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lthough it seems like New Year’s Day was yesterday, March is officially upon us. This month we are proud as always to present a thorough roundup of the best of Dar es Salaam to our beloved readers. For the active and adventurous souls, we have the lowdown on the upcoming Kilimanjaro Marathon, and a host of smaller accompanying events. For the music lovers, we have highlights from a performance in Dar by Mozambique’s “Mpamanga” group, a “Cercle Franco-Tanzanien” concert, and the Dar Smile Music Festival. For the fashionistas, we have the scoop on Mustafa Hassanali’s recently launched collection of men’s resort wear. If international relations spark your interest, don’t miss our feature on the German President’s recent visit to our blessed country. Not surprisingly, the President and First Lady were thrilled to travel Tanzania and witness the incredible growth of Dar es Salaam, the stunning beauty of Zanzibar, and the awesome majesty of the Serengeti. If you need your own retreat but can’t get out of the city, don’t despair. Check out our comprehensive list of fun things to do in Dar es Salaam, and never have a boring day off again! We invite you along as we continue to explore all that Dar es Salaam and its surrounding areas have to offer in March. 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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Editor’s quote of the month:
“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you find yourself.” -Mark Caine March 2015 I Dar Life I 7
Contents
CALENDAR OF THE MONTH
Events Around Town 10 Visit of German President Joachim Gauck Visits Tanzania 14 The Inside Guide: News, Events & Special Offers 18 News Bits 20 Kilimanjaro Marathon 2015 22 Dar Celebrates “Cercle Franco-Tanzanien” 26 Mpamanga ‘Nomads’ Bring Eclectic Music to Dar es Salaam 30 Cultural Program 32 Sneak Preview: Performance by Raghav and DJ Shireen 34 Highlights from the Nyama Choma Festival 40 Dar Smile Music Festival 44
SOCIETY & LIFESTYLE
What’s in a Kiss? More Than You Realize
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REGULAR FEATURES
Tech Talk 28 Book Review 66 Restaurant Guide 88 Dar Emergencies Services, Government & Ministries Offices 94 Business Directory 96 Dar Shopping Guide 102
FASHION & BEAUTY
The Importance of ‘Me Time’ Hassanali’s Menswear Resort Collection Launches in SA
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BUSINESS & CAREER
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What to Do After You Land the Job 52 Five Tips for Beating the Labor Shortage 54
COVER FEATURE
Exploring Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania’s Bustling Capital
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Tours & Travel File 68 Tanzania Tourism Set for ITB Exhibition in Berlin 70 Fun Things To Do in Dar 74 Travel Schedule 82 Hotels & Resorts 84 The Unknown Mtwara 86 Dar Map 104 Zanzibar Map 106 Arusha Map 108
ENTERTAINMENT
New Africa Events 42 Dar by Night 58 Eat & Drink 60 Lunch & Dinner Time 80 8 I Dar Life I March 2015
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EVENTS AROUND TOWN • 4th-7th MARCH: Dar Smile Music Festival at Sea Cliff Hotel in Dar - Entry Fee Required (from 7:00pm) • 7th MARCH: Tanzania Women of Achievement Awards 2015 at Mikocheni, Garden Road in Dar Entry Fee Required (from 9:00pm) • 8th MARCH: International Women’s Day at Mlimani City in Dar - Entry Free (from 10:00am) • 10th MARCH: Conference on Gender by Annie Nivat (France) at Alliance in Dar - Entry Free (from 6:00pm) • 13th-14th MARCH: 6th Harusi Trade Fair at Danken House, Mikocheni in Dar - Entry Fee Required (from 10:00am) • 14 th MARCH: Rhapsody’s Presents The Bollywood Night at Viva Towers, City Center in Dar - Entry Fee Required (from 10:00pm) • 14th MARCH: International Educational Fair at
Serena Hotel in Dar - Entry Free (from 10:00pm) • 21st MARCH : Ally Rehmtullah 2015 Launch – ELEGANZA at Serena Hotel in Dar – Entry per Invitation (from 8:00pm) • 21st MARCH : Award-winning UK artist ‘Arjun’ live in Dar es Salaam at Akemi Restaurant - Entry Fee Required (from 9:00pm) • 27th MARCH: Oohlala Fridays at Alliance in Dar Entry Free (from 7:00pm) • 28th MARCH: Music Concert by Electro Bamako at Alliance in Dar - Entry Free (from 7:30pm) • 28th MARCH: Classical Music Concert by Dar Choral Society at Serena Hotel in Dar - Entry Fee Required (from 6:30pm) • 29th MARCH: Arise & Shine Fiesta 2015 at Diamond Jubilee in Dar - Entry Free (from 2:30pm) • 29th MARCH: Live Jazz at Akemi Restauran in Dar Entry Fee Required (from 7:00pm)
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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Strengthening Ties through S German President Joachim Gauck Visits Tanzania By Brittany Karima
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Germany has supported Tanzania. Tanzania is what it is today because of the support by partners like Germany. We have discussed and reaffirmed our commitment to work together.”
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–President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
President Gauck is received by State House workers, citizens, and students from Dar es Salaam
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ast month, German President Joachim Gauck and First Lady Daniela Schadt conducted a five-day state visit to Tanzania. During the trip, President Gauck called for more German investment in Tanzania, an increased commitment to building up Tanzanian civil society, and the creation of 14 I Dar Life I March 2015
an East African Union in the mold of the European Union. Throughout his visit, President Gauck emphasized the themes of genuine cooperation and partnership.
“In the presence of Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete during at the State
House in Dar es Salaam, President Gauck delivered high praise for Tanzania, identifying the country as a source of stability in the region and a reliable economic and political partner for Germany. His main criticisms were in the form of calls for
gh Safari & Symposium increased democracy and a completely free press. The German President, who has firsthand experience leading a society in transformation, also met with Tanzanian activists and members of Chadema, the opposition political party.�
The First Lady of Germany Ms. Daniela Schadt, also had the opportunity to visit the Wanawake na Maendeleo (WAMA) Foundation, which was started by Tanzanian First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete in Dar es Salaam. The site visit gave Ms. Schadt an opportunity to learn more about the work that the WAMA Foundation
is doing to advance the rights and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in Tanzania. Ms. Schadt congratulated Mama Kikwete and her team particularly for the support the provide orphans in obtaining their secondary education and beyond. The German First Lady also visited the offices of CCBRT L. Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete welcomes German President Joachim Gauck to the Dar es Salaam State House for discussions R. In her response to the First Lady presentation, Ms. Schadt congratulates Mama Kikwete and her team for their important work in supporting orphans in obtaining their secondary education and beyond L. President Gauck holding political talks with President Jakaya Kikwete, members of parliament and civil society representatives. His partner, Ms. Daniela Schadt, and a high-ranking business delegation accompany the German President R. German president Dr. Joachim Gauck visits the East African Community Headquarters in Arusha
R. President Kikwete and his delegation in official talks with President Gauck and his delegation (not pictured). To the right of the President is the Vice President of Tanzania, Dr. Mohammed Gharib Bilal, and to his left is the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Bernard K. Memnbe. Also pictured is Professor Jumanne Maghembe (fifth from the left), the Minister of Water. L. President of Zanzibar and Head of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein, greets visiting President of Germany Joachim Gauck as he arrives at the Zanzibar port from Dar es Salaam. President Gauck made the one day trip with his partner Ms. Daniela Schadt and various German officials
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L. President Gauck pictured with leaders and members of the church
R. President Gauck and Ms. Schadt wave goodbye to Tanzanian officials as the couple starts their journey back to Germany
in Dar es Salaam as part of her efforts to survey the sexual and reproductive health scene in Tanzania. After traveling to Zanzibar on an Azam Marine boat for a day trip, President Gauck met with religious leaders in an effort to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation as part of efforts to alleviate various social ills and foster an atmosphere of peace on the Island. The high level meeting was organized by the German Embassy, the Zanzibar Interfaith Centre (ZIC) and the KAS office in Dar es Salaam. The German President was accompanied to the meeting by his delegation. Members of the Zanzibar Leaders for Peace and Tranquility Committee also took part. Notably present was Sheikh Fadhil Suleiman Soraga, Secretary General in the office of the Mufti, who was seriously injured during an acid attack in December 2013. According to the Committee, “The meeting with the German President came at an opportune time. During election year 2015 Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland are facing major challenges due to potential political tensions and conflicts.” 16 I Dar Life I March 2015
While at the African Court of Human Rights in Arusha, President Glauck called for every African citizen to have access to legal recourse in the court. In a speech to representatives of the East African Community (EAC), which encompasses Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda, he spoke about the need to include the “young generation” in the integration process, as they are the ones for whom “today’s promises may become reality”. His speech touched on the strong economic performance of the EAC, the importance of peace and stability for the region, and the value of human rights and solidarity.
“President Gauck’s visit aptly concluded with a safari in the worldrenowned Serengeti National Park, which includes two biosphere reserves and two World Heritage sites. The occasion marked the first time a German President visited Serengeti National Park, a park that is linked to Germany in many ways. In 1959, Bernhard Grzimek
brought both the Serengeti and the threats it faces to the attention of the global public. In the decades that followed, Grzimek, together with former Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere, established Serengeti National Park and a conservation ethos in Tanzania.” The German President and First Lady were appropriately awed by the beautiful setting and majestic animals in the park, but their safari was not strictly for pleasure. Government funds channeled through the Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) provided for the building of a poaching surveillance center that will soon be in operation in the park. On the occasion of the President’s visit, FZS Executive Director Dr. Christof Schenck ceremonially handed over the newly built Operations Centre to TANAPA Director General Alan Kijazi. President Gauck publicly commented on his gratitude “to all the people who have banded together to ensure that this great gift to humankind is preserved. Long may it remain so.”
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THE INSIDE
S E NEW GUID SPECIAL OFFERS EVENTS
ALLY REHMTULLAH’S 2015 ELEGANZA COLLECTION TO LAUNCH
With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry, Ally Rehmtullah has grown personally and professionally. Fans and fashion lovers will be delighted to see the launch of his new collection following his 2013 Enchanted Jungle collection and his 2014 Fashion Avenue collection. The 2015 collection, titled Eleganza, focuses on Italian luxury and elegant glamour. From casual to couture, Ally Rehmtullah, one of the finest fashion designers in Tanzania, has always left his audience speechless. Through his originality coupled with his flair for glitz and glamour, Rehmtullah has given Tanzania the opportunity to enter the international fashion arena. The haut monde launch of Eleganza will be held at the Serena Hotel on Saturday, March 21, 2015. The lavish invite-only show will be followed by an after-party. Ally Rehmtullah’s 2015 collection is one that you don’t want to miss!
MUSIC CONCERT BY ELECTRO BAMAKO (FRANCE / MALI) Electro Bamako is an encounter, an interpretation of the vibes & emotions that embody Malian music: its roots, songs & instruments. It is a fusion: Laptop assisted Funk/Rock mixed with traditional music. A sort of bridge between African roots & NY underground Rock, Electro Bamako have a sound of their own, which belongs to them & them only: A respectful though modern-day translation of what they felt listening to traditional songs turned into a wholehearted & soulful mixture made for partying. Saturday 28th March 2015 / 7.30pm AF Show Grounds, Entrance FREE!
HARUSI TRADE FAIR 2015
SEAFOOD NIGHT AT HYATT REGENCY DAR ES SALAAM – THE KILIMANJARO
Experience an amazing seafood buffet featuring Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam – The Kilimanjaro chef’s selection, fresh from today’s catch. Lobster, prawns and so much more from 7:00pm to 10:30pm for only 60,000 TSH! Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.
This year Harusi Trade Fair will celebrate six years of its existence since the wedding fair’s inception in 2010, with more than 1,000 people having attended the fair since it began. The 6th edition of Tanzania’s premier wedding fair will be held from 13-14 March at Danken House, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam. The fair is filled with the very best of wedding suppliers and stakeholders for all weddingrelated needs catering to clients from 10:00am to 7:00pm for two straight days.
To make reservations, please call +255 764 70 1234.
For more information, email info@harusitradefair.com.
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NEWS BITS Doreen Mashika Dazzles with “Fashion Night In”
In an evening of elegance and high expectations, Doreen Mashika turned it up for her mainland audience with an explosive “Fashion Night In” full of exemplary colours and avant-garde designs. The award-winning designer and host for the night took centre stage and paraded her “Spring/ Summer 2015” collection at Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam – The Kilimanjaro. With a wealth of talent at her disposal, she treated the audience to a unique fashion experience of glamour and excitement that has become the hallmark of the Doreen Mashika Zanzibar (DMZ) brand.
Asia Idarous’s Lady in Red 2015
Dar es Salaam turned its attention to the Nyumbani Lounge where the 11th annual ‘Asia Idalou’s Lady in Red’ Fashion Show took place. The show is one of the most awaited Valentine fashion events in the country. It was obvious at the outset that this year’s show was bigger and better than previous shows, incorporating 16 wonderful designers all showing their creative creations on stage. After the show, all of the outfits were auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the charity of Kikale Youth Care Organization, which treats and counsels those struggling with drug addiction.
Mpamanga ‘Nomads’ Bring Eclectic Music to Dar es Salaam
SWISS Airline at New Location
SWISS – Tanzania moved to its new offices located on Kinondoni Road, Nr 84. The new SWISS office is on the second floor of the newly built “Accacia Estates”. The access to the SWISS office is very easy from everywhere in Dar es Salaam: it is only 10 min away from the City Centre, 5 min from Masaki and 10 min from Mikocheni. There are plenty of parking spaces available for our customers. Our customers can also reach us by phone at 022 551 00 20 or by email at habari@swiss.com
More than 300 people enjoyed a night out at a Barazani concert at Alliance Français . The highlight of the night was a performance by the renowned Mpamanaga group from Madagascar. Mpamanga, which has been on the music scene since 2009, includes five talented musicians: Zix on bass and vocals; Jacquis Ralf on guitar and vocals; Hery on drums and pad; Toky on keyboards, vocals and percussion; and Bema on lead vocals. The group was born in their hometown of Antsirabe. Mpamanga’s performance at Barazani was accompanied by an amazing acrobat and dance show done by professional dancers from the streets of Dar es Salaam as well as a “Super Star” contemporary dance performed by Mbwana Kibosha.
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Run Kilimanjaro! A Wonder of the World Marathon
“Having grown tremendously from 350 participants at its launch in 2003, Kilimanjaro Marathon 2015 will set a striking record on 1 March as 6000 runners are expected to be a part of the iconic sporting event. With several foreign runners participating and the event being recognized globally, it is intriguing to consider what attracts an international spotlight on this miniscule town on the world map and how the Kilimanjaro marathon has become more than just a one-day racing event.�
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f you are new to this event, know that it is something to behold. In fact, Runner’s World recently labeled the race as the second “Wonder of the World Marathon.” Yes, we are talking about Kilimanjaro Marathon 2015. This year marks the 13th edition of the annual event, and with it a host of new surprises. Kili Marathon will take place on March 1st in the small town of Moshi, Tanzania, which is located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. This year Kili Marathon runners will have four categories for participants of different caliber: 5 km Fun Run, the Gapco 10 km Disabled Wheelchair and Tricycle/ Hand-cycle Race, the Tigo 21.1 km Half Marathon, and the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager 42.2 km Full Marathon. Runners are guaranteed unbelievable scenery as they travel through Tanzania: farms, villages, banana and coffee plantations, and forests. The beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro itself towers above the runners for almost the entire duration of the race. And runners need not worry about safety, as the race is well managed. It has official marshaling and time-keeping, and refreshment points are located at regular intervals along the race route. Runners enjoy good-tarred roads to ensure comfort in running. The race is always a source of excitement for local residents. This easily translates into enthusiastic cheers, well wishes and ample support to runners fortunate enough to take part in this amazing event.
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The winners of the Kili Lager 42.2km full marathon for both men and women will be presented with four million shillings each, and the first runner-up will receive two million shillings each while the second runner-up will take home one million shillings. The winner of the Tigo half marathon for both categories will be awarded two million shillings each while the first and second runners up will be awarded one million and half a million shillings each. And for those competing in the disabled event, Gapco has pulled out all the stops. They will donate 20 brand new wheelchairs to the first 20 finishers and a total of 7.8 million shillings to the 1st through 10th placed winners. In order to encourage more disabled athletes to participate, GAPCO will also provide a token of Tsh. 10,000/= to every participant who finishes the race, as well as t-shirts and other prizes.
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Addison added that medals and T-shirts will be available for the first 400 runners who finish the 42.2km race and the first 2,800 runners who complete the half marathon, plus the first 80 runners who finish the disabled race. The first 2000 participants to finish the 5km Fun Run will be presented with T-shirts sponsored by Grand Malt.
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If you’re not a professional runner, don’t let this concern you. Of course, the Kilimanjaro Marathon includes wellseasoned participants, but it also includes a great number of runners who just want to share in the event’s excitement and fun. Plus, if your legs are not marathon ready yet, you can always opt for running the half marathon (21.1 km) or the 5 km Fun Run! All these events would not be possible without the support of some amazing sponsors, including Kilimanjaro Premium Lager, Tigo, Gapco, Kilimanjaro Water, UNPFA, FNB, CMC Automobiles, Simba Cement, TPC, RwandAir, KK Security, and Kibo Palace and Resorts.
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Sophia Delmas Goes From “Showllywood” to Paris Concert in Dar Celebrating “Cercle Franco-Tanzanien”
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very special concert celebrating the creation of the Cercle FrancoTanzanien, a Franco-Tanzanian Friendship Group, was held on Saturday, February 21 at Alliance Française. “On the occasion of the launching of the « Cercle franco-tanzanien », Sophie Delmas revisited both international standards from 26 I Dar Life I March 2015
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Hollywood films and French songs, building bridges between different cultures and musical influences. “ Ms. Delmas held the lead role of Donna Sheridan in the world famous musical “Mamma Mia” and is currently part of the prestigious casting of « The Magician of Oz » with Natasha St Pier.
In the performance at Alliance Française, Ms. Delmas was accompanied by Franck Monbaylet, a well-known pianist. He created the Swing Therapy Orchestra, was a finalist of the Radio France Jazz contest in Coutances, and was awarded for the best music at the 4th Beijing International Film Festival.
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Are you looking for cool new gadgets to buy in 2014? Here are a few new technology gadgets you can add to your gift or wish list this year. By Simon Sameja
Sony Smartwatch 3 Stainless Steel The latest version of the Sony smartwatch uses Android Wear for easy syncing to your smartphone and a bountiful selection of apps. The wrist strap is stainless steel and looks more like a standard watch. You can control the watch with voice, touch, and finger gestures.
$300 Pen Voice Recorder and MP3 Player Lectures or business meetings can be tricky to navigate. If you take notes, you risk missing a vital piece of information in your rush to write things down. If you record it, you have to listen to the whole thing all over again. Doing both at the same time? A complete mess. Until now. Buy this MemoQ digital pen voice recorder, and your note taking problems will fade away faster than the really tired-looking student in the back row of the lecture hall. This pen has it all - it’s a pen, an audio recorder, an MP3 player, and a USB flash drive, all in one incredible device!
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Hidden Camera Spy Video Sunglasses
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It’s like something out of a spy movie, but it’s real, and it can be all yours! Buy these covert Hidden Camera Spy Video Sunglasses, for sale right now, and get some high-tech spy gear that no one will catch onto! Who will think that your brand new pair of shades are actually fully functional video recorders, taking in everything they see? With these hidden camera sunglasses, you can record up to 6 hours of high resolution video and 70,000 3264 x 2448 resolution pictures, stored right onto the sunglasses’ SD card! It comes with a 4GB card, but it supports up to 32GBs! If you’re looking to catch someone in the act, look no further than these spy video sunglasses!
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‘Nomads’
Mpamanga Bring Eclectic Music to Dar es Salaam Barazani Multicultural Night Draws Art Crowd By Abel Shuma
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n 2009, they firstly performed locally, and were soon invited to play the music circuits of the Malagasy capital (French Institute, Circle Germano-Malagasy, Alliance Française, Jao’s Pub) and then at Malagasy festivals (Angaredona 2011, 2012 and 2013; Mamahoaka 2011, 2012 and 2014; Madajazzcar 2011 and 2012; Libertalia Music Festival 2014). Each of their concerts is different, with the group constantly evolving in their musical improvisation, presentation and stage skills. Over the years, each member has had his own parallel experiences: Jacquis Ralf as a jazz guitarist; Bema, Zix and Toky as founding members of M’boutah group, well-known nationally; and Hery for many years working as a sound engineer and drummer with various local and national artists. Their first album, “To Kultur”, was released in February 2011. In 2014, they were among ten groups selected to participate at the Libertalia Music Festival, which aims to promote Malagasy artists on the international scene. The delegation of Alliance Françaises in Madagascar then proposed a national tour, whereby their popularity throughout Madagascar rocketed. Mpamanga is now crossing borders and ready to break onto the international scene. “Mpamanga means ‘nomads’ in the Malagasy language. Indeed, the group is nomadic in spirit, with each member of the group bringing a unique cultural identity to create an original music style. Having played together for years, Mpamanga is 30 I Dar Life I March 2015
“ More than 300 people enjoyed a night out at a Barazani concert at Alliance Français last month. The highlight of the night was a performance by the renowned Mpamanaga group from Madagascar. Mpamanga, which has been on the music scene since 2009, includes five talented musicians: Zix on bass and vocals; Jacquis Ralf on guitar and vocals; Hery on drums and pad; Toky on keyboards, vocals and percussion; and Bema on lead vocals. The group was born in their hometown of Antsirabe. ”
a truly cohesive group that builds a strong rapport with their audience. The group’s vocal harmonies are remarkable, most often in polyphony, as in Malagasy tradition. Mpamanga’s songs speak about the daily lives of Malagasy peoples: family, love, nature, work and social life. Their eclectic roots, traditional and fusion melodies stay in your head long after they have left the stage.” Mpamanga’s performance at Barazani was accompanied by an amazing acrobat and dance show done by professional dancers from the streets of Dar es Salaam as well as a “Super Star” contemporary dance performed by Mbwana Kibosha.
Picture Courtesy of Abdul Jamal
Barazani is a bi-monthly arts platform and showcase established by Alliance Française of Dar es Salaam in 2008. Barazani aims to open up opportunities for the East African artists to have space and facilities to show their talents in the fields of music, dance, acrobatics, film and video, painting, sculpture, fashion and poetry. The event also facilitates low-cost, quality entertainment for the community in Tanzania and fosters interactions between Tanzanian artists and groups from the various corners of the art scene, mixing upcoming and confirmed artists.
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CULTURAL PROGRAM
Opportunities to Embrace French Culture in Dar Cinema Screening: Camille Redouble (France)
Camille was sixteen years old when she met Eric. They fell madly in love and had a daughter. Now 25 years later, Eric is leaving Camille for a younger woman. It’’s New Year’s Eve, and Camille suddenly finds herself back in her past. Will she flee and try to change the course of their lives? Will she fall in love with him again, even though she knows how their story will end? Date: Friday 13th March / 6.30pm / FREE
Conference on Gender by Annie Nivat (France) Anne Nivat is an award-winning war reporter and author. She covered the Chechen war for the French
daily Libération and was based in Moscow for ten years until 2005. Nivat has written pieces for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the International Herald Tribune and has appeared on NPR’s Fresh Air, The Connection, and PBS’s News Hour, as well as other radio and TV programs. For her first book, Chienne de Guerre: A Woman Reporter Behind the Lines of the War in Chechnya, she disguised herself as a Chechen woman and traveled to the war-torn region despite a Russian ban on journalists. Nivat is based in Paris and travels extensively covering Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Ukraine and Russia. She is currently working on a book about French society after the recent terrorist acts. Tuesday 10th March / 6pm Alliance Française DSM
Special Screening: Les grandes ondes (à louest) Directeur: Lionel Baier
It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, a young feminist journalist, and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent to Portugal to investigate Switzerland’s aid to poor countries. Sparks fly during the bus trip with Bob, a sound engineer approaching retirement. The projects financed by Switzerland prove to be calamitous and the workers’ revolution that suddenly breaks out doesn’t help, obliging our heroes to disregard first the radio’s management, and then their own codes of conduct. Wednesday 25th March /from 6.30pm / Alliance Française / ENTRANCE FREE!
Oohlala Fridays
Once a month, Alliance Française invites a DJ on the terrace - Le Bistrot - to jam from 7-11pm. Come and enjoy the music and the breeze with a beer or a glass of French wine. This month will feature DJ J.B. (pronounced jibé in French), who has been into music since day one and is an avid purveyor of Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, House, Afrobeat, and French music. If a song has a soulful feeling, then J.B will put it out for you. Friday 27th March /from 7pm / Alliance Française / ENTRANCE FREE!
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RAGHAV WHO IS KNOWN AS THE “ANGEL EYES” SINGER AND DJ SHIREEN “BOLLYWOOD MAYHEM” SHOWING A ROCKING PERFORMINCE AT RHAPSODY’S, VIVA TOWER WHICH WAS ORGANISED BY RB ENTERTAINMENT By Wema Kajo
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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
Friday: 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. Thursday: 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.
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.
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
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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SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
What’s In a Kiss? More Than You Realize… By Dr. Mercola “In the average lifetime, most people spend 20,160 minutes kissing. A passionate kiss can burn up to five calories per minute. The longest kiss, recorded in Thailand in February 2013 by Guinness World records, lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds. But these philamatology factoids don’t really explain why people kiss.”
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issing not only feels good, it’s good for you. It relieves stress and releases epinephrine into your blood, making it pump faster, which signals a reduction of LDL cholesterol. But while “swapping spit” in today’s culture most often denotes sexual attraction, there’s more to it than that: “Mucous membranes inside the mouth are permeable to hormones such as testosterone. Through openmouth kissing, men introduced testosterone into a woman’s mouth’ which ‘is absorbed through the mucous membranes… and increases arousal and the likelihood that she will engage in reproductive behavior.” But because some cultures don’t include kissing in their mating rituals, it’s possible the first kiss was given by a mother to her child rather than being shared between a couple. Psychologists conjecture that kiss-feeding – exchanging premasticated food from one mouth to another
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was how babies received the nutrients needed to grow up strong and healthy (as they’re not always available from breast milk). This jump starts the digestion process and makes vitamins like B-12 more easily absorbable. “Actress Alicia Silverstone’s blog recently included a video of herself kiss-feeding her child, nicknamed Bear, offering a clue to the meaning of mouth-to-mouth contact from a child’s perspective: “I just had a delicious breakfast of miso soup, collards and radish steamed and drizzled with flax oil, cast iron mochi with nori wrapped outside, and some grated daikon. Yum! I fed Bear the mochi and a tiny bit of
How Cuddling, Breastfeeding and Natural Weaning Relates to Babies’ Emotional Health There’s a school of thought that contends that the cuddling, visual attachment and emotional bonding that takes place between mother and child during breastfeeding and/or kiss-feeding helps the child establish healthy attitudes toward food later in life. Subsequent baby-led weaning (BLW), which includes pre-masticating regular whole foods in lieu of serving processed baby foods and spoon feeding, is said to: • Enhance mealtime enjoyment • Help reduce the child’s obesity risk • Promote natural jaw development
• Improve eye-hand coordination and dexterity But it’s also said to help children develop confidence and security in their future relationships. Of course, what you feed your baby after breastfeeding also is crucial. Merging from breastfeeding on demand to gradually introducing regular foods is what humans have adapted to do. Interestingly, babies up to four months old can only focus on objects eight to ten inches from their faces – about the same distance between infants and their mother’s face when breastfeeding – suggesting that facial recognition is the beginning of emotional, not just physical, attachment. The phenomenon of pareidolia – seeing faces in flowers and cloud formations – may reinforce the possibility that the search for emotional attachment may be one of mankind’s most elemental instincts. March 2015 I Dar Life I 39
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veggies from the soup from my mouth to his. It’s his favorite... and mine. He literally crawls across the room to attack my mouth if I’m eating.”
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LARGEST BARBECUE SHOWCASE FESTIVAL IN EAST AFRICA – NYAMA CHOMA FESTIVAL AT THE LEADERS CLUB, KINONDONI By John Kinga
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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!
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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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Dar Smile Music Festival Four Evenings, Four Themes By Gloria Gomez The festival will feature four nights of classical music performances, starring the School of Music’s Katarina Gurska along with six professional musicians from Madrid, Spain. The Festival will kick off on Wednesday, March 4 at Serena Hotel with a full French buffet in honor of French night. The following two nights, Thursday and Friday, will take place at the Sea Cliff Hotel and will be respectively the Slavic and the German nights. The Festival 44 I Dar Life I March 2015
finale – Spanish night – will be an exclusive VIP event at the Spanish Ambassador´s residence on Saturday evening, followed by a concert. Katarina Gurska and the School of Music have been a national reference on the classical music scene for decades in Spain, both in formal and private education at all levels and specialties. The Katarina Gurska Foundation does crucial work through its provision of music scholarships for young talents.
“The Foundation aims to develop dental health campaigns with the creation of a mobile clinic that will travel around the country to bring basic dental care to populations. We are organizing this musical event to raise funds for this clinic, which is our first priority in 2015.” The fully equipped mobile
Cecilia Bercovich - Violin Cecilia Bercovich is an enthusiastic Spanish violin and viola performer, and is now going deeper into composition and orchestral conducting. Born to musical parents, her main teacher is her father Victor Bercovich. She obtained High Honor Distinctions at the Bachelor, Master, and Fellowship levels on both instruments. Cecilia has widely performed, premiered
One Smile One World will be bringing oral health to those who need it the most where it is most needed. Dar Smile Music Festival Performing Artists Bruno Vlahek – Piano Bruno Vlahek, a Croatian pianist and composer, has distinguished himself as one of the most prominent and versatile musicians of his generation. He regularly performs as a recitalist and soloist with orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Russia and Israel. He was laureate of international piano competitions in Paris and
Shanghai, and among others, received an award from the hands of Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain. His compositions have been performed throughout world and have been published in the United Kingdom and USA. He is currently a teacher at Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid.
“During the first week of March 2015, One World One Smile (Un Mundo Una Sonrisa) – a Spanish nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of oral health in East Africa – is holding the Dar Smile Music Festival (DSMF), a unique musical program to raise funds for humanitarian projects.”
and recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, Spanish National Radio-TV and Melomics Records among others, and is an Alumna of the Lucerne Festival Academy under Pierre Boulez for five years. A keen improviser and arranger, her scores have been performed in Europe, Israel and Canada. She plays violin in the Trio Arbós and teaches at Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid. Georgy Vasilenko - Violin Georgy Vasilenko is a Russian artist violinist. In 1993 he entered the Conservatory of Mikhail Glinka Novosibirsk March 2015 I Dar Life I 45
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dental clinic will provide access to restorative and preventative care, including exams, X-rays, fillings, emergency examination, and eventual surgeries, and palliative treatment right on the field throughout the country. It will serve multiple populations in broad geographic areas, many of which have no access whatsoever to any dental care.
with Professor A. Gvozdev until
2008 until 2012, she studied
his entrance in 1995 to the St. Petersburg Conservatory of Rimsky-Korsakov with Professor A. Shustin. In 1997, he won a special prize for the best interpretation of the concert of K. Szhimanovski in the “IV International Violin Competition in Lodz (Poland)” and also secured the position of concertmaster of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1998, Vasilenko ended his higher education and passed the National Exam, which granted him the title of Artist Violinist, Professor of Orchestra, Chamber Music Professor and Professor of Violin. In 2000, he entered the Madrid Symphony Orchestra. He is currently Professor of the National Orchestra of Spain and teaches at Centro Superior Katarina Gurska in Madrid.
in Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía with professor Natalia Shakhovskaya. Since 2013, she has continued to develope her artistic skills in Centro Superior Katarina Gurska with professor Michal Dmochovksi. She has won many competitions, including VIII Competition “Intercentros” for the Violoncello and various Chamber Music prizes from her former conservatory. She has also been selected to participate in many international competitions like Janacek Cello Competition and Lutoslawski Cello Competition. Lucía is currently studying at Centro Superior Katarina Gurska. She plays an Italian cello made in the 1940s by Giuseppe Lucci di Bagnacavallo.
Lucía Otero- Violoncello Lucía Otero, a Spanish violoncelist, began her studies in 1995. At first she studied with Arantza López and María de Macedo. From 46 I Dar Life I March 2015
Sergey Teslia - Violin Sergey Teslia, a Russian violinist, was awarded a diploma from the Russian Violin Competition in Kazan in 1977. In 1979, he won his first prize in The Wieniawsky Competition for young violinists in Lublin,
Poland. In 1990, he moved to Spain with the “Moscow Virtuosi” Chamber Orchestra, invited by the “Prince of Asturias Foundation”. From 1994 until 2002, he has been the concertmaster of the Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra. His solos, recitals, chamber music concerts, and contemporary music performances have been recorded by RTV of Russia, National Radio of Spain, and NDR of Germany. As a member of “Moscow Virtuosi”, he has recorded more than 20 CDs for BMG. He has collaborated with the Youth Orchestra of Andalucia, the Youth National Orchestra of Spain, the Youth Orchestra of Murcia and the Youth Orchestra of Madrid. From 2002 to 2011, he was concertmaster of the National Orchestra of Spain. Currently, he works at Real Conservatorio de Música in Madrid, Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, and Centro Superior Katarina Gurska. Vicent Alberola - Clarinet Vicent Alberola, a Spanish clarinetist, has directed the following operas at the Royal Theatre of Madrid with Madrid Symphony: Rita G.Donizetti, G.Puccini Boheme, Don Giovanni of WA Mozart, Persephone I.Stravinsky, Puss in Boots X .Montsalvatge, Iolanta of P. Tchaikovsky, G. Verdi’s Macbeth and most recently L’Elissir G.Donizetti d’Amore. Alberola is currently the principal conductor of the Madrid Symphony Katarina Gurska, as well as Orchestra and Guest Conductor of the Opera of Perm, Russia. He is also the principal clarinetist of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and “Les Dissonances” Paris.
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BEAUTY
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ost of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. And while it’s hard to prioritize something like relaxing while you have so many other priorities, self-care is an important aspect of stress management.
“A massage, facial or other forms of pampering revitalize you inside and out, and taking time out to treat your body like the temple it is has other benefits.” Self Care is Good for Your Emotional Health: Taking time out to care for yourself can remind you and others that you and your needs are important, too. Having a wellcared-for body can make you feel good about yourself and your life, and conveys to others that you value yourself. This can contribute to long-term feelings of wellbeing. 50 I Dar Life I March 2015
Self Care Makes You a Better Caretaker: People who neglect their own needs and forget to nurture themselves are at danger of deeper levels of unhappiness, low self-esteem and feelings of resentment. Also, sometimes people who spend their time only taking care of others can be at risk for getting burned out on all the giving, which makes it more difficult to care
Taking a break amidst a tub of warm bubbles or under the warm hands of an experienced masseuse can help you feel like you’re escaping a stressful reality and taking a mental and emotional vacation. It triggers the relaxation response, and allows you to come back to the reality of your life feeling refreshed and relaxed. Self-care Provides Space for Time Alone: While different people have varying degrees of introversion and extroversion, having some time alone is important for most people’s functioning. When you’re relaxing by yourself, it’s much easier to slip into a state of quiet meditation, enjoy some self-reflection, or let your problems work themselves out in the back of your mind, without taking all of your focused concentration.
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for others or themselves. Taking time to care for yourself regularly can make you a better caretaker for others. Self-care Provides a Break from Stress:
Self-care Calms You Down: Giving your body some special treatment is a natural way to relieve stress. Other than keeping your skin soft and
Anantara Spa Promotion - Design your own Spa Journey Choose between our 30-minute options of Back Massage, Mini Facial, Body Scrub, Body Wrap, Scalp Massage, Foot Zone Therapy or Hydrating Hand Treatment. • 2 treatments for TSH 110,000 • 3 treatments for TSH 150,000 • 4 treatments for TSH 190,000 Offer is valid from 1 March to 31 March 2015. This offer cannot be combined with any other discount. Salon services are not included in this special offer.
your body in good repair, sparelated activities like massage and other touch therapies have been known to sooth even small colicky babies like nothing else. Such activities continue to be effective tools for relaxation as we get older, but we sometimes forget to utilize them.
“Once you’ve decided it’s time to start nurturing yourself and your body with some spa treatments, be sure to block off some time where you won’t be interrupted.” Try some or all of the following suggestions: • Take a bath: Get out the
bubbles, oils and scented soaps, and soak until you’re wrinkled. • Get a relaxing scalp massage: Massaging the scalp can help stimulate the nerves and blood vessels beneath the skin. Add some peppermint oil to promote deep breathing and promote a healthy scalp and hair. • Deep-clean your pores: A skilled therapist and professional skincare products can draw impurities out of your skin and stress out of your system. • Care for your feet: Massaging the feet can alleviate anxiety and bring about a deep state of relaxation. One important point that is situated on both feet is the solar plexus reflex. The solar plexus is sort of a little warehouse
where all your stress is stored. • Get a full body massage: This one can is especially beneficial. A skilled therapist will work wonders on tension areas and help you achieve a relaxed state of mind. In addition to pampering yourself, more substantial forms of self-care involving healthy lifestyle choices are important, too. Consuming a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and being sure you get enough sleep are all important for long term health and stress management as well. For reservations, please email: spa.thekilimanjaro@hyatt. com or call +255 764 70 1234 ext. 828. Anantara Spa is open every day from 9am to 10pm. March 2015 I Dar Life I 51
CAREER
What to Do After You Land the Job
Six Priorities to Help You Start Off Strong By Ford R. Myers -- President, Career Potential, LLC
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ou’ve finally landed the job. A lot of people in this situation might think, “Whew – now I can relax, cruise a while and rest on my laurels.” Actually, your work is just beginning – but so is your “glory!”
superiors and to your team. Become known for setting challenging goals and completing projects on-time and on-budget – with measurable results. 4. Begin building your own in-house contact network. Cultivate good relationships with everyone – including the employees above and below your level. Get to know people’s names. Reach out to the mail guy, the security guard, the IT guru, your manager’s executive assistant – everyone! You want business friends and supporters in a 360-degree arc around you. 5. Review and fine-tune your job description with your manager. Make sure to also sit down during those first 90 days and create an “individual development plan” for yourself and your role, which includes your
“Experts such as Michael Watkins believe that you have 90 days in a new job to make your impact and create the permanent impression that people in the organization will have of you and your leadership capabilities.” Here are six priorities to focus on: 1. Establish positive relationships with your new colleagues and develop good communication habits to maintain those relationships. Be honest, open, friendly, reliable and clear. Be outgoing and introduce yourself to coworkers (don’t wait for them to approach you). 2. Develop a reputation for producing tangible results, for keeping commitments and for meeting deadlines. Immediately start a “success file” and track your accomplishments and contributions. Make note of the positive feedback you get from others in conversation and in writing – from clients, managers, colleagues, vendors, etc. 3. Communicate plans and progress to your 52 I Dar Life I March 2015
short-, mid-, and long-term goals. This is critical to ensure that the job you landed becomes the job you love. 6. Maintain a healthy balance between your work life and your private life. Make sure that you don’t “go overboard” with your enthusiasm for your new job. Family time, hobbies and “recharging your batteries” are all part of your long-term professional effectiveness and success. In summary, you must focus on garnering respect, visibility and credibility during your first 90 days on the job. The precedents you establish during this period will tend to last for your entire tenure at that organization. So this “thumbprint period” is critically important to your long-term success!
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BUSINESS
Five Tips for Beating the Labor Shortage How to Find Enough Qualified Workers By Carol A. Hacker Here are some practical and innovative solutions for beating the labor shortage.
programmers and software engineers. For more information call. . .” The card includes a contact name and telephone number. A regular business card can serve the purpose just as well.
TIP 1-Take marketing approach to recruiting. Every employee needs to take responsibility for identifying and selling what makes working for TIP 4-Get referrals from others. Your internal your organization special. and external customers and Don’t rely exclusively on vendors are a good source of “Labor shortages have driven traditional methods of referrals, but you may have to up wages and increased finding people such as ask. They know you and your training and benefit costs. In classified advertising or organization. If they like what addition, low unemployment walk-ins. Be aggressive they see, they may be personally nationwide and the declining and creative. Promotions, interested in working for you or population among the young ads and happy employees know someone who would be a has employers concerned should be telling good fit. Many businesses have about finding enough qualified prospective employees found this method for beating what you have to offer. the labor shortage beneficial. people. Government agencies Referrals from others may even are no different.” TIP 2-Hire layoffs. When help build better customer other business enterprises relations. downsize, good people are available for hire. It’s TIP 5- Offer a work-study everyone’s responsibility program. High school and college to be aware of laid-off students often participate in talent in the community in a work-study program. Some which you live and work. receive pay while others work Sometimes they don’t for the experience alone. If know about you and why the students have a good work you offer a great place ethic and are willing to learn, to work. Contact laidthey’re often a good choice. The off employees through downside is that they will usually their employers who are be with you for a only a short usually eager to help their employees find job time—several months, a semester, or maybe a opportunities. school year at most. TIP 3-Distribute business cards. Some businesses have found success with business cards that their employees carry and give to customer-oriented employees of businesses they patronize. For example, the card of a government employer might say: “We’re interested in administrative assistants, computer 54 I Dar Life I March 2015
In summary, finding good people will continue to be one of the key challenges of the twentyfirst century. In addition to candidates that the Human Resources Department identifies, it’s the responsibility of every employee to find and recruit people for the department.
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FASHION
Hassanali Launches Menswear Re
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esigner Mustafa Hassanali, a celebrated name in Tanzania pursues fashion as a religion. His personable and affable demeanor coupled with his bohemian style has made him one of the most popular designers in Tanzania and Eastern Africa. Hassanali launched his First Menswear Resort collection at the First South Africa Menswear week in Cape Town.
“Vacationers flock to holiday destinations such as Zanzibar and Marrakech, where there is a great need for casual but stylish garments. The motivation behind this collection was to provide fashoinable but comfortable clothes for men to wear while on holiday. This Resort collection draws on rich hues charasteristic of Tanzania, the Land of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar,” stated fashion guru Hassanali. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire team that made this possible, including McDaan Limited and 361 degrees. I also thank the almighty Allah for his continued Guidance,” remarked Hassanali at the showcase. Aside from designing for renowned domestic events like Miss Tanzania, Mustafa’s work has also been highly appreciated at the international level. He has worked alongside celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, and high-profile leaders have adorned his couture. Hassanali has showcased in 29 cities in 20 counties globally, a major feat unparalleled in the fashion industry in Tanzania. The launch of the Resort collection marked his fourth showcase in the city of Cape Town. Meet Mustafa Hassanali and you will instantly sense what makes him special. He embodies the ‘never say die’ attitude and uses his talent and creativity to shape a better future for the fashion fraternity very close to his heart. Mustafa Hassanali is truly a fashionista personified!
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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 from 5.30pm – 7.30ppm with Babloom Band (Seif)- 50% off on selected drinks Lady JD and Machozi Band at Nyumbani Lounge from
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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. Level 8, Hyatt Regency - Every Friday nights - Roof top Jazz. LIVE BAND From 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm 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 –DUSK to DJ Soulful sets Gourmet buffet - Premium wine From 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm 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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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. To be Included in listing please email us on info@darlife.com
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ATTRACTION OF
DAR ES SLAAM TANZANIA BUSTLING CAPITAL
By Sara Simon “DAR ES SALAAM MEANS HAVEN OF PEACE. THE NAME WAS BESTOWED ON THE CITY DURING THE TIME OF SULTAN SEYYID MAJID, WHO CHOSE THE SLEEPING FISHING VILLAGE OF ZARAMO TO HAVE HIS SUMMER PALACE, BANDUR UL SALAAM, THE PALACE OF PEACE. THE VILLAGE THRIVED AND GREW UNDER THE SULTAN’S PRESENCE, BECOMING A 62 I Dar Life I March 2015
CENTRE OF TRADE FOR IVORY AND SLAVES AND TRANSFORMING OVER TIME INTO THE BUSTLING CITY OF DAR ES SALAAM.” The city is a hotchpotch of cultural influences. Arab, Indian, German and British influences can be found in the city’s architecture. Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Christians co-exist peacefully, with the wail of
“DOWN AT KARIAKOO, CHINESE
ELECTRONICS JOSTLE WITH CHICKENS IN THE MARKET AND CHEERFUL TINGATINGA PAINTINGS ARE STACKED NEXT TO FOLDED PILES OF KHANGAS.” Visitors to Dar es Salaam are well catered for, with a choice of accommodation for all budgets, from backpacker hostels to five star hotels. For the business traveler, there are a number of hotels boasting worldMarch 2015 I Dar Life I 63
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the azan blending into the sound of church bells in the mornings. Down at Kariakoo, Chinese electronics jostle with chickens in the market, cheerful Tingatinga paintings are stacked next to folded piles of khangas and kitenges, traditional medicines sit alongside near pyramids of fruit and vegetable as shopkeepers hawk their wares.
class conference facilities. There’s a mind boggling range of restaurants offering Thai, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Ethiopian cuisine and more. Of course, you can also find local restaurants serving chipsi, ugali and nyama choma, freshly grilled meat. Dar has an electric live music scene. Traditional taarab orchestras rub shoulders with dance bands playing jazz, salsa and afro funk. Rap, hip-hop and bongo flava artists collaborate and perform around the city. Tanzania’s best and most inventive musicians are showcased in May at the B-Connected Festival in Mnazi Moja Grounds. For film lovers, November sees Dar host the annual Euro African Film Festival. “DAR HAS AN ELECTRIC LIVE MUSIC SCENE. TRADITIONAL TAARAB ORCHESTRAS RUB SHOULDERS WITH DANCE BANDS PLAYING JAZZ, SALSA AND AFRO FUNK. RAP, HIP-HOP AND BONGO FLAVA ARTISTS COLLABORATE AND PERFORM AROUND THE CITY” The city is home to the internationally renowned East African Art Biennale, which exhibits work by contemporary artists, 64 I Dar Life I March 2015
sculptor, photographers and cartoonists from all over Africa and beyond. The East African Art Biennale is held in December. The Nyumba ya Sanaa (Nyerere Cultural Centre) exhibits art and handicrafts throughout the year and give visitors the chance to take part in workshops on painting, batik and etching. The National Museum and Botanical Gardens are also another diverting way to spend a day, tracing the history of Tanzania, from prehistoric fossils through to the relics of colonialism. Beyond the museums, music and art found in the city centre, Dar has its own selection of spectacular beaches at kunduchi, Mikadi, Mjimwema and Jangwani. At jangwani, there’s snorkeling and diving on offer, with the chance to see tuna, king fish and even white tipped reef sharks. Kunduchi is home to Kunduchi wet ‘n’ Wild, East Africa’s largest water park, with go-karting, quad-biking, waterskiing and slides, it is ideal for a day out with the family. Scratch beyond the surface in Dar es Salaam and you’ll find it’s a city rich in diversity and filled with character.
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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
The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes - by Anna McPartlin
Here is a truth that can’t be escaped: for Mia ‘Rabbit’ Hayes, life is coming to an end… Rabbit Hayes loves her life, ordinary as it is, and the extraordinary people in it. She loves her spirited daughter, Juliet; her colourful, unruly family; and the only man in her big heart, Johnny Faye. But it turns out the world has other plans for Rabbit, and she’s OK with that. Because she has plans for the world too, and only a handful of days left to make them happen. Here is a truth that won’t be forgotten: this is a story about laughing through life’s surprises and finding the joy in every moment.
Jamie’s Comfort Food - by Jamie Oliver Jamie’s new cookbook brings together 100 ultimate comfort food recipes. It’s all about the dishes that are close to your heart, that put a smile on your face and make you feel happy, loved, safe and secure. Inspired by everything from childhood memories to the changing of the seasons, and taking into account the guilty pleasures and sweet indulgences that everyone enjoys, it’s brimming with exciting recipes you’ll fall in love with. Recipes include everything from mighty moussaka, delicate gyoza with crispy wings, steaming ramen and katsu curry to super eggs Benedict, scrumptious sticky toffee pudding and tutti frutti pear tarte tatin. Treat yourself, and your loved ones, with a copy of Jamie’s Comfort Food.
Jane Austen: Seven Novels (A Beautiful Leather-bound Collectors’ Set) In a publishing career that spanned less than a decade, Jane Austen used the romantic endeavours of her well-plotted characters as a stage from which to address issues of gender politics and class-consciousness rarely expressed in her day. The novels included in this beautiful leather-bound collection -- “Sense and Sensibility”, “Pride and Prejudice”, “Mansfield Park”, “Emma”, “Northanger Abbey”, “Persuasion” and “Lady Susan” -- represent all of Austen’s mature work as a novelist and provide the reader with an introduction to the world she and her memorable characters inhabited. “Jane Austen: Seven Novels” is part of Barnes & Noble’s series of quality leather-bound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library. 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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Collubus Hotel Colloseum Hotel Changani Beach Resort Doubletree by Hilton Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel ESSQUE Zalu Zanzibar Golden Tulip Hotel Golf Course Apts Giraffe Ocean View Hotel Harbour View Suites Heritage Motel Holiday Inn Hotel Sea Cliff Hyatt Regency -The Kilimanjaro Hotel Niko Tower Jambo Inn Jangwani Sea Breeze Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort Kipepeo Beach Camp Ledger Plaza Bahari Beach Lawns Hotel & beach Resort Mbezi Garden Hotel Markham Executive Suites Mediterraneo Hotel Mikadi Beach camp Mullers Mountain Lodge New Africa Hotel Oysterbay Hotel Ocean Paradise Resort Zanzibar Paradise Express Palm Beach Hotel Protea Hotel Oysterbay Protea Hotel Courtyard Protea Hotel Amani Beach Resort Protea Hotel Zanzibar Beach Resort Peacock Hotel Q bar and Guest House Ras Kutani Sleep Inn Hotel Serena Hotel Slipway Studio Apts Sunrise Beach Resort Salvation Army Mgulani Hotel Silver sands The Courtyard Protea The City Ambassador YMCA Upanga
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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
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TOURISM NEWS
Tanzania Tourism Set For ITB Exhibition In Berlin Participants Aim to Attract More European Tourists to East Africa
By Appolinary Tairo
“Tanzanian participants will join other participants from the regional block known as the East African Community to market the regional tourist 70 I Dar Life I March 2015
attractions under an umbrella of the “East African Expo.” Participants at the ITB in Berlin will include travel agents, tour operators, accommodation establishment operators, and airline operators. Several Tanzanian government institutions have also been registered to participate at the ITB event. Leading tourist marketing and development institutions that will attend ITB from Tanzania are Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA); Tanzania National Parks; Zanzibar Commission for Tourism; and the Tanzania Tourist Board, the official tourist marketing institution under the government of Tanzania.” As a long-standing partner to Tanzania, the German government is currently supporting wildlife
conservation projects in southern Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park in the north. Ngorongoro Crater, which is among the most preferred tourist attractions in Tanzania, is also the burial site for the famous German conservationist, Professor Bernhard Grzimeck, and his son, Michael Grzimeck. Tanzania Tourist Board’s marketing executive, Mr. Geofrey Meena, said Germany has been a good source of tourists visiting Tanzania every year. The number of German tourists visiting Tanzania skyrocketed from 36,626 in 2012 to 53,951 in 2014. Beyond the national parks, the most attractive sites that draw Germans to Tanzania include the old German buildings, cultural heritage sites, and Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions.
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ermany leads European nations for the highest number of citizens who travel internationally for their holidays and vacations. In fact, most of them venture to destinations outside of Europe, including Asia and Africa. Tanzania’s wildlife and natural beauty continues to make it a leading African nation for attracting German vacationers. Given this reality, over 120 executives from 57 travel and tourist companies in Tanzania will attend the annual International Tourism Exhibition (ITB) in Berlin to showcase their services and products from 4-8 March this year.
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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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TTB NEWS
The Unknown Mtwara Tourism splendor
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anzania is so rich in tourism attractions that some suffer from the fate of going unnoticed. One such destination is Mtwara on the southern circuit which the Tanzania Tourist Board is vigorously committed to promote through national, regional and international corridors. Located in southern Tanzania, Mtwara has so much to offer in terms of history, culture, and irresistible landscape from the hinterland to the palm tree fringed beaches along the Indian Ocean, that every tourist would wonder why he or she had not been there much earlier. The destination’s documented history dates back to the German colonial era. Notably, is the old Prison which was built in the 1880s and is now partly in ruins. After the First World War, the structure was used by the British as Customs Office, Post Office and a Police station.
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Special on Mtwara attraction menu is the Msimbati Bay offering a variety of activities including motor vehicle driving on its beach. This area is also home to Mnazi Bay Marine Park which is a paradise for water sports lovers. Wildlife enthusiasts are assured of game viewing thrills in Africa’s biggest trans-boundary game reserve, the Selous, which crosses the Ruvuma River into Msumbiji. Seventy kilometers from Mtwara town lays a spring fresh water Lake, Kitele, which has a unique characteristic of not being fed by any river or valley. On a cultural line, Mtwara is the spot that over time attracted so many visitors into settlement leading to the establishment of special Swahili Coast culture spiced by the world famous Makonde carvings, named after the superb and unique artistic wood carvers of the Makonde
tribe. As the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) breasts itself up to promote tourism in the southern circuit, Mtwara looks all set to receive more visitors. This is due to the fact that the age old communication problem linking it with Dar es Salaam is being solved with the on-going construction of the Kibiti-Lindi road and the completion of the Mkapa Bridge across the Rufiji River. This is on top of the existing access by air and by sea. To cap it all, the people of Msumbiji, south of Mtwara, will now find it easy to cross the Ruvuma River into Tanzania after the construction of the Umoja Bridge, to pay homage to the fallen heros of the Mozambique Liberation War at Naliendele Cemetery (15 kilometers from town) where FRELIMO (Mozambique Liberation Front) and Uhuru monuments have been erected. Visitor accommodation in Mtwara is bound to increase as the Mtwara Corridor area opens up for economic growth. The Mnazi Bay gas project, the port expansion programme to serve land locked southern African countries and the revival of the Mtwara/Nachingwea railway line, constitute the right menu for new hotel investment ventures. The railway line will also boost the cashew-nut industry and connect the planned Liganga coal mining and Mchuchuma iron ore project areas to the Indian Ocean.
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By: Geofrey Tengeneza
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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
CONTINENTAL
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 Dar alive Off Bagamoyo Rd
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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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CHINESE
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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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
0713 266299 0713 764908
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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INDONESIAN Batavi
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Oysterbay, Mrikau Street
0755 268228 2600563
Makunganya St.
2701800
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0756 548508 0776 075277 2122855 2126258
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MALAYSIAN Istana Restaurant
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2139250 0754 812567 0784 282444
Exclusive Resort
0783 671600
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2647231
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0787 909000 0773 936101 2122855/56 2601663 0713 217504 2126258
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RECEPE CORNER
Cheesy Bread By Rukiya Abbas
INGREDIENTS 4 oz shredded Mozzarella cheese (1 cup) 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 cups) 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped green
onion (to taste) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp sour cream (optional) 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 stick unsalted butter (1/4 cup, 2 ounces), softened to the
Method
point of being slightly melted 1 loaf of French or Italian bread (I used Ciabatta)
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Yield: Makes 20 slices
In a large bowl, mix together the cheeses and the green onion. Stir in the mayonnaise and sour cream. In a separate small bowl blend the butter and garlic until smooth. Add the butter mixture to the cheese mixture. Preheat broiler. Slice loaf of bread in half horizontally, lay crust side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread cheese mixture over the bread. Place under the broiler until nicely browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from broiler and let sit for 5 minutes until cool enough to handle. Slice the bread with a bread knife. Serve.
Variations Try mixing in other ingredients with the topping mixture, such as chopped black olives, chopped canned artichoke hearts, minced shrimp, or crab meat.
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2183044 2129534
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2773717 0784 355388
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2669072 2600786 2601953
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