The government has in recent years taken the ambitious step of digitising and digitalising its services with the aim of making delivery more efficient, transparent and cost-effective. This mirrors global trends in e-governance, where technology is not only used to store information but also to transform how services are delivered. Today, the Government e-Payment Gateway…
The decision by Kenya and Uganda to join hands and market East Africa as a single tourist destination could not have come at a better time. For far too long, each country in the region has tried to persuade tourists on its own, showcasing its safaris, beaches or cultural experiences in isolation. Yet the truth…
Over the last two years I have been using soy milk, both as a drink and in the form of soy yogurt. Recently I have started exploring other soy products such as tofu and miso. The results have been remarkable: I feel healthier and free from many of the age-related aches and pains I used…
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. From televisions and tablets to smartphones and computers, children are growing up surrounded by digital devices. While technology has many benefits, including learning tools and educational games, parents often worry: How much screen time is too much for children? Health experts generally recommend that children under the age of…
For sure we were feeling the cool breeze as we were birding along the shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza near a beautiful natural landmark, the Rock formation at Bismarck Rock that was clearly visible from the Lake Shore. Nearby we saw butterflies feeding on decomposing organic matter which was bird droppings and it came…
When I drive, I am generous in offering rides to strangers but always with certain safety rules. I never stop for beautiful women, young people or adult men. My usual passengers are mothers with infants or the elderly. That is how, not long ago, an elderly woman leaning on crutches stepped into the backseat of…
One of my closest long-time friends is Daudi Kheri, now a respected financial guru in Dar es Salaam. I first met him at the then famous Mkwawa High School in Iringa in the early 1970s. Our friendship was cemented on the hockey field. I was a strong defence player in a game while he was…
And so. I watched veteran journalist Jenerali Ulimwengu’s chat with esteemed Swahili scholar, Abdilatif Abdallah. Wow! There exists aimless social media materials that we forget like a random cigarette puff. Or those informative, challenging and enjoyable. Such is Jenerali Ulimwengu’s one-year-old broadcast on YouTube, Fursa za Kiswahili Afrika na Duniani. Almost three thousand views. Pity….
Online business through social media and other digital sales platforms is rapidly emerging in Tanzania. This growth has highlighted the need to address consumer protection in e-commerce. The subject sits at the intersection of consumer rights law, ICT regulations, and trade rules, tackling challenges that arise from online transactions. Key laws and policies governing consumer…
Online business through social media and other digital sales platforms is rapidly emerging in Tanzania. This growth has highlighted the need to address consumer protection in e-commerce. The subject sits at the intersection of consumer rights law, ICT regulations, and trade rules, tackling challenges that arise from online transactions. Key laws and policies governing consumer…
