Gallup’s research on young African entrepreneurs
Recent research by Gallup shows that young Africans, including young women, generally show a latent interest in business creation.
Literacy and Numeracy Across East Africa
The Uwezo East Africa Report presents data comparing literacy and numeracy levels across East Africa…
Reversing brain drain
Mali researcher shows how to reverse brain drain.
Myths vs. Reality: Combating trachoma in Tanzania
A student’s experience with trachoma treatment in Tanzania.
What all technology enthusiasts have been waiting for!
We have watched vibrant tech events take place elsewhere in East Africa and wondered when it would happen in Tanzania. The wait is over and we’ve finally got our act together.
Streel Level is out!
Sarah Markes, the artist behind Dar Sketches, has just released a book of her sketches. See these fliers for more information.
Youth to Youth Fund 2011
The Youth to Youth Fund, facilitated by the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility, is now accepting business proposals from young entrepreneurs for 2011.
Five Questions with Biche of ChickAboutTown
ChickAboutTown is a blog/online-entreprise that portrays the diversity of East African towns, people, and events through a cultural lens.
Sitting allowances and other treats
Last week Hon. Zitto Kabwe (MP Kigoma North) requested the parliament to cancel all future payments of his sitting allowances as he believes they are a waste of Government of Tanzania’s (GOT) resources. Should others follow suit?
Education (II)
The findings of this report reveal both the condition of the education, and the attitude of the children towards the education.
Zebras with spots and leopards with stripes
“CHADEMA and CCM are simply not zebras and leopards; they are zebras with spots and leopards with stripes, respectively.”
Drowning Fish: Solutions for a hopeful future
Gaure says: Let’s imagine a situation where we start from scratch with absolutely nothing — no law, no illusions of fame and definitely no political parties, just simple survival. With this scenario what would be needed first — resources…
Five Questions with Tanzanian Author Huzefa Gulamabbas
We caught up with the author of “Winning the Battle: How to pass an exam without fear” and asked him about his inspiration, his challenges and his vision for the future.
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”.
Reflections on M-Learning from E-Learning Africa
A brief roundup of events at the Mobile Monday presentation from e-Learning Africa 2011 held in Mlimani City, Dar-es-Salaam last week.
Tanzania na tatizo la umeme
Mchangiaji wa tovuti hii, Sakura, ameamua kuhoji mfumuko wa bei ya umeme. Na Serikali nayo inaulizwa kama ina haki ya kuingilia maamuzi husika…
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.
How prepared is East Africa for opposition?
Indeed, there is no single country in the region that has never harassed opposition parties. The only difference is perhaps the scale of such harassment that puts such events in the Pearl of Africa to a level that could be compared to what is done by occupants of Mirembe or Butabika hospitals in Tanzania and Uganda, respectively.
Mbwa wa Pavlov
Nikisikia kengele tu kinywa changu kinajaa mate…
Besigye is still benched
Kizza Besigye continues to be sidelined following the Ugandan Presidential election in February 2011, from which the incumbent Yoweri Museveni was found to be victorious.
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.
Osama is dead; but…
“…unlike many, I am not swamped with butterflies of joy, but baffled with what I should write on my facebook status. Rest in Peace or Rot in Hell.”
Drowning Fish: One of give and get nothing in return
“Between 6 and 8 billion shillings worth of gold leaves Geita every week.” – Privatus Karugendo, Raia Mwema.
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.
Ufe-dhuli
Inabidi tuiangalie jamii yetu kwa kutumia kurunzi kubwa na la kipekee. Mamba gani haya?
The International Village for Science and Technology
Today the Tanzanian parliament is discussing Tanzania’s science, technology and innovation policy. There has been a cry for a serious look into this matter since ages. Below is the lecture by Prof. Leonard K. Shayo presented at the Mathematical Association of Tanzania (MAT), Annual Seminar Iringa, in 1991.
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.