In Tanzania, the principle of equality before the law is enshrined in the Constitution, guaranteeing that all persons are equal under the law and entitled to equal protection and benefit without discrimination based on race, religion, or gender. Rule of Law and Discrimination The rule of law demands that all subjects should be treated equally…
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…
The sun had only been up an hour when we moved slowly and deliberately, from Tembo Club at Kisongo, where we had enjoyed a cup of coffee with some tasty snacks. There was no hurry. The trip was about watching birds of different kinds on that breezy waiting, including a special bird, the Red-and-yellow Barbet…
So, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky was toying with World War Three, at least that was my biggest take from the recent President Donald Trump versus President Zelensky spat at the White House in January DC. Let me start by declaring that I am completely neutral in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine although as…
On 4th March 2025, World Obesity Day was observed, an event internationally recognized for its role in raising awareness and exploring solutions to the global obesity crisis. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have tripled since 1975 and quintupled among children and adolescents, affecting all age groups in both developing and developed…
Fasting is more than just skipping meals; it is a powerful metabolic shift that transforms the body at a cellular level. When food intake stops, the body transitions from burning glucose for energy to utilising stored fat, producing ketones that fuel the brain and muscles. This metabolic change is accompanied by biochemical shifts that enhance…
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical drivers of economic growth and national development in the modern world. All development that the world has witnessed from the Industrial Revolution to today’s space age is a result of STEM. Investing in STEM education is investing in the future; whatever technological innovations we see today are…
