Response to “Education in the Developing World” (blogpost)
This is a friendly response to a blog post written recently by a Peace Corps volunteer teacher and coach on the Tanzanian education system.
Creating a durable economy
“Institutions form the incentive structure of a society, and the political and economic institutions, in consequence, are the underlying determinants of economic performance.”
EdExpo Tanzania 2013 to showcase 30 international universities (13-15 March 2013)
EdExpo 2013 will also feature an information and partnership building seminar on 15th March 2013.
Uwezo’s 2012 numeracy and literacy report
In East Africa, less than one third of pupils possess basic literacy and numeracy skills. Here is a round-up of the critical facts, suggestions and questions from the Uwezo 2012 numeracy and literacy report for the region.
Coaching: A learning and development tool for Managers and Trainers
Coaching is the process of helping an individual to enhance or improve their performance for a set of tasks by reflecting on how they apply a specific skill and knowledge. Learn about the types, benefits and roles of coaching here.
Five questions with Shujaaz FM’s DJ B
We were lucky to bump into DJ B from the award-winning Kenyan show Shujaaz FM last week! No doubt, we asked him five questions.
Learning and independence
A short exploration of what independent learning could mean in lieu of the teachers’ strike which began yesterday.
Acumen Fund: East Africa Fellows Program
In its second year running, the East Africa Fellows Program will be accepting applications until 5th August 2012.
Infographic: Ubiquity and opportunity
An infographic from the World Bank highlights recent trends in the growth of mobile technology use.
Serving up the fix
Sometimes I wonder if Tanzania is losing her soul. Perhaps – as time passes – it is me growing more conscious, or media becoming more pervasive to drama. But it seems like this country is chasing grandeur that is alien to her history and at odds with what she needs today.
Who to blame when a ship sinks
What do I know about sinking ships?
Lives lost,
Loved ones, left to find pieces of their hearts that never made it to shore…
Importance of Family Planning Summit for Dummies
Breaking it down for you, in an American A-for-apple-B-for-Bikini format!
Maswali Matano kuhusu ugunduzi wa Higgs Boson
Wiki hii wanasayansi duniani kote wamefurahishwa na matokeo ya awali ya tafiti ghali kuliko zote zilizopata kufanywa na binadamu. Nia ya tafiti ni kufahamu chimbuko la tungamo (mass), au ni nini hasa hukipa maada tungamo?
We mustn’t draw our swords. Mighty Pen, Almighty Sword.
In light of what happened to Dr. Ulimboka. Reflecting about Peace. We mustn’t draw our swords.
Online assets: Deathless data
What happens to our digital property after we die? Article written by The Economist on April 21st 2012.
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.
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.
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.
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.