Water law in Tanzania is primarily governed by the Water Resources Management Act of 2009 and the Water Supply and Sanitation Act of 2019. These laws regulate water use, conservation and the provision of water supply and sanitation services. Key aspects of water law in Tanzania: ConclusionIn summary, Tanzania’s water legislation provides a framework for…
By Thomas Mhando They say AI will take my place,Will write this poem, run this race.It may outthink me, that is true—But it can’t find my missing shoe. It still can’t fry a decent egg.I asked it once to draft my will,It gave my cat a house on a hill.“Be efficient,” I told the bot,It…
As people age, various changes in the digestive system can lead to discomfort, poor nutrient absorption, and general health decline. Digestive function slows down due to reduced enzyme production, weaker muscles, and slower gastrointestinal motility. To address this, elderly individuals should eat small, frequent meals, chew food well, and avoid heavy or greasy foods. Stomach…
DEVELOPMENT TALK – By Elly Manjale In Tanzania, Local Government Authorities (LGAs) are mandated to allocate 10% of their own-source revenue as interest-free loans to empower youth, women, and people with disabilities (PWDs). Under this scheme, 4% of the revenue is earmarked for women, 4% for youth, and 2% for PWDs. The fund functions as…
HEALTH DIARY – By Dr Lulu Welcome to our weekly Health Diaries column, where we explore a range of health-related topics, breaking down common misconceptions and offering expert advice. Feeding young children should be a joyful experience—but for many mothers, it becomes a daily struggle. Picky or stubborn eaters are common in both toddlers and…
By Mboneko Munyaga Eighty years after the end of World War II, Africa remains the most exploited continent in the world. For all its mineral wealth, land and people, Africa accounts for only about 3.0 per cent of global GDP. As of the recently published 2022 Atlas of Africa, which uses dollar-based GDP values globally…
By G. Madaraka Nyerere Imagine this: You might be spending up to six days each month glued to digital screens. Studies show the average person spends more than six hours a day on their phone—often longer for computer users. That takes a toll, in more ways than one. Stepping away from screens has been shown…
EA WHISPERS – By Isaac Mwangi Kenya is home to more than 823,000 refugees. That’s not just a big number—it’s a big responsibility too. According to the 2024 Economic Survey, most of these refugees are from Somalia and South Sudan. And while Kenya continues to offer them safety, one question remains: Where is the EAC…
By Mkumbwa Ally Last Tuesday, I attended a requiem mass for one of our own, the late Charles Hillary, who passed on two days earlier. Early reports had suggested he died at Mloganzila branch of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Ubungo, where he was admitted. But his daughter, Faith, revealed in a family statement that…
By Professor Raymond Mosha “Each jackal has its hole” is a proverb that I often heard in my childhood, and it resonated with me so deeply that nearly 40 years later, I wrote my doctoral dissertation in Philosophy to prove the truth of that proverb. That proverb means that each person is unique, with distinct…
