BY CHIEF WILFRED MIRAMBO Some journeys are more than simply travelling from one place to another. They become journeys of memory, family, history and reflection. My recent journey to Birmingham for my grandchild’s graduation was one such occasion. I travelled to Birmingham filled with excitement and anticipation. Watching my grandchild graduate was a deeply proud…
Oldupai is a Maasai word referring to the “wild sisal”, a hardy plant capable of surviving long periods of drought. It grows in and around the famed gorge. The internationally recognised name Olduvai is derived from Oldupai, the Maasai name associated with the plant and the area. It was the dedicated work of Louis Leakey…
There is little doubt that science explains much of what surrounds us: It predicts weather, explains reproduction, charts celestial movements and even helps make sense of erratic human behaviour. It deals with what can be observed and replicated. I have no idea how gravity works, but accept that scientists understand why the seas remain wrapped…
There is an interesting conversation taking place within the legal profession that perhaps deserves more attention: How should professional legal fees be handled in the digital age? Sometimes, a client requests a legal service and after hearing the fee, asks, “counsel, can we negotiate?” Negotiation is, of course, part of everyday life. However, technology could…
Last week, I recalled in this column how Mkwawa High School spoilt me with its modern facilities and lifestyle. This was in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Nevertheless, in due course, many of my young schoolmates and I refocused our attention on the core business of the school: Education. This, however, did not prevent…
Tanzania’s investment architecture has come a long way. The 1990s ushered in liberalisation and the National Investment Policy of 1996, followed by the establishment of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) and the introduction of investment incentives. The Investment Act, 2022 strengthened investor facilitation and protection. In 2025, the Tanzania Investment Centre merged with the Export…
Three years ago, an American mother strangled and killed her three kids; tried committing suicide and failed. She is alive but unwell. The case is big news; has sparked discussions, campaigns and even philosophies about women, life, mental illness and families. You may check details online. However, in brief. 36 year old Lindsay Clancy (pictured)…
We live through both good times and difficult times. That has always been part of human history. Those are moments that give us cause to celebrate and there are also moments that challenge us to reflect, improve and find better ways forward. Such is the nature of human experience. In our country today, we are…
Two weeks ago London celebrated 60 years of carnival. This biggest cultural event in Europe is celebrated annually at the end of August. The biggest in the world happens in Brazil during February. I have personally participated in both- and other smaller ones, eg, Cologne in Germany. Not many nations in Africa observe carnival except…
Leaves are vital to plant growth and development. Leaves capture energy from the sun that is then used in the process of photosynthesis. Additionally, leaves paint a picture for us on how plants are doing and reveal the health of a plant. Understanding the meaning behind different leaf colouration and patterns will help you better…
