Commentaries

The ‘purpose, functions’ of Parliament in approving Government budgets

THE long annual budget session of Parliament, duly ended last week.  I guess there are many people who watch, or…

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Credit Score: An alternative to traditional collateral for accessing credit

IN traditional banking, collateral has long been a prerequisite when seeking credit. It serves as a safety net for lenders,…

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Who sows the beat, harvests the rhythm

IT baffled music fans in Tanzania when the popular Sindimba dance beat opened Gloria Estephan’s smash hit, ‘Mi Tierra, a…

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For once I admired the effects of the ‘holy herb’

I THINK I heard somewhere that the price for checking DNA has gone down….to me this is very good news.…

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Diamond sings Desmond, the world listens

BONGO Flava mega star, Diamond Platnumz is one of the top African musicians making waves in the global music industry…

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In Africa, your uncle’s relative is your relative

ONE thing I like about Africans is the culture of extended families, which can be a joy in your life,…

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Trouble always comes in threes

DEAR nephew Milambo Greetings from Dar es Salaam My dear nephew, I hope that the powers of Liwelelo have been…

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Caution:  Boycotting elections has its negative consequences

SOME sad news appeared recently in the social media, informing that CHADEMA is planning to boycott the forthcoming Local Authorities…

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DSE rallies behind pre-arranged trades

Trading activities on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) observed a substantial surge in turnover during the trading week…

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My wife is an angel in front of that old battle axe

THERE are some African cultures which were put there long before we were born which were really helpful. Although I…

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