The last time I spent a night in hospital under medical watch was almost 71 years ago – on the night of October 31, 1954 – to be precise. That’s according to my 93-year-old mother, Mama Rhoda Merere, who gave birth to me that night. The location was a small health centre in Mwakaleli, Tukuyu,…
By Muhiddin Issa Michuzi Long before Arusha became East Africa’s safari capital, something truly “wild” happened—Hollywood came to town. And not just any Hollywood—this was big hat, big budget, big personality Hollywood, led by none other than John “Duke” Wayne himself. The year was 1960. Director Howard Hawks had a dream—or more accurately, a half-crazy…
This is a Native American proverb that teaches us that respect for people is a paramount virtue in society. That proverb reminds me of several proverbs that I heard as I grew up in the village. We have this one: Mtu ni watu, that is, our humanity is defined by the humanity of others. If…
Searching online for “propaganda” surprisingly, IT IS, negative.Google says: “Nazi propaganda used visual imagery, such as posters, political cartoons and films, to promote their ideology and demonize opponents.” Note.…“demonise” opponents.I disagree. Propaganda can go either way.If we “media people” say reading is excellent and keep repeating THAT till 2030… then reading becomes a tasty meal….
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…
