A conversation with artist and lawyer Lotus Menezes
Guest blogger Omar Mohammed sat down with Tanzanian artist and lawyer Lotus Menezes to talk about her inspiration and creative process.
Mikocheni Photography
Mikocheni through the lens…
Wawepo, wasiwepo, mambo safi!
Mbunge atakoma kuwa Mbunge ikiwa atakosa kuhudhuria vikao vya “mikutano” mitatu ya Bunge mfululizo bila ruhusa ya Spika.
Machinga and city planning: What’s the issue?
Last week left at least one person killed, three injured and more than 130 arrested after clashes between police and business owners in Mwanza City. What’s the issue?
Vijana Nguvu ya Mabadiliko
Katika makala haya tatawamulika vijana kupitia mtazamo wa falsafa ya “vijana nguvu ya mabadiliko” na kuchambua kwa kina juu ya msukumo binafsi wa kijana wa Kitanzania juu ya uhitaji wake wa mabadiliko na nafasi yake katika kuleta na kuendeleza hayo mabadiliko.
Inaugural BarCampDar Showcased Tanzania’s Best
For those that couldn’t make it, what did you miss?
FidStyle Friday with Langa
Msikilize Langa kwa makini…
The nation is crying
Our nation is crying. Where are you, Tanzanian leader?
Chausiku: It’s complicated
Mpenzi Chausiku, I miss the candle light dinners, how romantic that was. But today I lit the candles to see my way around the house at night.
Literacy and Numeracy Across East Africa
The Uwezo East Africa Report presents data comparing literacy and numeracy levels across East Africa…
Five Questions with Grace Matata
Baada ya msako wa muda mrefu sana, hatimaye tumefanikiwa kumpata Grace Matata, msanii ambaye nyimbo zake zinagusa wengi…
What all technology enthusiasts have been waiting for!
We have watched vibrant tech events take place elsewhere in East Africa and wondered when it would happen in Tanzania. The wait is over and we’ve finally got our act together.
Streel Level is out!
Sarah Markes, the artist behind Dar Sketches, has just released a book of her sketches. See these fliers for more information.
Elimu kwa njia ya puku
Kwenye mtandao kuna rasilimali tele ambazo tungependa vijana wazitumie kuongeza wigo wao wa kielimu na maarifa.
Youth to Youth Fund 2011
The Youth to Youth Fund, facilitated by the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility, is now accepting business proposals from young entrepreneurs for 2011.
Sitting allowances and other treats
Last week Hon. Zitto Kabwe (MP Kigoma North) requested the parliament to cancel all future payments of his sitting allowances as he believes they are a waste of Government of Tanzania’s (GOT) resources. Should others follow suit?
Education (II)
The findings of this report reveal both the condition of the education, and the attitude of the children towards the education.
Youth and their well being (I)
This brief looks at the challenges that the environment inflicts on the Tanzanian youth.
Zebras with spots and leopards with stripes
“CHADEMA and CCM are simply not zebras and leopards; they are zebras with spots and leopards with stripes, respectively.”
Drowning Fish: Solutions for a hopeful future
Gaure says: Let’s imagine a situation where we start from scratch with absolutely nothing — no law, no illusions of fame and definitely no political parties, just simple survival. With this scenario what would be needed first — resources…
Five Questions with Tanzanian Author Huzefa Gulamabbas
We caught up with the author of “Winning the Battle: How to pass an exam without fear” and asked him about his inspiration, his challenges and his vision for the future.
Tanzania na tatizo la umeme
Mchangiaji wa tovuti hii, Sakura, ameamua kuhoji mfumuko wa bei ya umeme. Na Serikali nayo inaulizwa kama ina haki ya kuingilia maamuzi husika…
Barber wins millions in business competition
Ruka Juu na Fema TV Talk Show – a program run by Femina HIP – announces winners of a recent business plan competition.
Mbwa wa Pavlov
Nikisikia kengele tu kinywa changu kinajaa mate…
Mimba: More from Maweni Farm
Another documentary from Maweni Farm Productions. This time, we bring you their coverage of fertility and maternal care in Lushoto, Serengeti and Moshi.
Drowning Fish: One of give and get nothing in return
“Between 6 and 8 billion shillings worth of gold leaves Geita every week.” – Privatus Karugendo, Raia Mwema.
TZhiphop is live
TZhiphop is the necessary noise in Bongo’s music scene advocating for Tanzanian Hip Hop. The project is focuses on reconnecting Hip Hop fans and the conscious poetry in the lyrics that reflects the apparent hustles of our society.
Ufe-dhuli
Inabidi tuiangalie jamii yetu kwa kutumia kurunzi kubwa na la kipekee. Mamba gani haya?
The International Village for Science and Technology
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.
Tanzania withdraws application for World Heritage Site
The President’s office in Tanzania has recently rejected a nomination to consider the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.