The High Cost of Warfare, Military Investments vs. the Climate Change Battle: A Global Perspective
World peace, climate change, and warfare are antagonistic forces gaining much attention worldwide. As the world becomes polarized, communities…
A Must-Visit Spot! Crystal Waters and Rare Species: Why Lake Tanganyika is a Diver’s Dream
Lake Tanganyika is one of the most remarkable lakes in the world. It is the second-deepest lake, with a…
Tanzania’s Local Elections: Democracy Undone or an Era of Pretend Pluralism?
My dour prognosis of Tanzanian local elections came to pass with flying colours! There is nothing to cheer us…
A Portrait of Progress: Why It’s Time for President Samia to Grace Our Currency
The greatest challenge facing Tanzania’s idealism today is the threat of history being confined to a political watershed of…
Africapitalism: How Infrastructure and Private Sector Investment Can Drive Africa’s Future
Africapitalism, a philosophy championed by Tony Elumelu, emphasizes the private sector’s transformative power in driving economic growth and social…
In Memory of a Leader: Celebrating Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile’s Life and Legacy
It was truly remarkable when Dr. Faustine E. Ndugulile was elected to the prestigious position at the World Health…
The Art Behind Makonde Carvings and Tinga Tinga Paintings — Tanzania’s Rich Artistic Heritage
Art, It’s funny, you know. Back in school, I couldn’t run away from art class fast enough! Now, here I…
Don’t Listen to Your Customer: Behavior Change in the Informal African Retail Sector
When we launched Sarafu, a B2B commerce app enabling retail FMCG shops to place customer orders for supplies via smartphone, most shop…
How Technology is Transforming Tax Collection: The case of ETS in Tanzania
Taxes are a crucial source of revenue for governments. However, many Developing Countries struggle to collect sufficient revenues to finance…
Uneven Elections: Can Tanzania Break Free From Its Pseudo-Democratic Shackles?
Tanzania has long presented itself as a bastion of democracy in East Africa, particularly since the reintroduction of multiparty…
