, they are doing what's best for her.

It's true that parents often receive a dowry for marrying off a young daughter. But there are strong links between poverty and child marriage. In times of drought, when crops fail and families become desperate, rates of child marriage have gone up. In patriarchal cultures, where young girls are often the last ones fed at mealtime, ICRW's Petroni says some parents may feel a daughter's circumstances will improve if she's someone's wife. In many places, adolescent girls are also at risk of rape, even while walking to school. Parents may offer a daughter's hand in the belief this will help protect her from a sexual assault that could leave her stigmatized in the community and unlikely to be married.

5. Child marriage hurts developing economies.

OK, maybe that's not such a surprise. But the World Bank has calculated the cost of girls dropping out of school — as almost all child brides do — and reducing their future earning power, and the numbers are staggering. It finds billions in lost GDP and productivity for developing nations like India, Brazil and Kenya. And the report notes this does not include the broader social costs when half a nation's population is uneducated.

UDSM-DUCE wamsimamisha uongozi Dk Kitila Mkumbo (?)

Taarifa zinasema kuwa uongozi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam umemvua kwa muda Mhadhiwa Mwandamizi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, Dk Kitila Mkumbo madaraka ya kuongoza Kitivo cha Elimu cha Chuo Kikuu Kishiriki cha Elimu cha Dar es Salaam (DUCE).

Hatua hiyo inatajwa kuchukuliwa baada ya uongozi wa UDSM kupata taarifa kwenye vyombo vya habari kuwa Dk Kitila Mkumbo alikuwa kiongozi wa chama cha siasa, CHADEMA wakati angali ni mtumishi wa umma, jambo ambalo Uongozi wa chuo hicho umekariri kuwa ni kinyume cha sheria ya nchi na Serikali kwa mfanyakazi wa umma kushika wadhifa katika chama cha siasa.

Kutokana na uamuzi wa chuo hicho, Dk Kitila aliandikiwa na kukabidhiwa barua ya kusimamishwa kwake wadhifa huo.

Dk Kitila bado ataendelea kuwa Mhadhiri Mwandamizi kwenye kitivo hicho.

Hii imenikumbusha habari ya Asha Bani iliyochapishwa kwenye gazeti la Tanzania Daima tarehe 14 Januari 2010 ikisema:

INSHA EAC:MTOTO MTANZANIA ASHIKA NAFASI YA KWANZA

Peter Robert Kilave (pichani), mwanafunzi wa kidato cha tatu wa Shule ya Sekondari ya Kata ya Tushikamane ya mjini Morogoro, amechukua ushindi wa kwanza kwa wanafunzi wote wa shule za sekondari wa nchi tano za Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki katika shindano la insha kuhusu ujenzi wa miundombinu Afrika Mashariki. 

Amepewa tuzo ya dola za Marekani 1,500 na cheti na Mwenyekiti mpya wa Jumuiya, Rais Uhuru Kenyatta wa Kenya. 

Hiyo ilikuwa katika Mkutano wa Wakuu wa Nchi Wanachama wa EAC jijini Kampala, leo Jumamosi, Novemba 30, 2013. Rais Jakaya Kikwete alimwita jukwaani na kumpa mkono wa pongezi huku ukumbi ukizizima kwa shangwe. 

Kijana huyo mtanashati na mpole alijizolea dola zingine kutoka kwa viongozi na maafisa wa Serikali ya Tanzania kwa kuibeba Tanzania katika kipindi hiki chenye changamoto za ajabu ajabu ndani ya Jumuiya.

Mshindi wa pili alitoka Uganda; wa tatu Burundi; wa nne Rwanda na Mkenya alishika mkia. 

Dogo huyo wa Tanzania ataendelea kuvinjari nchini Uganda kwa siku ili wamwone kwa karibu zaidi. Atakuwa na maafisa wa EAC, afisa mwandamizi wa Wizara ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Tanzania pamoja na mwalimu mkuu wake.

Hongera Watanzania wote.

Na mdau Matinyi

NEWS!!:STAA WA FILAMU YA FAST AND FURIOUS 6 PAUL WALKER AFARIKI DUNIA KATIKA AJALI YA GARI

Paul Walker (Photo: Eamonn McCormack/WireImage)

Paul Walker, the edgy action hero with all-American good looks who became an international star with "The Fast & the Furious" movie franchise, has died in a fiery car collision in Southern California. He was 40 years old.

The sad news was confirmed Saturday night by Walker's camp via the actor's official Twitter account.

According to the statement put out by Walker's team and also posted on Facebook, the actor was "attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend's car.

"We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news," the statement continued. "Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences."

The identity of the second victim, a male, has not been released by authorities; but numerous reports have identified the driver as Roger Rodas, the owner of Walker's auto-racing team, Always Evolving.

“Him and his buddy, his brother in arms at heart, just decided to joyride, take a spin," Antonio Holmes, an onlooker at the event who identified himself as a friend of Walker's, told the local Santa Clarita Valley Signal newspaper. "Something we all do. We're all car enthusiasts. ... We’re all here driving, enjoying each other, and God must’ve needed help."

According to witnesses, the red Porsche carrying Walker and his friend lost control and slammed into a tree and then a light pole. Walker, an unapologetic car lover, had been participating in the "Winter Drive" for Reach Out Worldwide, a toy drive and car meet charity event for disadvantaged children. Walker was also involved in humanitarian efforts in Chile and Haiti after the devastating earthquakes in both countries.

Earlier, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and county coroner confirmed that two people were pronounced dead at the scene of a crash in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, around 3:30 p.m. PT.

"When they arrived, deputies found the vehicle engulfed in flames. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded, extinguished the fire and subsequently located two victims inside the vehicle," Sheriff's Deputy Kim Manatt said in a statement. "The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision is under investigation."

The tall, blond-haired, blue-eyed heartthrob was a California native, hailing from the L.A. suburb of Glendale. He began appearing in TV commercials when he was just a toddler. He guest starred on shows like "Highway to Heaven" and "Charles in Charge" as a teen, and scored his first leading role in 1998's "Meet the Deedles." This lead to higher profile roles in features like "Pleasantville," "Varsity Blues," and "She's All That" in the late '90s before cementing his status as a leading man in 2001's "The Fast and the Furious."

Walker starred in all but the third installment of the "Fast & Furious" movies, including the seventh chapter which is still in production and scheduled for release next summer. He also received critical acclaim for his performances in 2006's "Running Scared" and in Clint Eastwood's WWII drama, "Flags of Our Fathers." His next film, "Hours," about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, is scheduled to open on Dec. 13.

"Fast" running mate Vin Diesel posted an image of him and Walker on Instagram with the caption: "Brother I will miss you very much. I am absolutely speechless. Heaven has gained a new Angel. Rest in Peace."

Likewise, fellow franchise star Chris "Ludacris" Bridges grieved the loss of his friend.

In a brief statement, Universal, the studio behind the "Fast" franchise, also mourned one of its top stars: "All of us at Universal are heartbroken. Paul was truly one of the most beloved and respected members of our studio family for 14 years, and this loss is devastating to us, to everyone involved with the 'Fast and Furious' films, and to countless fans. We send our deepest and most sincere condolences to Paul's family."

Walker is survived by his 15-year-old daughter, Meadow.

—Additional reporting by Taryn Ryder

EMMANUEL MSUYA ALAMBA MILIONI 50 ZA EBSS

Kinyanganyiro cha kumtafuta Super Star wa Bongo kupitia Epiq Bongo Star Search 2013 kimekamilika alfajiri hii kwenye ukumbi wa Escape 1.
Mashindano haya ambayo kidogo yalichelewa kuanza yalipambwa na wasanii mbalimbali wakiwemo Barnaba,Makomando,Young Killer,water chilambo,Shaa,Kimbunga na Snura. 

Katika round ya mwisho,Emmanuel Msuya ameibuka kidedea na kuwa Mshindi wa Epiq Bongo Star Search 2013,akiwa ni mshiriki anaetokea Jijini Mwanza na kumpokea taji water chilambo ambae alikua mshindi wa mwaka jana

Zawadi kwa mshindi wa mwaka huu ni Milion hamsini[50]ambayo kakabidhiwa jukwaani.

Katika mashindano haya ambayo yalikua na jumla ya washiriki watano ambao ni Amina Chibaba,Elizabeth Mwakijambile,Emmanuel Msuya,Maina Thadei na Melisa John,ambao walipita kwa round tatu kisha majaji kuwapunguza watatu na kisha kubakia Emanuel Msuya na Elizabeth Mwakijambile katika Round ya 4 na ya mwisho. 

MSHINDI WA MISS TANZANIA USA PAGEANT NI JOY KALEMERA

 Mlimbwende Joy Kalemera akipungia mashabiki baada ya kushinda mashindano ya Miss Tanzania USA Pageant yaliyofanyika usiku wa Jumamosi Novemba 30, 2013 kwenye ukumbi wa Hollywood Ballroom uliopo Silver Spring , Maryland na Mhe. Balozi Liberata Mulamula ndiye aliyekua mgeni rasmi. Joy Kalemera alipohojiwa na Vijimambo alikua na haya ya kusema.

 Mshindi wa Miss Tanzania USA Pageant Joy Kalamera akipewa maua na aliyekua Miss District of Columbia baada ya kutangazwa mshindi kwenye Miss Tanzania USA Pageant ambapo mashindano haya ya kumtafuta Miss Tanzania USA Pageant ndiyo ya kwanza kufanyika kwenye ardhi ya Marekani. 

 Miss Tanzania USA Pageant Joy Kalemera akiwa mwenye furaha baada ya kutangazwa mshinidi wa Miss Tanzania USA Pageant.

 Balozi wa Tnzania nchini Marekani na Mexico akimvisha taji Joy Kalemera baada ya kutangazwa mshindi wa Miss Tanzania Pageant

 Mhe. Balozi Liberata Mulamula akiwa mwenye furaha baada ya shindano hili kufana sana na kuandika historia iliyobeba ukurasa mpya wa kutangaza Tanzania kwenye mashindano haya ya Miss Afrika USA Pageant ambayo Tanzania ilikua na mshiriki wa kwanza mwaka huu ambae ushiriki wake haukupitia ngazi hii.

Joy Kalemera akipongezwa na washiriki wenzake waliokua nae kwenye kinyang'anyiro hiki kilichoanzia miezi miwili iliyopita.

 Mhe. Balozi Liberata Mulamula akiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja na mshindi wa kwanza katika historia ya Miss Tanzania USA Pageant Joy Kalemera kulia ni Mkurugenzi na mwanzilishi wa Miss Tanzania USA Pageant Ma Winny Casey.

 Joy Kalemera katika picha ya pamoja na majaji pamoja na mkurugenzi na mwanzilishi wa Miss Africa USA Pageant, Lady Kate (kulia)

 Kutoka kushoto ni Faith Kashaa kutoka Alabama ambaye ndiye mshindi wa tatu, Doreen Rumaya kutoka Pennsylvania mshindi wa pili, Joy Kalemera kutoka New Jersey Miss Tanzania USA Pageant, Julia Nyerere mshindi wa Tano na Namala Elias mshindi wa nne wakiwa kwenye picha ya pamoja

 Miss Tanzania USA Pageant katika picha ya pamoja na washiriki wenzake.

LEO,MAKAMU WA RAIS DKT. BILAL ASHEREHESHA MAADHIMISHO YA SIKU YA UKIMWI DUNIANI MNAZI MMOJA DAR ES SALAAM.

 Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akihutubia wakati wa Sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Ukimwi Duniani, kwenye Viwanja vya Mnazi Mmoja, jijini Dar es Salaam, leo

 Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akikata utepe kuashiria kuzindua rasmi Mpango Mkakati wa 3 wa Kitaifa wa Kudhibiti Ukimwi (NMSF3), wakati wa sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Ukimwi Duniani, zilizofanyika kwenye Viwanja vya Mnazi Mmoja jijini Dar es Salaam, leo. Kushoto ni Naibu Waziri wa Afya na Ustawi wa Jamii, Dkt. Seif Rashid, (wa pili kulia) ni Kaimu Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Mwantum Mahiza, Mwenyekiti Mtendaji wa Tume ya kudhibiti Ukimwi Tanzania, Dkt. Fatma Mrisho

 Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, akimkabidhi moja kati ya Vitabu vya Mkakati wa 3 wa Kitaifa wa Kudhibiti Ukimwi (NMSF3), Sheikh Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaa, Alhad Mussa, baada ya ya kuzindua mpango mkakati huo wakati wa sherehe za Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Ukimwi Duniani, zilizofanyika kwenye Viwanja vya Mnazi Mmoja jijini Dar es Salaam, leo.