One of the worst environmental crimes in Tanzania is illegal dumping of hazardous waste into rivers, oceans or public land. This crime destroys water sources, kills fish and wildlife, spreads diseases and affects communities that depend on clean water for daily life. Imagine waking up ready to prepare tea, only for the water to smell…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column where we delve into various disease-related topics simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Uterine fibroids are a common health condition affecting many women during their reproductive years. Despite how common they are, fibroids are often misunderstood and surrounded by fear and misinformation. Fibroids are non-cancerous…
In roughly a month this year, US President, Donald Trump was lectured by leaders from the West and East, on the importance and imperatives of shared values and peaceful co-existence with both the old allies and a rising challenger. King Charles lll’s address to a joint meeting of the US Congress last April, was billed…
A lively debate is taking place in the region over the proposed location of a 650,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery in East Africa, reportedly to be developed by Aliko Dangote in collaboration with East African governments. The key question is whether the refinery should be located in Tanga or Mombasa. Earlier, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced…
As people grow older, the body holds less water and the sense of thirst becomes weaker. This makes dehydration a common but often overlooked health problem in the elderly, especially after the age of 65 years. In hot climates such as Tanzania, the risk may increase further. Older people may become dehydrated simply because they…
She dangled her feet,Sitting atop the rock,Her anklets jingling,Breaking the silenceIn the beautiful silver island. Just the roar of oceanic waves,And the rustling of breeze,The whispering of palm trees,Nature’s orchestraRinging in the air. A time to stop and stare at roses,A time to appreciate beauty,A time to bask in sunshine,And appreciate the dazzle of moonshine….
Research and reflection on our African traditions show that our ancestors were keen on the impact that age groups had on the formation of children and the youth. In those days, boys of about the same age, usually from the age of 4 or 5, formed groups of four, five or six, came together from…
I was chatting to a young person in Tanzania. Tried correcting her syllables: MPILA ( mpira); ZAHABU Dhahabu (gold), etc. This always exasperates my generation – who, luckily, schooled during Mwalimu Nyerere’s era. Ironically, my age group is on its last legs, hence, need to pass the baton to the next generation. “Do you read?”…
In Tanzania, commercial disputes follow a clear legal path although not always a short one. Cases are filed in the High Court Commercial Division, beginning with a plaint supported by contracts and evidence, because “he said, she said” rarely wins cases. The defendant responds with a defence and the court may hold a pre-trial session…
As part of the recent Easter festivities marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the Son of God who sacrificed His life to save us — the lost sheep of the family — from Armageddon, I was compelled to go and pay my respects at my father’s grave in Chalowe…
