Five questions on Samaki Mchangani
Today, a new short film by Kijiweni Productions was launched, Samaki Mchangani. Here’s our discussion on the newest release.
Q&A with Jessica Colaço
“The tech ecosystem is in East Africa is […] still in its nascent stages but we have made leapfrogs, especially in mobile and web.”
Business competition for schools
The School Enterprise Challenge is an international business competition that seeks to support tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.
Morland writing scholarships: Now accepting applications
Last year, the Miles Morland Foundation awarded three writing scholarships to authors who were establishing themselves. The purpose of the…
Ni usiku
Ni usiku mmoja tu…
The future
We have our history to learn from, and our now to act in order to take us to our intended destination.
Tazama!
Na Wilbert Maridadi Tazama! Macho yako. Tazama umbo lako Tazama tabia yako Hakika u mzuri mpenzi wangu… U mzuri, macho…
Tech students compete in a global innovation challenge
Youth group Agristars wins Microsoft software competition with a tool that analyzes soil.
Hali si Shwari!
Nyani mengia njamani, hali njema si njemani…
Five questions with Ng’ang’a Muchiri
“We need systems of governance that take into account community input regarding any major development sponsored by the state.”
Makovu ya Mwafrika
Kila siku roho yangu inapigana vita, ili ibaki kua nyeusi.
Woman Scream in Tanzania 2014
Women Scream Tanzania – a poetry festival fighting violence against women – happens at the Goethe Institut in Dar on 28th March 2014 from 7pm.
Q&A with Julia Cumes
Vijana FM in Rwanda talks to Julia Cumes, a professional photographer from South Africa.
Kwanini hawezi kuwa kama kila mtu?
Uhalifu (crime) ni uhalifu kwa sababu fulani. Uhalifu una mwathirika. Uhalifu hudhuru jamii. Hivyo, ni kwa vipi ushoga ni uhalifu?
Is Africa homophobic?
Is Africa homophobic, Or is it neocolonial phobic? Terrified by your attitude, There is something about this movement that screams…
Five questions with Laterite’s Sachin Gathani
Laterite is a research firm currently operating in Rwanda, Malawi and Burundi. It is primarily run by young people, so…
Laana ya Binadamu, Sio Mungu: Mapigano Ya Ardhi zenye Gesi Tanzania
Makala ya Kiingereza imeandikwa na Zachariah Mampilly na kutafsiriwa na Kathleen Bomani na Bahati “Gesi haitoki! Gesi haitoki!” Wasichana kumi…
Lessons for Leadership: What Tanzania Can Learn From the Manchester United’s disappointing season
It is awfully obvious that we are suffering from ‘values deficit’.
Mungu ni Athumani
Hili neno gratuity sifahamu ni wangapi wenu mlishawahi kulisikia kabla ya kutajwa huko Dodoma. Baadhi yetu tulishakumbana nalo miaka kadhaa…
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.