A CHAT FROM LONDON: Rebirth of basic survival skills in rich countries

> If you have ever been to Dar es Salaam; harbour of peace and commercial capital of Tanzania; it might be worth to be reminded of food, history and drink. During the 1970s the area surrounding the Askari Monument on Independence Avenue (Samora Avenue today) had three appealing cafes.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

16 Jan

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Spirit of survival bigger than body size, empty words

>Generally. Yes, generally. Every human being likes to be noticed and say stuff. The necessity to tell is far greater in large cities where pressures of life are almost sadistic. As troubles and difficulties rise, we become more and more selfish.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

07 Feb

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Morning chat with a fabulous, frail English old lady

A good day becomes evident in the morning...so the Swahili proverb goes. It was ice cold but the sun was shining.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

12 Sep

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Now let’s chat about memorable videos and films

>May I share a few clips from last week? First the video.  A mass of frenzied people are chasing a man somewhere in West Africa.   Right on the knees of Ebola.  Someone sent it via WhatsApp.  Don’t frown if you don’t use WhatsApp.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

10 Oct

A CHAT FROM LONDON: London welcomes, supports anti-FGM push in Tanzania

>Wednesday, October 15, 2014...A tiny delegation of well educated women; modest and intelligent, will be welcomed into one of the most powerful rooms in the northern hemisphere. First is Mrs Rhobi Samwelly (pictured), mother of four children, hailing from Butiama, Mara Region.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

27 Nov

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Wet afternoon, junkie hobbling on a London street

It is a cold wet winter afternoon, a few days after the Paris and Bamako terrorist attacks. As I stroll down a major street in East London, a man is melodically hollering:“Evening Standard! Evening Standard!”

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

07 Jan

MARKET DATA REVIEW: Know basic investment skills on shares

>Let’s start the New Year, 2015 by going back to the basics: What does owning shares mean? What is a share? Who can issue shares, Who can invest in shares etc etc.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

29 May

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Living away from home makes you know who you are

>May we begin by asking a question? Is it true that there is a huge difference between the thinking of Africans living on the continent and those outside it? Over 50 years ago, we used to call overseas-based ones the “African Wazungus” not because of race but attitude and manners. It was insulting being called Mzungu Mweusi. Nevertheless, behind closed doors it was privileged.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

09 Jan

A CHAT FROM LONDON: When molehills are left to become huge mountains

>When a small matter is exaggerated, cognitive psychologists call it magnification. A good example is paranoia. Irrational fear and worry. An accidental incident becomes an intention. Misinterpretation. Drug addicts know this very well.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

05 Jun

A CHAT FROM LONDON: Sugar used to be the sweetest thing in the world

>Around the time of Tanzanian independence in 1961, a powerful song hit the radios. “Sweets for my sweet, Sugar for my honey I will never ever let you go...”

 

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