Iringa. More than 500 participants from various sectors — including education,
government, the private sector, religious institutions, NGOs, small, medium,
and large-scale entrepreneurs, as well as media houses — are expected to attend
a major national academic symposium to be held in Iringa.
Speaking to
journalists today, October 7, 2025, the Secretary of the Organising Committee,
Mauna Chuma Belius, who also serves as the Head of Communications at Ruaha
Catholic University (RUCU), said the event has been organised jointly by RUCU and
the Public–Private Partnership Centre (PPPC), on behalf of the university’s
Vice Chancellor.
He said the
symposium will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the RUCU Main Hall,
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., under the theme:
“The National Development Vision 2050 and Inclusive Economy: Where We Are and
Where We Are Going.”
“The keynote
speakers will include Sir Prof. Christine Lekule – Vice Chancellor of RUCU,
Prof. Mussa Assad – Vice Chancellor of the Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM),
Prof. Hu
Panel discussants
will feature Dr Isidor Minai (Lecturer, RUCU), Dr Mwajuma Hamza – Executive
Director of the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), and Prof. Samuel
Wangwe – Chairperson of Daima Association. The symposium will be moderated by
veteran journalist Tido Mhando, renowned for his vast local and international
experience.
mphrey Mushi – from
the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), and David Zacharia Kafulila – Director
of the PPPC,” Belius said.
Belius added that
other participants will come from both public and private institutions,
including universities, colleges, government agencies, NGOs, faith-based
organisations, financial institutions, and more than 100 business stakeholders.
“As a higher
learning institution, Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) continues to fulfil its
three core academic functions — teaching, research, and community service
(consultancy and outreach). Through this symposium, RUCU welcomes participants
to a hub of knowledge, innovation, and community solidarity,” Belius said.
Meanwhile, the
organising committee has called on all development stakeholders — including
educational institutions, government bodies, private sector representatives,
religious organisations, NGOs, the media, and the public — to actively
participate in the event, which will be officiated by the Iringa Regional
Commissioner, Kheri James, as the Guest
of Honour.
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