The Internet, society and revolutions
“Most of what young people do online revolves around them communicating to each other or downloading entertainment… it’s not clear how they will advance this level of actually being politically active.”
Sgolbew Leaks: Information flow and secrecy
Vijana FM received a letter yesterday from Nur, a character from one of our recent posts, “Sgolbew: A story about newspapers and opinions”.
Sgolbew: A story about newspapers and opinions
Have we ceased to read between the lines? Do opinion pieces in the media conflict with fact-based pieces? This is a short story to explore potential answers to these two questions.
Barber wins millions in business competition
Ruka Juu na Fema TV Talk Show – a program run by Femina HIP – announces winners of a recent business plan competition.
Uwanja wa Fisi (Hyena Square)
Another telling documentary from Maweni Farm Productions. This was was released in 2006, and is based on the life of Elisa Jospeh in Dar-es-Salaam’s infamous Uwanja wa Fisi, or Hyena Square.
Reminder: eLearning Africa Conference
The 6th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training will take place at Mlimani City in Dar-es-Salaam from May 25-27.
Mimba: More from Maweni Farm
Another documentary from Maweni Farm Productions. This time, we bring you their coverage of fertility and maternal care in Lushoto, Serengeti and Moshi.
Sex, lies and ignorance
In this documentary, Maweni Farm Productions takes a look into the lives of young single mothers.
Recent financial reports reveal truths
The recent release of reports from the Controller and Auditor General of Tanzania provides some avenues of action for young citizens.
The NUHA Foundation blog prize
Are you interested in the role of education in developing countries? Are you interested in winning £100 or more? Then read on…
TZhiphop is live
TZhiphop is the necessary noise in Bongo’s music scene advocating for Tanzanian Hip Hop. The project is focuses on reconnecting Hip Hop fans and the conscious poetry in the lyrics that reflects the apparent hustles of our society.
Tanzania withdraws application for World Heritage Site
The President’s office in Tanzania has recently rejected a nomination to consider the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Five questions with Twaweza founder, Rakesh Rajani
He is also the founder of Haki Elimu. If you’re concerned about education and citizen-lead change in Tanzania, you’ll definately want to hear Rakesh’s ideas in this interview. Fortunately, we have this one on “tape” and in print.
Did you know 4.0
Do you know how fast different technologies are converging today?
Salman Khan on TED about reinventing education
He shows the power of interactive exercises, and calls for teachers to consider flipping the traditional classroom script.
Commercial education
Recently, the director of the London School of Economics resigned after admitting the school’s financial ties with Gaddafi’s regime. What does this say about the credibility of formal education?
Five Questions with the BoP Project’s Jonathan Kalan
You’ve probably seen his photos documenting social entrepreneurship in Tanzania and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Check out this interview for an in-depth focus on Jonathan Kalan’s work and thoughts.
Sight beyond sight
Pete Eckert is a visual person, and also blind. Watch this video to enter his world.
Tanganyika katika picha
Ni busara kufahamu na kuona Tanganyika ilikuwaje.
The Community of Tahrir Square
Life in and around Tahrir Square.
Five questions with African Digital Art founder, Jepchumba
Through recent discussions, we’ve been feeling the need for a common platform for artists, especially in East Africa, to share and exchange ideas. So we were excited when we ran into African Digital Art, a platform built for digital artists across the continent.
African Digital Art: An intro
A digital revolution is sweeping across Africa; and artists are definitely onboard!
YouthActionNet call for applications
Winners recieve technical assistance and networking opportunities that will aid the development of their socially entrepreneurial organizations.
Social Innovation: What is it?
What is social innovation, and why does it matter?
IRIN talks to Henry Maina
IRIN interviews Article 19’s Henry Maina on the International Criminal Court, governance, and democracy in East Africa.
Philip Zimbardo on Time
Another RSA animate, this time featuring a discussion on today’s conceptions of time.
Envaya: Digital Platforms for CBOs
We recently learned of an community-based organization (CBO) that is working towards improving digital accessibility for other CBOs in Tanzania.
Accenture, Tanzania, and virtual education
A project by Accenture and the Tanzanian Government is increasing e-learning facilities so that teachers can be in more places than one.
Insuring rural businesses
A new health and agro-business microinsurance scheme is going to be established in Tanzania. How does this help, and what else can be considered?
Vijana FM 2010 discussions
Asanteni.