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.”
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.
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.
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.
Twiga Stars: Tanzania’s Soccer Sisters
Follow a year in the life of the Twiga Stars, the Tanzanian women’s national football team, as they prepare for their biggest competition, and fight to prove that “wanawake wanaweza”.