We were at the station waiting for a train. It was sunny and pleasant and quiet, except for her loud voice on the phone. “Is she fighting someone?” One of the mothers with kids asked sarcastically. The lady was loud and what she was saying seemed significant. She was not speaking English. Between 200 to…
By Muhidin Issa Michuzi If you like altitude in your adventures and coffee fresh from the source, meet Arusha — a Tanzanian town where diplomacy shares space with chic kiosks, Mount Meru replaces a skyline and the air smells of eucalyptus, ambition, and roasted maize. Mom is a safari and conference hub. Arusha also has…
I am on Instagram. Yes, social media. Going through the accounts of Iddy Nado, Clement Mzize and Mudathir Yahya; Taifa Stars footballers. They had not really caught my attention; until last Saturday. If you have followed Taifa Stars lately, you enjoyed brilliant displays against Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Madagascar as part of the ongoing Africa…
We were intrigued by the high-pitched call of a bird emanating from dense grass, betraying its presence. We carefully made our way towards the sound and were astonished to find a Coqui Francolin (Francolinus coqui), small, shy and elusive ground-nesting bird that is typically silent and more often heard than seen. To our delight, it…
Qualifications – the stamp of recognition relevant to most professions – are defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “a pass of an examination or the official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognised practitioner of a profession or activity.” While specific qualifications can unlock particular opportunities, without adequate preparation they can…
My late father, Akber Hameer, had co-founded a Computer and IT company in Dar es Salaam, back in the 80s. As a result, I had the privilege of growing up around computers. One of the things I really enjoyed as a young teenager was learning how to program codes using programming languages. The first language…
The launch of Abyssinia Luxury Coach’s direct bus service between Nairobi and Addis Ababa is more than just another new travel option. It’s a real-life example of how East Africa can move from talking about integration to making it happen. For decades, travel between Kenya and Ethiopia meant either paying a lot for flights or…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column where we delve into various disease-related topics simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Turning 40 is a milestone worth celebrating—but it’s also a time to pay closer attention to your heart. As we age, the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including high blood pressure, heart attack…
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the pilot uranium processing plant at the Mkuju River Project in Namtumbo District on July 30, 2025, Tanzania effectively joined the league of major uranium producers in Africa and beyond. The country boasts substantial uranium reserves, with approximately 182 million tonnes confirmed in the Mkuju River area, of which…
In recent weeks, we have been exploring African foods, particularly fermented varieties. Fermentation, an ancient preservation method not only extends shelf life but also boosts nutritional value and supports gut health. Broadly, fermented foods fall into two categories: uncooked and cooked. Uncooked popular fermented foodsWorldwide examples include sauerkraut (Germany), kimchi (Korea) and pickled vegetables. In…
