General Discussions

Towards the end of the year we saw the lifting of the anti-gay bill in Uganda that was proposed, signed and brought into existence by Ugandan President Museveni. This bill made homosexuality...

One of the issues that many scholars have failed to agree on is the legacy of colonialism in Africa. To some, whatever may have been the shortcomings of colonial rule, the overall effect was...

Do tough bosses really get more out of their people? Of course they get short-term results, but do they really help a company win in the long run? We’d say yes and yes. But how tough a boss...

The United States has expressed its concern about the decision by the Tanzanian government to ban the circulation of the regional weekly The EastAfrican. "A free and open press is essential to...

Bad bosses contaminate the workplace. Some do so obliviously, while others smugly manipulate their employees, using them as instruments of their own success. Regardless of their methods, bad...

Are you sabotaging your chances at love without even knowing it? Sometimes dating is pure joy and yes, basking in the thrill of meeting a potential Mr. Right can be exciting and energizing. But...

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) yesterday told a parliamentary committee that since 40 per cent of the pump charges in Tanzania comprises taxes, the unprecedented price...

Stakeholders in the tourism industry will fly the Tanzanian flag higher at this year's IBT Berlin tourism show, as they play host of the East African expo. The latter is a special focus event to...

In pictures: Tanzanian acrobat school In Tanzania, it is not unusual to see children and adults performing acrobatic stunts in the streets. But where does the country's reputation as the home...

Just over a week ago, South Africa continued to pave the way on gay rights with its first traditional gay wedding, but anyone who bet against the same old comments about how homosexuality is...

Kayelekera Uranium mine in the border district of Karonga has been releasing a huge amount of effluent in to the Lake Malawi/Nyasa, as a result of heavy rainfall on Monday 5th. Impacts have...

PEOPLE who have upbeat outlooks on life have significantly better cardiovascular health, suggests a new study that examined associations between optimism and heart health in more than 5,100...

Know what signs to look for when friendship suddenly turns into more. You've been friends all for a long time. You tell each other everything, even who you're datingand how it's going. Then...

From scientific studies to sitcoms, society portrays men as wired to prefer sexual flings and spurn commitment, and evolution wanted it that way. In a study published on Tuesday, anthropologists...

I have a dear friend who was once vivacious and cheerful. As a teenage girl, she had a promising future. She was beautiful, warm, smart and talented. She dated a lot and was widely admired. She...

Quiz (5 marks) 1. Define escrow, and clearly differentiate and compare it with EPA. 2. Basing on your experience as Tanzanian, do you think they will bring back our money? 3...

It is not a secret, everyone dreams of being in a relationship in their lives. We want the love, compassion, attention and feelings of being needed or wanted. There are times when you will...

"Mom, I'm starting a new piano song! Will you sit by me?" my youngest son asks. I walk in and sit down at the piano bench. When he starts new songs, he likes me nearby. A bright smile flashes...

NEWS Tourists at the Serengeti National Park. Tourism has become a top foreign exchange earner. PHOTO | FILE By Alawi Masare Posted Wednesday, January 7 2015 at 10:40 IN SUMMARY Travel...

Tanzanians usher in the New Year hoping for the best, but commentators highlight uncertainty It's the start of 2015 today. President Jakaya Kikwete sees it as full of challenges...