Companion planting offers many benefits. It is the practice of growing different crops together in the same space so that they can complement one another. Although it may seem counterproductive, companion planting can provide benefits in terms of structure, protection and productivity. A popular form of companion planting involves growing maize, beans and squash (pumpkins)…
Hearing the words “ovarian cyst” can immediately make a woman worry about cancer, infertility or the need for surgery. However, ovarian cysts are very common and most are harmless and disappear on their own. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in an ovary. The ovaries naturally go through changes during the menstrual…
It is remarkable that China, one of the world’s most prominent communist states, has built one of the most powerful capitalist economies. This is especially significant because we are constantly reminded that Western capitalism defeated communism at the end of the Cold War, symbolised by the collapse of the Soviet Union. But should we not…
In Arusha, a woman can legally own land but sometimes the biggest obstacle is not the law; it is the family meeting! You may hear, “Why do you need your name on the title? We are married!” Or “This is family land, my dear. Your name will only complicate things.” But when problems arise, suddenly…
My scholarly stint at Tandala Upper Boys Boarding Middle School, from 1965 to 1967, was, as hinted last week, very spartan. But we were able to adjust and pursue our studies accordingly. Then, as we entered Class VII, a year before completing our primary school education programme, which then ended at Class VIII, there came…
I have been in education for all my life beginning from when I joined a preschool class over seventy years ago until today as professor of Philosophy and Ethics and from that experience I can state with certainty that any education that is mostly cold facts, bare data and information is boring and uninteresting. This…
BY FREDDY MACHA To finalise this very universal subject. There is no data of beggars, globally. However, some countries are alleged to ‘enjoy’ highest numbers due to say, economics, large populations (India, Nigeria and Pakistan; mentioned in Google) and war issues (Syria, Sudan, Congo DRC, etc). But how about London? When you tell someone in…
Being in the technology space for over thirty years, Arusha Node Marie (ANM) has continued to empower secondary schools in Tanzania by assisting schools in computer laboratory installations. Todate, ANM has successfully installed ten computer laboratories in ten different schools in Arusha and Manyara regions. These computer laboratories are installed with server systems from Reneal…
Every year, examination results bring excitement, anxiety, celebration and disappointment. Students wait eagerly for their grades, parents look for signs of success and schools review their overall performance. But beyond the numbers and grades, an important question remains: What do examination results really tell us about learning? Examination results provide valuable evidence of student performance….
BY ADAMA DIENG Across our continent, crises that should shake us to the core risk becoming routine. Sudan remains engulfed in war. Violence and displacement persist elsewhere. In Somalia, hunger once again threatens millions, with children carrying the heaviest burden. Each tragedy competes with the next for attention, as if suffering were becoming an ordinary…
