Educational Possibilities in Dar es Salaam
Kwa mliosoma Tanzania, nadhani mtaguswa mkiangalia filamu fupi inayoonyesha tofauti kati ya shule tatu za msingi za jiji la Dar es Salaam.
The Day I Realized I Wanted To Change the World
It haunted me like an unruly phantom that refused to accept that its days in the land of the living were over.
Malaria comic
Wanasayansi wanaofanya utafiti kufahamu mbinu ambazo mdudu wa malaria (Plasmodium) anatumia kuepuka mfumo wa kinga wa binadamu hivi karibuni wamezindua mfululizo…
Alfred’s Free Press
In Liberia, a country where radios and televisions are luxuries most people cannot afford, one enterprising journalist has found a way to get daily news and information to Liberians. Alfred Sirleaf founded an innovative newspaper, The Daily Talk.
Stranded: Crackdown on ‘bogus’ colleges (Guardian UK article)
As the coalition attempts to cut immigration, it stands accused of taking the equivalent of a machine gun to private colleges. Article by Jessica Shepherd (The Guardian UK, 14th May 2012)
Five questions on the State of East Africa 2012
In April 2012, the Society for International Development launched a report, The State of East Africa: Deepening Integration, Intensifying Challenges. We asked co-author Ahmed Salim (who also writes for Vijana FM) five questions about the report.
Home Stretch with The Reds And Blues
Chelsea bag another FA Cup trophy while Liverpool are stuck with flaunting the Carling Cup as the season winds down. Ahmed’s cousin pays a visit to talk football.
Dar es Salaam ni Sisi
Wakazi wa Mburahati wanakwambia “Dar ni Sisi”.
Presentation skills for entrepreneurs
This article describes the essential skills an entrepreneur should demonstrate whilst participating in presentations targeting venture capitalists and Business Plan competitions.
Per diems and Open Government possibilities
This post briefly summarizes a recent report published by NORAD on per diem usage and abuse in Tanzania, Malawi and Ethiopia. Much of what has been recommended in the report is not new, and the significance of public communication systems has yet to be explored fully.
Nasaha za Hayati Salim Ali Kibao juu ya Kiswahili
Hayati Salim Ali Kibao akielezea matumizi ya maneno ya lugha ya Kiswahili mwaka 1995.
Five questions with the Tanzania Heritage Project’s Rebecca
Find out about the initiative that is digitizing Tanzanian audio archives from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Drogba and Chelsea go back in time while Villa get crushed @ Thai Village
Huge wins by the bigs (Manchester United and Chelsea) on a interesting Sunday evening at Thai Village. It was so interesting that Ahmed chronicled an entire conversation.
Balotelli breaks a leg and a City’s heart @ Samaki Samaki
Mario Balotelli tries his best to break some Arsenal legs but grit and class prevail as the Gunners defeat Manchester City to the delight of an excited Samaki Samaki crowd.
Cisse Walks Alone as Liverpool Crash @ Q-Bar
Cisse and Newcastle make Liverpool run around in circles as Manchester City lose sight of the EPL title, all over a chill session at Q-Bar.
How We Watch Football in Dar
Watching football in Tanzania is a favorite pastime and always a foregone conclusion to what you and your friends will be doing every Saturday and Sunday. Join Ahmed as he explores how people in Dar es Salaam watch football.
Afrikaner Human Blood
There is a tendency to dismiss a group and its leaders as insane, senseless idiots who somehow just don’t seem to get it. The tendency is to think that this is not about them, in fact it’s really never been about them.
Justinian F. Rweyemamu – A Wealth of Knowledge
Commemorating the life and works of Justinian Rweyemamu. 30 years anniversary since his passing.
Paying the Piper: Per Diems and Other Allowances in Tanzania
“The nature of this allowance system only creates perverse incentives where people seek to get more training, attend more meetings and so forth. What is worse is that donors seem not to have caught on and by their finance, perpetuate this system.”
Francophonie Week in Tanzania
Thirteen diplomatic missions in Tanzania are jointly organizing cultural and sport events to celebrate the International Week of the “Francophonie” starting from March 20th to March 31st, 2012.
The stupidest word is “Nice”
“We could play the blame game for a while here, and I could probably present a very strong case for ‘us.’ But the point would be lost, because its not about winning arguments, it’s about communicating effectively.” By Dickson Tenga
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.