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THE GUARDIAN | 19th Jun 13
Tanzanian honey producers are set to put a special pavilion just for honey products at the 37th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF). The event has attracted over 400 foreign businesses that represent some 31 nations globally and at least 1600 local businesses have confirmed their participation in the coming 37th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF).
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Jun 13
The Swedish government has pledged to support East African Community (EAC) projects and programmes that relate to integration and economic development. This was revealed in a press statement issued by EAC yesterday, whereas a delegation from Sweden made remarks during a dialogue at the bloc’s headquarters in Arusha.
THE GUARDIAN | 19th Jun 13
Orange farmers in Muheza district are optimistic that the opening of the new Tanga-Horohoro highway, a 65 kilometres stretch will save the fruit from rotting in the farms for lacking reliable markets.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jun 13
The Contractors Registration Board (CRB) has deleted over 800 local and foreign contractors for failure to adhere to stipulated regulations while others sought for their own accord.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jun 13
Tanga Cement Company Limited (TCCL) has said it has been disappointed by the government’s failure to curb tax evasions done by importers of cement, especially from Pakistan in its 2013/14 General Budget.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jun 13
Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) has begun women’s rights and duties training for ‘cross-border’ entrepreneurs who have been sidelined from fully participating in their trade activities undermining potential benefits that they would have otherwise enjoyed.
THE GUARDIAN | 18th Jun 13
A Remote village of Makao in Meatu District in Simiyu Region has been supported with three projects, geared to boost anti-poaching initiative in the area. Makao village is adjacent to Maswa Game Reserve and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA).
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Jun 13
The Finance Ministry said it plans to raise as much as $700m through selling debt to selected investors and commercial bank loans to help tackle unreliable electricity supplies and poor infrastructure.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Jun 13
Tanzania Oil and Gas Suppliers Conference (TOGSC) has organised a conference cum exhibition that will bring together key players from the value chain together with industry stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities offered in the East African.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th Jun 13
Two customers of National Bank of Commerce (NBC) who hold Islamic banking Accounts are expected to win a full package trip to Mecca to attended annual Muslims pilgrimage event popularly known as Hijjah later this year.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Jun 13
Tax experts say the budget estimates presented by the Minister for Finance Dr William Mgimwa yesterday in Dodoma must incorporate significant tax reform proposals affecting key areas of the economy.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Jun 13
KCB Bank Tanzania will to continue supporting Tanzanian business at all levels and empowering the people through its financial offerings and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th Jun 13
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Export Trading Company (ETC) have signed a USD70 million loan to support small holder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 13
The new tarmac road between Tanga and Horohoro has increased the government revenue collection at the Tanzania-Kenya border, from an average of 800 million/- per month to 1.5 billion/- following increased traffic.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 13
A hundred medical professionals are currently undergoing a high performance, hands-on ultrasound diagnostic training course at Muhimbili National Hospital for free. The course is being conducted by the Royal Philips Company which is involved in the rehabilitation of healthcare in Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 13
The government has been advised to pay primary school teachers’ salaries via mobile phones particularly those living in rural areas in order to enable them concentrate on their work.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th Jun 13
More than 300 women entrepreneurs in Lilambo, Lundusi and Peramiiho in Ruvuma Region are set to be empowered with a cheap credit programme without interest securities under supervision of MWEI Vodacom Foundation.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Jun 13
The government has given one-month notice to all importers, dealers and sellers of ‘mitumba’ to make sure that all used undergarments are immediately removed from the local market because they pose health threat to users.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Jun 13
The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) in collaboration with other stakeholders has organised a two-day EAGC Agribusiness Expo 2013 scheduled for the northern safari capital of Arusha.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Jun 13
At leat 476 youth from Kipawa, Msongola and Kiwalani wards in Ilala Municipal, Dar es Salaam Region have completed course on Best Employability Skills Training (BEST) in a sponsorship done by Plan International Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 12th Jun 13
Small number of apprentices in the Micro and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country decreases the ability of the sector to build its own capacity and dynamism for development from within, the Ministry of Trade and Industries has said.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Jun 13
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) will increase passenger fares for both express and ordinary trains by an average of 23 percent with effect from 1st July this year. A press statement issued by the authority yesterday in Dar es Salaam, said the fares for the Dares Salaam commuter train will remain the same.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Jun 13
Local and public firms including ordinary people have been called upon to donate blood to the needy to save lives and improve the economy of the country. The call was made at the weekend in Dar es Salaam by Woinde Shisael who is Tigo Public Relations Officer when handing over a cheque worth 30m/- to the Programme Manager of National Blood Transfusion Service Dr Efesper Nkya.
THE GUARDIAN | 11th Jun 13
At least 7trn/- is saved annually from restricted imports of fish products reported Theresia Mganga, Director of Administration in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development who explained that since Tanzania has ‘enough fish reserves that satisfy the local market demand’ then it is not importing as much anymore.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Jun 13
The Tanzania Pyrethrum Board (TPB) has organized the 5th an annual general meeting (AGM) to be held later this month to discuss development and challenges facing the industry. A press statement issued by the Board on last week in Dar es Salaam said the meeting will be held in Makambako Njombe region on 27 this month and attended by all stakeholders.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Jun 13
Coca-Cola Tanzania today unveiled new sophisticated adult Schweppes NOVIDA flavours in iconic green bottle and marketing campaign dubbed Living The Good Life. This new and refreshed campaign seeks to position the Schweppes NOVIDA brand and make it an adult lifestyle brand that champions the new, innovative and the progressive to the urbanized Tanzanians.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Jun 13
A challenge has been thrown to insurance companies to improve the insurance penetration in the country and take innovative products and services to rural and semi urban areas. They are also reminded to ratify visions that would help change the lives of Tanzanians by providing protection and creating prosperity through innovative and affordable financial solutions.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th Jun 13
The government has entered a joint venture with the Japanese government to run trainings to small scale entrepreneurs in the country to strengthen manufacturing enterprises through quality and productivity in order to win the local and international market.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Jun 13
The Ilala Municipal in Dar es Salaam region has awarded three local commercial banks after emerging winners in preserving environment last year. Awarded banks were Exim which emerged overall winner of financial category, the second runner up was Standard Chartered bank while CRDB bank emerged third winner.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Jun 13
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has issued a banking business license to a new bank namely, UBL Bank (Tanzania) limited taking to 46 the number of commercial banks operating in the country 46.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th Jun 13
People living along railway lines have been asked avoid vandalising infrastructure and polluting the environment which costs the government millions of dollars to build and maintain.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Jun 13
Lack of business shrewdness and limited education have been cited as key factors that hinder majority of small and medium entrepreneurs in rural and urban areas from exploiting the East Africa Community (EAC) market.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Jun 13
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) early this week completed the sixth and final review of Tanzania’s performance under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and the second review under the Standby Credit Facility (SCF) arrangement.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Jun 13
Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA) is optimistic that many products will soon start listing in the market as it yesterday certified 50 Nominated Advisors (NOMADS) who will work closely with SMEs.
THE GUARDIAN | 6th Jun 13
Beekeeping industry in Korogwe district of Tanga region has given a new push following the district council’s plan to establish honey processing and packaging plant in an effort to add value to the honey produced in the area.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jun 13
Small scale dairy processors as most other SMEs in the food sector are non-complacent to products safety and quality requirements and as such the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) has set up a comprehensive scheme to train them and assist them to meet the compulsory standards.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jun 13
Plans are underway to introduce a modern abattoir at Peramiho, Songea, Ruvuma Region by St. Benedict Catholic Church aimed at satisfying the ever expanding population in the area. Interviewed by The Guardian recently in Peramiho division, Songea District, the Abbey’s abattoir specialist Brother Damas Mligo said that modern equipment from German would be installed in the near future.
THE GUARDIAN | 5th Jun 13
Tanzanians are becoming increasingly involved in the mobile payment system as evidenced by the growing number of users and access services from various companies hence reduce unnecessary costs.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
The government has imposed a ban on importation of substandard batteries dubbed tiger head in the country for failure to adhere to the standard requirements hence threaten health of consumers and economy.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
The Fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V) opened here at the weekend with the Japanese government promising a more robust partnership in promoting Africa’s growth, through a 3.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
The seventeenth edition of the East Africa International Trade Fair will be held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam from this Thursday, with Minister of State in the Prime Ministers’ Office (Investment and Empowerment) Dr Mary Nagu as chief guest.
THE GUARDIAN | 4th Jun 13
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has advised small scale milk producers to ensure that their products meet TBS specifications so that the product could compete in the East African ready market.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jun 13
Bonite Bottlers Limited has officially launched Coca-Cola Zero, thus expanding its sparkling portfolio. The company now offers regular Coke, Coke Light and Coke Zero in the market as part of its strategy to drive choice and variety to suit different consumer lifestyles and occasion needs.
THE GUARDIAN | 3rd Jun 13
Shareholders of the National Microfinance Bank Plc (NMB) have approved a dividend of 68/- per share or a total amount of 34bn/- out of 2012 profit which would be disbursed to the members.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st May 13
Small scale miners have requested the government to speed up implementation of loan scheme to enable them get equipment while also improving country’s economy. Speaking to this paper over the phone, a member of Mwanza regional miners association (Mwarema), Julius Murungwa said it is almost a year since the government promised them establishment of the scheme.
THE GUARDIAN | 31st May 13
The government will this year finalise implementation of best system for universal pension scheme, the Minister for Labour and Employment Gaudentia Kabaka has said. Speaking in Dodoma on Tuesday she said the assignment will be done by the Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA).
THE GUARDIAN | 31st May 13
The government has assured dairy industry that it will continue giving a helping hand so that it increases production, collection, marketing and consumption of the milk and dairy products by facilitating stakeholder activities.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th May 13
Exim Bank, Tanzania has sponsored nine visitors from Global Career Company (GCC)- a recruitment consultancy firm based in London-UK to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro Africa's highest peak. The event was meant to support ‘Education Africa Charity’ that works with disadvantaged communities in Africa to address issues of inequality in education and at the same time help in raising the visibility for Tanzanian tourism sector.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th May 13
Small and medium entrepreneurs in various sectors are to benefit from Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) initiative of creating a database for them in a bid to link them with markets in East African region and elsewhere.
THE GUARDIAN | 30th May 13
Tanzania's economy will grow by 7.1 percent in this year up from an estimated 7 percent in 2012, the move is driven by robust private consumption and investment, the Business Monitor International (BMI) says in its report released yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th May 13
Farmers in Lindi and Mtwara regions will only improve their farming systems and living standards through earnings if their rural roads are constructed to allow farmers to transport their produce to the market more easily.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th May 13
Local inspectors on standards have been challenged to abide by provisions of the standards act, its regulations and inspection ethics in order to bring about positive changes in the industry.
THE GUARDIAN | 29th May 13
Insurance agents have been advised to exploit the growing insurance industry in the country to improve their service delivery. Chief Executive Officer, NIKO Insurance (Tanzania) Limited Manasseh Kawoloka, made the remarks recently in Da res Salaam at a workshop for insurance agents.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th May 13
Residents of Ukonga Mazizini in Dar es Salaam have urged the government through National Environment Management Council (NEMC) and Police Force to suspend animal slaughtering services at their area until city authorities rectify the waste drainage system which threatens their health.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th May 13
In a move to raise milk consumption in the country, the Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) has organised a milk sensitisation week to be held in Songea, Ruvuma Region between May 29 and June 1.
THE GUARDIAN | 28th May 13
The government has been urged to implement a policy that would address all issues of globalisation in the free market economy in order to enable local agricultural produce to compete with imported ones.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th May 13
The government is planning to come up with standard policies for curbing export and import of counterfeit products in the country with the aim of boosting national economy. Ministry of Industry and Trade Permanent Secretary, Joyce Mapunjo revealed this over the weekend in Dar es Salaam at the opening of a discussion on the Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity to Standards (PVoC) organized by Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) and Bureau Veritas (BV).
THE GUARDIAN | 27th May 13
Local contractors have been urged to make sure that they purchase and apply certified construction materials in their working places in order to avoid unnecessary costs involved in damages when such project collapse.
THE GUARDIAN | 27th May 13
Small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) should not see lack of capital as an obstacle to their growth but instead join the market so as to attract investors and acquire more capital. This was stated at the weekend by CMSA’s Director of Market Supervision and Market Development, Abdiel Aabayo at a tailor made workshop on Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in Dar es Salaam.
THE GUARDIAN | 24th May 13
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector have to be seriously supported if the country wants to make a headway in its development endevours, a renowned financial expert has suggested.
THE GUARDIAN | 24th May 13
Escalating taxes imposed on water equipments is said to be the main reason as to why small holder farmers cannot afford to buy modern irrigation equipment such as water pumps. Speaking at the launching of the TransAfrica Water- the new distributor of the Italian made DAB Pumps in the country, Ril Solution Water Engineering Company, Noah Sawala said that the higher cost of pumps is a result of increased prices by the traders because if the increased taxes.
THE GUARDIAN | 23rd May 13
Just like other natural resources that Tanzania is endowed with, a call has been made to categorize Dar es Salaam as one of them. Dar es Salaam Port should be looked at as a natural resource for it is undoubtedly a vital source of employment and revenue to the country.
THE GUARDIAN | 23rd May 13
The country will host the first ever Tanzania Oil and Gas Suppliers Conference (TOGSC) conference cum exhibition that will bring together key players from the value chain together with stakeholders from the government and the oil and gas industry.
THE GUARDIAN | 23rd May 13
Works Minister, Dr John Magufuli is today expected to open annual consultative conference and exhibition in Dar es Salaam organized by the Contractors Registration Board (CRB). The two-day conference would discuss various issues relating to the challenges and development of the industry.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd May 13
The Swiss government through its Dodoma based Rural Livelihood Development Programme (RLDP) will later on this year conduct a socio- economic household survey in six regions in central corridor of Tanzania to assess rate of development.
THE GUARDIAN | 22nd May 13
Tanzania travel agents and other tourism stakeholders have been urged to participate in the 38th Annual Africa Travel Association (ATA) world congress so as to promote Tanzania as one of the best tourist destinations in the world.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st May 13
Tanzania is expected to achieve micro-economic stability in a few months to come following the government move to reduce inflation rate to single digit. “The inflation rate is now coming down.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st May 13
Businessmen across the country have been called on to invest in producing high quality products to attract more businessmen from overseas to purchase Tanzanian products, increase government revenue, strengthen trade among EAC countries and contribute to national economy.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st May 13
Two Kilombero district Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)- Promoting African Grassroots Economic Security through Education and Skills (PAGES) project offered by Plan International Tanzania and VETA Mikumi have been hailed as being very active in their development strategies.
THE GUARDIAN | 21st May 13
Construction of Mbeya’s Songwe airport is moving at a fast pace as the region seeks to boost its economy through the export of fruits and the soon to be produced, flowers and vegetables.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th May 13
Local food processors and entrepreneurs have appealed to the Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) to reschedule its training days saying the current one is too short. Speaking during the closure of four days training on soap making and food processing over the weekend in Dar es Salaam , a representative of entrepreneurs, Jamila Abdallah, said the training days set by the organization was not enough to cover all aspects .
THE GUARDIAN | 20th May 13
Local steel manufacturers have urged the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to forge a working relationship to make sure that their viewpoints are taken aboard before drafting any regulatory document.
THE GUARDIAN | 20th May 13
The recently registered Tanzania Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has formed a board vested with the powers of beefing up international efforts in making the world, Tanzania included, free from fraud.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th May 13
The Parliamentary Economic Committee on Trade and Industries on has urged Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) to open zonal offices to effectively limit the supply of counterfeit goods entering the country through porous border posts.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th May 13
The management of Stanbic bank Tanzania has promised to support the government’s efforts in creating employment. A statement issued by the bank on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam said however that more efforts should also be focused on development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) o meet the goal.
THE GUARDIAN | 17th May 13
Smile Communications Tanzania (“Smile TZ”), a subsidiary of Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited (“Smile”) yesterday launched the first commercial Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) broadband network in Tanzania.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th May 13
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has finally completed two new compulsory standards for road humps to be adopted by contractors and that of helmet to be used by motorcycle riders countrywide.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th May 13
In the first part of the report published yesterday it was established that, because of low personal income it follows that, in Tanzania, like clothes, one is more likely to buy a used car.
THE GUARDIAN | 16th May 13
Tanzania has noted a significant increase in trade volume with China, thanks to the new initiatives by the private sector and government towards making the sector more vibrant. According to the Managing Director of Exim Bank Tanzania, Anthony Grant, an increase is a result of good relationship and fast economic growth between two countries in various aspects.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th May 13
The National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC) has called for the promotion of self-employment programmes to curb the looming crisis in the country. The call was made yesterday in Dar es Salaam by the council’s Executive Secretary Dr Anaclet Kashuliza when launching the Young Graduate Clinic at the University of Dar es Salaam Entrepreneurship Centre (UDEC).
THE GUARDIAN | 15th May 13
While domestic vehicle manufacturing plants are mushrooming across East Africa, the new car sector has taken the turn for the worst in Tanzania. Not only are there no reported plans to set up domestic production factories or assembly lines for that matter, in actuality, sales of new cars has dropped and is expected to plunge even further.
THE GUARDIAN | 15th May 13
The Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) has an ambition of increasing the number of developed zones to be able to accommodate as many investors as possible. So far EPZA has only six zones which are small in size and most of them can no longer accommodate new investors.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th May 13
A total of 2,500 farmers engaged in sesame and sorghum production in eleven wards of Kilwa and Lindi District wards have trained to shift from traditional to modern commercial farming to boost their economic fortunes.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th May 13
The management of Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) has said that monthly collection from commuter train services has increased from 40m/- in November last year to 50m/- last month.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th May 13
Chief Executive Officers Roundtable (CEOrt) will host CCM’s Secretary General Abdulrahman Kinana who will present his topic on the Public Private Partnership Policy (PPP) in Tanzania at the CEO’s monthly dinner in Dar es Salaam tomorrow.
THE GUARDIAN | 14th May 13
CRDB Bank PLC shareholders on Saturday approved a dividend payment of 12.0/- per share (30 percent increase from 2011 proposed by the board during the Annual General meeting (AGM) held in Arusha.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th May 13
The business community has urged the Dar es Salaam City Council to device means of making the Business Park popularly known as Machinga Complex to be more attractive to customers than it has been the case.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th May 13
Contractors registration Board (CRB) has organized a two-day conference and exhibitions later on this month that would discuss various issues relating to the challenges and development of the industry.
THE GUARDIAN | 13th May 13
Seaweed farmers conducting their activities at the historical Mlingotini village have appealed for supplementary support from authorities against price fixing which is done by buyers for the valuable product which they claim could have helped them much in the efforts to fight poverty.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th May 13
Joint efforts are still needed to improve the ailing Tanzania’s produce marketing systems that would enable government and rural farmers to increase income hence their livelihood.
THE GUARDIAN | 10th May 13
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) in conjunction with UhuruOne in partnership with Microsoft Corp have joined hands to provide affordable wireless broadband access to university students in Dar es Salaam city through a TV pilot project.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th May 13
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Tanzania has said it is impressed by the efforts of East African Community member states to create a single currency union and has encouraged them to implement it.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th May 13
British Airways (BA) is likely to resume its operations in Tanzania, Deputy British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Julian Chandler has hinted. The envoy was responding to questions from the media regarding the UK-Tanzania business relations during a press conference held in Dar es Salaam to launch the Europe week in Tanzania activities held on Monday.
THE GUARDIAN | 9th May 13
The government has been called upon to embark on quality control and intensify war against importation of fake construction materials which hurt the economy. Speaking on Monday during the 10th anniversary of Dar es Salaam based Imports International (T) Ltd, the company group director, Harish Ladwa, said more efforts were needed to reverse the situation.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th May 13
Paddy production and overall livelihood of farmers in Singida region is likely to improve this year thanks to the intervention by the private sector in collaboration with government towards the sector.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th May 13
Kagera region has introduced a new project codenamed Kagera Green Belt Movement to combat indiscriminate charcoal making while conserving water sources and reducing greenhouse effect.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th May 13
Cotton farmers at Busangwa village in Kishapu district , Shinyanga region have requested the government to establish a special fund that would be used to compensate them once price of the crop in the world market goes down.
THE GUARDIAN | 8th May 13
The European Union (EU) delegation will today officially launch eleven projects supporting the Tanzanian Creative and Cultural Industries, in different parts of the country. The announcement was made in Dar es Salaam on Monday by the head of the Delegation of European Union to Tanzania and East African Community(EAC), Filiberto Sebregondi as he briefed the media on the European Union Week activities which begin today to mark the European Union Day, an occasion annually celebrated on May 9.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th May 13
Kagera residents will fail to benefit from the tourists attractions they have, if Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) in collaboration with the ministry of Natural resources and Tourism will not take serious steps to help them promote existing tourist attractions.
THE GUARDIAN | 7th May 13
More than 3500 sunflower farmers in Iramba district Singida region have benefited from contract farming since entered over two years ago and has ultimately improved their income and livelihood.