TZ farmers aren’t being given fair treatment

Apparently, the world had to wait for a special occasion to learn that Tanzania is (finally?) food self-sufficient! That ‘special occasion’ was the state visit in October of the People’s Republic of China by the sitting President of the United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania), Jakaya Kikwete.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

30 May

Farmers: We aren’t benefiting from coffee

Coffee is neglected, farmers say. They said although they put a lot of efforts on developing the crop, they were not benefiting by it.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

23 May

INSIGHT: How fair trade isn’t seen to be fair at all

>I am not exactly rich, but I do enjoy the pleasures of living in a wealthy country. I call a peaceful, green suburb of the Australian metropolis Melbourne “home”.  Working around 50 hours per week, I earn more than I need to cover my basic needs. In fact, I am one of those privileged individuals, who use the surplus left after paying all bills to let their money work for them, enjoying the magic of earning interest on interest.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Jan

Schools: we aren’t there yet

Two recent stories from grassroots locations in Dodoma Region are seemingly positive. Below the surface, though, they point to shortcomings that must be dealt with if we are to make significant breakthroughs.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

17 Jun

If you aren’t at Ziff, what are you doing?

The Zanzibar International Film Festival (Ziff) is here again. Dubbed East Africa’s largest film, music and arts festival, Ziff brings new and old talents together from across the world.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

13 Feb

We aren’t against EFDs, say traders

The electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) saga has taken a new twist, with traders saying corruption and a poor tax regime are the major factors behind their reluctance to fully adopt the use of the tax machines.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

21 Oct

Why aren’t we praying for the shilling?

Zambians observed a national day of prayers on Sunday, October 18, as they sought divine intervention to save their currency, the kwacha, from its free-falling spree.

 

5 years ago

The Guardian

09 Apr

Coronavirus survivor: 'I'm still asking myself why I'm here and others aren't'

Coronavirus survivor: 'I'm still asking myself why I'm here and others aren't'  The Guardian

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Dec

Where staff fight, even when they aren’t drunk

There’s noise at a point furthest from the counter where you’re seated. It’s semi-dark. Two employees, barmaid Chiku, and grocery handyman Joseph a.k.a. Jozee, are engaged in a vicious verbal exchange.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

18 Jan

You aren’t ‘passenger’ till you board the bus

In a story appearing on PAGE 1 of Bongo’s senior-most broadsheet (Monday, Jan. 5), there’s story entitled, “Woman severely injured by jealous husband in Mara”, in which the scribbler says in the intro:

 

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