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…

I am old enough to remember the Sunday driving ban of the 1970s imposed by the government to mitigate rising fuel costs induced by the energy crisis. The ongoing war between Iran against the United States and Israel is leading us back to a similar crisis. With fuel prices having risen by roughly 30 per…

Tanzania, like every country in the world, is feeling the adverse effects of the ongoing oil crisis caused by the USA/Israel-Iran conflict. Previous oil crises have occurred before and each time they happen, our economy has never been left unscathed. It is estimated that the total economic cost arising from the current crisis is about…

When his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth ll was alive, many had doubted whether the Prince of Wales, a somewhat reckless Prince Charles, would live to the task of a future King of the United Kingdom. Also, many openly suggested he abdicate the Throne in favour of his son, and heir, Prince William. However, by…

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among children in many parts of Africa. Young children are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing. Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, usually at night. After the bite, symptoms can appear within a few…