Dar Hackathon D3: A round up
A recap of what happened at D3, Dar’s first software developers challenge (hackathon).
Kilimo Kwanza 101
What the Nane Nane farmers fair tells us about Kilimo Kwanza.
D3: Are you Tanzania’s best software developer?
The Startup Tanzania team are continuing the tech momentum with the first developer’s competition this weekend.
Spitting on Marshall
An analysis of Tanzania’s current fuel strike relative to Alfred Marshall’s Principles of Economics.
Pen & Mic III in Dar tonight
Pen&Mic III happens tonight at Saffron Restaurant, Nyerere Road, DSM from 7.30pm to 11.30pm.
Ni uchawi, nguvu za asili ama sayansi isiyoonekana?
Churchill anatueleza aliyoyaona Sierra Leone. Anahoji, je, aliyoyaona na kuyasikia ni uchawi, nguvu za asili au sayansi isiyoonekana?
The Deafening Silence
Democratic government is supposed to bring about, more or less, the wants of the people. Tanzanian democracy should be no different. The problem with the Tanzanian people, however, is that they do not always know what they want.
Sgolbew Truths: Nick’s story
Vijana FM received a letter yesterday from Nick, a character from “Sgolbew: A story about newspapers and opinions” and “Sgolbew Leaks: Information flow and secrecy”.
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.
A Walk to Beautiful
A powerful documentary about fistula surgery in Ethiopia.
Mikocheni Photography
Mikocheni through the lens…
Mbwa wa Pavlov II
Inakuwa vipi pale Mbwa wa Pavlov anapoanza kufikiria?
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?
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.
Uwezo Report – Numeracy and Literacy across East Africa
Unfortunately, it does not look good…
Gallup’s research on young African entrepreneurs
Recent research by Gallup shows that young Africans, including young women, generally show a latent interest in business creation.
Bamako
A screening and conversation at the UDSM campus.
Literacy and Numeracy Across East Africa
The Uwezo East Africa Report presents data comparing literacy and numeracy levels across East Africa…
Reversing brain drain
Mali researcher shows how to reverse brain drain.
Myths vs. Reality: Combating trachoma in Tanzania
A student’s experience with trachoma treatment in Tanzania.
Usiku wa Ushairi @ Soma Book Café
Across the Sea Night…
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.