Modern Monetary Theory
“I would much rather turn my country over to gold-standard crackpots than to MMT crackpots”
“We are all wading in blood”
In this compelling article, Jonathan Littell describes the view from sniper-watched streets earlier this month in Homs, Syria. Reader discretion is advised.
Beyond the Global Eye III
Mamood, a Morfeuse agent, begins to see and be part of a change of events in his corner of North Zantinia.
Beyond the Global Eye II
Triniti encounters Morfeuse for a new job.
Africa In 2060: A Vision From Tunis
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.
Beyond the Global Eye
A Global Eye scriptwriter, Triniti, has a rude awakening and decides she is working in the wrong industry.
Studying in Canada: Upcoming fair
TanSAO presents a one-day fair hosting 10 university representatives from Canada. Saturday 4th February 2012, Serena Hotel Dar-es-Salaam, 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.
Twiga Stars: Tanzania’s Soccer Sisters
Follow a year in the life of the Twiga Stars, the Tanzanian women’s national football team, as they prepare for their biggest competition, and fight to prove that “wanawake wanaweza”.
Scheduling in the Sublime
This piece by Alain de Botton comes from a small pocket guide on Time by The School of Life. It compares two concepts of time; one from the physical world, and the other from the soul.
This Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Written or Spoken About
The Zanzibar Revolution marked a dark period in Tanzania’s history but a very much unknown period. The collective memory of the Revolution has either been suppressed or purposely forgotten leaving us with a history that is unwritten.
Vazi la Taifa kwa kamati, imla iso tamati
Una maoni gani? Je, Watanzania tunahitaji Vazi la Taifa? La kuchaguliwa na kamati maalumu ya serikali?
Five Questions with Wavuti’s Subi
We have been fortunate to cross-post an interview with Wavuti founder Subi Nukta, whose website regularly attracts knowledge seekers of all ages.
Buriani Mpiganaji na Shujaa Regia Mtema
“Nilimfahamu marehemu Regia kama kijana mwanaharakati na mpambanaji asiyechoka kupigania kile anachokiamini. Kipindi hiki harakati nyingi alizokuwa akizifanya, alizifanya kupitia harakati za kudai haki za msingi za vijana wa Tanzania, hususan haki za makundi maalumu wakiwamo watu wenye ulemavu, watoto, wanawake na vijana kwa ujumla.”
Saffron Sessions
Saffron Restaurant presents Saffron Sessions, featuring Andrew Ashimba, Samuli “Teho” Majamäki and Jussi Jaakonaho, starting this January 13 at 8pm.
Google brings G-Tanzania to Dar es Salaam
Google is making some strides to engage the local tech community in Tanzania by organizing a set of Google (G) Days. The two day event is catered to a wide audience, from software developers to entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts.
TEDxDar in hindsight
Omar Mohammed reviews the second TEDxDar event held in November 2011, including social media activities that linked people into the conversation from abroad.
Past, present and possible futures of Vijana FM
A brief round-up of our coverage in 2011 and plans in store for 2012.
East Africa’s Infrastructure Deficit
The region’s infrastructure apparatus has been one of the main hindrances to economic and social development in East Africa. Will the transport corridors be the solution to the region’s infrastructure deficit?
OpenGov update: Draft Tanzania OGP Plan
Last month we introduced the Open Government Partnership to you. Today we’re discussing Tanzania’s draft plan for the Partnership. Included in this post are details about the plan and how you can provide your feedback.
Aspiration of a Nation
I want to celebrate Tanzania’s fiftieth birthday, not by the number of years of our independence, but by the values we can identify with, the opportunities we have created for our people and by the level of economic and social freedoms our people enjoy and by the absence of discontinuity of these freedoms with passage of time.
Ni Hamsini, Ni Hamsini: Tanzania at 50 what do we have to show for it?
Tanzania turns 50 on December 9, 2011 and there is much to celebrate about. However, do the constant reminders and celebrations gloss over the real challenges the country is facing? In times of hardship, it is difficult to galvanize a population into being excited about 50 years of independence.
TEDxDar – Who Killed Zinjanthropus?
TEDxDar 2011 was held yesterday at the National Museum in Ilala. The speakers ranged from musicians, a politician, a scientist, an educator, a journalist, a former athlete and more. Here is a brief summary of what happened.
Tamasha la Vitabu Tanzania 2011
Book Week Festival for 2011 is taking place at Tanganyika Library from November 23rd – 26th from 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.
The State of Education and Literacy in Tanzania 50 Years After Uhuru
A policy dialogue on 50 years of Independence: reflecting on the state of education and literacy in Tanzania, now and beyond.
OpenGov: What is it all about?
Tanzania is aspiring to be a key participant in the Open Government Partnership. What is it all about, and more importantly, what is in it for you?
Five Questions with Dr. Caren Diehl
For our next interview, we caught up with Dr. Caren Diehl, who is by profession a sport psychologlist.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part II
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.
Satellite Cities: Is this the future of East Africa’s urbanization
Rapid urbanization in East Africa has been a cause for some celebration because it is viewed as a benchmark for growth and development. However, how sustainable is this? With the region’s population expected to reach 237 million by 2030, innovative responses are required. Satellite cities are just one example.
Mbwa wa Pavlov III
Maoni kuhusu mashoga kwenye jamii nayo yanaruhusiwa na yanakaribishwa kwa moyo mkunjufu, ingawa makala inawalenga zaidi viongozi wa nchi yetu ili kujaribu kuwekeza kwenye maendeleo endelevu.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream?
I look at the inputs and outputs of the Tanzanian economy in an attempt to contemplate on what has become of it.