Near the dam, we found a beautiful African Fish Eagle perched high in a tree, making its distinctive call. The sound reminded me of my home village, where the bird is common around the water bodies of our scenic plains, catching fish alongside other birds.With powerful limbs, sharp claws and keen senses, these birds are…
I knew he was going to gas out…he needs more experience.”These were the words of new International Boxing Federation, heavyweight champion, last Saturday.The Croatian ended by letting everyone in the famous 02 arena, South East London, know his wife mattered most.FOR HIS VICTORY. Yes; we witnessed the much hyped world heavyweight clash between, winner, Filip…
Some of the racers who turned up for the event last Saturday in Babati. BY DAVID CHIKOKO The Manyara Marathon held last Saturday, August 22, in Babati, has raised more than Sh1 billion towards improving specialised healthcare for premature and newborn babies in Manyara Region. The charity race attracted over 2000 participants from different parts…
Companion planting offers many benefits. It is the practice of growing different crops together in the same space so that they can complement one another. Although it may seem counterproductive, companion planting can provide benefits in terms of structure, protection and productivity. A popular form of companion planting involves growing maize, beans and squash (pumpkins)…
Hearing the words “ovarian cyst” can immediately make a woman worry about cancer, infertility or the need for surgery. However, ovarian cysts are very common and most are harmless and disappear on their own. An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in an ovary. The ovaries naturally go through changes during the menstrual…
It is remarkable that China, one of the world’s most prominent communist states, has built one of the most powerful capitalist economies. This is especially significant because we are constantly reminded that Western capitalism defeated communism at the end of the Cold War, symbolised by the collapse of the Soviet Union. But should we not…
In Arusha, a woman can legally own land but sometimes the biggest obstacle is not the law; it is the family meeting! You may hear, “Why do you need your name on the title? We are married!” Or “This is family land, my dear. Your name will only complicate things.” But when problems arise, suddenly…
My scholarly stint at Tandala Upper Boys Boarding Middle School, from 1965 to 1967, was, as hinted last week, very spartan. But we were able to adjust and pursue our studies accordingly. Then, as we entered Class VII, a year before completing our primary school education programme, which then ended at Class VIII, there came…
I have been in education for all my life beginning from when I joined a preschool class over seventy years ago until today as professor of Philosophy and Ethics and from that experience I can state with certainty that any education that is mostly cold facts, bare data and information is boring and uninteresting. This…
BY FREDDY MACHA To finalise this very universal subject. There is no data of beggars, globally. However, some countries are alleged to ‘enjoy’ highest numbers due to say, economics, large populations (India, Nigeria and Pakistan; mentioned in Google) and war issues (Syria, Sudan, Congo DRC, etc). But how about London? When you tell someone in…
