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Africa: The arrival of Seacom cable sparks debate
The arrival of an undersea cable that will increase bandwidth and lower Internet access costs throughout Africa has sparked debate and interest in the African blogoshere. Seacom, which links South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique to Europe and Asia, went live on Thursday, connecting eastern and southern Africa to the global broadband network.
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Armoury Explosion Death Toll Rises
The death toll from the military depot blast in Dar es Salaam has gone up to 22. Six service personnel and 16 civilians have been confirmed as killed by the military depot blast on Wednesday April 29, 2009, at the Mbagala Armoury, 15 kilometres outside the city centre of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city with a population of about 3.5 million. J. Nambiza Tungaraza visits Tanzanian Swahili blogs discussing the tragic accident.
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June 11th, 2009
African photographers, writers and artists find their voice in blogs
As more Africans come to realize the power of blogging as a tool for expression on a global scale, the number of bloggers has increased and so has the themes in focus. In that number of growing blogs, a lot of African artists have also joined in with a huge increase noted in poetry blogs as well as emerging photography and visual arts blogs. We review some of them.
December 23rd, 2008
Tanzania: Fight against corruption intensifies
Tanzania's fight against corruption has taken a new turn with the arrests of former government officials, ministers and high profile individuals from early November. Bloggers react to this wave of arrests.
November 9th, 2008
Obama's Victory: Reactions From Tanzania
In Tanzania, new of Barack Obama's historic victory in the US Presidential election dominated almost every Swahili blog.
October 8th, 2008
Tanzania: When Eid ul-Fitr came with tears
What do Tanzania Swahili bloggers think about the tragedy that hit Tanzania recently? 20 people died in a stampede while celebrating Eid El Fitr at a special disco for young people in Tabora, central Tanzania. Approximately 400 young people aged between 7 - 18, twice the recommended number for the hall, gathered for the celebrations.
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Africa: The arrival of Seacom cable sparks debate
- Its finally here, and the speeds super, with it comes , great opportunity and efficiency. Hope ...
- ISPs are already gearing up for fierce competition it seems. Mine has already offered 4 months ...
- Must say I really dont notice any difference in speed. Think South Africa sits with a major pro...
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