I am considering starting an Airbnb business in Tanzania. My plan is to rent apartments and then lease them out to short-term guests through the Airbnb platform. I successfully ran a similar model in Dubai, where I earned good money without owning property, and I believe Dodoma’s growing demand for temporary accommodation from travellers, students, […]

Waiting in traffic for Minister I have tried to be patient, but my patience has run out. In the morning there is a particular Minister who drives his car on the wrong side of the road on the bridge and at times cars are stopped by police to allow the Minister’s car to pass. I […]

I am a resident of Mwanza and had booked a local airline to fly to Dar es Salaam where I was scheduled to attend an important international conference. Unfortunately, the airline delayed the flight for several hours without prior notice, and by the time I arrived in Dar es Salaam, the conference had already started […]

I recently joined a fitness program at a local gym. During one of the sessions, the trainer recorded videos of me and other clients while we were exercising. Later, I discovered that he had posted these clips on his business social media page to promote his services, without asking for our permission. Some of the […]

I rent a small apartment in Mwanza. Every December, my landlord comes around demanding what he calls ‘Christmas money.’ He says it’s a tradition and that all tenants must pay him an extra amount during the festive season. The truth is, his demands are harassing to say the least. Last year, he threatened to evict […]

I am a parent in Morogoro. My child’s private school requires that all parents purchase everything, including textbooks, directly from the school. They say it ensures uniformity, but the prices are much higher than in local bookstores. When I asked if I could buy the same books elsewhere, they refused, saying my child would not […]

We are a couple from Dar es Salaam. Our wedding was on 1 November 2025. We booked a venue, paid in full, and made all the necessary preparations several months in advance. You may recall that three days before the event, government authorities announced a temporary lockdown due to the election issues and imposed curfews […]

I’m a university student in Dodoma. Last month, I fainted during a football match and was rushed to a nearby hospital. When I woke up, I learned that the doctors had performed a minor surgical procedure to stop internal bleeding. I was shocked because I had never signed a consent form or spoken to anyone. […]

I am an emerging fashion designer in Tanzania, and my latest eco-conscious clothing line has gained significant attention both locally and online. Until now, I have operated independently, but recently several major fashion houses have approached me with offers to collaborate or sign me under their brand. One of the country’s leading labels is eager […]