Air Tanzania, TWIGA issue 20

Issue 20 / January to March 2024

YO U R F R E E A I R TA N Z A N I A M AGA ZINE

App and away Welcome to our new mobile booking app

T R AV E L / TA STE / TALEN T

Record breakers Charting the landmark ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro

Twiga A I R TA N Z A N I A Issue 20

More for 2024 Tanzanians share their hopes for the new year

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New Year 2O24 goals: Tanzanians

37 Great lengths

Regulars

Features

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CEO foreword Welcome to Tanzania’s leading airline

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12 School of Singeli Residency to prime the next generation of urban dance music talent

Air Tanzania news

27 Twiga competition

15 Daniel Yu Why world’s top tech talent is heading to Silicon Zanzibar

28 Cookery column Give your barbecue a boost with Belinda Mkony's sticky glazed sausages

52 DIY Tech

55 Arts column 57 Kid's fun & puzzles

How drones are changing our lives

20 Mt Kilimanjaro record-breakers

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40 Livingstone Tanzania Trust Building bonds in Babati

42 Where to party in Dar 46 Self-help Approaching confidence 49 Swahili Fashion Week Showcase marks 16th birthday

Landmark ascents – from the quickest to the craziest

Air Tanzania information

24 Dar beach soccer New league plays its soccer on the sand

30 Dr Neema Kiure-Mssusa Accountancy in Tanzania

33 Theatre in Zanzibar Performing arts staging a comeback in Zanzibar with FaAna

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The rise of the sport of swimming

with self-compassion

19 Drone technology

54 Faysal’s blog 54 Sound and vision

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CEO foreword

New app takes us towards 'mobile first' future EDITOR’S NOTE The arrival of 2024 provides an opportunity to reflect on the year gone by. For the Twiga team it is has always been an honour to spread the word on the incredible people and places to be found among Air Tanzania’s destinations. Last year’s magazines showcased talent from 84-year-old master of Swahili literature Shafi Adam Shafi to East Africa’s youngest tourism ambassador, 12-year-old Sharon Ringo.

We aim to approach the year ahead with purpose and keep celebrating the wealth of inspirational stories Air Tanzania flights can connect you with. In this issue you’ll get some great tips on how to make your holiday an opportunity for personal growth with Tanzanian events company Backyard Soirée; find reasons why Zanzibar is the place to live to be a digital nomad and meet the Tanzanian swimmers with Olympic dreams in 2024.

If you have ideas on more stories we should cover in 2024, get in touch. Thanks for reading and Happy New Year!

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you onboard your Air Tanzania flight today and to the latest edition of Twiga, our inflight magazine.

We have started 2024 as we mean to go on. Air Tanzania continues to gain prominence in international aviation and our latest step forward is the release of our own mobile booking app. The Air Tanzania App transforms the customer experience so every detail of their journey is available at their fingertips and at their convenience.

It’s another significant milestone for the company on the heels of becoming the first African airline to add the Boeing 737 Max 9 to its fleet. The new arrival – with its enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort – exemplifies Air Tanzania’s commitment to delivering an extraordinary experience to our customers.

The new year promises more aircraft arrivals with another Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner expected to be added to our fleet. We anticipate a 2024 filled with more stellar achievements and look forward to taking you on your adventures throughout the year.

Happy New Year from everyone at Air Tanzania.

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Eng. Ladislaus Matindi Managing Director and Chief Executive Air Tanzania

Tumekuwa kampuni ya kwanza ya ndege ya Tanzania kuwa na 'app' ya kutoa huduma Inanipa furaha kubwa kuwakaribisha kwenye ndege yenu ya Air Tanzania leo hii na kwenye toleo hili la jarida letu la Twiga.

Tumeuanza mwaka 2024 kama tulivyokusudia kuuanza. Air Tanzania inaendelea kupata umaarufu kwenye uwanda wa safari za anga za kimataifa, na hatua nyingine mpya kabisa ni ingizo la aplikesheni yetu ya kununulia tiketi. “Air Tanzania App” inaboresha huduma kwa wateja kiasi kwamba taarifa zote za safari zao zinakuwa kwenye ncha za vidole vyao, zikipatikana kwa urahisi kabisa.

Hii ni hatua nyingine kubwa kwa kampuni yetu, mara tu baada ya kuwa kampuni ya kwanza ya ndege barani Afrika kuingiza ndege aina ya Boeing 737 Max 9 kwenye orodha ya ndege zake.

Kuingia kwa ndege hii mpya ikiwa na ufanisi wa hali ya juu, utendaji bora wa kimazingira na ubora zaidi kwa abiria kunathibitisha adhma ya Air Tanzania ya kutoa huduma za viwango na ubora wa hali ya juu kwa wateja wetu.

Mwaka mpya unakuja na ahadi ya kuongezeka kwa ndege mpya ikiwemo ndege nyingine aina ya Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Tunatarajia mwaka 2024 uwe ni mwaka uliosheheni mafanikio makubwa zaidi na tunatumaini kuwa tutaendelea kuwasafirisha kuelekea kwenye safari zenu ndani ya mwaka wote huu.

Heri ya Mwaka Mpya kutoka Air Tanzania.

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Air Tanzania news

New mobile app is the ultimate travel companion Here’s some news to make you feel ‘appy, Air Tanzania has just launched its new mobile booking app and is rewarding its customers using it during the holiday season with special discounts.

The Air Tanzania App, which is now available to download on Play Store and App Store, is packed with features to ensure your travel experience is seamless with services such as buying tickets, arranging additional luggage and planning your trip all available on your mobile phone.

At the launch event for the app, held in Dar es Salaam on December 1, 2023, Mobhare Matinyi, the director of Tanzania Information Services and chief government spokesperson., expressed pride in Air Tanzania’s milestone that would make it easier for Tanzanians to access ticket services, avail discounts and enjoy various additional services.

“This is a proud moment; our airline is stepping into a more prominent role in international aviation activities,” he said.

Air Tanzania CEO Ladislaus Matindi said the new app was proof of the Tanzanian airline’s continuing efforts to improve the traveller experience. “The Air Tanzania App immerses the traveller in the real world of air travel, providing a unique experience of privacy and freedom of choice,” he said.

The launch event also revealed Air Tanzania’s series of special discounts throughout December to celebrate the app introduction and the arrival of the holiday season, which is always a popular time for air travel. Flight prices were reduced between 5% and 10% for customers who purchased their tickets through the Air Tanzania App between December 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024.

Customers who also joined our loyalty scheme Twiga Miles using the app during December were also gifted 3,000 Welcome Points to get them started.

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New Year

2O24 GOALS Tanzanians reveal their hopes for the new year A new year is like starting a new chapter in life. Here some prominent Tanzanians reveal what they hope is written for them in 2024.

Abbas Devjani

Owner and co-founder of the Comoros-based business empire Devjani Group

practices, ‘Renew’ encapsulates the brand's commitment to ethical production methods and ‘Reuse’ reflects the creative use of leftover fabrics to craft timeless pieces.

Lavohands’ 2024 goal is to redefine fashion by seamlessly merging style and environmental consciousness.

This collection, more than a showcase of garment art, is a pledge to make a positive impact.”

“My New Year goal is expanding the market reach, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing our online presence.

As an entrepreneur with a vision for African products, going global is an exciting opportunity to not only showcase the potential for African-made products but to also inspire the coming generation on the capabilities of African industries. I’d like to focus on developing and strengthening industries to drive economic growth and create job opportunities. By promoting local manufacturing African countries can reduce dependence on imports and boost self-sufficiency.”

Connect: @lavo_hands on Instagram

Connect: @theabbassdevjani on Instagram

Lupendo Bernard Konye

Founder and creative lead for Tanzanian fashion label Lavohands Lavohands will be releasing a visionary collection called RE-RE-RE 24 in the new year. It encapsulates a commitment to Revive, Renew, and Reuse. In this transformative endeavour, the brand delves into the essence of life’s infinite possibilities. ‘Revive’ signifies breathing new life into fashion through sustainable

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Dr Mwatima Juma

Founder of the Msonge Organic Farm on Zanzibar, which sells its produce to the local community through its ‘pakacha’ basket deliveries.

Natalie Mgonja

Director of events management at Backyard Soiree, an independent Tanzanian company that curates events and holidays that mix creativity, art, wellness and adventure.

“In the coming year, my goal is to launch a co-living hub in Arusha, Tanzania, cultivating a dynamic space where I can wholeheartedly pursue my passions. This space will not only be my sanctuary

for living and working but also a collaborative hub for like-minded individuals to join me in learning, exploring and creating. My goal extends beyond personal fulfilment to establish a vibrant community of nomads, united by a shared appreciation for adventure and meaningful human connections.”

“I would like to see a Tanzania which is sustainably self-reliant in all aspects of food production and processing, having achieved this outcome through the mainstreaming of permaculture practice. Our journey toward this goal will centre on restoration of ecological balance and local economic empowerment that is inclusive in all regards. It will connect with and integrate initiatives of all sectors, including health, education, cultural heritage, tourism and land management.”

Connect: @backyard.soiree on Instagram

Connect: @msongeorganic on Instagram

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Bahati Mgunda

Lilian Hipolyte

Tanzanian national youth basketball coach and the founder of Mambo, the country-wide mini-basketball camps and courses for budding young players.

Managing director of Dar es Salaam creative hub Nafasi Arts Space.

“It is about that time of the year when many of us review and set up new goals for the following year.

For me as a coach I like to keep things rolling, not to start a new thing. So, it my hope that the new year will give me an opportunity to push the cause in spreading the mini basketball knowledge and activities across Tanzania and beyond if possible. It is an important part of developing the sport in our communities.”

Connect: @bahatimgunda on Instagram

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“In my tapestry of 2024, resolutions take a backseat, making room for a richer narrative – generosity, growth, and gratitude.

My compass is set on unlocking the potential for brighter futures within the realm of education and youth. The goal is clear: invest time, share knowledge, uplift spirits, and contribute where possible. “As we collectively embrace this generous blueprint, I envision a future where every young mind is empowered, the trajectory of 2024 becoming one of positive change.

“Focused on education initiatives and youth, this year becomes a canvas for cultivating a culture of

giving. Time invested in mentorship, knowledge shared through collaboration, spirits lifted by encouragement, and contributions made where they matter most.

The year ahead promises not just personal growth but a ripple effect of hope and possibility.

“In embracing generosity, we ultimately find gratitude in the shared journey toward a brighter future.

As we navigate the twists of the year, the true resolution emerges: to leave an indelible mark of positivity.”

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Daniel Msirikale

Award-winning travel, documentary and lifestyle photographer.

“Reflecting on a rather challenging year, my focus for the coming year rests on grounding myself, channelling intention into my time and energy and managing my finances better. I intend to immerse myself in creative personal projects – something I did not do at all this year. Solo travels will be a priority once more next year in my never-ending pursuit of growth and a memorable life. I hope I’ll surprise myself with a new passion, a hobby solely for self-indulgence. Despite the trials, this year is ending on a very hopeful note, urging me toward a more purposeful, creative, and exploratory path in the upcoming year.”

Connect: @That_TanzanianGuy on Instagram

Published author and the founder of positive self-talk platform Power of Sentence

Imani Nsamila

Award-winning photographer and content creator whose work has appeared in publications across Europe and Africa.

“My new year goal is to continue being a student of the world and to use my expertise as a visual storyteller to tell stories that will bring positive changes around me and globally.”

“As we take flight into the new year, it's the perfect opportunity to pause, recalibrate, and envision a future brimming with possibilities. Embracing personal growth, spiritual awakening, and global influence, let's establish profound goals that transcend boundaries and elevate our collective consciousness.

“On a personal level, I am determined to prioritize self-care, mental well-being, and nurturing relationships. Through self-reflection, embracing experiences, and pursuing passions that ignite my soul, I will cultivate a fulfilling journey.”

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School of Singeli

MEET THE SINGELI STARS

OF THE FUTURE The next generation of Tanzanian electronic dance music singeli is training for the top at a six-month residency at Alliance Française in Dar es Salaam. Twiga meets the 10 winning artists who make up the first influx of singeli students.

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ingeli began over a decade ago as the sound of the underground in Dar es Salaam. Crafted on Casio keyboards and second-hand computers by young – often barely out of school – locals from the commercial capital’s poorer neighbourhoods it began as an edgy, streetwise alternative to the more established Tanzanian musical favourites of Bongo flava and Afrobeats.

With electronic beats cranked up to dizzying speed, super intense rapping keeping pace and live shows that provoked wild, all-night dancing, the music came with a dangerous image at first and garnered some mistrust from older generations.

However, 15 years on and singeli shows no signs of going away – in fact it has gone from strength to strength and is now seen as a source of national pride rather than a social outcast. This may be in part due to the fact that for all its modernity, singeli owes much to traditional East African music. The soup of samples these bedroom producers cook up on their tracks are often taken from old Tanzanian taarab songs. Singeli is evidence of Tanzania’s evolving culture, and it is now mainstream music – dominating radio play, dancefloors, block parties and festivals.

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The music’s rising profile has also continued beyond Tanzania’s borders.

Ugandan record label Nyege Nyege Tapes has released music by a host of singeli artists and its annual showcase of East African electronic music, Nyege Nyege Festival, held in Jinja, has now become a franchise with partner festivals across Europe.

Inspirational music Singeli started on the streets of Dar, but the music is now an inspiration across the country. For many young Tanzanians it offers an outlet of creativity and expression and, for a lucky few, the promise of a better life. Some of the most promising new artists appeared at a series of three open concerts – held in Morogoro, Tanga and Dar es Salaam – organised by Alliance Française. The 10 most impressive acts across the three concerts were each offered a place at the inaugural Singeli Residency to be hosted at Alliance Française’s headquarters in Dar. The six-month residency is being run in collaboration with the French Embassy in Dar and will give the selected artists an opportunity to develop new work in the studio and in a live performance space.

To give some of the most talented

artists among this new singeli generation the best chance of success, Alliance Française has set up the Singeli Residency at its headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The six-month residency will support 10 artists – the winning acts from three open concerts, – with studio time, business advice and a venue for concerts.

Here’s a brief introduction to the 10 winning artists. Twiga thinks you’ll be hearing a lot more from them very soon.

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Daniel Yu

Why world’s top tech talent is heading to

SILICON ZANZIBAR

Tech hub Silicon Zanzibar has arrived with the aim of bringing together the best tech companies to thrive. African e-commerce start-up Wasoko has partnered with the Zanzibar government on the initiative and here its founder and CEO, Daniel Yu, in conversation with Ingrid Kim, reveals details on the development and how it heralds even greater transformations on the island.

Q. How would you describe Silicon Zanzibar to a stranger?

A. Silicon Zanzibar is a public-private initiative. This means that the government of Zanzibar and tech companies across Africa are helping transform Zanzibar into the most tech-friendly destination in Africa.

Q. Why was Zanzibar Island considered the ideal African location for a tech hub like Silicon Zanzibar?

A. Zanzibar is ideal for becoming Africa’s newest tech hub because it is already an internationally renowned

destination with huge amounts of tourism and visitors coming through and the attractive location makes it ideal as a hub for bringing together the best tech talent from across Africa and beyond to engage them.

Q. What can you tell us about the infrastructure planned for the hub.

Will there be office buildings, also accommodation and hospitality and leisure facilities there?

A. Silicon Zanzibar is part of the larger project planned around the Fumba Peninsula, in particular the

Members of the Wasoko team Image: Wasoko.com

existing Fumba town area plus the growth plans for Fumba City, which is a much larger development to create a satellite city within the free economic zone of Stone Town. And so, Silicon Zanzibar is part of that initiative to have both the physical infrastructure accommodation as part of the larger Fumba City initiative and as part of that having the physical tech hubs. As well as, of course, all of the policies and the government support to enable tech companies to thrive within the zone and as part of Fumba City is the plan.

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Q. Will it be built according to the sustainable design principles of the eco-friendly Fumba Town?

A. Absolutely. So, Silicon Zanzibar goes hand in hand with supporting the sustainable development that you see in Fumba Town, as well as the rural economy initiative of the Zanzibar government overall.

The great thing about the tech industry is it has a very low carbon footprint. You don't require large amounts of space, large amounts of energy, resources to support tech businesses. If you have some desks, internet access, a good place to work that's all you need to support businesses in the digital space.

Q. The project is a partnership between your African e-commerce company Wasoko and the Zanzibar Government. How receptive has the government been to the idea and how are they helping create an encouraging environment for foreign tech companies?

A. The Zanzibar government has been extremely receptive to collaborating both with us at Wasoko as well as with other tech companies that are part of the Silicon Zanzibar initiative. And we’ve been able to sit down, collaborate, and work in a task force between both government and private sector players to even develop new legislation and new policies that are being implemented to help support tech companies to thrive in Zanzibar.

Q. Silicon Zanzibar has been described as a charter city. What do you understand by the phrase and how does it apply to Silicon Zanzibar?

A. Silicon Zanzibar is part of the larger charter city initiative that is ongoing for the Fumba free economic zone in general. This is about how can zones and areas such as the one the Zanzibar government has set up in Fumba and is doing with its policies overall, how can those policies innovate to help create better cities for the future, to create

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more innovative, prosperous cities to unlock economic development and opportunity for the region in which they are based. And so really Silicon Zanzibar is part of this larger charter city project to build out an innovative new city that can unlock economic potential in the Fumba region of Zanzibar.

Q. What is the timeframe to establish Silicon Zanzibar? How do you see it will benefit Zanzibaris over the next 10 years?

A. Silicon Zanzibar is already kicking off now. We’ve been working with the government, developing these new policies to support the establishment of a world-class tech ecosystem in Zanzibar. The opportunity for Zanzibar is to have these top companies with tech jobs in the island and providing real high-quality professional digital employment opportunities for Zanzibaris to be a part of in the next few years.

A big part of this is also bringing in the education and the upskilling opportunities to enable Zanzibaris and other citizens from the region to be educated and then ultimately benefit from the employment opportunities by tech companies that relocate and are based out of Zanzibar.

And we’re already seeing this with the announcement of two new universities in Zanzibar just this year, world-class universities that are expanding and opening campuses here. So, what we’ve seen is the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, is opening its first overseas campus in Zanzibar. And we just had the announcement as well from the African School of Economics, which is also opening a campus in Zanzibar.

These are both in the Fumba free economics zone area.

These educational opportunities combined with the professional opportunities from the companies coming in are going to provide an enormous boost to the development of the Zanzibar local tech

Daniel believes Silicon Zanzibar will bring high quality digital employment opportunities to islanders

ecosystem and opportunities for everybody in the region.

Q. What is the advantage of allowing everyone building tech for Africa to be based in Africa.

How is this going to fast-track tech advancement in the country?

A. The advantage and the opportunity to have a welcoming environment for anybody building tech for Africa, whether they’re currently in Africa right now, maybe spread out between different countries or even outside. If you’re able to attract and bring them together in one place, this has a huge opportunity, both for the development of those services and products themselves.

If you have technology that's maybe being developed outside of Africa right now and doesn’t have

All images courtesy of Wasoko.com / Daniel Yu

Wasoko will be the first in a long line of tech companies to establish a presence on the island?

A. Yes, you know, we at Wasoko are the founding private sector partner, you know, for the Silicon Zanzibar initiative. But there are actually over a 100 tech companies that have expressed interest in setting up in Zanzibar. So, we’re quite excited that there is a lot of interest to come and join the movement with Silicon Zanzibar as well.

The specific tech policies that are being put in place are also being worked on to provide streamlined visas for tech workers to be able to relocate to Zanzibar

the opportunity to be as quickly reviewed and used by local users of this technology, then you’re really slowing down the technology development process and maybe you’re not getting as good a feedback as you could have otherwise for your tech products that you’re developing. But I think the other opportunity is that you’re bringing this talent together in one place where they can really learn from each other, the best talent from all corners of Africa coming together and then really being able to exchange and build the best products, the best technology together, combining the best talent from all these different 54 countries.

The places that really embrace this potential to be the hub where all that talent is brought together, in this case Zanzibar, have an opportunity

get the exposure and benefit from working alongside the best talent in Africa and potentially beyond. And that exposure, that experience is ultimately what helps an ecosystem, a new ecosystem become world class and really be a top destination for technology in Africa.

Q. What advantages will Zanzibar offer relocating tech workers?

A. So, these include a 10-year corporate tax exemption for new companies that are set up under the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) policies. But the specific tech policies that are being put in place are also being worked on to provide streamlined visas for tech workers to be able to relocate to Zanzibar, as well as nomad visas, which are also under discussion, to enable independent tech workers to relocate as well.

Q. Will your company Wasoko be the first to base itself at Silicon Zanzibar? Do you anticipate that

Wasoko is the founding private sector partner for Silicon Zanzibar

Q. Can you briefly tell us about your background in the tech sector?

A. I am a software developer by background. That is what I studied at university and I had the opportunity to work for a few different tech start-ups in the US before I decided to spend some time travelling across the Middle East and Africa, where I was then inspired and got the idea to start Wasoko, the company that I’m now running.

Q. How long have you based yourself in Zanzibar? Having grown up in California, home to Silicon Valley, does the island’s mix of laid-back beach lifestyle and tech innovation feel like home to you?

A. I’ve been based in Zanzibar for the year, but I’ve been living in East Africa overall for over seven years at this point. And I would say, absolutely. It’s fantastic for me to be able to wake up and see the ocean, go to the beach whenever I want.

And absolutely, I think there is a big opportunity to replicate a lot of the attractive elements of the lifestyle, which I think is a huge part of what has supported Silicon Valley to be successful, with the right policies to attract top tech talent to Zanzibar.

And I think by doing that, there is that real opportunity for Zanzibar to become one of the top ecosystems for technology in Africa.

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Drone technology

How drones are

CHANGING OUR LIVES Tanzania is embracing drone technology to improve the lives of its citizens and expand economic opportunities.

The potential uses are numerous, ranging from humanitarian aid to filmmaking. Hamza S. Johari, Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), gives an insight into the unmanned aerial vehicles' potential and their safety.

What are drones, and how do they work?

Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are aircraft without human pilots onboard. They are controlled remotely by operators on the ground or can fly autonomously using pre-programmed flight paths and GPS. What are the main applications of drones in Tanzania?

■ Tourism and filmmaking ■ Agriculture and precision farming ■ Environmental monitoring and conservation ■ Surveying and mapping ■ Security and surveillance ■ Mining and resource management ■ Construction and real estate One of the most important uses of drone technology in Tanzania is in humanitarian aid. Drones can be used to deliver medicines, food, and other essential supplies to remote areas quickly and efficiently.

What safety measures should be taken when operating drones in Tanzania?

Familiarize yourself with local regulations: Before flying a drone in Tanzania, familiarize yourself with the specific drone regulations and requirements set by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA). Adhere to these rules to avoid legal issues and ensure safe operations.

Register your drone: If required by the authorities, ensure that your drone is properly registered and obtain authorization before flying it in Tanzania.

Choose safe flying locations: Select open areas away from crowds, buildings, and busy roadways for drone flights.

Avoid flying near airports, government buildings or other sensitive locations.

Maintain visual line of sight (VLOS): Always keep the drone within your line of sight during flight. This allows you to monitor the drone's position and surroundings effectively.

The TCAA team optimising civil aviation in Tanzania

Check weather conditions: Strong winds, rain, or fog can impact a drone's stability and flight performance.

What are the future prospects for drones in Tanzania?

■ Infrastructure inspection and monitoring.

■ Disaster response and humanitarian aid.

■ Environmental monitoring and conservation.

■ Delivery and logistics.

■ Surveying and mapping.

■ Tourism and filmmaking.

■ Educational and research applications: ■ Infrastructure development and urban planning.

■ Healthcare Support.

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Strangest Kili ascents

RECORD BREAKING CLIMBS of Mt Kilimanjaro

Close to half a million people have made it to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro so if you want to be the first in some capacity you need to do something quite spectacular. Here are some world records – from the brave to the bonkers – set on Africa’s highest peak.

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The fastest ascent…

Depending on the route taken, most climbers reach Uhuru Peak – at 5,895 metres, Mt Kilimanjaro’s highest point – and get back down again in between five and seven days. With altitude sickness is a genuine and potentially serious risk, local guides remind novice climbers to take it ‘pole, pole’ – ‘slowly, slowly’ in Swahili – but there are those climbers whose mantra is ‘haraka, haraka’ (‘quickly, quickly’).

Take for example ‘Iceman’ Wim Hoff. The daredevil Dutchman, who has become a global wellness phenomenon through his patented power breathing technique, has 26 world records to his name, including running a full marathon above the Arctic circle wearing only a pair of shorts. He added a pair of trainers to his minimal dress code when he ran up Mt Kilimanjaro in 2015, reaching the top in 31 hours and 25 minutes with the bare-chested Hoff untroubled by hypothermia or altitude sickness.

This is an impressive feat, but it still falls some way short of Spanish mountain runner Killian Jornet, who in 2010 at just 22 years of age, got to Uhuru Peak in 5 hours, 23 minutes and 50 seconds.

In July 2015 Anne-Marie Flammersfeld, a 37-year-old German, set a new record for the fastest ascent and descent by a woman on Kilimanjaro, climbing to the summit via the Umbwe Route in a time of 8 hours, 32 minutes before making it back to Mweka gate for a total time on the mountain of 12 hours, 58 minutes.

The fastest Tanzanians to the top…

The record for fastest “unaided” ascent (meaning that the climber carried all his own equipment, food, water etc) has

been held since 2006 by Tanzanian Simon Mtuy, who climbed from Umbwe Gate to the summit and back in 9 hours, 19 minutes back.

However, the fastest up and down time is held by Tanzanian athlete Gaudence Lekula, who in 2017 finished in 8 hours, 36 seconds.

From Tanga to the top…

Lekula again. Obviously not satisfied with just one record, the by-now-37-year-old, this year ran from his hometown of Tanga on Tanzania’s northern coast to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. In August he covered the 478 kilometres in 65 hours, having trained for five years to get in record-breaking shape.

Oldest climber to summit…

Age is no barrier. Anne Lorimar was 89 years and 37 days old when she reached Uhuru Peak in 2019, making her the oldest person to summit. It was her second successful summit, having become the oldest woman on her first ascent in 2014.

Youngest climber…

The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) stipulates that children under the age of 10 are often not allowed to climb over 3,100 metres up Mt Kilimanjaro. But in August this year Serbian five-year-old Ognjen Živković broke the rules and a world record when he made it to the top.

Actually, Ognjen’s father, an experienced mountain climber had secured special authorisation for his son’s attempt and it paid off big time

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The highest cricket match…

Carrying a kitchen appliance…

In September 2014, a group of international cricketers hiked to Uhuru Peak then set the record for the highest-ever cricket match, playing a ten over game at a height of 5,730 metres in a flat crater just below the summit. Players included former South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini and ex-England spinner Ashley Giles. Halfway through their Twenty20 game clouds stopped play.

Mt Kilimanjaro porters are quite something.

It’s not unusual to see them water in one hand, cooker in another, a rucksack on the back topped off with a picnic table balanced on the head. It makes for tough going, but at least the equipment they are laden with will prove useful on the trek. The same cannot be said for the cargo Enda O’Doherty took to the summit in 2017. The Irish geography teacher entered the record books as the first man to climb Kilimanjaro with a washing machine strapped to his back. The 40kg load was carried as symbol of the burden of mental health issues with the trek raising money for a crisis counselling service in the UK. Another kitchen appliance made it to Uhuru Peak this November when Michael Copeland made the ascent with a fridge strapped to his back. The soldier-turned-bodybuilder has previous experience of wild white goods adventures having completed the Three Peaks Challenge in the UK under 24 hours while carrying a fridge to raise money for mental health charity MIND.

Highest altitude pizza delivery…

Kilimanjaro climbing groups refuel with porridge, pasta and potatoes over a fire, but the opening of Tanzania’s first Pizza Hut in 2016 called for another carb hit as commemoration. The global fast-food chain arranged for a pizza to be delivered to the summit of Kilimanjaro between May 5 and 8. That’s well outside Pizza Hut’s usual 30-minute speed guarantee.

More fast food at altitude action was recorded on Kilimanjaro in October 2022 when a vacuum-sealed vegan burger from UK chain Honest Burgers became the world’s highest-altitude burger delivery.

Fastest time to walk up Mt Kilimanjaro backwards…

If you are racking your brain for how you can get on the My Kilimanjaro record-list, maybe you need to shift your thinking 180 degrees. Nepalese mountaineer Sanjay Pandit walked backward to Africa’s highest point on December 18, 2015, clocking in at 24 hours and 40 minutes. Even if that record seems out of reach, walking backwards up hills is excellent for knee health, but make sure you are climbing with a team to guide you.

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Nepalese mountaineer Sanjay Pandit walked backward to Africa’s highest point on December 18, 2015, clocking in at 24 hours and 40 minutes

The highest DJ set…

In March his year Tanzanian Joseph Simon Misa – better known as DJ Joozey – broke the record for the highest ever DJ set by playing a 15-minute concert at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. The 27-year-old artist started his set with the Tanzanian national anthem before dropping some singeli – Dar es Salaam’s frenetic urban dance music – to celebrate the landmark moment and his love for his country. The record-breaking moment took Joozey’s growing musical renown – he has performed across East Africa and in the Middle East and was among the guest stars on DJ Khaled’s 2022 album, ‘Khaled, Khaled’ – to new heights.

Highest harp concert…

The harp has almost celestial sound, but the stringed instrument can rarely have sounded as heavenly as when it was played on the top of Mt Kilimanjaro in July this year

by Irish harpist Siobhán Brady. As Siobhan began the highest harp performance ever recorded the clouds parted and she was bathed in sunlight. In performing the 20-minute concert, with songs including a traditional Tanzanian jig, Siobhán broke her own record set in 2018 at the 4,045-metre Singla Pass, in Nepal.

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Dar beach football

Sun, sea, sand… and soccer Dar es Salaam is the home of beach soccer in Tanzania.

The Beach Soccer Super League is now established with 16 local clubs involved. Matches take place at Oyster Bay’s Coco Beach and just recently the soft white sands hosted the Copa Dar international tournament.

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oco Beach is party central in Dar es Salaam, but it is not just the booming sound systems of the phalanx of beach bars that shake the sand around here, there is also the daily ritual of beach soccer.

Every evening crowds gather around football pitches marked in the sand that pay host to games in the Beach Soccer Super League.

Set up by the Tanzanian Football Federation in 2019, the amateur league contains 16 teams – all based in Dar es Salaam. Aaron Nyanda, the Beach Soccer Officer at TFF, says the league has spurred a growing interest in the sport among Tanzanians. The country now has its

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own national beach soccer team, and this December will see the Copa Dar international competition take place in the city with countries from across Africa taking part.

“We are finding that there is a lot of interest in learning and playing the game,” he says. “TFF is taking measures to develop the sport.”

There is a rich precedent for international football success grounded in a beach football culture. The reason Brazil has won more World Cup trophies that any other country is often attributed to its players’ beach football beginnings and the star-filled squad of Senegal, one of the leading football nations in Africa, is full of players who spent their days

Players in action on the sands of Coco Beach

playing on the Atlantic Ocean coast until the tide washed away their pitches.

Nyanda is hoping beach soccer here will help raise Tanzania’s international footballing profile and says the national side has already competed in tournaments abroad on numerous occasions. “We competed in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) in Egypt in 2019 and Senegal in 2021,” he says. “We also took part in the Cosafa competition in Durban in 2021 and 2022 and the Africa Beach Games hosted by Tunisia in 2022.”

Fans can see the Beach Soccer Super League teams in action from 2pm to 6pm at Coco Beach and

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Why you should play beach soccer

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Sand is safe

Ever wondered why there are so few overhead kicks in association football? Well, landing on hard grass hurts! However, with soft sand to cushion your fall you can attempt the most acrobatic of shots and skills.

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Sand strengthens muscles

Many professional soccer players who are coming back from an injury play in the sand in order to strengthen their muscles. Beach soccer helps your joints and articulations, which is why it is so good for recovery.

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Goal-scoring opportunities are everywhere

A beach soccer pitch is only 36.5 metres long and 27.5 metres wide so shots on goal come thick and fast. It results in exciting, high-scoring games.

Nyanda says there are opportunities for aspiring players to try out for the teams before each season starts. The games run parallel to the Tanzanian Football League with the first matches starting in September and fixtures continuing until June, however Nyanda points out that there are some important differences between the two formats beyond switching grass for sand.

“The rules of beach soccer differ from the standard game,” he says.

“For example, a beach soccer match is 36 minutes long, consisting of three periods of 12 minutes each, with a three-minute break in each period. Each team has only five

players on the pitch at one time, including the goalkeeper.”

Beach soccer fills those 36 minutes with high-paced action. Tiki taka possession football does not work here with the sand precluding passing as an option. Instead, players tend to keep the ball in the air and spectacular tricks such as rainbows, over-head kicks and volleys become the norm. Add in that beach soccer is played out on a smaller pitch meaning you can shoot from anywhere – even goalkeepers can get involved – so you get goals galore.

Sounds exciting, right? Get yourself down to Coco Beach and check out this all-action version of the beautiful game.

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It trains your first touch

In beach soccer the ball will come at higher speeds from different areas of the pitch, leaving players little room for error. Therefore, your first touch is crucial. This comes with practice so play more!

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Train your timing

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urrounded by white sand beach, swaying palm trees and crystal blue ocean, The Blue Moon Resort offers an idyllic environment of pure relaxation. Guests can sink even deeper into a zen-like state with spa treatments right on the beach, leisurely lengths in the outdoor swimming pool and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms open out to the tropical gardens with the famous Jambiani coastline just footsteps away. The resort makes the most of the doorstep attractions of Zanzibar’s southeast coast with complimentary water sports activities like kayaks and pedaloes as well as beach volleyball and table tennis. Twiga is delighted then that The Blue Moon Resort is offering one of our readers this escape to paradise with a competition prize of a night’s stay for the winner and a guest of their choice.

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Cooking with Belinda Mkony

Steal the show with these

STICKY GLAZED SAUSAGES Homemade and hearty, these sausages will give any barbecue a boost. Belinda Mkony, Twiga cookery columnist and founder of Dar es Salaam beachside restaurant Fork Yr Munchies, takes you through the recipe step by step.

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ast Africans love to eat good barbecue meat. It is comfort food that suits any given occasion from a family gathering to a date night. So, I bring you our very own creation of the African sausage, or what Kenyans call ‘mutura’. Every country has its own version which includes different ingredients but it’s largely enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

This generations-old recipe combines ground and diced meats for a more rustic and hearty sausage. Homemade sausage is a great way to use less expensive cuts of meat to make something delicious, and going homemade is best because you know exactly what went into it. We grew up eating homemade sausages basted with a sweet glaze with a choice of sides.

I hope each and everyone is able to get together with friends and family for the festive period, as you close the year with a heart full of love and a belly full of delicious, non-basic food.

Enjoy. Na shiba sana.

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Ingredients 400g pork with fat (1/4 diced, 3/4 ground) 200g well marbled beef (1/4 diced, 3/4 ground) Instacure #1 or pink curing salt 3 tsp sea salt 2 tsp of cayenne pepper.

2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 tbsp of minced fresh garlic 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp smoky paprika seasoning 240 ml ice cold water 250 grams cup of spring onions, finely diced and chopped 2 pig casings. (about 4 metres in total) Sauce 4 tbsp of Dijon mustard 2 tbsp of soy sauce 2 tbsp of honey 2 tsp of Chinese five-spice.

Instructions Take about 10 to 15 feet of casings (typically three lengths) and submerge them in warm water.

Cut the meat and fat into chunks and toss with the salt, Instacure, garlic, cayenne, paprika and rosemary. You need Instacure No. 1 as a safety measure when you smoke the meat. Put everything in a container and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the mixture is cold. You can also put the mix in the fridge overnight; this will help the bind.

If you want, you can even hand-mince the meat yourself. If you want to do this, hand mince 1/4 of the meat and fat

All images courtesy of Belinda Mkony / Cooking with Belinda Mkony

FOLLOW BELINDA To keep up with her latest recipes and events, visit Fork.Ur.Munchies on Instagram

mixture to get a more interesting texture for your sausage.

Make sure the mixture is very cold; you will probably need to freeze it again for a while. When it’s cold enough, take it out and add the chilled water to the bowl and mix on the lowest setting for 90 seconds to two minutes, or with your very clean hands for two minutes. The look of the meat will change as it binds to itself and will look more like thick batter than ground meat and fat.

If you are making links, load up a sausage stuffer with the meat and fat. Rinse the casings by running warm water through

them: You want to flush some salt and check for any holes in the casings.

Thread an entire casing onto the stuffer and fill it slowly. Coil the filled casing as you go. Fill all the casings before making individual links.

To make individual links, tie off one end of a casing. Compress the sausage inside it to fill that end link. Pinch off a link and flip it away from you several times to tighten it. Move down the coil and pinch down another link. This time, flip the link back toward you to tighten it.

Hang your sausages to dry for an hour or more. Hang for 1 to 2 hours at room

temperature. I use a standard clothes drying rack to hang my links.

If you hot-smoke your links, pull them when they reach an internal temperature of 68°C. If your links don't get to that temperature in time, you can either smoke them longer or you can finish the cooking in an oven set at 93°C. Mix the rest of the ingredients together to make a glaze. Cook the sausages and onions for 25-30 minutes, turning and brushing with the glaze every few minutes. Slide off the skewers, serve with some fresh salad aka kachumbari and enjoy!

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Dr Neema Kiure-Mssusa

My global role shows the progress made in

ACCOUNTANCY IN TANZANIA CPA Dr Neema Kiure-Mssusa has put Tanzania on the global map of accounting. She has just become the country’s first representative on the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Nominating Committee – a prestigious appointment that reflects her more than two decades of work implementing international standards and supporting the progression of women in the profession here. In an exclusive conversation with Twiga, Dr Kiure-Mssusa charts her journey and reveals how she has worked to pave a path for more women to follow her.

Q. Congratulations on being appointed to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Nominating Committee. What does the appointment mean to you and what will your new role involve?

A. Thank you very much for your warm sentiments. You can say IFAC is the FIFA of accountancy. It is a global organisation comprising 180 member and associate organisations in 135 jurisdictions, representing millions of professional accountants.

The National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) is a member of the IFAC. The IFAC Nominating Committee is responsible for selecting volunteer members to serve on the independent standard-setting boards such as the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB), the IFAC Board and committees.

This appointment to the IFAC Nominating Committee is for two-year term starting in January 2024. The Committee has nine members, including the IFAC President and Deputy Presidents – the remaining seven members represent their continents. The position is therefore to represent Africa in the committee and ensure suitable candidates are identified and encouraged to serve the accountancy profession.

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I am grateful for the faith and confidence that the IFAC Council has been put in me and my country, Tanzania. This is the acknowledgement of the progress made by the accountancy profession in Tanzania, and this is the first time that Tanzania has been given a chance to serve in this important Committee.

Q: The prestigious appointment reflects your 20 years of work implementing international standards in accounting to Tanzania. How has that work affected accounting and subsequently international trade in the country?

A. The NBAA adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for use by the private sector in Tanzania in 2004 and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for public sector entities in 2006. By using international standards, we have achieved global comparability.

Additionally, adherence to international accounting standards has boosted the financial statements’ credibility and so the ability to attract foreign investment and made it simpler for Tanzanian firms to access global financial markets. In the recent International Public Sector Financial

Accountability Index, Tanzania was one of the two countries in Africa and forty-nine jurisdictions globally that had reported their financial statements in accrual.

Q: You have been a role model for women accountants in Tanzania with your pioneering achievements including becoming the first Tanzanian woman partner at Big Four audit firm Ernst & Young Tanzania (EY). Do you feel that it is a different environment now for women accountants compared to when you started out? What has changed?

A. Ernst & Young’s tagline is ‘Building a Better Working World’. EY has always provided an environment which supports women in achieving their full potential. As a mother of six and working in EY, opportunities such as bringing your child to work has always given me the opportunity to stay close to family while achieving work objectives.

On the other hand, there has been a worldwide and local movement throughout the years to encourage gender diversity and inclusion in different areas, including accounting and auditing. Many businesses, including the Big Four have launched programmes to address gender gaps and provide opportunities for women in senior roles.

This has led to a growing understanding of the need of diversity in the workplace.

Many entities are working hard to give women equal chances for job progression, mentorship, and leadership roles. However, certain regions and organisations may still have obstacles and inequities. It is critical to continue advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion to foster an atmosphere in which all employees, regardless of gender, may thrive.

Q: I read a quote from you that goes: “A person who does not learn from others will not grow.” Who have been some of your most important teachers/mentors over the years that have aided in your development?

A. I thank God for his guidance. My parents were key in building the foundation, considering that my father was an accountant, now a retired one. I appreciate the support, guidance and encouragement of my teachers and mentors all the way from primary school to university.

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There have been many mentors along the way, but I would like to give my sincere appreciation and gratitude go to Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Dr Edmund Mndolwa and Joseph Sheffu, Country Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Tanzania.

Q: You were among the founding members of the Tanzania Association of Women Certified Accountants (TAWCA) in 2015 and are the now its chairperson.

The association was set up to address the challenges of women leaving university to pursue jobs in accounting – what do you identify as the problem here and has the association made a big difference?

A. TAWCA is a non-profit making organisation set up to promote and support women advancement in Tanzania. At that time women qualified accountants made up about 20 per cent of all qualified accountants here, whereas statistics were showing that the ratio of accounting graduates in higher learning institutions is almost an equal split of men and women. So the main question was – where do women go after graduating? Or why don’t they proceed to being CPA qualified? Of course, TAWCA understood that, from universities to employment, women face many challenges as wives, mothers, employees and more. Therefore, TAWCA saw the need of mentoring and motivating girls and women from secondary schools to professional levels. We are happy to see the increase in the percentage of qualified women accountants year after year, to about 30 per cent in 2023.

TAWCA has conducted six annual women leadership forums that assist career and leadership development for women accountants and non-accountants. In 2019, we managed to raise fund for the Bado Naweza project to empower teen mothers with life skills training. The project – financed by the Foundation for Civil Society (FCS) – was implemented in the Vijibweni, Kigamboni and Somangira wards in the Kigamboni

district of Dar es Salaam. A total of 101 young mothers benefited from the project.

The association also supports government secondary schools through the provision of mathematics, bookkeeping and commerce books as well as motivational talks. To ensure the sustainability of the association, we have acquired a plot in Dodoma as a base for initiatives.

Q: Air Tanzania is very proud of your achievements. I believe the feeling is mutual?

A. Through the ATCL Board, we have been able to work together with management team to ensure that we improve financial reporting processes and the presentation and disclosure requirements in the ATCL financial statements, which are prepared in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We were all delighted to see that, for the first time, ATCL financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022, which were submitted for the NBAA Best Presented Financial Statements competition in the year 2023, won the number one position in the trading and distribution category.

Q. You are keen campaigner for women in STEM sector roles? Do you see Air Tanzania as a progressive employer in that regard?

A. Definitely. ATCL is recruiting, training, developing and supporting women pilots, engineers, accountants and many others in various capacities. There are procedures to ensure that they are provided with an environment that will support their development and ensure their growth.

Q: I have read that you knew that accounting was the career for you from a young age. And what was it about accounting that appealed to you then?

A. I used to observe my father – who is a retired accountant – while he was working, sometimes visiting him in his office. I always

I used to observe my father… while he was working, sometimes visiting him in his office. I always admired how he used to punch the big calculator on his desk and thought that I should do that too one day

admired how he used to punch the big calculator on his desk and thought that I should do that too one day. I used to, and still do, enjoy dealing with numbers. From the age of eight I have been saying that I will be an accountant one day. So even after my form two exams where the school expected me to continue in the science stream, I opted for business stream instead, which was not easy for the teachers to approve.

Immediately after my form six exams in May 1996, my father enrolled me at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) in September 1996, where I started to pursue the Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ADA) full-time, and CPA exams part-time. I thank God I managed to finish them all in 1999.

Q. There is a perception (or misperception) out there that accounting is boring and all about crunching numbers and staring at spreadsheets all day. You obviously know different. Why do you feel it is exciting and important work?

A. The field is far more active and important than it appears on the surface.

Accountants have a critical, global role in supplying financial information that impacts organisational decision-making.

We are problem solvers. For people who appreciate taking on difficulties, this may be intellectually interesting and satisfying. We have an ethical responsibility, maintaining the integrity and openness of financial information. It is also a profession with diverse career paths, including auditing, taxes, forensic accounting, consulting, and many others. For example, accountants will play a key role in supporting the Tanzanian government’s implementation of the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

Q: What advice would you give to a young Tanzanian woman thinking of pursuing a career in accountancy?

A. Concentrate on having a thorough accounting education. Study accounting or a related topic at a reputed college, strengthen your credentials and consider earning professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

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Theatre Tanzania

Theatre staging a comeback in Zanzibar with

FAANA

FaAna Theatre Zanzibar is set on reviving the archipelago’s performing arts heritage. Founder Issak Esmail Issak hopes to inspire creative youngsters with film, dance and theatre projects that put a modern twist on traditional entertainment.

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aAna Theatre Zanzibar got its name from Fatma Anais, the daughter of the theatre’s founder, Issak Esmail Issak. “She now lives in New York,” he tells me. “But when she was young, we had fun playing theatre in Zanzibar where she grew up. She always wanted me to start helping the youth here learn acting.”

Compacting Fatma’s full name infused it with even more pertinent meaning. ‘Faana’ in Swahili means to be supportive of one another while, in the same language, “fanana” means resemble and can be extended to playing a role. FaAna Theatre Zanzibar intends to be true to both definitions, creating a community of talented youths and engaging them in film, music and theatre projects that revive the rich, but largely forgotten cultural heritage here.

FaAna was launched in 2021 and offers free theatre education and staged performances for young Zanzibari. Issak hopes to create opportunities for the talent that’s out there and provide them with a homegrown alternative to a contemporary

culture under, he says, “formidable attack from foreign influences and the influx of and misuse of the modern smart technologies”.

FaAna is a passion project for Issak.

The Zanzibari-Norwegian multi-hyphenate artist – as well as being a dramatist with his work performed in Italy, Iran, the USA and South Africa, he is a photographer and has just had a collection of his poems published – writes and produces the plays, selects and trains the young actors and directs the film productions. He even gives up his “cramped” living room at his home on the island to stage rehearsals when outdoors is not practical.

Pop-up performances The company does not yet have its own theatre building so performances pop up across the island, with the most recent productions, the Issak-penned Ma Femme Burundaise and Raya na Halima, staged at restaurant and event space The Box in Stonetown’s Shangani neighbourhood.

FaAna costs nothing to join and performances are often free to watch

so Issak is always on the look-out for funding to help move the company forward and support his students.

While Issak sells such support as subsiding Zanzibar’s culture, he says getting donations has been a challenge with no government support. “Financing these projects is difficult,” he says. “We have sent several requests to arts-related officials, but one never hears from them. However, our final film project of the year was part-financed by the Rotary Club of Zanzibar.”

Grand ambitions

FaAna has produced films and theatre with a cast of Zanzibaris

While FaAna remains a humble operation, it harbours grand ambitions.

Issak wants the company to be part of a wider revival of Zanzibar’s pre-revolution prioritisation of entertainment that engage with communities. He says: “There was a time when many public buildings and schools in Zanzibar City had fine theatre halls to offer, including at the Raha Leo Civic Centre. The school and public libraries stocked books by Shakespeare, Moliere, Shaw, Wole Soyinka, Chekov, O’Neill, Ibsen, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Tagore airtanzania.co.tz / 33

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The goal is to create a genre that through song, acting, and dance will develop into a full evening performance, using both new stories and older classical expressions like Kijiti or Njia Ungurusumbwe of Siti binti Saad

and many more. There were plays on hand to produce and both primary and secondary schools, had regular productions. There were also many Ta’zieh (Muslim ritual dramatic event) ceremonies conducted.

Interactive performances “Post-1964, books gradually disappeared from the shelves. We soon became a non-reading and a non-writing nation. Priorities were given to Western-led technology, sciences and businesses. All the three major cinemas in Zanzibar Island were turned into shopping centres selling overseas products. Local arts and crafts were slowly being buried.

The Ulaghaitu mobile cinema vans that used to tour villages showing documentaries and Charlie Chaplin films were disbanded. All that remains is the Swahili word ‘chale’, which means ‘clown’ or ‘comedian’ and is derived from Charlie Chaplin.”

“Grand theatrical spectacles included Shi'ite Muslim ritual re-enacting the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussein, while theatre vans would visit local schools for performances to celebrate Zanzibar’s independence.

They exited never to return.”

In Issak’s opinion, these interactive performances “require active attention” and he hopes that FaAna’s

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ambitious, original works across art forms will also get people thinking.

Many of the new productions take traditional Zanzibar art forms in new directions. Among those given a modern twist is taarab music, which continues to seduce and form the building blocks of new Tanzanian musical genres such as Bongo Flava and singeli. Issak has invented a new hybrid genre he calls ‘TaarabThilai’ or ‘Taarab Opera’. He says: “The goal is to create a genre that through song, acting, and dance will develop into a full evening performance, using both new stories and older classical expressions like Kijiti or Njia Ungurusumbwe of Siti binti Saad.”

The dramatist has already written the libretto for a ‘TaarabThilai’ Princess Salme, telling the true story of the fugitive 19th century princess.

Innovative projects FaAna is also researching into the 13th century Persian-Indian Dastangoi fantastical tales. Issak says: “Presented in elaborate settings, the Dastango, the teller of epic narratives, spins out yarns bagging insupportable djinns, beasts metamorphosing into imposing princesses wearing virgin belts, wizards that are caught red-handed trying to set ablaze the entire universe. Can we do a Zanzibar Dastangoi? Yes, we can!”

A scene from a FaAna film production

‘Karagosi’ or puppet shows used to be popular on the islands. FaAna has, Issak says, “a trunkful” of puppets constructed by Norwegian artist AH Roening and hopes to use them to revive the children-friendly form of entertainment that used to be popular in Zanzibar during Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha celebrations.

FaAna is also working on developing, contemporary dance forms from traditional Swahili Ngoma dances, as well as creating new musical compositions in collaboration with Zanzibar songwriters and musicians.

Another top priority is film, whether documentaries that shed light on the Zanzibar people, their culture and past or features that bring traditional tales and new stories, to light. Preservation of the classic Zanzibar Swahili, long under threat from mainland Tanzania’s linguistic influences as well other foreign influences, is also a primary goal.

Issak admits that many of these innovative projects are “gathering dust” until sufficient funding can be found. “We function on a shoestring budget based on small donations from friends. Any support is hugely appreciated.”

To offer your support, call +255 777 225 306. To see one of FaAna’s early film productions, visit www.m.youtube.com/@FaanaTheatreSwahiliCinema

Tanzania swimming

TANZANIA IS SWIMMING

TO SUCCESS

In a nation flanked by lakes, rivers and the Indian Ocean, knowing how to swim is essential.

The Tanzanian Swimming Association (TSA) has done much to promote this life-saving skill as well as nurture the country’s most talented swimmers to an internationally competitive level. The work is paying off with the national swim team placing second at the recent Africa Zone III Championships. Here Amina Mfaume, TSA’s technical director, outlines the lengths she intends to go to promote the sport even further in 2024.

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wimmers live longer. It has been scientifically proven that the aerobic, full-body sport is great for your heart and lungs and lowers the chance of developing Type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Then, there is the fact that learning to swim can save you from the mortal danger of drowning.

The risk is real in Tanzania. Drowning is a significant cause of preventable death and injury here. According to the World Health Organization’s latest figures, Tanzania has significant drowning rates with 2.2 deaths per 100,000 people. The reason?

Communities living, working, travelling near hundreds of kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline or an interior festooned with fathoms-deep freshwater lakes – yet

the majority of Tanzanians have never learned to swim.

Learn to Swim programme Water is life here for many communities, but it can also take that life away. It is a paradox that the Tanzanian Swimming Association (TSA) is working hard to solve. Through public outreach and education, it is reinforcing the importance of water safety, reducing the risk of drowning incidents.

Amina Mfaume, TSA’s technical director, says this year the Association is prioritising getting more Tanzanians to feel safer in the water. “One of the focuses of 2024 is a Learn to Swim programme, which will give the chance to children from different backgrounds to learn how to swim.”

Mfaume is also the director of Tanzania Beach Lifeguard, which has its own mentor method to spread swimming at a grass roots level. “We will launch the Swim for Survival programme in Tanzania in January 2024 to train 40 people who will train other people so that they can teach swimming to primary schools in Tanzania from open water to swimming pools.”

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talent. The competition provides a platform for young and emerging swimmers to showcase their abilities and gain valuable experience. Races are across a range of swimming disciplines, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and relays, catering to swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Athletes compete in various age categories, ensuring that the event is inclusive and promotes the growth of the sport at the grassroots level. Many of Tanzania’s top swimmers have their roots in this championship, having risen through the ranks to represent the nation on the international stage.

That current depth of that swimming talent was evidenced at the Africa Zone III Championships in December. The championship, which acts as a qualifier for international events and the Tanzania National Club Championship in 2024, saw Tanzania’s young swimmers finish second in the overall medals table out of 14 competing countries, including Uganda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Kenya, South Africa and host nation Rwanda.

Most of our swimmers are only able to train eight hours a week due to the limited access to a pool

Best of the best Mfaume, whose role at the TSA includes selecting swimmers and coaches for these events, says the team’s stellar showing in Kigali – the championships were held at the 25-metre Gahanga swimming pool in the Rwandan capital – showed that Tanzania’s standard of swimming is among “the best of the best in best Africa”. The whole team excelled, but Mfaume gives special mention to Max Missokia, the overall 12-and-under winner; Austin Okore, who came second in the 13-14 age group; Aryan Bhatt the 15-16 overall winner with seven golds; Romeo Mihaly Asubisye, who came in second in the same group; Filberto Demello, the overall winner among the 13-to-14-year-old girls; and Collins Saboko, who was the overall winner in the 17 and over age group.

The achievement is even more impressive given Tanzania’s absence of Olympicstandard swimming pools for training or events. “In Africa, we are falling behind in the level of our facilities, she says. “The country does not have even a 25-competition pool so we use school pools and that means we have very limited times for our swimmers to train. Many of our swimmers are only able to train eight hours a week due to the limited access to a pool. Some

train just three hours a week.”

This is the reason that Tanzania’s leading swimming stars such as Collins Saboko – the Southern Highlands-born 19-year-old who has a real shot of making it to the 2024 Olympics in Paris in the butterfly sprint events – gained a scholarship to study and swim in the UK and now trains in the US. Magdalena Moshi, the first female swimmer to represent Tanzania at the Olympics – she competed at the 2012 London Games and in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro – based her training at the University of Adelaide, in Australia.

The TSA has been lobbying the Tanzanian government to improve facilities since before Moshi’s success, but Mfaume’s optimism has risen of late. “We have heard the Government will build a pool so we are looking forward to that. We have tried so many times to attract sponsors, however the main issue has always been getting the land to build on.”

Given the success of Tanzanian swimming in face of these challenges, Mfaume, who is also a PE teacher as well as World Athletics Level 3 and Australian Strength and Conditioning (ASCA) coach, is sure such investment will take the sport here

to another level. She is hoping for more Tanzanian success and support in the coming calendar of domestic swimming events the Taliss Invitational at the International School of Tanganyika in Dar neighbourhood Masaki on February 24 and 25 and the Tanzania National Club Championship on March 2 and 3. Upcoming international events include World Aquatics Championships in Doha in February and the All-African Games in March.

As for novice swimmers who feel a long way from ever thinking about competing for Tanzania one day, Mfaume advises they stick with it. “Discipline is the most important quality a swimmer needs,” she says. “If you have that, the rest will come.”

INFORMATION If you want to learn to swim or to improve your swimming, contact the technical director of the TSA by calling +255 715 059 155.

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Livingstone Tanzania Trust

Building trust for a lifetime of achievement How Livingstone Tanzania Trust's community-based collaborations have helped build a culture of education and self-improvement in Babati in the Manyara Region.

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et between Tarangire National Park and Lake Babati and in the shadow of Mount Kwahara, Babati was just a small, isolated town when Livingstone Tanzania Trust (LTT) began operating there in 2006. In the intervening years, the capital of the Manyara Region has undergone rapid urbanisation with its population doubling to around 600,000 inhabitants in the past two decades. The trust has tried to cater for the demand on resources such expansion brings by building and renovating schools across the town, but as its individual giving and community fundraiser Lyndsey McLellan points out, its work in laying strong foundations goes well beyond “bricks and mortar”.

“Our focus is holistic,” she says. “We try to understand the culture of the community, learn who the influencers are. We do not impose our ideas because we know the community’s

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lived knowledge is far more important than what we might think, which is why we work alongside, helping them to achieve their goals. It is this that has shaped how the trust has grown.

“The community knows the answers, they know what needs to be done but they lack the resources to do it. But what they do need is a facilitator to bring them together to help them to identify the answer.

That’s where we come in.”

In working hand in hand with locals, LTT aims to lay the groundwork for a lifetime of achievement.

“The community will be there long after we have gone but the skills, knowledge, confidence, self-belief will stay for generations and change futures,” Lyndsey says. It believes quality education is key to empowering young and old with knowledge and skills. Work includes supporting the building of 67 new classrooms across nine primary schools – with

features including libraries, bunk beds, student-friendly toilets and hand-washing facilities – and has given ‘livelihood training’ in business or farming to more than 800 adults.

Schools are the starting point

Chickens at an LTT organic farm

“Schools are often under-resourced, overcrowded and lack many basic human needs,” Lyndsey says. “This is made harder for the students when there is no water security, and unhygienic toilets, and at the time no lunchtime meal being provided,” Lyndsey says. “We work alongside the Town and Ward Officers and the schools and communities to bring about change together, recognising that with limited resources we have to be careful with targeting communities most in need.”

The UK-based Livingstone Tanzania Trust works in close partnerships with the Maisha Capacity Development Opportunity (MCDO). Working with a Tanzanian delivery partner and other Tanzanian organisations assists in the collaborative, community approach the trust pursues and breaks down barriers when dealing with sensitive

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issues such as menstruation, which can trigger traditional taboos.

“As an outsider I am never going to be believed and my influence will, quite rightly, be very small, but when fellow Tanzanians come and listen to the beliefs and misinformation, they are in a better place to start the discussions,” Lyndsey says. “They will understand the cultural nuance that we never could. So, we work with other NGOs, with Government bodies to run workshops that explore and address taboo areas with community influences, like the formal leaders, the church leaders, the informal leaders and teachers. We believe that taboos should only be challenged from within the community and not by the international community.

“In this way puberty and menstruation facts have been shared and attitudes towards menstruation changed from being shameful to being a natural process that all girls and women go through.

“We have worked hard to break down the barriers that initially greeted us. We sit, talk, drink chai and eat chapati with the community, we share ideas, challenges and build friendship, trust and respect.”

It’s an immersive method inspired by historical precedent. The trust takes its name from David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary who arrived in Africa to spread Christianity, but stayed for a decade because of what Africa could teach him. “Livingstone ‘failed’ as a missionary as he found the cultures he experienced did not need changing in the way those back in the UK felt. He developed a huge respect for the communities and fought against their exploitation which at the time and amongst other things was the slave trade.”

Building a bond LTT’s bond has been forged over 17 years since its co-founder and managing director, Julian Page, first visited Babati and was, as Lyndsey puts it, “deeply saddened seeing the hardships being faced by children”.

The trust, which gets its funding from corporate partners, sponsored events, individual donations and

When parents are inspired to learn, and are motivated to bring about change, they inspire their children to achieve more even charity cookbooks, has gone on to become part of life in the town with an approach Lyndsey describes as “slow, patient, respectful and fun”.

While equipping pupils with a quality education is a change agent for development in the community, the trust recognises that parents have to be onboard as well. In achieving this, the Trust has sought to build new income avenues for parents that help them out of poverty to become role models to their children and finance their education.

Organic approach

Role models “Children are like sponges, they absorb everything,” Lyndsey says.

“So, when parents are inspired to learn, and are motivated to bring about change, they inspire their children to achieve more. When their parents are working hard, their children will work hard, and so building confidence in the parents helps to build confidence in their children.”

With the ‘livelihood training’ the trust teaches practical skills that parents can pass on to their children.

Lyndsey, who has many years of experience of working in international development, says: “We demonstrate how to grow crops, show best practice and explain through field training days why we work this way.

But we know that most training is

forgotten soon after it is shared, so we also mentor farmers to be there in the fields, in the communities to guide, assist and encourage. Our Street Business School offers enterprise training for small businesses.”

Part of the business skill sharing includes helping households build their financial resilience so they can budget for their children. In Babati, which depends on an agricultural economy, this means crop diversification. Lyndsey says: “We recognise the dangers of over dependence on a single source of income, and we encourage householders to diversify and there are many ways they can.

If you grow maize, add pigeon peas, add some beans, bananas and other fruit trees. We help them look at post-harvest losses to reduce waste and we look at markets further afield to gain the best price for their crops.

We have also worked with community groups to establish their own savings and loans programmes so there is money for rainy days.”

LTT works with Tanzanians on the ground in Babati

The trust encourages an organic approach to farming that saves on waste and sustains the environment.

That environmental consciousness extends to its schools as well. “We encourage school meals because hungry kids never learn, but we know that means cooking which means using firewood. At our schools we have built fuel-efficient stoves which reduce firewood consumption by 50 per cent and we encourage schools to plant trees so that in time they become fuel self-reliant.”

LTT estimates that around 23,800 people across Babati have benefited from its work to date and Lyndsey, while careful to protect the privacy of those involved, does mention the recent success of an orphaned girl who has “gone from primary school to become a social worker working with refugees in the west of the country”. Just one example of a community that now believes in better lives.

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Holiday planning in TZ

COOL TIMES

ON THE COAST

With elite hotels, cool nightclubs and chic beach bars, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar have built an international reputation as scene holiday destinations for a young, energetic crowd.

Julda Mkundi, of Tanzanian bespoke travel company Luxe By Elle, curates an itinerary of fun-filled nights and chilled days for clients from the US, UK, the Middle East and across Africa and here she shares why the coastal resorts are great places to let your hair down.

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Dar es Salaam trending hotels Johari Rotana In recent months Johari Rotana has been a popular choice for my clients.

They love that everything is in house at this hotel in the heart of Dar es Salaam from a spa, three beautiful restaurants, a recently launched cigar lounge and music events and barbecues every Thursday and Friday at rooftop bar The Hamptons.

Business travellers appreciate the huge conference rooms and ballroom for events and meetings.

The Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam has also had a lot of bookings with guests loving its amazing Sunday brunches and the Level 8 rooftop bar.

Zanzibar trending hotels

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My favourite hotel picks in Zanzibar for my Luxe clients are Bamboo, Meliá, new resort Kwanza, Le Mersenne and Marijani.

Get ready for an unforgettable holiday filled with fun lavish parties, dancing on the beach and visits to some of the best nightclubs, exotic restaurants and resorts in East Africa.

Whether my clients are flying down to Tanzania from different parts of the world celebrating birthdays, family get-togethers or just boys’ or girls trips and night outs, there is various lavish party spots for every holidaymaker here in our country. Plus, when you need some downtime after those lively nights, what could be better than soft-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters. Let’s dive into some of the Luxe treats in store for you.

Bamboo Bamboo is such a lovely eco-friendly boutique hotel. My clients and I love the Japanese influence in the cuisine and the architecture here. The hotel is so private with well-spaced out villas and its own stretch of beach.

It is perfect for birthday group trips, baecations and honeymoons.

Meliá The lavish hospitality of this 5-star hotel never disappoints. Perfect for couples.

Kwanza Resorts The hotel has only recently been launched by the government of Zanzibar. The prices are very affordable for Tanzanian residents and non-residents, especially for the high-quality hospitality on offer. The

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massive rooms are well designed with the majority coming with outside showers, a lavish bathtub and pool. There is so much to do at this resort, including fine dining with ocean views and plenty of water sports options. Ideal for families, couples and group trips.

Kapital Kapital is a prestige members-only club, but you can get in as a guest of a fully registered member. The place is cute, cosy and extremely authentic. It has a very good cigar lounge, as well as excellent food and cocktails.

Le Mersenne This five-star is a favourite, especially now it has added new water villas to its exclusive accommodation. The hospitality is something else. When guests arrive, they are treated to a welcome dance band.

Wavuvi The most talked about bar and restaurant in Dar. Situated in the heart of the revamped Coco Beach, this place puts on all kinds of cool events, which attract my international clients. Most popular are the monthly morning beach parties Hello Jua (‘Hello Sunrise’) that run from 5.30AM to noon.

The event has a different theme each time with a US$ 400 prize going to the best-dressed person each month. With celebrity guest performances, fireworks and dancing waiters, this is definitely a must visit.

Dar es Salaam nightlife Tanzania’s commercial capital has some excellent nightclub choices. For me, the cream of the scene includes Kapital, Wavuvi, Warehouse, Elements, 1245, Barra Beach and Tips Coco.

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Bamboo boutique hotel, Zanzibar

Warehouse Warehouse is a new open bar spot in Oyster Bay which is already a hit with clubbers. It also has great food and a cool open bar space.

Elements This Dar favourite is still going strong, attracting international DJs as well as emerging talent from across Africa.

Le Mersenne, Zanzibar

1245 This authentic spot 1245 celebrates its first birthday this year. It attracts a roster of big-name international DJs and up and coming artists. They have just launched a new exclusive lounge and their Sunday brunch has to be experienced.

Barra Beach This coastal spot enjoys an amazing clifftop location where you’ll spot its unmistakable sailor white and blue décor. Quiet and serene during the day, it serves amazing food.

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Luxe By Elle top dining spots in Zanzibar The Rock The Instagram icon, this restaurant perched on a rock a short boat trip from shore is the perfect romantic date night destination.

Bamboo Tips Coco Monday night start the clubbing week in style at this Coco Beach joint.

Expect top DJs, international artists and a cool urban crowd.

Zanzibar nightlife In all my years of being a tour operator tour, I have never experienced such demand from international travellers wanting to party and spend some quality time in Zanzibar.

The islands are definitely having a moment and visitors will enjoy a laidback vibe distinct from the mainland.

Stone Town Moments from the international airport, the historic port town is the first stop for most visitors and has a vibrant clubbing scene. Top choices include rooftop bar Six Degrees South and the three-storey Club Tatu which mix the latest house,

amapiano, R’n’B, afrobeats and hip-hop with priceless views over the Indian Ocean.

Paje and Jambiani Windsurfers love a night out as much as they love strong offshore winds and these south coast resorts offer up both. It can get rowdy with foam parties and booming soundsystems shaking the sand until dawn.

Boutique resort The Nest is a good place to start.

Nungwi Zanzibar is loaded with spectacular beaches, but Kendwa Beach on Zanzibar's northwest coast may be the best of them. It was recently voted the best beach in Africa and the fourth best beach in the entire world. Add in that the beach is home to the monthly Kendwa Rocks full moon beach parties, which attract revellers from all over the world, and what are you waiting for?

Sample some incredible Japanese food in Jambiani. This serene space is unique on the island. Perfect for intimate birthday groups or lovers.

Cape Town Fish Market Fresh seafood packed into amazing wraps, salads and sushi at this Stone Town harbour favourite. The franchise also has an outlet in Dar es Salaam.

Chilled days My group travellers love to get the gang together on a private yacht in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. It’s a treat that Luxe

By Elle can sort out and it makes for an unforgettable birthday, bachelor or bachelorette party or romantic honeymoon. Luxe clients will travel across the continent for something special like this and we can cater for them with island-hopping trips and a personal chef to take care of all the food. airtanzania.co.tz / 45

Confidence

Approaching confidence with

SELF-COMPASSION Confidence is often seen as a desirable trait that helps individuals navigate through life with ease and assertiveness.

However, founder of positive selftalk platform Power of Sentence Jackline Chris reveals the path to genuine confidence can be a complex and challenging journey.

The Tanzanian author explore why it is crucial to approach confidence with kindness towards oneself.

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onfidence is not about being flawless or having unwavering self-assurance at all times. True confidence stems from a deep-rooted belief in oneself, acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses, and embracing the journey of personal growth. It is an internal state of being that radiates outward, influencing our actions, decisions and interactions with others.

In the pursuit of confidence, many individuals fall into the trap of self-criticism. They berate themselves for perceived flaws, comparing themselves to others and setting impossibly high standards. This relentless self-judgment not only erodes self-esteem but also creates an atmosphere of constant anxiety and self-doubt. But self-compassion has a way to help a person gain confidence with grace.

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The role of self-compassion is to offer a nurturing and supportive approach to building confidence.

It involves treating ourselves with kindness, understanding and acceptance, even in the face of setbacks or perceived failures. By practicing self-compassion, we develop a healthy relationship with ourselves, fostering resilience, self-worth and a genuine sense of confidence. Here are some of the benefits self-compassion can bring:

Embrace imperfections Self-compassion encourages us to embrace our imperfections and recognise that they are a part of our unique journey. Instead of dwelling on our shortcomings, we can focus on growth and personal development. This mindset shift allows us to approach challenges with a sense of curiosity and resilience, rather than fear or self-doubt.

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Cultivate emotional resilience

Nurturing authenticity

Takeaways

Kindness towards oneself nurtures emotional resilience, allowing us to bounce back from setbacks and failures. By acknowledging our emotions without judgment, we create space for healing and growth.

Self-compassion helps us navigate through difficult times with grace and self-care, fostering a positive mindset that fuels confidence.

When we approach confidence with kindness, we allow ourselves to embrace authenticity. We recognise that true confidence does not require conforming to societal expectations or pretending to be someone we are not. Instead, it stems from accepting and expressing our true selves. By embracing authenticity, we cultivate a deep sense of self-worth and integrity.

Celebrate achievements

Fostering healthy relationships

In a society that often emphasizes external validation and unrealistic standards, it is vital to approach confidence with kindness towards oneself. By practicing self-compassion, we nurture a genuine and sustainable sense of confidence that uplifts us on our personal journey. Embracing imperfections, cultivating emotional resilience, celebrating achievements, nurturing authenticity, and fostering healthy relationships are essential components of this transformative approach.

Practicing self-compassion means celebrating our achievements, no matter how small they may seem.

By acknowledging our successes and giving ourselves credit, we build a positive feedback loop that reinforces confidence. This self-affirmation empowers us to take on new challenges and venture outside our comfort zones.

Approaching confidence with self-compassion enhances our relationships with others. When we are kind to ourselves, we become more empathetic, understanding and supportive towards others. This creates an environment of trust and collaboration, where confidence can flourish collectively. By fostering healthy relationships, we build a network of support that further nurtures our own confidence.

Let us embark on the path of confidence with self-compassion as our guiding light. By being kind to ourselves, we unlock our true potential, embrace our uniqueness, and radiate a genuine confidence that inspires others to do the same.

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Swahili Fashion Week

SWEET SIXTEEN FOR SWAHILI FASHION WEEK Africa’s premier fashion show returned in December, showcasing the talents of established and emerging designers on the Dar es Salaam catwalk. Sal Arsene reveals some of the new faces spreading the word on their stylish creations.

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wahili Fashion Week celebrated its sixteenth anniversary in December.

The week of high fashion events, held this time at the Bravo Beach Resort in Coco Beach, Dar es Salaam, is the largest of its kind in East and Central Africa. It was founded by renowned Tanzanian fashion designer and doctor Mustafa Hassanali, who has become a leading figure in the country’s growing fashion sector.

The busy week kicks off with several seminars and lectures led by a variety of seasoned speakers. These forums aim to promote the future of East African fashion, apparel and textiles with the hope its unique craftsmanship will be taken to another level by industrialization. It also gives members of the local fashion industry the important opportunity to network with potential international clientele.

The last three evenings culminate with an impressive gala of runway shows featuring collections from designers near and far.

The event is an international draw on many fronts. Runway models from Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan and Kenya will represent other African countries while others will come from as far as China and Russia.

Many designers are seasoned and well known in Tanzania while others are first time designers to the event.

First-time designers Originally from Botswana, Ugele Kimaro, of Black Cherry Designs, returned to SFW for her second appearance to showcase her new collection. “Lots of people come to this show. And because of the magnitude of the platform it helps me get recognition. Most of the customers I got were from people who had seen my collection in the last show. And this boosted my sales,” she says.

But it is first time designers to the show that have the most to gain from the exposure. Jael Naliaka, chief executive of Asili By Naliaka, was born in Kenya but has lived in Tanzania for many years. “To be honest it started off as a hobby. I had just

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moved to Tanzania and I’ve always had an eye for clothes,” she says. “I bought a sewing machine and started to create sample pieces for myself. I didn’t plan on it becoming a full-time job.”

She has found the potential in Tanzania to expand and says the quality of materials and production here are impressive. She says: “I have an advantage because my brand ‘Asili’ means heritage and culture.

So, my designs are made from everything available locally. My Raffia bags are made from reeds I get in central Tanzania. My dresses and kimonos are made from kanga I purchase in Zanzibar. So there would be a difference if I’d done this in Kenya because I wouldn’t be able to source those materials.”

This may be her first time showing her collection at SFW but she is no newcomer to the business. “I’ve been designing for about four years, but I decided to push myself more professionally about two

years ago. And my collections have been seen on the runway three times.” She is also well aware of the exposure SFW will give her as it attracts not only the Tanzanian market but also international clients. “I personally know a designer who started in SFW and now she is very successful! So yes, I’m very excited about what lays ahead for me.”

Frivola Force, founder of Vola Attire, has had a very different journey to the catwalk.

She is a banking and finance graduate from the Institute of Finance and Management (IFM) in Dar es Salaam, yet she has found fashion and finance work well together.

“Pursuing a fashion career has always been my dream. But finance knowledge attained at IFM helps me to operate and manage my business finances smoothly,” she says.

As this is a show about Swahili designs, Frivola, like Jael Naliaka, leans heavily on the African influence in her outlook on fabrics and colours. “My heart lies in Africa and is inspired by bold colours and prints.”

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That vibrancy is well represented in the twelve pieces she showcased on the runway. She has presented her collections at two other high-profile events, but this is her first foray with SFW and the importance of this stellar show is not lost on her. “I really believe SFW is a great fashion platform to promote my brand. It will help me achieve that by introducing me to many potential buyers. It will also boost my brand on social media and online platforms.”

And like other first-time designers this was the year to make the plunge and showcase for the first time at SFW. “It is the major fashion event in East Africa. I believe it’s the best platform to reach a greater audience.”

Sixteen years ago when SFW launched its first show the fashion business in Tanzania was in its infancy, but times have changed and Tanzania is showing the way in Africa in a fast developing industry.

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Tech

DIY TECH If your home improvement skills are more DI-why? than DIY, you may be in need of some technological assistance. Here are some gadgets to help you nail your new projects.

THE CRAFTSMAN

Random Orbit Sander If you want to revitalise your wooden floors, furniture or doors, an electric sander will remove surface damage and reveal a gorgeous good-as-new patina underneath the paint and stains. Such a burnished finish will take hours manually sanding and varnishing, but you can expedite the process with something like the Craftsman. Its spin speed is 12,000 revolutions per minute to give you the power to complete tasks with ease and efficiency. It also carries out its work safely and without mess thanks to its connected vacuum hose and dust bag.

Where to buy: amazon.com Price: US$ 129

DEWALT

20V Max Cordless Power Drill If you are very strong, patient and have a lot of time on your hands, completing a DIY home project without an electric power drill of some kind is possible. However, your hands and blood pressure will be grateful if you invest in something like the DeWalt 20V, which will help you secure fittings for cabinets, blinds and all manner of flat-pack furniture with ease. For just under US$ 100, this compact two-speed combi drill has adjustable torque control for consistent screw driving into a variety of materials with different screw sizes and reverse switch for maximum control. In addition, the drill comes with a 20V battery, compact 120V charger and a contractor carry bag for some DIY master swag.

Where to buy: dewalt.com Price: US$ 99 Image: amazon.co.uk

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KREG

Pocket Hole Jig Planning to make a bookshelf, cabinet or coffee table? A pocket hole jig is the ultimate joinery tool as it drills an exact angled hole with the screws hidden from sight for a smooth, attractive finished product.

Its patented clamping technology means it adjusts to create rock solid pocket-hole joints in materials up to 3.8 cm thick. Affordable and effective – you can pick it up for under US$ 100 – it is an ideal piece of kit for any budding carpenter.

Where to buy: kregtool.com Price: US$ 99 Image: kregtool.com

BLACK+DECKER Laser Level

If you want to level up your measurement game, this laser level is pinpoint precise. Most people have a tape measure handy, but they can be awkward to handle if you are working alone and there is scope for inaccuracies. In recent years, the laser level has become a popular alternative to increase the accuracy of DIY project measurements, whether it is hanging pictures and mirrors or installing shelves, laser levels can measure angles and wall distances far easier than manual spirit levels. There are some expensive ones out there, but this one is one the market for under US$ 20 and with a Class 3R Laser and a 360-degree rotating wall attachment to cover the entire home interior at any angle.

WORX SNIPZIP Electric Scissors

Sometimes standard scissors just don’t cut it. Electric scissors can slice with ease through thick materials such as carpet and canvas if you are shaping flooring for a room. The SnipZip is far stronger than a pair of ordinary scissors with its automatic sharpening system ensuring a clean, smooth cut every time. It operates cordlessly and with its 4V MaxLithium rechargeable battery will hold on to its charge for weeks of work. Perfect for people who do a lot of fabric cutting or have a condition such as arthritis that makes it difficult to use traditional scissors Where to buy: amazon.com Price: US$ 52.25 Image: amazon.co.uk

Where to buy: blackanddecker.com Price: US$ 19.99 Image: amazon.co.uk

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Sound and vision

Faysal’s blog

When I normally embark on my travels abroad and proudly declare my nationality to people, depending on the country and continent I have visited, I often find myself at the centre of intriguing conversations. Tanzania, a country nestled in East Africa, is of captivating diversity and natural splendour. The mention of Tanzania tends to evoke recognition, primarily attributed to the nation’s renowned landmarks and natural wonders.

The varying levels of awareness about our country among different regions can be attributed by several factors. When I travel to Europe, Tanzania is often recognised as a popular tourist destination. The iconic Serengeti National Park, where the Great Migration unfolds, and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, become immediate points of discussion. Europeans, captivated by the allure of Tanzanian wildlife and landscapes, frequently express awe at the prospect of witnessing these wonders first-hand. Most Europeans are more likely to encounter information about Tanzania through travel narratives, documentaries or educational programmes.

On the other hand, my experience in Asia and America is a bit different. Awareness is lower due to differences in media exposure and travel patterns. Additionally, people from these sides have different travel preferences, with a focus on destinations within their regions or other popular international hubs. The limited exposure to African countries in their travel narratives could contribute to a lack of awareness about our country.

Beyond geography, Tanzania's vibrant cultural tapestry and diversity contributes to its global recognition. I normally find myself engaged in conversations about daily life and customs with queries on Tanzanian cuisine like ugali and nyama choma, the intriguing traditional Maasai culture, Swahili language nuances, and the rhythmic beats of Tanzanian bongo flava with a majority having a call on Diamond Platinumz and Harmonize. The island paradise of Zanzibar, with its historic Stone Town and pristine beaches, usually adds a touch of exotic fascination to these discussions.

I can fairly conclude that we as Tanzanians need to become cultural ambassadors of our country, narrating stories of a nation characterised by its breath-taking landscapes, vibrant traditions, and warm hospitality. Through these interactions, we will not only be able to share the beauty of Tanzania but also foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation on the global stage.

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FILM REVIEWS

Faysal Alao is a vlogger and tour operator from Tanzania living in Arusha. He uploads regular videos about his experiences and everyday lifestyle on his YouTube channel, ‘Lifestyle of Faysal’. You can also keep up with him on Snapchat @faysal_alao and Instagram @callmefays

BOOK REVIEWS

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MUSIC REVIEWS

Mark Edwards rounds up the latest releases to stream, screen and read

CHANDO MBAO / Woah Chando Mbao is not your average rapper – he speaks three languages, is a former investment banker and in his spare time likes to play golf – but when get gets on the mike, there is no doubt he’s the real deal. His latest single, ‘Woah’, sees him team up with fellow Zambian Muko, who adds the addictively sweet chorus while Chando takes no prisoners with his swaggering verses about his laser-like focus to be the best. The emerging Zed – Zambian hip hop – scene is in good health with artists such as these.

EONII / Director: Eddie Mzale With gigantic fighting robots, neon-lit futuristic cities and dazzling special effects, EONII brings Tanzanian science fiction to the big screen in some style. Set in a near future Africa that is technologically advanced but vulnerable to climate change, the feature debut of Tanzanian filmmaker Eddie Mzale is an ambitious, exciting piece of work.

Released in June, the film has attracted praise from critics and audiences for its originality and its unique African perspective and it was awarded the top prize at this year’s Zanzibar International Film Festival. Check it out where you can.

THE BLUE MONSOON / Damyanti Biswas A ritual murder at a temple in Mumbai is uploaded onto the account of a Bollywood social media influencer.

The killing uncovers some dark secrets, not least in the personal life of investigating officer Arnav Singh Rajput. When more bodies are found, Rajput realises he is in a race against time to stop the killer from striking again. This complex crime novel – the sequel to the successful The Blue Bar – evokes a gritty, rain-sodden Mumbai where caste systems are at war and priests are murder suspects. A dark and deep novel that makes for addictive reading.

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PROFESA JAY / Siku 462 One of the founding fathers of Bongo Flava music, Profesa Jay has retained a fervent following through hits such as ‘Nikusaidiaje’, ‘Zali la Mentali’ and ‘Yataka Moyo’. However, little has been heard from him in recent years and this new track explains the reason why. ‘Sika 462’ (‘462 days’) chronicles the time the former Tanzanian MP spent battling serious illness. The epic track – all seven minutes and 32 seconds of it – features the gospel tones of Tanzanian singer Walter Chilambo while Jay raps about his battle for life and his gratitude to his fans for sticking with him. Among the track’s revelations of that desperate time is that Jay was put on a ventilator when he could no longer breath for himself. The toll of the treatment can be heard in Jay’s voice, which is far fainter than the brash flow he is renowned for, but the pained delivery only adds to the power of this emotive track. Welcome back, Jay.

MVERA / Director: Daudi Anguka This powerful drama was recently announced as Kenya’s official submission to the 2024 Academy Awards.

Mverah is a young woman living in a small village on the Kenyan coast who uncovers sinister intentions in a foreign company’s scholarship scheme that preys on villagers’ dreams of a new and better life. The tale has echoes of the stand of Kenya’s earliest freedom fighter, Mekatilili wa Menza, who took on the British colonialist forces who threatened her people in the 1840s. The update is a powerful story with a grisly twist.

SMALL WORLDS / Caleb Azumah Nelson British-Ghanaian author won the Costa First Novel Award for his best-selling debut Open Water. The follow-up is another insightful look at race, masculinity and finding identity. The central character Stephen has always felt most free when he was dancing, whether at church with his parents as a young boy or in London’s nightclubs and with his own band as a teen and young man.

However, family discord makes his search elsewhere for that sense of belonging, eventually bringing his to his homeland of Ghana. Will he be able to build a ‘small world’ for himself without restrictions? A book with a big heart.

Lilian Hipolyte is the executive director of Dar es Salaam creative community Nafasi Arts Space and – we are very pleased to say – she is also now Twiga’s arts columnist. Here she discusses how technology is now integral to the Tanzanian art scene.

Brushes to bytes: Tanzania’s artistic odyssey through the digital age In the heart of East Africa, where the vast landscapes of the Serengeti and the sandy beaches of Zanzibar meet the rich tapestry of Tanzanian culture, a compelling artistic narrative is unfolding – a journey from traditional brushes to the cutting-edge realm of digital expression.

Tanzanian artists, once tethered to conventional mediums, are now navigating the uncharted territories of the digital age. The bustling city of Dar es Salaam serves as a hub for this transformative odyssey, where creatives embrace the opportunities presented by the fusion of art and technology.

At the forefront of this transformative odyssey is Nafasi Art Space, a haven for creatives seeking to explore the uncharted territories where art and technology intersect. Nestled in Dar es Salaam, Nafasi provides a sanctuary for artists eager to adapt, evolve and embrace the opportunities presented by the digital age.

A new generation of artists is embarking on a unique journey, navigating the digital canvas with the same passion that has fuelled generations of traditional craftsmanship. The Digital Lab at Nafasi serves as a melting pot of creativity, where artists explore alternative mediums, from virtual reality installations to interactive digital sculptures. The digital canvas becomes a space where imagination knows no bounds, and pixels become the building blocks of a fresh, contemporary artistic language.

The digital revolution in Tanzanian art is not just about adapting to change, it is also a profound expansion of horizons. Artists explore alternative mediums, from immersive virtual reality installations to interactive digital sculptures, pushing the boundaries of creativity in unprecedented ways.

Technology, once a distant visitor, is now an integral part of Tanzania’s art scene. It's a means for artists to connect with a global audience, expanding their reach and opening new markets. In this voyage from brushes to bytes, Tanzanian artists are not just preserving their cultural heritage; they're reinventing it, proving that in the digital age, the canvas is limitless and the artistic spirit knows no boundaries.

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Travel information

Before take-off Taking your first flight is certainly exciting, but can also become a source of stress for those who are unfamiliar with the rules, procedures and customs of flying. To prepare yourself for your first flight, it is therefore important to get information on everything you need to do before and during your journey. Here is a useful pre-departure checklist.

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departing, it is 1 Before important to check the

in online, if possi3 Check ble. If travelling with hand

prevent sickness from 5 Toruining your first flight on

airline’s website for its hand luggage rules: weight, sizes and types of objects you can take on board. For example, as regards liquids, you are advised to carry these in your hand luggage, only in transparent, reseal able, plastic containers, not exceeding 100 ml. If you have connection flights, we advise that you also check the websites of other airlines.

luggage alone, you can check in online and print or download your boarding pass which you must take with you directly to security checks.

a plane, we advise you to take natural remedies, such as, for example, ginger tablets or gum to chew.

at the airport in 2 Arrive advance (at least two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international flights).

Set your mobile to flight mode, as well as other devices connected to the internet that you are taking on board. Cabin crew will remind you of this step before take-off.

With flight mode set, you can still take photos of your unforgettable journey and you can also enjoy the in-flight entertainment system!

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the view! By 6 Enjoy choosing a seat near the window, you will see breath-taking landscapes and you can take photos of the exquisite white clouds you will be flying above.

Try to take a nap. Sleeping on the plane will make time pass faster and you will arrive at your destination calm and rested.

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especially during 8 Lastly, take-off and landing, the change in pressure inside the cabin may cause discomfort in your ears. Chew gum or wear earplugs to combat this.

carrier Air Tanzania is justifiably proud of its revamped six-strong fleet.

AIR TANZANIA FLEET National Here we take a close-up look at our aircraft with technical data and specifications.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA DASH 8-Q400 Number of aircraft available: 5 De Havilland Canada Seat capacity: (3 De Havilland Canada) Business Class 6, Economy 70, (1 De Havilland Canada) Business class 10, Economy 68 Number of flight-deck crew: 2 Range: 2,063 km (1,362 Nm) Typical cruising speed: up to 360 knots (414 mph or 667 km/hr) Wingspan: 93 ft 3 in (28.4 m) Length: 107 ft 9 in (32.8 m)

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AIRBUS 220-300 (CS300) Number of aircraft available: 4 Seat capacity: Business Class 12 and 120 Economy Class Number of flight-deck crew: 2 Range: 6,112 km (3,300 Nm) Typical cruising speed: 470 knots (541 mph or 871 km/hr) Thrust per engine at sea level: 23,300 lbf / 103.6 kN Wingspan: 115 ft 1 in (35.1 m) Length: 127 ft (38.7 m) Interior cabin width: 129 inches (3.28 m)

BOEING 737-MAX 9 Number of aircraft available: 1 Seat capacity: Business Class 16 and 165 Economy Class Number of flight-deck crew: 2 Range: 6,570 km (3,550 Nm) Wingspan: 117 ft (35.9 m) Speed: 853 km/h Length: 138 ft (42.1 m) Fuel capacity: 25,800 litres

BOEING 787-8 DREAMLINER Number of aircraft available: 2 Seat capacity: Business Class 22 and 240 Economy Class Number of flight-deck crew: 2 Range: 13,621 km (7,355 Nm) Typical cruising speed: 488 knots (561 mph or 903 km/hr) Thrust per engine at sea level: 64,000 lbf / 280 kN Wingspan: 197 ft 3 in (60.12 m) Length: 186 ft 1 in (56.72 m) Interior cabin width: 18 ft 0 inch (5.49 m)

Passports and visas A valid passport or travel document that is valid for at least six months is required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania.

Visitors will also require a valid visa upon arrival. There are a range of visas available depending on the nature and frequency of your visits, but a single entry visa can be obtained on arrival in Tanzania subject to the fulfilment of all immigration requirements. There is a US$ 50 charge for the visa.

For a full list of visas available and for countries for which special terms exist, visit the Air Tanzania website.

BOEING 767-300F CARGO Number of aircraft available: 1 Seat capacity: N/A Range: 6,025 km (3,253 Nm) Typical cruising speed: 488 knots (561 mph or 903 km/hr) Cargo volume: 438 cubic metres Cargo weight: 52.7 tonnes Thrust per engine at sea level: 60,600 lbf / 270 kN Wingspan: 156 ft 3 in (47.57 m) Length: 180 ft 3 in (54.94 m)

Flying between COMOROS - AFRICA TANZANIA - TANZANIA AFRICA - INDIA/ CHINA AFRICA - AFRICA

Check-in Check in online, if possible. If travelling with hand luggage alone, you can check in online and print or download your boarding pass, which you must take with you directly to security checks. You should check in two hours ahead of your flight time for domestic flights and three hours for international flights.

Family travel Fares for infants and children As a general rule, children up to two years old are not required to have their own seat and are allowed to travel on parents’ lap.

An infant tickets costs 10 per cent of the regular fare. Depending on the destination, taxes and fees may apply. Please note that only 1 baby per adult is accepted. You can choose to buy a seat for your baby at the reduced rates for children if any children’s rate is applicable.

If your child is older than two years or turns two while you are travelling, you will have to book a separate seat for him or her and book the children fare for the entire journey. If a child travels with an accompanying adult in the same class of cabin, the child should be seated in the same seat row as the accompanying adult. Where this is not possible, the child should be seated no more than one seat row or aisle away. Reduced rates apply for children aged two to 11 on most routes, depending on the travel class. Children turning 12 years en

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route need to be booked as adults for the entire journey.

contact us to book the flight and the service.

Expectant mothers Our priority is always your safety and that of your unborn child.

Infant fare checked baggage allowance Infants travelling on an infant fare are allowed 10 kg as baggage allowance.

To avoid unnecessary risks to you and your baby, we recommend that all expectant mothers consult a doctor before booking their ticket and inquire about their fitness to fly the length of the trip they intend to take.

Depending on the stage and circumstances of your pregnancy, you may be required to present certain medical forms before flying. For your own safety and the well-being of your child, Air Tanzania will not accept expectant mothers who are pregnant from their 34th week or beyond.

UMNR (children travelling alone) If you’re planning for your child to travel alone, we’re here to make sure they enjoy their trip and that they are well taken care of throughout their journey.

When you book our unaccompanied minor service, your child will be received at the originating airport, taken care of during transit and while on board the aircraft. He or she will be handed over to the person designated by the parents/ guardians upon arrival at the final destination.

Cost To avail the unaccompanied minor service, an adult fare needs to be purchased for the child. Please

Child fare baggage allowance Children and infants travelling on a child fare are eligible for the same baggage allowance as adults.

Wheelchairs If you need wheelchair assistance at the airport, you must advise Air Tanzania of this at the time of booking. You can request wheelchair assistance through our Call Centre or at Air Tanzania Sales offices.

Inflight Wi-Fi On board Wi-Fi Enable Wi-Fi on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, and select AirTanzaniaWifi You will need to launch your web browser, which will display the log-in web portal. From the portal, simply select your preferred price plan.

Portable electronic devices (PEDs) You can use your e-readers, tablets and smartphones from gate to gate – including taxiing, take-off and landing – without a risk to safety.

Note that on-board Wi-Fi is only available on certain aircraft. Please follow cabin crew instructions at all times.

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Air Tanzania destinations

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Domestic and international routes Bukoba Mwanza Geita

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UGANDA Entebbe KENYA Goma Nairobi Kigali Bujumbura TANZANIA Dar es Salaam

DRC RWANDA BURUNDI

Comoros

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Lubumbashi ZAMBIA Ndola Lusaka

MALAWI

MAYOTTE

Lilongwe Dzaoudzi Lilon

ZIMBABWE

Harare

Active routes Upcoming routes

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Johannesburg

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Air Tanzania contacts

WHERE TO CONTACT US CONTACT CENTRE Location: ATC House, Ohio Street.

Email: info@airtanzania.co.tz

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TABORA

Location: ATC House, Ohio Street PO Box 543 Office (JNIA) Tel: +255 222 117 500 Email: darairport.station@airtanzania.co.tz

Email: tabora.station@airtanzania.co.tz

ARUSHA Location: Old Moshi Road, NSSF Mafao House Email: arusha.station@airtanzania.co.tz Tel: + 255 272 520 177 / +255 739 787 500

MBEYA

SONGEA Location: African Benedict Office Hanga- opposite TRA Songea Email: songea.station@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: +255 712 796 421

KIGOMA

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KAMPALA Location: Park Royal Mall, Room 208, Buganda Road.

Email: uganda.station@airtanzania.co.tz Email: bbesalestc@airtanzania.co.tz Tel: +256 414 289 474 / +256 393 517 145

ENTEBBE Location: Entebbe International Airport, Room no 095.

Email: uganda.station@airtanzania.co.tz Email: bbesalestc@airtanzania.co.tz Tel: +256 716 680 250

Location: Mbeya Mjini Email: godfrey.Samanyi@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: 0714 800 080 / 0737 800 090

Location: Lumumba Road, opp. Mambo Leo Pharmacy Email: kigoma.station@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: +255 742 580 580

COMOROS

IRINGA

Location: Immeuble MATELEC Moroni, Grande Comores Email: com’airgsaatc@gmail.com Tel: +269 3312570 / +269 3322058

Location: Asas House, Dodoma Road, opp. TCC. Email: Iringa.station@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: +255 753 574 986

BUKOBA

Location: Postal Building, Kijangwani Email: zanzibar.station@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: +255 785 452 585

001 Midas, Sahar Plaza Complex, near Chakala Metro Station, Andheri – Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 059.

Email: res.bom@airtanzaniaindia.com Tel: 022 49790108 / 49790109 / 49710208

ZIMBABWE

JOHANNESBURG

Location: Jamhuri Road, NSSF Building Email: airtanzaniasalesbukoba@gmail.com Tel: 0767351336 / 0735351336

KILIMANJARO Location: KIA Email: arusha.station@airtanzania.co.tz Mob: +255 735 787 249

DODOMA Location: Hatibu Road, Tofiki Street, CDTF Building Tel: + 255 262 322 272 / 0735 787 241 (mobile) 0683 776 744 (mobile) Email: dodoma.station@airtanzania.co.tz

MWANZA

Tel: +255 735 787 239 / +255 28 2501059 Email: mwanza.station@airtanzania.co.tz

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ZANZIBAR

BURUNDI Location: Bujumbura-Mairie, Boulevard de la Liberté, Galerie Alexander, No 10 Email: fantasticvoyage1@gmail.com Tel: +257 610 139 48

INDIA

Location: 24 Shamwari Complex, 157 Sam Nujoma Street, Ext Belgravia, Harare Email: hresalestc@airtanzania.co.tz Tel: +263 424 796 286 / 7 Mob: +263 773 119 462

Location: West Tower, 2nd Floor, Nelson Mandela Square, Maude Street, Sandown, Gauteng, South Africa 2146 Email: southernafrica@airlinepros.com Tel: +27 11 881 5945

ZAMBIA Barnetts Building, Shop 3, Hailie Selasie Avenue, Longacres, Lusaka.

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NAIROBI Location: Applewood Adams, Ngong Road, Kenya 8th Floor, Suite 812 Reservation & Ticketing: +254 702 247 000 +254 704 197 197 / +254 739 101 277 Email: Kenya.reservations@airtanzania.co.tz Sales: +254 703 197 197 / +254 736 101 277 Email: Kenya.sales@airtanzania.co.tz

Issue 20 / January to March 2024

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Record breakers Charting the landmark ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro

Twiga A I R TA N Z A N I A Issue 20

More for 2024 Tanzanians share their hopes for the new year

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