Before it is late
Is there a reason for one to keep on being employed to work for a monthly salary, if one can earn the same salary, in fact an annual salary, over just one day? Article by Michael Dalali.
Five questions with Rahim Fazal
“Competition is a sign of validation. It should never stop you – infact it should encourage you to continue pursuing whatever it is you’re trying to achieve.” Interview by Razeen Jivani.
Unlocking an economy: Can we dare to dream? – Part III
I do not wish to discuss the challenges of investing in Tanzania or more politically inclined challenges. I, however, wish to discuss why investment makes sense.
“Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs”
Greg Smith, from South Africa is leaving Goldman Sachs, a large multinational banking and securities firm, as the firm’s executive director and head of the firm’s US equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Langa: Breaking the silence on drugs in Tanzania
“This is a problem of the nation as more and more kids are becoming addicts”
Beyond the Global Eye IV
Mamood has a close call and Triniti reflects on her situation as she flies to Zantinia.
Looking For Love, In A Hopeless Place?
Whether Kony comes out after seeing Rihanna or not, the guy is now a superstar!
Strategy: A key success factor to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa
Why strategy matters and how to go about implementing it.
Universities of Huddersfield & Leicester in Dar today
UniServ Education will be hosting a university representative on Friday March 9, 10am – 5pm, at Harbor View Towers (2nd floor, #229) in Dar-es-Salaam. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend or contact UniServe.
YouthActionNet: Call for 2012 applications
Winners receive technical assistance and networking opportunities that will aid the development of their socially entrepreneurial organizations. Applications due on March 12.
Kaplan International Colleges in Dar this week
UniServ Education will be hosting representatives from Kaplan International Colleges on Tuesday March 6 and Wednesday March 7, 10am – 3pm, at Harbor View Towers (2nd floor, #229) in Dar-es-Salaam. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend or contact UniServe.
Heshima haina umri
Lazima kaya zetu zijengwe na upendo, uzalendo na heshima ili taifa liwe na watu wa aina hiyo.
About the World Bank Presidency
The World Bank’s main goal is to help reduce poverty in the world. This article gives an overview of what is going on with regards to this year’s selection of a new president of the bank.
EdExpo Tanzania 2012
EdExpo Tanzania is a Higher Education exhibition which will be held in Dar es Salaam Tanzania from 14 to 17 March 2012 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Toure Drive, Dar es Salaam.
Help Maanisha! reach more students
Maanisha! Foundation’s Managing Director, Andrew Mahiga is due to run the half Kili Marathon (21.1km) in Moshi, Kilimanjaro, this Sunday (26th February) as he raises money for a van so that Maanisha! can reach more students in schools nationwide.
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.
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.”
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.