When I was in third year of medical college, I started using mind maps as a way of taking notes efficiently and quickly, and that made learning more fun and memorable. I recall in fourth year, in a morning class lecture of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I was making a mind map on what the professor…
In one of my WhatsApp groups, there is a raging debate on a controversial subject: Cannabis, the infamous drug. This follows some pronouncements made late last year by some ‘researchers’ that the Arusha region produces the strongest and most deadly Cannabis in the world. Ha! Members of the group seem to have suddenly become experts…
Execution refers to the legal process by which a court order or judgment is enforced. Essentially, a person who wins a case does not automatically receive the remedies sought in the proceedings. The purpose of execution is to ensure that court orders and judgments are effectively enforced. Without enforcement mechanisms, court decisions would be ineffective…
Did you ever stop to think on the innumerable talents that our children have? Did you ever reflect on how talented you are? Let us begin with the true story of an Indian dancer who danced her way to the top and became the number one dancer in India. It so happened that she lost…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column, where we delve into various disease-related topics, simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than your body takes in. This results in insufficient water being circulated around the body, inhibiting the body from carrying out its normal functions. Given…
Last February, the Ministry of Industries and Trade, through the Deputy Minister, Mr Exaud Kigahe, made a very important announcement. He reported in Parliament that the implementation of the Liganga iron ore project would commence in the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement was significant for two reasons. Firstly, the Liganga iron ore deposits were discovered…
Fasting is a practice that has been adopted for centuries, both for spiritual reasons and health benefits. The duration for which a person can survive without food varies, but generally, a human can survive for about one to two months without food, provided they have adequate hydration. Initially, the body burns glycogen (stored glucose), then…
This year, I set out to conquer not one, but two extraordinary challenges: Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro twice – first in June, then again in September. For many, scaling Africa’s highest peak even once is a daunting feat. I’ve known climbers who, after one attempt, swore never to return. Yet, while Kilimanjaro demands respect and should…
Is there a controversy over the creation of the name Tanzania, which was given to the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, 61 years ago? A Tanzanian of Asian descent, Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Dar (R.I.P.), called a press conference in Dar es Salaam in September 2003, when I was with the Daily News, to claim…
He and mates were chatting in an Asian language. Not Hindi or Urdu. Not Japanese, Thai, or Chinese. None of those famous ones. Unknown countries tend to have people whose geographical knowledge is limited. Listen to this. Around 30 years ago, I visited Paraguay in South America. My girlfriend and I were just getting out…
