Dar life July 2015 issue

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uly is here, and we hope you and your families are enjoying a very blessed Ramadan season – be sure to take advantage of the many special offers throughout the magazine, available exclusively to Dar Life readers! We trust you will enjoy our coverage from happenings around Dar es Salaam and beyond.

This month’s special feature includes highlights from the 2015 Oryx Energies Rally of Tanzania, which was a thrilling competition with plenty of family fun. For fashion and entertainment industry lovers, we have the scoop on the Jambo Fashion Affair, the Kili Music Awards, and the World Music Day Festival.

With an eye on social justice causes around the country, we bring you the latest on celebrations in honor of African Child Day, the Cycling for Community event, and a multimedia performance for development called “Sauti Yetu”. Interested in tourism and trade? Don’t miss our present exclusive coverage of the KARIBU Travel Market Cocktail Party, Karibu Travel Market Tanzania, and the 39th Annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair. Are you looking to getaway this month? Be sure to check out our coverage of Mikumi National Park, the Dar Life travel destination of July.

We invite you along as we continue to explore all that Dar es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in June. In this issue, we bring to you our usual host of cultural programs, parties, special events and offers as well as the hottest new trends in technology, travel, business and career. Karibuni sana!

Sincerely, The Dar Life Team

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Contents

CALENDAR OF THE MONTH

Events Around Town Karibu Travel Market Tanzania 2015 The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers News Bits Kili Music Awards Hot as Ever 38th Annual Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair Celebration of World Music Day in Dar Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance Inspires The Corporate Networking Night Artist of the Month: Haji Chilonga 2015 Karibu Travel Market Cocktail Party

REGULAR FEATURES

Tech Talk Book Review Restaurant Guide Dar Emergencies Services, Government & Ministries Offices Business Directory Dar Shopping Guide

SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE

Cycling in Community Celebrating African Child Day Our Voice: A Multimedia Performance for Development

BEAUTY & HEALTH

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Spa Tips for Stressed Out Skin Jambo Fashion Affair 2015

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Thinking of Changing Careers?

Don’t Keep Your Workforce in the Dark

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BUSINESS & CAREER COVER FEATURE

Oryx Energies Rally of Tanzania 2015

TOURIST INFORMATION

Tours & Travel File Hotels & Resorts Travel Schedule Beauty & Wildlife in Mikumi National Park Zanzibar Map Arusha Map

ENTERTAINMENT

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN • 1st JULY: Launch of Tanzania-Sweden Alumni Network at Msasani Peninsula in Dar – Entrance Free with Registration (from 6:30pm) • 2nd JULY: La Poetista Open Mic Night at Rhapsody’s, Viva Tower in Dar – Entrance Free (from 10:00pm) • 3rd JULY: Artists Hangout at Nafasi Art Space in Dar – Entrance Free (from 4:00pm) • 3rd JULY: Green Night Party at Woodberry Cafe in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 7:00pm) • 4th JULY: Samaki Festival 2015 in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Mwanza – Entry Fee Required (from 12:30pm) • 4th JULY: Upendo Charity Night at Makuti, Oysterbay in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 7:30pm) • 5th JULY: Fighting Against Terrorism to Protect Tanzania, Leaders Club Kinondoni, Dar – Entrance Free (from 1:00pm) • 6th JULY: French Workshops at Alliance Francaise in Dar – Entrance Free (from 10:00am) • 8th JULY: Sabasaba Offer at Uhuru Heights Serviced Apartments in Dar – Fee Required (from 9:00am) • 9th JULY: Ladies Wine Tasting at The Slow Leopard in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 7:30pm) • 11th JULY: Islamic Culture Eid Shopping Expo Tanzania 2015 at Mlimani

City in Dar – Entrance Free (from 9:30am) • 12th JULY: Mwaka Kogwa Festival at Makunduchi in Zanzibar – Entrance Free (from 8:00am) • 15th JULY: Special Iftar at The Palm Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam – The Kilimanjaro – Entry Fee Required (from 6:00pm) • 17th JULY: Kids & Teens Green Fun Festival 2015 in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 9:00am) • 17th JULY: Special Iftar Buffet at the Club Room Restaurant at Protea Hotel, Oysterbay – Entry Fee Required (from 6:00pm) • 18th-26thJULY: The Zanzibar International Film Festival in Stown Town, Zanzibar – Entrance Free (from 6:00pm) • 18th JULY: Delicious Iftar Specials at Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 6:00pm) • 19th JULY: The Alchemy of Love 2015, Conference of Muhammed & The Mahdi, Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar – Entrance Free (from 9:00am) • 23rd JULY: Rafes Model Search at Club Bilicanas in Dar – Entry Fee Required (from 9:00pm) • 24th -26th JULY: EDC Power Saba Saba Rally of Arusha 2015 – Entrance Free (from 10:00am)

Regular Sports Events­­­­­­­­ * Bingo every Sunday at the New Africa Casino at 4pm. * The Hash house Harriers meet every Monday at 5:30pm at the different locations. Call Mr Jim Hatt for details-0754-874083. * Hare and Tortoise- 5km run/ trial from trinity Bar, Msasani Road next to Uganda high commission at 5:30. * Touch Rugby every Tuesday and Thursday starting 5:30 at the gymkhana club for details: Call 0784-986987. * Hiking, biking and safari expeditions by Afri roots.

For details call 0754- 459887.

Regular Events * Nyumba ya sanaa: traditional dances every Friday night at 7:30pm. * Village Museum: traditional dances everyday of the week from 2pm to 6pm. * The dar-es-sallam music society is a non-profit choir which performs concerts to raise money for charity. They welcome anyone who wishes to join them. The only requirements are a love of singing and a willingness to commit their time; they have rehearsals every Wednesday at 7:30 pm at the UN Road campus of IST for more information call Nancy Benham- 0754-787881. * Line dancing every Wednesday from 7-9 pm at the little theatre for Details call Katy 0784-277388. * Charity quiz every Monday -8:30pm Darts competition every Tuesday -8:30 pm karaoke night every Wednesday- 9pm at o willies irish whiskey tavern.

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Social club meetings * Lions club of DSM Mzizima meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Patel Samaj at 8pm for details call 0713- 320790. * Rotary club of DSM meets every Wednesday at Serena Hotel at 12:30pm for details call 0754-780639. * Rotary club of Bahari DSM meets on Thursdays at 12.30pm at Serena Hotel.­ * Rotary club of Mzizima DSM meets on Mondays at 5.30pm at Protea Courtyard.

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Karibu Travel Ma r The Largest Travel Industry Event in

By John Kinga

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aribu Fair, owned by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) promised to be bigger and better in 2015, starting with its rebranding as Karibu Travel Market Tanzania (TMT). TMT was held at the Magereza Ground, next to Arusha airport from 29th – 31st May 2015.

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The outcome was beyond all expectations. The show attracted over 8000 visitors, showcasing East Africa as an elite tourism destination with over 200 exhibitors from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and as far as the USA, UK, Europe and China!”

The stage has been set for the coming years and it is expected that the show will continue to grow in stature, attracting more regional and international attention.

Already in the works are plans to attract more foreign buyers, which in turn will encourage more local exhibitors, including tour operators, to participate.

This year, the Karibu Fair focused attention firmly on marketing East Africa as a single tourist destination, an initiative that, along with others, puts the show in an enviable and potentially enormously lucrative position. The major objective of

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the fair is to raise the regional profile by promoting East African tourism to the global market and to bring all key industry players in East Africa together in one place, at one time.

Ms. Devota K. Mdachi, TTB’s Director of Sales and Marketing, noted “Tanzania is very proud that the Karibu Fair, which started as a modest initiative, has evolved into a major travel industry showcase for all the East African destinations.“

“The travel fair has become “the place to meet” for the region’s travel industry partners from around the world. It has been boosting Tanzania’s tourism for the last 12 years and this year was no exception.”

The opening day was set aside for the trade only, and serious business was reported by many exhibitors.

The day ended with a world-class Karibu Corporate Cocktail party.

The Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair continues to grow every year and exhibitors and visitors alike are excited about the prospect of improving the trade show with more visitors in the future.

Our advice? Book early for next year!

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THE INSIDE

NEWS GUIDE SPECIAL OFFERS EVENTS

MELIA ZANZIBAR SPECIAL RESIDENT PROMOTION FOR EID

During the months of July and August, enjoy a nice weekend on the beach at Melia Zanzibar on an allinclusive basis. Take advantage of Resident Rates and get one free night - stay three nights and pay for only two! Plus, children up to 11 years old stay free of charge when sharing a room with parents.

For more information, please email reservations. melia.zanzibar@melia.com.

IFTAR AT HYATT REGENCY DAR ES SALAAMTHE KILIMANJARO

Enjoy Iftar at The Palm every evening during the Holy Month of Ramadan from sunset until 10.30pm for TSH 65,000. Break your fast with our new Arabic Chef Hani Karabet Elias who has prepared an extensive traditional Iftar menu. And after dinner, why not relax with an aromatic Arabic coffee and shisha under the stars at the Flame Tree Terrace.

Special Iftar party packages are also available: • Menu options from US $38, inclusive of soft drinks • Complimentary private venue and prayer room • Our Events team will be delighted to arrange an extravagant private Iftar buffet For reservations and inquires, please call: +255 764 70 1234.

OCEAN PARADISE RESORT & SPA ROOM UPGRADES

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the completion of renovations in all room categories.

The renovations include bathroom upgrades and the addition of 32 inch Flat Screen TVs in all rooms. Renovations follow the opening of the new spa and fitness center in 2014.

All East African Residents are invited to experience Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa for themselves at a special rate of $102 per person sharing, per night on an allinclusive basis. Valid until 10th July 2015. T&C’s apply.

Reference: “Dar Life Special” For more information contact the reservations team at +255 774 440990/1/2/3/4/5.

WORLD CAMP TANZANIA 2015

The world is now focusing on the future and the education of youth. 2015 World Camp Tanzania, titled “Bring Change Through Mindset”, will be held at Mlimani City on 26-29 July. The programs during the World Camp will include Educational Lectures, International Cultural Performances, Music Concerts, Special Education Academy Classes, a Short Distance Marathon Race, Youth Entertainment Recreation Games and Group Fellowship & Discussion.

For more information, please call 0659 152 233, 0659 152 277.

If you have an event or project that you would like to publicize free of charge, please email us at dar_life@yahoo.com.

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NEWS BITS Oryx Energies Rally of Tanzania 2015

A total of 32 cars with drivers from Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the host country Tanzania participated in the prestigious threeday Oryx Energies Rally. The race, which counted for both national championship and continental titles, covered a total of 236 kilometres in the areas of Kisarawe, Chanika, Kisura, Kitanga, Kola, Kipangege, Soga, Sungwi, Kazimzumbwe and Mzenga around Dar es Salaam, including the famous Pugu Hills and the iconic Tazara Grounds. Gerald Miller defied all odds to win the competition. The Arusha Motor Sports Club driver comfortably cruised to the finish line at Southern Sun Hotel and took his valuable prize for the upcoming motorsport season.

The Largest Travel Industry Event in East Africa

Karibu Fair, owned by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) promised to be bigger and better in 2015, starting with its rebranding as Karibu Travel Market Tanzania (TMT). TMT was held at the Magereza Ground, next to Arusha airport from 29th – 31st May 2015. The outcome was beyond all expectations and the show attracted over 8000 visitors showcasing East Africa as an elite tourism destination with more than 200 exhibitors from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda and as far as the USA, UK, India, Europe and China.

A Slow Ride to Show Solidarity For Dar Cyclists

The Jambo Fashion Affair 2015

The Jambo Fashion Affair show that took place in Arusha City at Alliance Française Grounds has experienced tremendous growth over the past three years. This year Jambo Fashion Affair had 13 amazing designers from East Africa on the runway, giving fashion lovers in Arusha an introduction to new trends and more reason to not just love fashion but support the event and their designers.

The organizer aims to set the fashion affair into an internationally renowned showcase of designs, trends and style from Africa at the heart of Tanzania’s Tourism Capital City – Arusha.

More than 400 male and female cyclists and joggers of various ethnicities, abilities and ages participated in the 9th bi-annual Cycle Caravan that took place in Dar es Salaam. The event was again organised and run by Umma wa Wapanda Baisikeli (UWABA) in conjunction with the European Union (EU) in Tanzania as part of the activities to celebrate the European Year for Development 2015. This year Cycle Caravan’s theme was Peke - ‘The Last Elephant’. Its name serves as a reminder that if poaching does not stop, Peke will be the last elephant remaining.

If you have an event or project that you would like to publicize free of charge, please email us at Info@darlife.com

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Kili Music Awa r

Ali Kiba Scoops Up 5 Trophies

By Wema Kajo

ll eyes were on the Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards this year as we were all curious to find out who would come out on top in

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The annual premier awards gala took place at Mlimani City Hall in Dar es Salaam. The amazing “Hill Hall” was a sight to behold, from the décor to the audience in attendance and the choreography of the competitors. For the over 2,000 guests in turnout at the event, and thousands glued to their TV screens at home, the evening was an emotional rollercoaster as the best in the music industry came out to be crowned.

“The evening included rousing performances from Ommy Dimpoz, Christian Bella and Vanessa Mdee, but Bongo Flava artist Ali Kiba was by far the biggest winner. Ali Kiba landed seven nominations in total, with five trophies awarded for Song of the Year, Best Afro Pop song, Best Composer for Bongo Flava, Best Singer for Bongo Flava and Best Entertainer.”

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For Song of the Year, Kiba’s chart-topping hit single ‘Mwana Dar es Salaam’ beat out ‘Nani Kama Mama’ by Christian Bella ft. Ommy Dimpoz, ‘Gere’ by Weusi, ‘Nitasubiri’ by Jux and ‘Bongo Hip Hop’

by Fid Q. Kiba came out on top against Diamond, Ben Pol, Barnaba and Jux in the Best Composer (Bongo Flava) category beat Mzee Yusuf, Diamond, Bella and Nyoshi El Saadat for Best Entertainer.

In the Best Singer (Bongo Flava) category, Kiba outshined Diamond, Belle 9, Jux and Ben Pol. Other songs competing for best Afro Pop Song included ‘Mdogomdogo’

by Nasib Abdul ‘Diamond’, ‘Niseme’ and ‘Nitakupwelepweta’ by Yamoto Band, ‘Kanya Boya’ by Mesen Selekta and ‘Hawajui’ by Vanesa Mdee. Mwana FA’s single ‘Kiboko Yangu’, which features Kiba, was voted Best Collaboration song, capping a wonderful night by Kiba, who dropped a new song ‘Chekecha Cheketua’ earlier this year.

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Bongo Flava heartthrob Diamond, who last year set a new record after receiving a total of seven awards with a win in all the categories he had been nominated, collected only two awards this year.

Diamond who led this year’s list of nominations with 10, won Best Zouk/ Rhumba song and Video of the Year thanks to his ‘Nitampata Wapi’ and ‘Mdogomdogo’ singles.

Big winners in the Taarab category were Mzee Yusuf and his Jahazi Modern Taarab group, who together bagged three trophies, including Best Taarab Band, Best Taarab Composer and Best Male Taarab singer.

Rivaling Yusuf was Isha Mashauzi who received two awards including Best Female Taarab Singer and Best Taarab song. Other notable winner on the night was Vanessa Mdee who collected two trophies, Best Female Entertainer and Best Bongo Flava Female

singer. Joh Makini also got two trophies, including Best Hip Hop artiste and Best Hip Hop Composer.

FM Academia finally ended their barren run in the awards after landing two trophies for Best Dance Music Band and Best Dance Song. Yamoto Band scooped up the Bongo Flava Band of the Year trophy while Mrisho Mpoto’s ‘Waite’ won Best Traditional Song award. The Best Upcoming Artist award went to Baraka Da Prince. Other winners included Juma Jux (Best R&B song), Maua Sama (Best Reggae song), Saulo Ferguson (Best Rapper), Sauti Soul (Best East African song).

In closing, the Kili Music Awards was an entertaining night of recognition for upcoming and established talents in Bongo Flava.

Congratulations to all the participants and especially to the winners!

All Pictures Courtesy of Kilimanjaro Music Awards

“Ali Kiba was not present at the event as he was on a US tour (according to his representative who collected the trophies on his behalf), but he took to social media to thank his fans for their votes and support: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation, first for God the Creator who gave me this talent, second to my family for leading and encouraging me to do this work, and to my management -thank you for directing me well. My beloved fans, thank you all so much for valuing my talent and loving my work! I love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

God bless you richly... #KingKiba”

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39th Annual DSM International Trade Fair One-Stop Shop for African Goods

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he Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) has established itself over the years as a one-stop shop for Tanzanian products as well as goods from across East, Central and Southern Africa. Supported by the services of the Dar es Salaam Harbour, the Fair acts as a hub for bringing together African countries including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Botswana in addition to China, India, USA and many more.

“DITF, which is popularly known as the “Saba Saba” Fair, marks its 39th year and will run from 28th June to 10th July 2015 at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair Grounds. It is a major promotional event organised by the Board of External Trade (BET) to spearhead Tanzania’s business endeavours. This year’s fair promises to be more bigger 24 I Dar Life I July 2015

and better as 3,000 local and foreign exhibitors are expected to participate. “ The first Dar es Salaam Trade Fair was held in 1963.

It was organised by a British expert named Mr. Lucas in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperative Unions, with the assistance of Mr. Mashamba, who was an official of the Ministry.

The grounds, officially known as Mwalimu J.K.Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds, were inaugurated in 1962 – one year after Tanzania gained her independence on 9th December 1961. The grounds at that time were under the Ministry of Trade and Cooperative Unions and the fair was known as the National Agricultural and Trade Fair (NATF).

The BET of Tanzania is committed to establishing global business partnerships by organising and managing international and specialized

trade fairs, solo exhibitions, product and market research, prospect development, trade missions, buyerseller meetings and contact marketing programmes.

BET gives out regular trade information and offers consultancy services to producers, exporters and importers to enable them to effectively participate in the global marketplace.

This year, exhibitors are selling a wide range of products – food and beverages, textiles, garments and yarns, manufactured products, information and communication technology, construction materials, automobiles, electrical goods and appliances, farm implements, chemicals and cosmetics, timber and furniture, trade services, engineering products, machinery, computer software, gifts and handicrafts.

The fair enjoys support from the Tanzanian government through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing.

DITF is also supported by the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Confederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI) as well as other institutions in the country.

Information Courtesy of the Board of External Trade in Tanzania

By Joseph Kalinga

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Are you looking for cool new gadgets to buy in 2015?

Here are a few new technology gadgets you can add to your gift or wish list this year.

By Simon Sameja

New JVC Rugged Quad Proof Everio GZR450 and GZ-R320 Camera Unveiled

$400 - $500

JVC has unveiled their rugged new JVC Everio GZ-R450 and GZ-R320 camcorders that are equipped with JVC’s QuadProof construction, making them waterproof to a depth of 5m and capable of withstanding drops from 1.5m. Both JVC camcorders feature 40x optical zoom Konica Minolta lens with 40.5-mm to 1620-mm equivalent focal lengths. They are equipped with fold-out 3-inch touchscreen displays on the side. The camcorders are available in Black and Orange.

Jawbone UP3 Fitness Tracker The new JawBone UP3 features everything you would expect from a fitness tracker in the form of activity tracking, advanced sleep tracking, food logging, and heart monitoring as well as offering a personal coach.

The Jawbone also features a Tri-axis accelerometer, bio-impedance heart rate, and respiration and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensors.

The UP3 features a rechargeable battery that is capable of providing up to 7 days worth of use on a single charge, and a medical-grade hypoallergenic TPU rubber strap splash-proof case that has been constructed from anodized aluminum. Using Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, the JawBone UP3 fitness Tracker is also capable of connecting to its companion application loaded on your iOS and Android smartphone.

$160 - $322

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Mouse Computer MS-NH1 Windows PC Stick Introduced Mouse Computer has unveiled their latest Windows PC Stick, which uses the new MS-NH1 system and is equipped with 64GB of internal storage, double the amount offered by most of its competitors in the market. The MS-NH1 Windows PC Stick is powered by an Intel Atom Z3735F Bay Trail processor, supported by 2GB of RAM, and come with Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro software. Mouse Computers have also made available a 32GB version that comes with Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Bing operating system. Other features of the Windows PC stick include connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as the obligatory PC stick HDMI connector that allows you to easily install the computer on your large screen TV or computer monitor.

Rumored price of

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World Music Day Ya Moto Lights Up Tanzania’s

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orld Music Day is annually celebrated around the globe as a day to take stock on how diverse forms of music have impacted lives and fostered a sense of unity amongst people. In Tanzania, annual celebrations are hosted by Alliance Française in Dar es Salaam.

As Alliance Francaise’s Programs Coordinator, Abel Shuma, reminded Dar Life, World Music Day was launched on June 21, 1982 as part of an initiative by Jack Lang, the French Minister of Culture at the time.

“A decade later, the event has managed to spread throughout all five continents of the world. “More than 450 cities throughout the globe celebrated World Music Day last year. This grand and eccentric festival provides free entrance to both audiences and entertainers, in hope of promoting cultural interactions in the world of music,” Shuma stated.”

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Picture Courtesy of Abdul Jamal

Festival

By Wema Kajo

The festival in Dar es Salaam officially kicked off after great performances by local artists, including the DCMA Young Stars from Zanzibar and the more traditional IFA band. The event also featured French rock band Rimo, which is known for luring audiences with the use of diverse instruments and striking voices.

The star of the festival was Tanzania’s popular Ya Moto Band, which is made up of four jovial young lads who are passionate about music.

Coordinator Shuma pointed out that the band is known primarily for their unique approach to live performance and their amazing dance moves, as evident in their song, Itakupwelepweta. Other pieces played by the band have been compared to work performed by renowned singers Diamond Platinumz and Ally Kiba, who are top-notch artists in the East African playing grounds.

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Cycling in Community

A Slow Ride to Show Solidarity For Dar Cyclists

By John Kinga

The event was again organised and run by Umma wa Wapanda Baisikeli (UWABA) in conjunction with the European Union (EU) in Tanzania as part of the activities to celebrate the European Year for Development 2015.

Several hundred cyclists of all ages cycled from 32 I Dar Life I July 2015

Alliance Française to Nafasi Art Space, via Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, a distance of 10.7kms. This year Cycle Caravan’s theme was Peke ‘The Last Elephant’. Its name serves as a reminder that if poaching does not stop, Peke will be the last elephant remaining.

“This Cycle Caravan commemorated the late Tim Manchester, an American who lived in Dar es Salaam and was killed by a speeding car near the Yacht Club while cycling, which he used as his main mode of transportation in the city. Countless other cyclists

have been killed or injured while cycling in Dar es Salaam, and thus a major goal of this event is to promote awareness and education to improve cycle safety. “ The guest of honour was the Minister for Information, Youth, Culture & Sports, Hon. Dr. Fenela Mukangara. As is customary after the caravan, there were raffle draws in which several participants won bikes, tricycles, and helmets.

Participants need not register or pay any entrance fee – next year simply show up to ride or jog your way around the track!

All Picture Courtesy of Sports Eye

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ore than 400 male and female cyclists and joggers of various ethnicities, abilities and ages participated in the 9th bi-annual Cycle Caravan that took place in Dar es Salaam on Sunday 14th June.

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HAVE YOU PLANNED YOUR WEEK? Come to the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam – The Kilimanajro The Palm - Around the World in 5 Days

Fridays: Indian Night Enjoy the finest in Indian cuisine from our chef’s Royal Buffet while listening to the very best in Indian music.

Rouge

Travel the culinary globe with our theme nights at The Palm. Join us for weekday specials.

Monday: International Night A global taste sensation featuring cuisine that will take you on a culinary journey across the continents.

Tuesday: Arabian Night The exotic Middle East comes to The Palm restaurant as we escort your taste buds on a gastronomic journey through the spices, taste and textures of Middle Eastern cuisines.

Featuring Lebanese and Arabic specialties such as hummus, shawarma, mezze, tabouleh and fatoush.

Wednesdays: Sizzling Grill Night Devoted meat lovers will be spoilt for choice. Choose your own prime cut of fillet, sirloin, ribeye, t-bone steaks or poultry, fish or seafood. All succulent and grilled to perfection using only the freshest herbs and spices.

Thursdays: Seafood Night Reeling in a fresh new wave of sumptuous seafood offerings.

Tantalise your taste buds with a buffet that offers you all you could possibly eat and more.

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Oriental

The Oriental offers you an eclectic mix of Asian flavours, from Chinese and Thai to Japanese and Vietnamese, including fresh sushi and sashimi, dim sum and other Asian specialities. Oenophiles will also enjoy an extensive wine list featuring the best South African wines.

Dar es Salaam’s trendiest nightclub, Rouge, attracts an international clientele.

Dance the night away to the international rhythms of the resident DJ and enjoy our extensive beverage selection.

Friday and Saturday: 9:00pm to 4:00am.

Friday: Urban villages

Saturday: Sound factory

The Flame Tree Lounge

The Flame Tree Lounge is a central meeting point in Dar es Salaam, thanks to its sophisticated and inviting setting. Enjoy a cappuccino, herbal tea or a light meal, or relax with a cocktail in the evening on the beautifully manicured outdoor terrace.

Level 8 - Rooftop Bar Dar es Salaam’s only rooftop bar.

Offering 360 degree views of the harbor and the city skyline.

Enjoy exotic cocktails while listening to the latest beats, as the sun sets gently over the city.

• Every Friday nights - Roof top Jazz. LIVE BAND From 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm • Every Saturday nights - DUSK to DJ Soulful sets - Gourmet buffet - Premium wine From 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm To get more information or to make reservations, please call +255 764 70 1234.

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Dancing for Life

Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance Inspires & Educates

‘’Art is more heart.” - ASEDEVA

By Isack Peter Abeneko

“Established in 2010 by Tanzanian dancer and choreographer Isack Peter Abeneko, Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance Training Program aims to put on contemporary dance performances in both indoor and outdoor spaces in order to reach new audiences in the local community, increase the value of contemporary dance, and provide life skills, business and professional training to local dancers in Tanzania.”

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ar es Salaam was privileged to again host Art for Social and Economic Development in Africa (ASEDEVA), collaborating with Lumumba Theatre Group in presenting the 4th annual Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance Training Program. ASEDEVA is well-established as a nonprofit organization working in Tanzania on behalf of the performing arts community and society as a whole, inspiring

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Tanzanians to engage in social issues through creative work and discussion of that work.

“‘Haba na haba’ means ‘little by little’ in Swahili, which reflects the hope of building up the contemporary dance scene in Tanzania in exactly that way. We hope to connect with people in the society through contemporary dance trainings and performances as part of a mission to advance the situation of contemporary

dance and contemporary dancers in Tanzania,” says Abeneko.

While Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance 2015 sponsors hosted various workshops and seminars, life skills, and networking meetings at locations around the city such as Russian Tanzania Culture Centre, Alliance Francaise, Nanasi studio and VVF studio (TCC) for the entire 4 weeks of the month, the

While the weekend was packed with brilliant performances, one highlight was a performance by the Tanzania Haba na Haba creative productions choreographed by different invited international and national choreographers and dancers including: ‘’Matatizo’’ choreographed

by T- Africa Dance Group, “Changamoto’’ choreographed

and danced by Nshoma Nkwabi and Mbwana Kibosha, ‘’Untitled” choreographed

by Samuel Tebandeke Lutaaya (Uganda), ‘’Malkia wa Nyuki’’ choreographed by Ian Mwaisunga and Shabani Rashid (Tanzania) ‘’A Rite Riot Dar’’ choreographed

by Nora Chipaumire (USA/ Zimbabwe), and ‘’Maendeleo’’ choreographed by Karen-Emilie Asla and Anette Otilie Pettersen (Norway). Carola Kinasha hosted the event.

Haba na Haba Contemporary

Dance would not be possible without the generous support of the Vijana Vipaji Foundation (VVF), the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, the Russian Tanzania Culture Centre, Alliance Francaise Dar es Salaam, Nanasi Studio, the New York Live Arts Suitcase Fund, and the Prince Claus Ticket Fund.

For more information about the Haba na Haba Contemporary Dance Training Program, to learn how to apply to participate, or to sponsor the event, visit www.asedeva.com.

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program’s main performances took place on 13th May at the National Museum and House of Culture.

Pre-Karibu Corporate Networking Night Promoting Intra-Africa Tourism

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very first Thursday of the month, Arusha comes alive during a Corporate Networking night held at Kibo Palace Hotel.

This month, the event was a pre-Karibu Corporate Networking event that attracted over 300 professionals from the East Africa travel trade industry.

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“The event offers professionals a platform to exchange ideas and enhance their businesses.

Personal growth is encouraged as great speakers are invited to share their ideas at these events.�

Kibo Palace Hotel, an exciting and innovative business hotel in Arusha, partnered with other companies to make the networking event a great success. Since its launch in 2011, the event has impacted over 4,000 people to date.

Picture Courtesy of Mzungute Bela

By Charity Githinji

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Celebrating the African Child Addressing Social and Cultural Practices Affecting Children

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By Brittany Karima

he Day of the African Child is celebrated every year on June 16 by Member States of the African Union and its partners.

This day draws attention to various issues facing African children, and this year’s theme is “Eliminating Harmful Social and Cultural Practices Affecting Children: Our Collective Responsibility.”

On this special day, the children were picked up along with their guardians and health providers and brought to Frangipani for an African Barbeque buffet lunch. The allday festival at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel including comedy, dance, a fashion show, sing-alongs and other exciting activities. All participants received gifts for attending the event.

The festival provided a unique opportunity to reflect upon the challenges facing children across Africa. Here at Africa Bridge we are fortunate and humbled to be able to do our part to make a difference in some children’s lives. The fact that we are able to interact with so many amazing and special children in our work is certainly cause for celebration!

Congratulations to all who helped make this day possible!

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“Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel was very proud to organize and celebrate The African Child Day at Serena Hotel in Tanzania with a special luncheon for 60 children who were selected by a social service agency called Pastoral Activities and Services in Dar es Salaam (PASADA). Under the directorship of Fr. Rick Bauer, PASADA provides care, prevention education, and treatment for the poor living with HIV in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.”

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Monday Akemi – Tanzania’s Only Revolving Restaurant. Cocktail Hour from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Level 8 Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro: Enjoy a huge sports screen & an outdoor lounge with music and drinks Q-Bar – Wine Down Your Weekend, 2 glasses 4,000 TSh, Rock & Shoot. Free pool 7 – 11 pm.

New Africa’s Onyx Lounge - Monday to Sunday – Happy hour at Onyx Lounge from 5.30pm – 7.30ppm - 50% off on selected drinks

Tuesday Akemi – Tanzania’s Only Revolving Restaurant. Cocktail Hour from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Q-Bar – Sambuca party, buy one get one free!

Club 327 – Diva Night; TSH 30,000

Wednesday Serena Hotel - dine and wine with a live band from 7pm to 1am The Slipway at Front View - enjoy sheesha and an ocean breeze on the terrace Bilicanas Club – Twanga Pepeta performs live. TSH 5,000 per person New Maisha Club – Machozi band performs live. TSH 5,000 per person Ambrosia Bistro & Bar – Buy one, get one free cocktail; 20% discount on food for group of 4+ ladies Q-Bar - Daily Shooter Happy Hour from 9-11pm and live music with Roots Jazz Band at 8:30pm Wantashi – Open Mic Night, free entrance

Thursday Akemi – Tanzania’s Revolving Restaurant. Drink Promotions from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and live music from 6:00pm onwards New Africa’s Bandari Gril - African Night with Babloom band from 7.00pm – 11.00pm – Tshs. 29,000pp The Slipway – live band seaside Club Bilicanas – Let the Music Play with Vibrations from 9pm to midnight.

New Africa Casino – “Egyptian Pyramid” for Live Game players! 11pm. TSH 1,000,000 at stake Rouge - Models and Bottles – free welcome drink and no entrance charge for all ladies before midnight, open from 9:00pm to 4:00am Club 327 – Choice FM powered by Hennessy. TSH 30,000

Friday Akemi – Tanzania’s Revolving Restaurant. Drink Promotions from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and live music from 6:00pm onwards New Africa’s Onyx Lounge - Happy hour at Onyx Lounge

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from 5.30pm – 7.30ppm with Babloom Band (Seif)- 50% off on selected drinks Lady JD and Machozi Band at Nyumbani Lounge from 8pm.

Q-Bar: Live Bora Bora band from 9pm + BBQ & Cold Beer Holiday Inn: Dance to the latest tunes at Bar@One, or smoke sheesha and dance under the stars

Elements – DJ Party Night! 10pm till late Pink Coconut @ Selender Bridge Club: African music from 9pm Double Tree by Hilton – Mark Band at pool bar Club Bilicanas – Let the Music Play with Vibrations from 9pm to midnight.

Southern Sun Hotel – Beat The Traffic at the Baraza Bar – ALL DRINKS half price from 5-6pm.

Rouge - Urban villages from 9:00pm to 4:00am Ambrosia Bistro & Bar – Party night with DJ on the desk from 8pm onwards Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel – Swahili Blues & Afro Beat Night by Leo Mkanyia and Swahili Blues band Flirtease – The Jam Session – music blend by Mr Ado. Buy 1 cocktail, get 1 free until 11pm

Saturday New Africa’s Bandari Gril -Indian Night with Varda Arts band from 7.00pm – 11.00pm – Tshs. 29,000/=pp Mediterraneo – Roots Rockers performing live from 8pm Level 8, Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro. Live music Bandari Grill, New Africa Hotel: Live Indian music from 7.30 to 11pm Nyumbani Lounge – Groove Back Night, with DJ peter Moe & Kelvin, 9pm onwards Holiday Inn: Dance to the latest tunes at Bar@One Elements – DJ Party Night! 10pm till late Q-Bar – DJ playing old and new tunes with Konyagi special – buy one get 4 sodas FREE! Rouge - Sound Factory from 9:00pm to 4:00am Ambrosia Bistro & Bar – Party night with DJ on the desk from 8pm onwards Flirtease – The Jam Session – music blend by Mr Ado. Buy 1 cocktail, get 1 free until 11pm

Sunday Sea Cliff Village - sheesha and drink specials with an ocean breeze The Slipway at Front View – drinks seaside Thai Village: Lady Jay Dee performing from 9.30pm to 1am New Africa Casino – “Hot seat” 7 and 8 pm play our slots or table and WIN!!!

Q-Bar – Wine down your week with 2 glasses of house wine for Tshs. 9,000 only Mediterraneo – Chill out with the music & enjoy the best Italian food in Dar

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Oryx Energies Rally Arusha driver wins Oryx Africa Rally

By John Kinga

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total of 32 cars with drivers from Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the host country Tanzania started from Southern Sun Hotel, the official Rally headquarters.

Former President of Tanzania, AlHaj Ali Hassan Mwinyi; President of AA Tanzania, Nizar Jivani; and Oryx Energies MD, Godfrey Fernandez waved the take-off flags.

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“The prestigious three-day Oryx Energies Rally that attracts drivers from across East Africa each year kicked off with a bang on June 12.

The race, which counted for both national championship and continental titles, covered a total of 236 kilometres in the areas of Kisarawe, Chanika, Kisura, Kitanga, Kola, Kipangege, Soga, Sungwi, Kazimzumbwe and Mzenga around Dar es Salaam, including the famous Pugu Hills and the iconic Tazara Grounds.”

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“In this year’s event, Miller was impressive from the opening leg as he took charge and left Jamil Hamidu Khan, a young driver from Dar es Salaam, in the dust.

The victory substantially boosted Miller’s points in the national championship.

The driver is expected to sparkle in his appearances in two more home legs of the Automobile Association of Tanzania in August and October this year.”

by Peter Fox in his Mitsubishi Evolution nine, comfortably cruised to the finish line at Southern Sun Hotel and took his valuable prize for the upcoming motorsport season. It was a very important victory for Miller, whose efforts to win the same event in the previous edition were halted by an untimely mechanical breakdown in Kisarawe.

Placing second in the final standings was none other than Jamil Khan, who paired a Subaru Impreza with the best navigator in the country, Moses Matovu. The duo maintained their second spot finish since the end of the opening leg. Khan, who inherits his father’s Hamidu legacy, looks well set to challenge other drivers in this season’s national championship title contention.

Placing third in the final standings was Ugandan Duncan Mubiru, who was navigated by George Semmakula in a Subaru Impreza.

Unfortunately Mubiru and his codriver never registered for Africa Rally Championship points, as they would have garnered up to 25 points to boost their tally for the continental title.

Mzizima wonder boy Dharam Pandya, who was the first on the starting grid when the event was flagged off last Saturday, came in fourth overall. Pandya, who was navigated by his uncle Sanjeev in a Mitsubishi Evolution, had an unimpressive start during the opening leg and failed to recover in the final leg. The young driver, July 2015 I Dar Life I 47

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Dar Life would like to congratulate all the participants and especially the winners!

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who won the national rallying title in 2012, had his national championship title race hopes dented as he was leading the pack of Tanzanian drivers ahead of the weekend event.

Placing fifth in the event was Kilimanjaro Motor Sports Club’s ace Guljeet Dhani, who was using a Subaru Impreza under navigation by Shameer Yusuf from Kenya.

Other top ten finishers in the event included Harinder Deere/ Zubeir Pirecha (Subaru Impreza), Gurpal Sandhu/Absalon Aswani (Mitsubishi Evolution X) , Rajpal Dhani/Sinder Siddle (Subaru Impreza), Kirit Pandya/Awadh Bafadhil (Subaru Legacy) and Faisal Nayani/Ratanveer Darbar (Subaru Impreza). A total of 17 cars finished the event, with the rest ending up as casualties.

Oryx Energies Tanzania, Ltd. has been supporting this rally for two years now and looks forward to their third consecutive backing next year. Additional sponsors included Utrack, Southern Sun Hotel, Radio Wave, Red ‘n White, Knight Support, NIC, Epidor, Obi, Hp and Db Shapriya.

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CAREER

Thinking of Changing Careers?

How to Get Started

By Ford R. Myers - President, Career Potential, LLC

“Changing careers is a big decision, so it’s wise to pursue this sort of deliberate, logical process – as opposed to just jumping impulsively from one career to another.”

Make your “initial cut” by sitting-down and writing-out a list of possible careers or jobs that are a realistic fit with what you’ve learned about yourself. Then brainstorm some related options, perhaps with the help of a relative, close friend or counselor. Make sure the careers you list are ones that you feel genuinely attracted to.

Get “market feedback” from former colleagues, associates and professionals who are in a position to know both your skills and the requirements of your targeted industry.

Researching Careers, Job Categories and Titles The next step is to research what’s required to enter that field. There are many great resources 50 I Dar Life I July 2015

you can use to identify appropriate career paths and job roles. These include: Library research, Online databases Dictionary of Holland Occupational Codes, Occupational Outlook, Handbook (US Department of Labor), Career coaches, Professional associations, Trade publications Universities, Career portals and “job board” web sites Once you’ve completed your research, if all signs point toward a good fit, then mobilize your resources, get into action and go after your new career!

Narrowing Your Choices If you’re still having difficulty finding your next career path, go back through the data that emerged from your exercises, assessments and research. Then, pursue these additional steps: Identify the “Consistent Themes” that appeared multiple times in your documents and test reports – themes that seem to “define who you are” (think of these as your “must haves”) Create an “Employer Wish List” that includes all the characteristics of an ideal company to work for (when picking your next employer, make sure it matches your “ideal adjectives” as closely as possible) Draft your “Perfect Job Description” that would truly be the “job of your dreams” (when you‘re “crystal clear” about the specific job you want, you’ll have a much better chance of actually finding or creating it)

Picture Courtesy of Fazili Jamal

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f you’re seriously considering making a career change, it will be important to go through some preliminary “internal exercises” to discover what type of role would be best for you. As a career changer, you would also be well advised to take a battery of “formal” career assessments and personality profiles (such as The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and The Strong Interest Inventory). These will help you identify new career options and narrow-down the possibilities to a carefully thought-out list of initial job choices.

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SAUTI YETU - “Our Voice” A Multi-media Performance for Development

By Sauda Simba

“This is the fourth Sauti Yetu show in just two months, of which three were collaborations with Baba Watoto Center and Art for Social and Economic Development in Africa (ASEDEVA) with the Museum and House of Culture under a special project funded by the Swedish institute.”

After a boisterous welcome and introduction from the Museum and House of Culture lighting engineer Chance Ezekeil, who doubled up as MC of the night, a beautiful solo performance from MUDA Africa dancer Tadhi Alawi, provided the perfect mood for the riveting performance that was to follow.

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and entertained throughout the hour-long performance. The live ensemble produced tight rhythmic melodies complementing the fluid dance movements that held the audience captive.

Caroline Anande Uliwa delivered a powerful poem mixing Kiswahili and English in between the sets that touched on pertinent and timely issues of youth rights and democracy. Ideas on leadership, the rights of the disabled, and discrimination of individuals living with albinism were spun out poetically and with enthralling passion.

What really set this event apart was the interaction. On multi-media platforms, the producers engaged the audience in a live debate both on stage and on WhatsApp. The audience contributed their opinions and ideas on all aspects of youth rights.

Feedback after the show clearly indicates that there is a craving for more, and more will follow so… watch this space!

All Pictures Courtesy of Trinity Promotions Ltd. and Frank Kimaro (FEMA)

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auti Yetu, meaning “our voice” in Kiswahili, was a thrilling performance that combined modern dance, live music and poetry at the Museum and House of Culture theatre on the 12th of June 2015.

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BUSINESS

Mushroom Management Don’t Keep Your Workforce in the Dark

By Gregory P. Smith

Today’s businesses must change course quickly. Communication and information are essential to innovation, good customer service, high retention, and change. And it has to flow freely.

Low-Access and High-Access Organizations Good communication is a hallmark of the high-retention work environment. At its heart, communication is all about access.

“In a low-access organization, the flow of communication is guarded and restricted constipated, in fact.”

People find themselves kept in the dark, like mushrooms, stuffed in narrow confines based on job descriptions, ranking, and where they sit on the organizational chart. It’s no surprise that low-access organizations—many of them hierarchical—have greater 56 I Dar Life I July 2015

difficulty responding to change, fluctuating customer needs, and the fluidity of the modern workplace.

“In contrast, a high-access organization thrives on information and shares it to the maximum extent possible.”

The more information people have, the more quickly they can respond to the changing needs of customers and the environment. High-access companies are committed to open communication.

Symptoms of the Low-Access Organization § It’s a regulatory-based culture, not a peoplebased culture. A low-access organization is structured around rules, regulations and policies. Management places more emphasis on enforcing rules than eliminating unnecessary rules and regulations.

centralized. The low-access organization has a topdown decision making process. § Mistakes are hard to fix. The low-access organization has a reward system that minimizes change and initiative.

Because only the people on top of the organization are responsible for interpreting and approving any changes to regulations, decision-making slows down because the responsibility and power to make decisions is taken away from those who need it the most. § Change is resisted. A low-access organization protects itself from change.

Only a disaster, a threat, or a public relations crisis is enough to initiate change.

In the compartmentalized, functionally aligned, department-bydepartment organization, there is an expert for everything. § The pecking order is defined. In its worst form, a low-access organization becomes a caste system.

Top-down layering dictates what roles to take, whom to talk to, and who to associate with. Rank, position and educational degrees become more important than results.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Haji

“Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.”

Chilonga

Focus on: Tanzanian Art

Name: Haji Chilonga Profession: Painter & Sculptor Born: 24-01-1969 Masasi, Mtwara

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“Haji Chilonga’s first exhibition took place in 1995 at Bamayu Gallery in Tanzania. He has since exhibited his work in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, USA and Canada. He has participated in three international art workshops and four solo exhibitions. Recently Chilonga´s style was picked up by a very skillful young artist named Thobias Minzi, who had some success at an AFRICA/NOW exhibition, much to dismay of Chilonga.

Recently Haji Chilonga visited the USA and we hope we will get some interesting observations from him on AFRUM.”

By Neema Maro

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aji Chilonga was born on January 24th, 1969 in Lukuledi in Southern Tanzania.

He comes from a pottery and blacksmith family background. As he was interested in drawings since he was young, he started off earning his living by painting commercial advertisements. He became a serious painter in 1992 when he was tutored by more experienced artists. At this time when Chilonga started to paint, he drew a few artists to himself. For instance he taught Aly Kitogo and he considerably influenced Florian Ludovick. All of these painters had very similar styles initially, but as time went they each found their own personal style and developed a distinctive imprint. Chilonga prefers

to paint portraits and local life situations.

DL - What inspired you to start painting?

Chilonga – For the most part I got inspired just by observing daily life around me.

DL - How long have you been an artist?

Chilonga - I have been serious about being an artist since 1992.

DL - What mediums do you like to use?

Chilonga - I prefer acrylic over oil paints.

DL - Tell us about your first exhibition. When was it?

Chilonga – I was so excited to have the opportunity for the first time. It was held at July 2015 I Dar Life I 59

BAMAYU GALLERY in Dar es Salaam in 1997.

DL - Do you work from life, or from photographs or from imagination?

Chilonga - I work from my imagination for my abstract style paintings, but sometimes I paint from real life too.

DL - What moves you most in life, either to inspire or upset you?

Chilonga - There are so many things I can’t mention all of them, but I’m always inspired when I travel and meet new people and new challenges.

DL - Where do you feel art is going?

Chilonga - In my country the current state of art is not good, because very few people have an understanding of art and its role in society.

DL - What is the role of the artist in society?

Chilonga - Musicians and actors have come to play an important role in society, but visual artists still have a very long way to go to be respected.

DL - What technique do you use? Which is more important to you, the subject of your painting, or the way it is executed?

Chilonga - The technique I use is abstract, but the most important thing to me is the subject of the piece.

DL - Do you prefer a perfect smooth technique or a more energetic expressive technique and why?

Chilonga - To me it doesn’t matter, either smooth or energetic expressive technique.

DL - What do you think makes your work stand out?

Chilonga – My passion comes through in my work and I think people can sense that.

To purchase any of Chilonga’s paintings and to inquire about his exhibitions, please contact: Haji Chilonga +255 (0) 754 297 471, chilongahaji@yahoo.com or visit http:// hajichilonga.weebly.com/index.html

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2015 KARIBU Travel Market Cocktail Party A Spectacular Night Amongst the Stars!

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afari hats off to the Karibu Travel Market Tanzania (TMT) team for their fantastic and fresh 2015 Karibu Corporate Cocktail party on Friday evening 29 May at five-star leisure bastion Mount Meru Hotel.

“This year’s Karibu TMT corporate dinner party featured live music, fun local dancing, carnival street lighting, never-ending canapés, cocktails flowing all evening, and 62 I Dar Life I July 2015

competing wine suppliers. The movers and shakers of the tourism industry had a great time networking all evening. “ As guests partied the night away against the backdrop of an unrivalled African sunset, they soon found themselves in the company of even more stars as the night sky joined the festivities to celebrate the success of the fair and to toast to new African horizons.

All Pictures Courtesy of Abdul Jamal

By Wema Kajo

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Stressed Out Skin Take Stock To Look Your Best

By John Sadly

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s we head into the middle of the year, the stress from the past six months is starting to accumulate. July is a great time to take stock of our stress levels and take necessary steps to get us through the rest of the year feeling and looking good.

What to look out for:

路 The stress hormone cortisol has various effects on the skin. Cortisol can cause increased production of oil by the oil glands. It can increase the sensitivity of the skin, can prolong healing and worsen existing conditions. 路 Rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema are common conditions associated with stress.

These can cause red patchy areas associated with extreme itchiness, burns and blisters. The inflammation caused by the flare up of these conditions can cause acne lesions, which can take months to fully heal. 路 Stress may be the primary reason for unexplained hair loss for men and women. When someone is under stress hair can go into the telogen (fall-out) phase. Telogen effluvium is a very common hair loss problem that can occur up to three months after a stressful event. After the initial hair loss, hair usually grows back in six to nine months. 路 Nail biting is a common condition with adults and children when stressed.

Other nail conditions can be brittle nails that break and split easily and nails with ridges.

Try the following tips and ideas to alleviate stress.

Tip 1: Learn the cause of your stress and tackle the root of it.

Tip 2: During this time of the year we seem to run out of time all the time.

Whatever you do, do not neglect your normal

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skin-care regime. To ensure your skin looks spotless, youthful and refreshed, follow your twice-daily skincare program of cleansing, toning and moisturising.

Treat yourself to a deep cleansing facial.

Tip 3: Exercise! Even a small amount of exercise can increase the endorphin levels in the blood and suppress cortisol.

Not only are endorphins your feel-good hormone, but exercise will increase the oxygen levels in the blood stream, which will increase healing in areas where needed.

A brisk walk around the shopping mall can also count for exercise but we prefer doing it outdoors in the fresh air!

Special Promo on Elemis Facial at Anantara Spa Receive a 20% discount when booking a 60 or 75 minute Elemis Facial at Anantara Spa at Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam or Park Hyatt Zanzibar.

Offer is valid from 1st to 31st July 2015. Terms & conditions apply.

For Dar es Salaam Anantara Spa, please email spa.thekilimanjaro@hyatt.com or call +255 764 70 1234, ext. 828.

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Tip 4:Take time out to do the things you like and do something for yourself. Yoga, meditation or just doing your favorite thing like arranging a beautiful vase of flowers can trigger the production of endorphins and serotonin. Also, ensure that you get enough sleep during the busy times. Proper amounts of sleep are required for normal brain function. Insufficient sleep will diminish mental alertness, which will prevent you for coping with stress well.

Tip 5: We’ve all heard of the term, “you are what you eat”. Consuming large amounts of alcohol, unrefined foods and sugars during the festive period will not only cause mayhem in your body but will also influence the way your handle your stress during these times.

Tip 6: We all should know our limitations. It is ok to say NO sometimes! Saying no limits your boundaries and prevents you from becoming overloaded at work or being taken advantage of by friends and family. It is also ok to speak to somebody when your stress is getting too much for you, whether it is a professional person or a good friend.

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IT’S ALL SO TEMPTING IN NEW AFRICA HOTEL Experience it, Taste it!

Mesmerizing moments and entertainment that take you on an unforgettable culinary journey throughout the week Daily: Monday - Sunday Beat the Traffic Rush Hour! HAKUNA MATATA. Unwind at the all new Onyx

Daily:Tuesday - Sunday A Taste of Thai It’s an eastern journey of culinary delights. New Africa Hotel brings Thailand’s tastiest taste bud tinglers right here, everyday. And if you are wondering just how much there is for you to choose from, fret not. There is everything from Shrimp and Squid Salads and Som Tam to Crisp seafood in red curry. Plus Sago and sweet melon in a coconut milk syrup.

Like we’d say in Thailand “Sawasdee” Daily from 7:00 pm

international favorites and sea food. Plus, a fine selection of exquisite desserts and coffees as you iron out those finer details. Daily 12:00pm to 3:00 pm Monday - sunday Bandari Grill Restaurant

Daily: Monday - Sunday Power Lunch

Lounge in style. Enjoy the house cocktails from our mixologist or groove to the latest lounge music. Enjoy classic Tapas or the Chefs signature snacks. This is the place to be every evening when the ordinary just wont do!

Discover something new at new Africa. The Bandari Grill offers a Scintillating new menu for both lunch, as well as dinner.

Saturday and Sunday Onyx Lounge Sporty evenings. Unwind with chilled beers or a house cocktail and watch the best sports action!

Since the best deals often happen, not in a boardroom, but over lunch, work out a perfect deal over a perfect luncheon at the Bandari Grill. Melow soups, crusty bread, crisp salads, juicy cold cuts, exciting grills, 66 I Dar Life I July 2015

Saturdays Indian Night Every Saturday, experience the mystery & magic of exotic Indian cuisine at the Bandari Grill. The rich variety of spicy food, together with the wafting strains of Indian music will have you believing you are dining with the Nawabs themselves.

For more information call 022 2117050/1 or email fbm@ newafricahotel.com

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ENTERTAINMENT, EAT & DRINK

AKEMI – TANZANIA’S REVOLVING RESTAURANT. Tel: 0756 181 656 Monday- Friday : Express buffet lunches from 12- 3pm & Cocktail Hour with drinks promotions from 5.30-7.30pm Thursdays and Fridays: Live band from 6.30pm onwards Saturday: Buffet lunch from 123pm Sunday: Grand buffet, Carvery and live band from 12-4pm TRINITY EVENTS TEL: 0756 181 656 Mondays: catch up with friends and check the plans for the week. Don’t wait for the weekend, that’s so last year!!

Tuesday: Tasty Tantalizing Tuesday@ Triniti. Try our Chef’s special Wednesday: Today is wisely called hump day, so we will help you get over it! 25% discount on all bottles of wine and house wine for only Tshs. 4,500 Thursday: Delicious Diva’s Day. We will have some new refreshing drinks that you’ve not seen before!!

Fridays: Feel Free on Friday.

Live band. 4 beers for 10k in a bucket.

ISTANA EVENTS TEL: 2761 348 Tuesdays: Chinese Night Buffet.

Wednesdays: Grill Night Buffet.

Thursdays: Satay Night Buffet.

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HYATT REGENCY DAR ES SALAAM – THE KILIMANJARO: TEL +255 764 70 1234 Theme Nights at The Palm Around the World in 5 days: Travel the culinary globe with our Theme Nights at The Palm.

Join us for weekday specials, Monday through Friday.

Monday: International Night Tuesday: Arabian Night Wednesdays: Indian Night Thursdays: Seafood Night Fridays: Sizzling Grill Night NEW AFRICA EVENTS TEL: 2 117050/ 2 813 584 Theme nights Monday to Sunday –Happy hour at Onyx Lounge from 5.30pm – 7.30pm – 50% off on selected drinks Thursday- African Night at the Bandari Grill with Babloom Band (Seif) from 7.00pm-11.00pm Friday - Happy hour at Onyx Lounge from 5.30pm – 7.30ppm with Babloom Band (Seif) 50% off on selected drinks Saturday – Indian night with Varda Arts Band from 7.00pm – 711.00pm Monday to Sunday –Happy hour at Onyx Lounge from 5.30pm – 7.30pm – 50% off on selected drinks Friday - Happy hour at Onyx Lounge from 5.30pm – 7.30ppm with Babloom Band (Seif) 50% off on selected drinks

Q-BAR EVENTS TEL: 0754 282 474 Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Shoot. Free Pool from 7pm-11pm. One table only.

Winner stays on. Get in the mood with classics and latest rock tunes.

Tuesdays: Sambuca Party – Buy 1 get 1 FREE! Wednesdays: Live music with Roots Rockers from 8:30pm or featuring Champions league on the big screen(s).

Thursdays: Live music with a live band from 8:30pm.

Fridays: Live Band Saturdays: Premier league action on the big screen (s). Buy a bottle of konyagi & get 4 sodas FREE! DJ Chesco & Crew will rock you to the latest songs, rock n roll, 60s, 70s, & 80s, from 8pm Sundays: Wine down your week, 2 glasses of House Wine for Tshs 4,000/-. Premier League action on the big screen(s).

SHOOTER’S GRILLS EVENTS TELL: 0754 304 733 Wednesday: “LUCKY TO BE A LADY” NIGHT- free glass of wine and 20% discount on food for each table of 4 ladies, all eating main course.

Thursday: “BOYS ARE IN” NIGHT- free draught for every T-bone ordered L’ARCA DI NOES SPECIAL TELL: 0713 601 282/ 2666 924 Mondays: Lunch Special 10% discount.

Wednesday: Pasta Festival, eat as much as you can, 26 different types of pasta for TShs. 13,500 pp Thursdays: Lunch Special 10% discount. Pizza Party get a FREE glass of Italian wine for each pizza ordered.

Fridays: Lunch Special 10% discount.

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Jambo Fashion Affair Pursuing Fashion as a Talent

By Nahuja Nuhu “This year’s Jambo Fashion Affair took place in Arusha City on the night of 6th June at Alliance Française Grounds. The ssow has experienced tremendous growth over the past three years, most significantly locally but also on the international scene. This year the show gave fashion lovers in Arusha an introduction to new trends and more reasons to not just love fashion, but also to support the event and its designers.”

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ambo Fashion Affair is part of the fastgrowing Jambo Festival, which aims to touch as many forms of art and style as possible.

Now in its fourth year, the Festival is becoming one of the premier events in the country and East Africa.

Jambo Fashion Affair had 13 amazing designers from East Africa on the runway.

The show was opened by

none other than Muslim designer Fatmah Naeem, whose new collection was presented by the stylist Rio Paul. Nisa Abaya as a brand was chosen not just to take part, but to open the show. Abaya’s designs tend to tell a story and the use of color, textures, prints and luxurious fabrics entertain different personalities in the audience.

“The organizer aims to turn the fashion affair into an internationally renowned showcase of designs, trends and style from Africa at the heart of Tanzania’s Tourism Capital City – Macrida Joseph, Lotta Molle and Jihan Dimack made special model appearances. The show also featured designers from Kenya for the first time, as well as the youngest designers ever to showcase on

the Jambo runway.

Seventeen-year old Johson Tondi from Njiro, Arusha is proving to his community and his family that fashion is not just a hobby, but a talent worth perusing.

Arusha. The show is a fashion platform that gives opportunities for both upcoming and established fashion designers to flourish.”

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Indeed, it was a night to remember, as Martin Kandida closed the runway show with his new and famous collection Ng’asti, leading into the muchanticipated after party.

The band H-art came all the way from Nairobi and did not disappoint, as they gave their best live performance yet by singing hits incluidng Uliza kiatu and Nikikutazama. The and only Hisia kept people singing Give me a call during the runway show break, and DJ Dark

meme was on the deck the whole night making sure the audience was fully entertained.

For a month or so the show has been a talk of the town as everything that was promised was delivered. The show was covered by top media houses including Dar Life Magazine and EATV, through Nirvana show.

We can honestly say the show was indeed a success and we cannot wait to see what the organizers will do next year!

All Picture Courtesy of Jambo Fashion Affair

Designers had a chance to speak to the audience and the fashion lovers about their work, and Jambo Fashion did an amazing job of introducing new and upcoming designers, not only from Arusha, but also from Dar and Dodoma. Many of these designers might have never gotten the chance to showcase elsewhere.

Together with a daytime fashion market, designers had a huge opportunity to network with a newfound market and sell their products.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Coffee break Join Dar Life reviews editor for the pick of the books with an East African flavour

By A Novel Idea

Fevre Dream - by George R.R. Martin

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove. Marsh meant to turn down York’s offer. It was too full of secrets that spelled danger. But the promise of both gold and a grand new boat that could make history crushed his resolve—coupled with the terrible force of York’s mesmerizing gaze. Not until the maiden voyage of his new sidewheeler Fevre Dream would Marsh realize he had joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare...and mankind’s most impossible dream. Here is the spellbinding tale of a vampire’s quest to unite his race with humanity, of a garrulous riverman’s dream of immortality, and of the undying legends of the steamboat era and a majestic, ancient river.

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

No matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes, Harry always returns to where he began, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has already lived a dozen times before.

Nothing ever changes.

Until now. As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside.

‘I nearly missed you, Doctor August,’ she says. ‘I need to send a message. ‘This is the story of what Harry does next, and what he did before, and how he tries to save a past he cannot change and a future he cannot allow.

The Pointless Book Started - by Alfie Deyes

Brought to you by YouTube Vlogger Alfie Deyes, The Pointless Book Started, accompanied by the free downloadable app, is the ultimate addition to his YouTube channel.

A weird & funny video-diary of fun, challenges and nothingness: bake a cake in a mug, take part in a people-watching challenge, create a time capsule, diarise a week of your life and learn to make origami. Fully illustrated and packed with a host of games, activities and pranks, this book will challenge you to complete your journal of pointlessness and do virtually nothing with pride.

These titles and many more are available at A Novel Idea Bookstore. To inquire about book purchases, please call Tel: +255 022 2601088 or email: info@anovelidea.co.tz.

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Travel File AIR CHARTERS

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CAR RENTALS

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TOURS & TRAVEL

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Fortune Travel & Tours Ltd Jumbo Travel Services JCCE Tours & Safaris Ltd Karibu Holidays Lions of Tanzania Leopard Tours Malaika tours Paka Adventure Rickshaw Travels Satsuru Travels Satellite Travel & Tours Skylink Travel & Tours Travel mate Takims Holiday, tours & Safari Ltd Worldlink Travel and Tours Walji’s Travel Bureau Ltd

RAILWAYS

Tanzania railways corporation TAZARA

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LUNCH & DINNER Monday

• Akemi Restaurant – Lunch Buffet and Express Continental Lunch from 12pm – 3pm, Tsh 20,000 pp., Grand buffet Tsh 30,000 pp. Call: 0687 360 360 • Ribs Special at Coral Ridge Spur - Eat as much as you can and enjoy a free Pepsi. Call+255 764 700 657 • Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro - International Night at The Palm restaurant from 7pm to 10:30pm. Call: +255 764 701 234 • Golden Tulip Hotel– Business Lunch for TSh 12,000 pp from Ocean View Bar & Grill for Tsh 10,000 pp. 4pm- 11pm. Call: 0774 010 812 • Serena Hotel – Special Themed Buffet for Tsh 39,000 pp. Call: +255 22 2112 416 • New Africa Hotel – A taste of Thai from 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Tuesday

• Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro - Arabian Night at The Palm restaurant from 7pm to 10:30pm. Call: +255 764 701 234 • Istana Restaurant – Chinese Night Buffet from 7pm – 11pm.

Call: +255 22 276 1348 • New Africa Hotel – A taste of Thai from 7.00pm – 11.00pm • Join Belvedere for Pizza Perfect (Margarita Pizza with your Choice of 3 Toppings) at TSH 11,500

Wednesday

• Seafood Night at Dares Salaam Serena Hotel Call: +255 22 211 2416 • Arca di Noe – Pasta Festival, Eat all as you can for Tsh 11,500.

Call: +255 22 2666924 • Spur Special ‘Kids Eat Free’. For reservations, call+255 764700657 • New Africa Hotel – A taste of Thai from 7.00pm – 11.00pm • Sizzling Grill Night at The Palm from 7pm to 10:30pm at Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro Hotel Call: +255 764 701 234 • Karaoke Night at OWillie’s Pub. Call: +255 22 260 1273 • Q-Bar- Live music with Roots Jazz Band from 8.30pm. Call: +2S5 754 282474 • Double Tree by Hilton – Buy one pizza, get one free from 6pm-10pm at the Pool Bar Join Belvedere for Special Belvedere Biryani (Indian Biryani + Raita (Chicken or Vegetable) at TSH 15,500

Thursday

• Spur Special - ‘Buy One Burger & Get One Free.’ For reservations, call+255 764 700 657 • Indian Night at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Call: +255 22 211 2416 • New Africa Hotel – African Night at Bandari Grill with Babloom band from 7.00pm – 11.00pm. Call: + 25S 22 2117050 • Indian Night at The Palm from 7pm to 10:30pm at Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro Hotel Call: +255 764 701 234 • Boys’ Night (Free draught with every t-Bone steak purchased) at Shooters Grill. Call: +255 753 224223 • Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant - The Best Homemade Pasta in Dar. Call: +255 754 812567 • Arca di Noe – Pizza Party - Get a free glass of Italian wine for each pizza ordered. Call +255 22 2666924 • Istana - Satay Night Buffet. Call +255 784 607 018 • Join Belvedere for Special Belvedere House Steak (Rib-Eye Steak (300g) or Sirloin Steak (300g): Sautéed Vegetables & Fries with delicious Chef’s Steak Sauce) at TSH 28,000

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Friday

• African Night at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Call: +255 22 211 2416 • Seafood Night at The Palm from 7pm to 10:30pm at Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro Hotel Call: +255 764 701 234 • Happy Hour at New Africa Hotel Onyx Lounge from 5:307:30 pm. Call: + 25S 22 21170SO • Holiday Inn - Kili Happy Hour from 4.30pm - 6.30pm Tsh 5000/- for 2litres of Kili. Call: +255 22 2139250 • Indian Night at New Africa Hotel. Call: +255 22 2117050 • Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant- Dine with us and disco in town. Call: +2SS 754 812567 • New Africa Hotel – A taste of Thai from 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Saturday

• Asian Night at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel. Call: +255 22 211 2416 • Akemi Restaurant – Grand Buffet, Express Continental Light Lunch Tsh 20,000 pp and Grand Buffet Tsh 30,000 pp from 12pm -3pm. Call: 0687 360 360 • New Africa Hotel – Indian Night with Varda Arts band from 7.00pm – 11.00pm . Call: + 255 22 2117050 • T-Bone steak and draught beer at Karambezi Café. Call: +255 22 260 0380 • Mediterraneo Hotel & Restaurant - Roots Rockers performing live from 8pm. Call: +255 754 812567 • Sea Food Night and Meat festival at Golden Tulip Hotel from 7pm-10: 30pm. Call 0774 010 812

Sunday

• Ambrosia Bistro & Bar – open for Lunch, BBQ in the garden 12pm to midnight. Call: 0779 585 858 • Akemi – Tanzania’s Revolving Restaurant – Grand Buffet and carver live band and complimentary glass of bubbly – Tsh 40,000 from 12pm – 4pm. Call: 0687 360 360 • Sunday Brunch at Hyatt Regency – The Kilimanjaro from 12:30-3:30 pm Call: +255 764 701234 • Tanzania Buffet at Trinity Bar from 2:00pm. Call: +255 732 998577 • Indian Night at Istana (Buffet). Call: +255 22 2761348 • Happy Hour at New Africa Hotel Onyx Lounge from 5:307:30 pm. Call: +255 22 2117050 • Mediterraneo- Chill out with our music & enjoy the best Italian food in Dar. Call: +255 754 812567 • Southern Sun – Brunch from 10am – 1pm, Tsh 30,000. Call: 0757 700 000 • Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel- Family Brunch, Tsh 40,000/PP .Call: +255 22 2112416

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Mikumi National Park A paradise for all nature lovers

By Sara Maro

“If you have chosen the southern circuit for your adventure safari, then a visit to Tanzania’s fourth largest national park, Mikumi, is likely to be on your program. Four roads will take you to this park which is known for hosting a wealth of Tanzania’s national animal, the giraffe.”

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f you want to spend your holiday in a majestic natural area, the grand Mikumi National Park is the place to be. Established in 1964, m ikumi is the fourth largest national park in the world, enclosing an area of about 3230 square kilometers. Located south of Dar es Salaam right on the main m national park stop on the Tanzania southern circuit safari. The word Mikumi comes from a local word for Borassus palm trees referred to as Mikuky. Mikumi was the name given to the villages created by a tribal chief of Wavindunda community with the name of Mtwahela Kikuwi (pronounced mm-twa-hhe-laa Keekuu-wee).

Mikumi National Park has two main sections divided by the main road. The northwest section is where most guests undertake their wildlife and birdlife viewing expeditions made possible by existing safari tracks. t he m ecosystem by creating pools of water and therefore creating a sustainable environment for the plants and wildlife. The vegetations predominantly found are

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mixed grassland with acacia, baobab, sausage, tamarind and few small palms trees. Game driving further into the park or staying at the Foxes Tented Camp, itself lying on a hill, the majestic view of the Rubeho and Uluguru mountains can be seen, which are part of the preCambrian rocks formed over 600 million years ago.

The southeast of Mikumi National Park is not conducive to the safari experience because of its underdeveloped infrastructure. Guests staying at the Vuma Hills Tented Camp can experience the rugged and wilderness experience from a geological and vegetation perspective.

Visiting Mikumi National Park during the dry season can aid a safari experience by the fact that the dried up vegetation and the brown soil creates a superb hue during sunrises and sunsets.

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Personalized Wildlife Watching: With relatively few numbers of people undertaking the southern safari circuit by road, Mikumi is one of the most under-visited parks in Tanzania.

Accommodation Fairly Priced: Accommodations in Mikumi National Park cater to all personalities and budgets, making it a must-visit park for any person visiting Tanzania. unique Wildlife Experience: safari guides often state that it is easier to spot a tree-climbing lion in Mikumi National Park than to spot one in Lake Manyara National Park.

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What to do Game drives and guided walks are great options.

Manu guests enjoy visiting the snake park in Mikumi village. Guests can also visit the nearby Udzungwa Mountains, or travel on for more wildlife safari in Selous or Ruaha.

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of transition time between January and February when rains switch from the short to the long rains. Long rains start from around the middle of February tapering off by the middle of May.

Getting there A good surfaced road connects Mikumi to Dar es Salaam via Morogoro, roughly a 4 hour drive.

There are also road connections to Udzungwa, Ruaha and (dry season only) Selous. Charter flights are available from Dar es salaam, Arusha or Selous and local buses run from Dar to park HQ where Tanzania Safari game drives can be arranged.

Mikumi Lodges & Camps • Foxes safari Camp - Foxes safari Camp is a small and personalized camp in Mikumi. It is set up on a rocky kopje on the mkata flood plain, which presides over the best game viewing area of the park, the Mwanamboga Waterhole.

• Kikoboga Camp - Kikoboga Camp is a wellestablished and comfortable hideaway in Mikumi National Park where you can enjoy spectacular wild animals and abundant birdlife.

• vuma Hills tented Camp - vuma Hills tented Camp is perched above the trees stretching over the seemingly endless wilderness southwest of Mikumi National Park.

Mikumi National Park’s wonderful wildlife experience, along with its perfect location on route to Ruaha National Park, makes it a mustvisit during a Tanzania safari.

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speedily crossing the road. Making a right turn after paying the park fees leads you right into the Kikoboga-Mikumi Wildlife Camp, where guests can watch the elephants in the distance splattering them with mud. Circulation around the Kisungura road circuit leads you to the hippo pool, which is best visited during the evenings when the distant setting sun and the bobbing heads of the hippos create perfect pictures. Next to the flood plain, guests might see birds such as crowned cranes, kingfishers, hornbills and storks each having a sharp eye out for anything that might slither or move in the water or on the grassy patches. Traversing further northwest, heading to the Foxes Safari Camp, may lead you to wallowing buffalos taking advantage of Mkata flood plains small catchments or you might see the unpublicized tree-climbing lions of Mikumi National Park. Crisscrossing the safari road tracks of the Mikumi National Park can lead you to the ultimate treat of viewing the giraffes that are being debated by many naturalists to be a cross between the Maasai and reticulated giraffe because of their compromising patterns.

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Restaurant Guide RESTAURANT IN DAR BBQ

Ally Kuku Ambrosia Bistro & Bar Mamboz Natasha Ocean View Grill & Bar Summy’s Harry’s

Morogoro Road Mbezi Beach Road Libya Street Kisutu Street Golden Tulip Hotel Morogoro Road Mikocheni B

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Arizona Grill Bar & Res. Msasani Village Ambrosia Bistro & Bar Mbezi Beach Road New Africa Hotel Bandari Grill Southern Sun Baraza Grill Butcher’s grill Millennium tower Cape Town Fish Market 108 Msasani Area City Grill Paradise Express Calabash Sea Cliff Court Garden Ave. City garden Sea Cliff Village Coral ridge spur Coral beach club Next to Yatch Club Off Bagamoyo Rd Dar alive

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Livingstone Serena Hotel Hotel Karibu Namanga Mavuno House The Slipway Hyatt Regency The Arcade Sea Cliff Village The Slipway New Bagamoyo Rd

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Beijing Mikocheni China restaurant off Chole Rd Chongqing Chinese Golden Tulip Steers Complex ChopChop Chinese Hong Kong Restaurant Zanaki street Ming Dynasty Chinese Old bagamoyo Rd Oriental Hyatt Regency New Africa Hotel Sawasdee Sichuan Bibi Titi Tai Huo San Zhuang Jamhuri st.

Yangste Garden Road

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Royal Mirage Hotel Serengeti Sizzler garden Shooters Santino’s Restaurant The pub The Palm Traders grill The Fish Monger Water front Zawadee Grill

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Jahazi DuobleTree Marimba Dulce Cafe Restaurant Garden bistro Jangwani Seabreeze Juice Parlour Karambezi café Kasakazi Kibo bar Kivulini L’Gaucho Oasis Restaurant Oysterbay grill O’Willies Irish whiskey Palm Beach Ruaha Restaurant Q-Bar

LP Bahari Beach Slipway Road Atlantis Hotel Haille Sellasie Africana Road Mlimani City Sea Cliff Hotel Beach Comber Serena Hotel Holiday Inn Holiday Inn, Royal Mirage Hotel Oysterbay Hotel Chui Bay, Msasani Near Selander White Sands Haile Selassie Rd

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COFFEE SHOPS

Africafe Coffee House Sea Cliff Village Golden Tulip Arabica Coffee Shop Bakers Basket Serena Hotel Holiday Inn Café Zanzibar Classico Caffe The Slipway DoubleTree Piano Piano Slipway Road

Haile Selassie Rd Epid’or Fairy Delights Shoppers Mchanga Beach Café White Sands Hotel Prachi’s Pastries Harbor View Wheat Fields Bakery Millennium Tower

DANISH Cozy garden

ETHIOPIAN

Addis In Dar Ethiopian Restaurant

FRENCH

Langi Langi Les Jardins d’epidor 883871/2 Rendez-Vous

INDIAN

Alcove Alcove Anghiti Bandari Grill Copper Chimney ChickenTikka Inn Hurry Curry Khana Khazana Maharani Malaika Open House Retreat Ruchi Shamiyana Summy’s The Red Onion The Palm Tasty Bites 56 Bhog

132 Old Bagamoyo

0754 607557

35 Ursino St Namanga

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The Courtyard Haile Selassi

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Golden Tulip Hotel

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Samora SeaCliff Hotel New Bagamoyo rd.

New Africa Hotel Kijitonyama Upanga Steers Complex New Bagamoyo Rd. Kisutu(temple rd) Karibu Hotel Sewa St. Mrima St Town Upanga Garden Bistro Jamhuri Street Haidery Plaza Hyatt Regency Kisutu Steet Kisutu Street

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ITALIAN

Arizona Grill Bar & Res. Angelo’s Debonair’s Pizza La Trattoria Jan L’Oliveto Mashua Grill Pronto Pizza Romano’s Saverio’s The Terrace Zuane Co.Ltd Mzinga

JAPANESE Azuma Ashibe Oriental Osaka

KOREAN Osaka

Goong

LEBANESE Albasha

Msasani village Chole Road Steers Complex Kimweri Ave Serena Hotel The Slipway Sea Cliff Village Harbour Veiw Opp the Arcade The Slipway Road, Msasani

0654 922102 0784 976167 2122855 0754 282969 2112416 2600893 2602157 212033 2700393 2600893 0766 679600

The Slipway Mayfair Plaza Hyatt Regency Toure Drive

2600893 0754 623533 0764 701234 0755 268228

Oysterbay,

Mrikau Street

0755 268228 2600563

Makunganya St.

2701800

MULTI CUISINE Bali’s Food Centre Ltd Bandari Grill Barbeque Village Kipepeo Restaurant Langi-Langi Malaika Restaurant Mtagalala Restaurant My Choice Restautrant Sanaa Sweet Eazy Taj mahal

The Palm The Club Room The Red Onion Unique Multi-cuisine

MEXICAN

Alykhan road New Africa Hotel Msasani Village ValleyView Hotel The courtyard Karibu Hotel Sunrise beach resort Indira Gandhi Street Golden Tulip Hotel Oysterbay Hotel Msasani Hyatt Regency Protea Hotel Haidery Plaza Aly Khan Road

Arizona grill Bar & Rest Msasani Village 2600380

0784 607475 2117050 2667927 2184556 2130130 2602946 2920205 2125548 2600288 0755 754074 0784 5018351 0764 701234 2666665 0715 584787 2126160

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Hot box Marry Brown Steers Subway

Morocco Petrol Sta. Msasani Peninsula Street Sea Cliff Village

0756 548508 0776 075277 2122855 2126258

RESTAURANTS IN ZANZIBAR

MALAYSIAN Istana Restaurant

New Bagamoyo Road 2761348

MEDITERRANEAN Al Dar RoofTop Mediterraneo Hotel Classico Café

NIGERIAN

ZensBar Restaurant

Holiday Inn Kawe Beach Oysterbay Center

2139250 0754 812567 0784 282444

Exclusive Resort

0783 671600

PORTUGUESE

BarcelosFlamedChicken Bagamoyo road,

TANZANIAN Bandari Grill City Grill Hugo Restaurant Kingsfood restaurant Makumbusho Village Mafian Fish Lounge Pavisa Grill Rose Garden Samaki Samaki Tausi Restaurant

THAI

Oriental Sawasdee Thai Village

New Africa Hotel Paradise Express Hugo House, Azikiwe Street Museum Masaki Kahama Rd Near Ocean Garden Road Mlimani City Peacock Hotel

2117050 0767 9555522 0755 048110 0754 966101 2700193 0715 376136 0754 827840 2772421 0776 359003 2120334

Hyatt Regency 0764 701234 New Africa Hotel 2117050 Msasani peninsula 0757 164047

DELIVERY SERVICES Albasha Checkers Debonairs Epidor’or Nima’s Subway

2647231

Makunganya Street Kisutu Steet Samora Avenue Masaki Road Kisutu Steet A.H Mwinyi Road

FAST FOOD

0787 909000 0773 936101 2122855/56 2601663 0713 217504 2126258

Checkers 0773 936101 Chhapan Bhog Kisutu Street 0754 777977 Chuchu’s Shoprite, Nyerere Rd 2183329 Doubletree Oasis Slipway Road, Masaki 2120000 Funky Orbits Masaki 2602264

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Amore mio Stone Town 024 2233666 Archipelago Café 024 2235668 Bahari Restaurant Tembo Hotel 024 2233005 Buni Café Camlurs 024 2231919 Baharia restaurant Serena Inn 024 2231015 Chavda 024 2232115 Coco de Mer 024 2230852 Dhrama louge Stone Town 0777 844448 Hakuna Matata 0777 454892 024 2232784 236 Hurumzi Kidude café Stone Town 0777 423266 Le spice rendezvous Stone Town 0777 410707 La Taverna Italian 0776 650301 Livingstone beach Forodhani 0773 164939 Mtoni marine Stone Town 024 2250117 Mansoon Stone Town 0777 410410 Mangwapani Serena 0713 333170 Mercurys Old Fort 024 2233076 Monsoon Restaurant 0777410410 Jafferji House 0773 740888 Mistress of Spices Neem tree Stone Town 024 2237823 Stone Town 024 2234688 Pagoda Chinese Parachute Opposite Airport 0777 575566 Radha food house Stone Town 024 2234808 Sea View Indian Rest. Forodhani 024 2232132 Sambusa Two tables 024 2231979 Stone Town Café

0773 861313 Spices Restaurant Zanzibar Beach Resort 024 2236033 Tatu 0778 672772 Tower Top Restaurant 236 Hurumzi 024 2232784 0777 244 492 Upendo Lounge 024 2250117 Zan Sushi 024 2239319 Zanzibar Coffee House Shangani 0779666050 6 Degree South Grill

RESTAURANTS IN ARUSHA

Banana jungle lodge Marangu Road 027 2756565 Chez Nancy Njio Road Café bamboo Restaurant 027 2506451 Everest old Moshi Road 0754 316977 Intimate places Mt.meru Game lodge 027 2553643 Khans Mosque Steet 027 2544624 Mcmoodys Sokoine Rd 027 2548083 Mezza Luna Moshi Road 027 2544381 Patisserie Sokoine Road 0754 288771 Pizzarusha Clnl. middleton Road 0754 368374 Redds African grill Arusha Coffee Lodge 027 2544521 Serengeti stop over Near Serengeti 0784 406996 Shanghai Chinese Sokoine Road 027 2503224 Spices and herbs Moshi Road 027 2502279 The flame tree Themi Hill 0754 377399 The arusha hotel Arusha 0754 370474 The messerani oasis Dodoma Rd 027 2538052

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GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES & OFFICES

Ministry of Communication and Transport Ministry of Defence and National Services Ministry of Energy and Minerals Ministry of Finance Ministry of F.A & I.C Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Industries and Commerce Ministry of Lands and Human Settlement Ministry of S. T. & H.E Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources Parastatal Sector Reform Commission Prime Minister’s Office Planning Commission and IP President’s Office Prevention of Corruption Bureau Tanzania Information Services Tanzania Investment Centre Tanzania Revenue Authority Vice President’s Office

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EMBASSIES & HIGH COMMISSIONS Algeria Angola Austria Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Burundi Canada China Cuba Cyprus DR Congo Denmark Djibouti Egypt Eritrea Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece India Indonesia Iran Ireland Italy

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Japan Kenya Libya Malawi Mozambique Netherlands Nigeria North Korea Norway Pakistan Palestine Poland Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Seychelles South Africa South Korea Spain Sudan Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey Uganda USA Vietnam Yemen Yougoslavia Zambia Zimbabwe

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Baylor College of ~Medicine Canadian International Development agency DFID eastern Africa European union Food & agriculture org GTZ International labour org International monetary fund Japan international cooperation agency Korea international cooperation agency Swedish international cooperation agency UNDP UNESCO UNFPA UNICEF UNIDO UNHCR USAID World bank World food programme World health organization

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS YMCA YWCA

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DAR EMERGENCY SERVISES AMBULANCE SERVICE

Ultimate security KK security Knight support emergency Security group Hospital ambulance Lamingo International Air Safaris 405788/0767 405788

DENTISTS

Dental Studio/ Sea cliff village Dr. Sameer Mbonde/Agkhan Hosp.

Dr. K.S Gupta/ Indira Gandhi Street Dr. Latha Sujit/ (orthodontist) Dr. Shabbir Mohmedali Dr. R. Zaro/ Zamu Dental Clinic Dr. Vinayak /Agakhan Hosp Dr. Bo Werner Muhimbili Dental Unit Upanga

ELICTRICITY (TANESCO) Headquarters Kurasini Magomeni Mikocheni

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance Fire

HOSPITALS & CLINICS Al Hassan Medical Centre Amref Tanzania Aga Khan Hospital Burhani Charitable Health Centre CCBRT-Disability Hospital CCBRT Eye & Orthopaedic Clinic Dr K.K Khan Dr L.T. Khan Dr V.S. Somgal Ebrahim Haji Ithnasheri Charitable Health Centre Family dental clinic Mc Jays Clinic (Paediatrics) Med Ed Clinic (Paediatrics) Meise Clinics and Pharmacy Mission Mikocheni Muhimbili Government Hospital Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute Massana Maternity and General Hospital Oysterbay Medical Clinic Regency Medical Centre St. Bernard’s Hospital Shree Hindu Mandal Sunni Muslim Jammat

0713 123911 2774113 2760088 0784 700299 2181713 0784

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Tumaini Comprehensive Infirmary TAG Clinic and Medical Services TMJ Hospital Trauma Centre Vision Plus-The Eye Clinic

2125359 2124394 2700007 2602500 2700841

HEALTH CARE SERVICES AAR Health Services Medex OPTICIAN Vision plus Jess Opticians OpticZone Eye Line Optometrists

2701121 2139970 2122218 2121961 2771021 2121869

POLICE

Airport police station Anti corruption Central police station Oysterbay police station Port police station Salender bridge police station

PEDIATRICIAN Dr.Feroz shivji Dr.Hasanali (TMJ) Dr.L.T. Khan Dr.Lakhani Dr.Mpangala Dr.Yohani

PHARMACIES Hoots the chemist

2844010 113 2117362 2667322 2116287 2120818

2112998 0784 784652 2119081 2115151/3 2115151/3 2115151/3

2668879

SECURITY & FIRE SERVICE G4S Security services (T) Ltd Knight Support KK Security Mint Master Tanzania Security Security group Technotion Ultimate Security Ltd

2761006/7 2760088 2774113 0784 722446 2600471 2134944 2667722

TELEPHONES SERVICES (TTCL) Customer service line Fault report International operator Local operator Number enquiry

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania Bankers Association Tanzania Postal Bank Tanzania Investment Bank The people’s Bank of Zanzibar Twiga Bancorp United Bank of Africa Western Union

BUSINESS CENTRE Doubletree Business Centre MSS ltd.

Mang and Sec Service Ltd

AUCTIONEERS

Majema Auction Mart Ltd Yono Auction Mart Co.

2183044 2129534

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/SPARES

CMC Automobiles Ltd Continental Automobiles Spares Ltd Cross-Conti Enterprises Gajjar Auto works

ADVERTISING

Prime Colour Scan Eyecatcherz (T) Ltd Advertising & promotion co. ltd Ashton media Lowe scanad FCB M&M ZK advertising Ogivly

BANKS

African Banking Corporation Akiba Commercial Bank ltd.

Azania Bancorp Bank of Baroda Bank of Tanzania (B.O.T) Barclays bank Bank M (T) Ltd Bank of Africa (BOA) Citibank CRDB Bank Ltd Dar es salaam Community Bank Diamond Trust Bank Eurafrican Bank Exim Bank FBME Bank ltd.

Federal bank of Middle East Habib African Bank International Commercial Bank I&M Bank International Bank of Malaysia Kenya Commercial Bank Kilimanjaro co-operative Mbinga Community Bank National Bank of Commerce National Microfinance Bank Saving & Finance Stanbic Bank

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BUSINESS MACHINES BMTL MFI office solutions (T) ltd.

Reza company ltd.

Panatech Company Ltd

CATERING SERVICES In flight Catering Services Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Hyatt Regency - The Kilimanjaro Hotel & catering equipment New Africa Hotel

2122160 2127764 2115258 2115906 027 2231118 2115575 2130113 2132821

2210000 0784 457345 2165500

2119193 2182602 2134458 2134458

2843541 2112416 0764 701 234 0763 245 539 2117050

CLEARING & FORWARDING AGENTS Giant links Kuehne & Nagel ltd Laz Ltd. Manica Logistics Swiss port Tanzania ltd.

Spedag Teddy junior Logistics

2134907 2860410/4 2137450 0784 355388 2844610 2123420 2135990

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES College of Business Education Learn it Inst. of Business & Tech.

National college of tourism Studies (UCLAS) The Aga khan university University College of Lands & Architectural studies (UCLAS) University computing centre University of Dare s salaam (UDSM)

2150177 2180615 2856862 2700091 2122740 2700091 2136560 2410501

COMMERCE AND TRADE Board of External Trade DSM Merchants Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture Tanzania Chamber of Commerce,

COMMUNICATIONS Agrovision Golden Communication Virtual Communications

COMPUTER HARDWARE,

0713 1268741 2122267 2121421

2761081 2100000 2125166

SOFTWARE SERVICES

Amnu Business Solution Cats Tanzania ltd.

Computer Centre (Tz) Ltd. Computech ICS (T) Ltd Computer Sales and Services Cybercom Tz/ComputerPoint (K) Group Elite Computers Extreme Web Technologies High End Computers Micronix System ltd.

Orange Technologies ltd.

Office Depo PC Solutions Power Computers Sai Office Soft-tech Consultant’s Ltd Software Applications Ltd Smart Solutions TechPlus Computer Systems Technotion

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CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Atlantis Hotel Amani Beach Hotel Beach Comber Dsm Intl. Conference Centre DoubleTree Conference Facilities Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Hyatt Regency - The Kilimanjaro Holiday Inn Kunduchi Water Parks Ltd. Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach New Africa Hotel Protea Hotel Amani Beach Paradise Express Paradise City Hotel Serena Hotel Sea Cliff Hotel Salvation Army Tanzania Global Development LC The Courtyard The Golden Tulip The SlipWay White Sands Hotel

CONSULTANTS

ARK Consultancy Firm BKP Consultants Brahmbhatt & Co. DCDM Consulting Ltd Deloitte and Touché Ernst & Young KPMG Tanzania Massawe Ernst & Young Price Water House Cooper Tanna Sreekumar & Co. Unique Financial Services Ltd

COURIER SERVICES Aramex a5500330 DHL Tanzania

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Expedited Mail Services (EMS) FEDEX Femina express Distribution One World Courier Swallow TNT International Express

HARDWARE

Asar Ltd ASL TZ Limited Akshar (Africa) Ltd Al-Hilal Ceramics & Hardware Ltd Hassanali Hardware Stores Prime Building material Tent Trading

0655625482 2864687 2862870 2184600 2115793 2138442 2865808

INSURANCE COMPANIES & BROKERS Alliance Insurance Corporation Alexander Forbes Alliance Life Assurance AON Tanzania Heritage II Insurance Company Impex Insurance Brokers Jubilee Insurance Corporation Liaison Insurance Brokers (T) ltd.

Lion of Tanzania Insurance Company MGen Tanzania Insurance co. Ltd Milmar Insurance Consultants Ltd NIC of Tanzania Organistaion (FAO) Phoenix of Tanzania Assurance Company Reliance Insurance Company Royal Insurance Tanzania Strategis INsurance Tanzania Ltd

MARITIME SERVICES

DMI life raft servicing station DMI fire appliances servicing station DMI maritime consultants DMI maritime safety/insurance warranty DMI maritime training Offshore safety training

PRINTERS

Colour Print DTP Iprint Imaging Smart ID Press Jamana Printers Premadasa Printers Print Max Tanzania Printers

REAL ESTATE 022

2113709 2701647 2185755 2123537 0754 730334 2124585

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Abla Estate Developers Ltd Estia Real Estate Gimcoafriaca Property Management Ltd.

2773148 2600444 2133037

2861000

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Knight frank Phyka Real Estate Service Rupia investment Co. ltd Trust Selling & Letting Ltd

2600134 2774105 2124669 0787 706891

RECRUITMENT SERVICES EroLink Jobs search international Radar recruitment

REMOVALS

AGS Axxon Movers SDV Transami (T) Ltd Teddy Junior Logistics World Wide Movers (Tz) ltd

SCHOOLS

Academic international Aga khan nursery Aga khan primary Aga khan secondary Al-muntazir Islamic Cambridge academy Tanzania Dar es salaam international academy Dar international school Dares salaam independent school Dutch school French school Finnish school Haven of peace International school of Tanganyika I.S.T. elementary Japanese school

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2700932 2122392 2401016 2135990 2700977

2780628 2150511 2152484 2151253 2112768 2772674 0784 511822 2460214 2781515 2780491 2602970 2600670 2650604 2601126 2151817/18 2666825

Kwanzaa school Laureate international school Swedish school Princess gate school

SIGNS/ENGRAVING / BILLBOARDS

Eyecatcherz (T) Ltd Graphics & signs Co. ltd.

Monier 2000 ltd.

SHIPPING

Diamond shipping services Mediterranean Shipping Co.

TRANSPORT

Fast truck international Damas & Sons Musa’s Transport

TELEVISION NETWORK

Multi choice CTV WIN

WATCHES

2650451 2781066 2602762 2781059

2864800 0784 623777 2668142

2120160 2851660

2772747 2180408 0754 609370

2199600 2116611 2120683

Accurate 0784 292252 Lithoe Africa Hyatt Regency The Kilimanjaro 0753 603666 Swiss watch stores 2122142

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DAR SHOPPING GUIDE ART GALLERIES & JEWELLERY Art & Frame African Art & Tanzanite Crown jewellers La Petite Galleries Lithos Africa (Hyatt regency the Kilimanjaro) Mandawa Studio Persian Art Raza Art Gallery Mikono Mawazo Gallery Royal Plaza, Mikocheni Swala Gem Traders Tanzanite Dream (upanga) Tanzanite Jewellers (slipway) Yakub Jewellers (Mlimani city branch)

AMUSEMENT AREA Funky Orbit Wet n wild

BAKERIES

Epidor café

BEAUTY SALONS Ayurveda Afro World Colosseum Health Club Classic Cuts Eriq Amtalla Hairdressing Gayatri Bauty Parlour Hair & Nail Co. Josabell Karma Hair Srudio La coupe Masai Hair Beauty Salon Top Knots Top 2 Toe

BOUTIQUES

Africa Sana Green Boutique

CLUBS

American Club Bridge Club Corona Society Dar es Salaam Choral Society Dar Gymkhana Club Lions Club Lions Club of Dar century Little Theatre

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2602264 2656026/28

2136006/7

Rotary Club of Dar The DSM Yatch club The Horse Riding Club 000234

COOKING GAS Alpha Gas Mashru Stores ltd Chiku Gas

CULTURAL CENTRES & LIBRARIES

Alliance Francaise British Council Goethe-Institut Iranian Cultural Centre National Centre Library National Museum Nyerere Cultural Centre Russian Tanzanian Cultural Centre Village Museum

CLEANERS

Spik n Span Plaza Dry Cleaners 0784 611655 0755 742831 2669072 0784 332293 2601610 0713 429192 2666033 2600601 0712 846406 2600042 0713 320301 2600380 2600651

0754 329252 0713606726

2666097 0787 464648 2150947 2775578 2120519 0713 322175 2180198 0784 277388

CLUBS/ASSOCIATION Aditi Indian High Commission Bridge Club Corona Society Dar es salaam Choral Society Dar es salaam Yatch Club Diplomatic Spouses Group Dar es salaam Young people’s Theatre Little Theatre Gymkhana Club Hash Harriers Irish Society Royal Society of St.George Sewing Club South African women’s group Russian Cultural Center Alliance Francaise Patel Samaj

0713 780565 2600132 0754

2132613 2120016 0713 327567

2131406 2116574 2134800 2115932 2150048 2122030 0754 264461 2136577 2700437

2150246 2700921

2600741 0787 464648 2150947 2775578 2600137 2602023 0784 412257 0784 277388 2120519 0754 433692 2601700 2600581 2775942 2781434 2136578 2131406 0713 606706

DIVING/SPORTS EQUIPMENTS Sea Breeze Marine Seatmate Sports Shop

ENTERTAINMENT

Claudia productions Homeboyz entertainment Tz ltd.

0754 783241 2602105

2773717 0784 355388

FITNESS CENTRE Colosseum Fitness Centre Fitzone

MUSIC BARS

2669072 2600786 2601953

FURNITURE SERVICES

Club bilicanas Hi tide Q-Bar Storm The slipway Java Lounge

2120605 2600800 0754 282474 0754 831258 2600893 2601131

Furniture Carpet & World

FUMIGATION SERVICES Rentokil Initial (T) ltd.

FUNERAL SERVICES Corona (T) ltd.

HAIR & BEAUTY

Azad hair dressers Angels Touch hair and Beauty Salon Adam & eve Beauty Clinic Chic Beauty Parlour Cleopatra Spa & Salon Eriq Amtallas Heaven’s beauty & Hair Salon Hair & Beauty Clinic New la Coupe The Hair & Nail Co. Total Lookz Top Knots Salon Touch Spa The Spot Hair & Beauty Spa

INTERNET CAFES Cyber cafe KNet Kool surfing

INTERNET SERVICES

African online Cats Tanzania LTD Satcom Raha Yah Click

PICTURE FRAMING 2126005

POSTAL SERVICES 2122555

MOBILES PHONES A & S Mobile Phones & Accessories FoneZone

MOSQUITO NET TMTL

Tanzania posts corporation

SHOPPING 2123816 0784 417932 0784 524849 2116190 2666655 0754 833541 0715 458708 2668448 2600042 2775206 2700997 0787 117779 2602593 0754811630

2121427 2701274 0784 368444

Nakumatt Tanzania LTD J M mall Mlimani City Mayfair plaza Oysterbay Shopping Centre Quality Centre Shoppers Plaze Shirjee

STATIONERY

SUPERMARKET

Nakumatt Tanzania LTD Shrijee super market (town) Uchumi

2138394

2863129

2118280

2117090 2118044 2134847

0768 255900 2131542 2865808

POOL EQUIP & CHEMICAL THEATRE

Little theatre New World Cinemas Century Cinemax Cinemax

VETS

Vet care ltd Vet consult 2600707 2125096

2602700 2601046

0768 255900 - -

Masumin printways & stationers ltd.

Pran pen corner ltd.

Aakash Stationaries

Nabaki Africa LTD. 2116090 2137915 2116611 2125230 0782 353281

KEY CUTTERS & LOCHSMITHS Manji’s key cutting centre ltd

Art n’ frame Taiyebi & Sons Ltd.

VIDEO STORES Tanrose

0754765508

0784 277388 2771409 2773053

2667488 2774269

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