Tanzania recently launched five Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Nala in Dodoma, Buzwagi in Kahama, the Bagamoyo SEZ, Kwala in the Coast Region and the expanded Benjamin Mkapa SEZ in Dar es Salaam. The distribution of these SEZs is heavily concentrated in the central and coastal regions, with only Buzwagi representing the Lake Zone. Large…
Proteins are made of building blocks called amino acids. Out of many, there are nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make and must come from food. These are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Most plant foods lack one or two of these essentials, but soy is special. Soy…
Deep in the jungle, shadows crawl,Where ancient ruins whisper and call.A lost city, long forgot,Guarded by time and myths that rot. A treasure waits, the map is old,Legends speak of kings and gold.But ghosts arise, the wind grows cold,A voice warns, “Leave! This tale is told!” Footsteps echo, vines stretch wide,The spirits dance, they will…
Scientists estimate that up to one-third of cancers worldwide are linked to what we eat, our weight and lifestyle habits. The risky foods Foods that fight back The soy debateSoybeans contain isoflavones, plant compounds that act like weak estrogens. Some feared they could fuel breast cancer. What research reveals For breast cancer survivors How much…
Tanzania is widely regarded as an agricultural country. Over 65% of its population of 67 million depends on farming for their livelihoods and the sector contributes about 25% of GDP. The country has a total land area of 945,000 sq. km, equivalent to 94.5 million hectares, of which 44 million hectares are arable. This makes…
Never sit while your seniors stand is a Native American saying that is the basis of this reflection today. I have always been awed by the wisdom that comes to us from countless cultures and traditions and have always asked myself how richer our human experience would be if we took more time, one saying…
The world is straining under the damaging effects of human behaviour, yet we are quick to blame big business – Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nike and the like. But the uncomfortable truth is that the responsibility lies with us. We are the ones who cannot be bothered to carry a shopping bag to the market. We are…
In today’s fast-paced world of fast food and quick snacks, many people overlook the importance of eating a balanced diet. The good news is that healthy eating does not have to be complicated – it all begins with creating a balanced plate. What is a balanced plate?A balanced plate simply means including the right proportions…
Standing few meters from the water edge we watched a river flows across carrying trees debris and everything on its path. It is just few meters wide nor is it as deep or fast flowing but beneath its water the hungry massive crocs were waiting patiently. This is Grumeti River, overflowing in few weeks as…
East Africa is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. A recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) shows that the region is leading the continent in procurement fraud in donor-funded projects. Out of 59 complaints that were filed last year, East Africa alone had nearly a third. This may look like…
