By Peter Lindstrom Stephen recently completed his circle of life. Arusha-based Hoopoe Safaris hosted the U.S. President Bill Clinton (second left) on his Tanzania philanthropic tour in 2015. Others in the picture are, from right, Peter Lindstrom, the late Stephen Laiser (second right), and Rupert Hatton (left). The late Laiser and Lindstrom initiated Hoopoe Safaris….
We as humans have a lot in common, more than we consciously think of. We share a basic humanity, we are born at some point and will certainly pass away at some point. Those of us who are more conscious of this common humanity tend to be there for others, and history has plenty of…
The other day, I was briefing my young nephew who is on the verge of joining the National Service (JKT) after completing his secondary education. He had been informed that if he wanted to know anything about life in the service, he should consult veteran me. Yes, I had gone through the National Service regime,…
The Cognitive Load Theory states that our brains can only handle a certain amount of information at a given time when we are learning something new. In other words, while our capacity to learn things is virtually unlimited once the knowledge or skill has been incorporated into our long-term memories, when we are learning something…
During her tour of Tanga region last week, President Samia Suluhu Hassan gave audience to a teenage girl with a dream to become President of Tanzania one day. It was the second time she was hosting such a guest in nearly as many years. As was the case previously, the Head of State offered her…
Bail refers to the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. Purpose of Bail The main purpose is to let the accused be free for a while pending his trial as long as his guilt has not yet…
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…
