I am hopeful as this New Year trudges on. I am not always a fan of nationalistic sentiment, as it often results in dangerous rhetoric, however, I cannot help but be nationalistic this year. Let us work hard to continue to build our economy.
A conversation with my father…
In the end, it all boils down to each and every one of us to uphold the relative peace that Tanzania enjoys and prides itself for…
“Truth is, We believed their Lies.”
I was honored to travel with the Tanzanian Presidential Delegation to Addis Ababa for the state funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Quotes from this piece are from a variety of people including diplomats, politicians and long-time followers of Ethiopian politics. I purposely did not include the names of those quoted in this piece, except for when I asked for permission.
“This is a problem of the nation as more and more kids are becoming addicts”
Whether Kony comes out after seeing Rihanna or not, the guy is now a superstar!
The African Development Bank is the designated “new” influential player in town and has produced a report that describes its vision of what Africa will look like in 2060. What it says and does not say is very telling and provides a valuable insight into what policy advice the Bank will be dispensing to regional governments today, and where its money will be deployed in the service of the future.
All of you by now have seen, read and simply been overwhelmed with images, videos and commentary from the pundits, laymen and goons alike about the life and death of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Here is another goon’s take on the issue.
The Mo Ibrahim Prize is not going to solve Africa’s leadership and good governance gap, but it is a start. Why shouldn’t we embrace it?
We have previously discussed that the Arab Spring will not spread south of the Sahara just yet but where does the Libya crisis leave the AU?
When we read cables released by WikiLeaks, we should know who wrote them and for what purpose.
Churchill anatueleza aliyoyaona Sierra Leone. Anahoji, je, aliyoyaona na kuyasikia ni uchawi, nguvu za asili au sayansi isiyoonekana?
Recent research by Gallup shows that young Africans, including young women, generally show a latent interest in business creation.
A screening and conversation at the UDSM campus.
Mali researcher shows how to reverse brain drain.
Thabo Mbeki defining the essence of what it is to be an African in the 21st century. He made this speech in 1996 upon taking the SA Presidency in the parliament…
Njia panda…
Today the Tanzanian parliament is discussing Tanzania’s science, technology and innovation policy. There has been a cry for a serious look into this matter since ages. Below is the lecture by Prof. Leonard K. Shayo presented at the Mathematical Association of Tanzania (MAT), Annual Seminar Iringa, in 1991.
Related post (with interesting discussion): Zahanati inayoelea
An answer in 2 minutes and 32 seconds…
The revolutions and uprising in Northern Africa have really made us think about the status of our continent and where we are heading. Coud they spread south of the Sahara?
Through recent discussions, we’ve been feeling the need for a common platform for artists, especially in East Africa, to share and exchange ideas. So we were excited when we ran into African Digital Art, a platform built for digital artists across the continent.
A short film about a woman’s reflections on her immigration to France.
A digital revolution is sweeping across Africa; and artists are definitely onboard!
Cheick Diarra on finding his way from a small farming community in Mali to becoming Microsoft chairman for Africa.
Take a look at this…
Power sharing agreements are starting to become a chronic solution to contested elections in Africa. This sets a dangerous precedent especially in a year with at least ten elections in Africa.
APORDE facilitates collaboration between different stakeholders of economic development in Africa, and applications for their 2011 conference open soon.
Banks in Africa are becoming more and more attractive to China and its trading partners. Unless the youth do not want a stake in their own national banks, they need to do more business.