161 Years
It has been reported in local and international news agencies that Tanzanian Members of Parliament have legislated a $98,000 payout…
On The Rise, Tower of Babel Style?
Dennis Rodman outburst (a fumble like UncleRuckus one & two) on CNN drew both criticisms and laughs. Rodman being Rodman wasn’t…
Evidence Based Educational Management: A Cautionary Tale for Tanzania
“It is my belief that some people are pushing this narrowed view of education assessment for alternative goals besides the improvement of quality in education…”
Pictures: 16 Days of Activism against GBV
This year’s theme: From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women!
10 reasons why power rationing makes little sense
Reason number 1: Rationing reduces citizens’ productivity.
Rage Against the New NECTA Grade Ranges
“The new grade system is opening a national conversation about how national exams are graded. Time to go into the kitchen and see just how the sauce is made.” An opinion piece by Niwa Elisante.
The GM debate: What the fuss?!
Why is there such a rush to get GM crops onto our fields nowadays?
Art Jam, an amazing creative evening
Art lovers from varied parts of the world living in Rwanda spent an active artistic weekend evening last Saturday at Inema Arts Center.
It’s Aminah
The focus on this post is not on the why of the attack, but rather on the issue of singling out non-Muslims.
Violation of Sovereignty or Only Hope for Justice? How Kenyans see the ICC Trial of their Leaders
As the trial of Kenya Deputy President William Ruto continues at the Hague, Ben Nadler goes on to the streets of Nairobi where he discovers contrasting views on the trials of the country’s leaders in the Hague.
A Welcome Precedent
Two institutions are taking the Prime Minister to court for remarks he made in June.
Ideas behind prostitution
Very seldom is there a realization of the depths of the struggles that women undergo whether it is by choice, by force or both for that matter.
Bathing in acid
We too swim in a pool of hate.
Uncle Bob
What has gone wrong in Zimbabwe?
In honor of National Women’s Day in South Africa
Bear in mind that the time that women spend in their kitchens can boil more than water in pot.
The rest is history.
After the death of an influential leader and even before that death, underlying questions begin to build up within civilians.
When you think of technology
When you think of the next big thing, why don’t you to think of me?
Are phone companies stealing from us?
Suppose I had 2 shillings unaccounted for instead of 2000 shillings, and I didn’t realize, and suppose thousands of subscribers had the same issue, would we ever find out?
Lil’ Nip ‘n’ Tuck
“The road to Ikulu is going to be like Olympics coming to town, with plenty of runners, even those accused of corruption ready to get their Usain Bolt on.”
10 East Africans shortlisted for the Anzisha Prize, SA-bound
25 entrepreneurs across Africa have been shortlisted for the Anzisha Prize. 10 of them are East African.
Understanding the behavior of man
The captains of our society must have a clear understanding of the behavior of man both in the short run and in the long run.
Five questions with Dunda’s Zaka
“I think when people get to the basics of issues without camouflage, they become efficient.”
GrowthHub’s 2013 accelerator program
In this post, we tell you about two exciting programs from the Growth Hub that aim to support entrepreneurs with their startups. Earliest deadline is July 15.
Obama in Tanzania
I can understand the vast security preparations for him, but should we only clean up when we have a high profile guest?
Shit Out Of Luck
Like Peter Msigwa’s June 20th, 2012 passionate comments during the discussion of last year’s budget, I too think the opposition’s purpose is to criticize government’s implementation of policy. Our democracy can only become increasingly vibrant and resilient if the opposition is strong in this regard.
Oh Bummer, He’s coming!
What’s this bloody bromance all about?
Arusha attack: Results from a slippery slope?
The security level in the country is worth discussing as the Bunge session draws to a close.
On cooperation and information
In lieu of challenges raised in recent discussions about both the OAU golden jubilee and Tanzania’s draft constitution, this post will suggest how information is a key driver of cooperation.
The OAU 50 Years On: Ambitious Dreams, Painful Realities
From May 24-27, 2013 the Organization of African Unity and African Union celebrated its golden jubilee during a special summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In an attempt to get candid views and sentiments on the state of the AU and what the future holds Ahmed Salim, who was in Addis during the summit and attended some of the proceedings, spoke to various diplomats, current and former officials of the OAU and AU, members of civil society and other stakeholders. This is what he observed.
Five questions with the “Shoeshine” director
“As a child character who has yet to be exposed to all the contradictions, politics and desires of Dar-es-Salaam city, [Tambwe] is literally in the buffer zone. He is neither victim nor victor.”