Ebola, because Africa matters
We invest in Africa by sustaining its resources and protecting its people.
Africa Rising or Risen? That is The Question.
A response to Ali Mufuruki’s recent speech on the idea of Africa Rising.
Above the law
Here I was, at 7:30am on a Monday morning during rush hour, hand cuffed for an offence I did not commit.
The American Dream, The African Challenge
The African challenge is there to be defeated and not to defeat us.
A Cup Half Full
As the curtain is about to close on 2014, the drama on stage is far from over. From blackout in…
Is Our Waiting Finally Over?
[fullwidth_text alt_background=”none” width=”3/4″ el_position=”first”] If you only had time to see one exhibition in Dar es Salaam this year, 8…
How contemporary is Tanzanian Art?
Originally presented as a panel presentation by the author To call a spade a spade Above works are extracts from…
99 Problems, Ebola Ain’t One
This past Sunday, October 19th, Nipashe reported on a possible Ebola case in Mwanza‘s Sengerema district. The patient, Salome Richard,…
Mwalimu
In Japanese, the term Sensei loosely means “teacher”, however its literal meaning, “person born before another”, is even more appropriate in encapsulating…
NUHA blogging prize 2014
Deadline for Tanzanians: 10am on Monday 13th October.
Understanding the 500 Tsh note-to-coin transition
The BoT plans to issue 500/- Tsh coins to replace the current 500 notes, which wears off easily.
Ubani wa Malenga
Tuufukizie ubani / mzimu huu wa malenga…
Ndoa ya Mkeka
Nimesikia tetesi / Kitanda kimeingia papasi.
Tonight: Daughters of Salaam
La Poetista presents: Exclusive poetry performance against violence.
Tanzania is at the dawn of a cultural awakening: An important and unique cultural heritage rescued
I see Tanzanian art beginning to gain recognition as our society starts to appreciate art more and more these days.
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…