Elizabeth Tungaraza
The Citizen Tanzania
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Past articles by Elizabeth:
Coping with life’s challenges amid virus
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in China towards the end of last year, life has changed in almost every country. → Read More
From waste to wealth: Her innovative business model
Green entrepreneurship is the way to go in efforts to save the environment. This is why Hellen Silas, an entrepreneur has decided to create a business model with consideration to preserving the environment. Silas, 24, is the founder and Director of Arena Recycling Industry, a company which creates building materials from plastic waste. → Read More
Conquerors of body shaming: Testimonials
Due to her body size, most of people around Mariam Brashir keep on calling her names. Some call her ‘bonge’ a swahili name literary meaning ‘a large piece’. Some of her close friends nicknamed her ‘Big Mom’. → Read More
About innovations and learning in the digital space
The pace of digital transformation in Tanzania’s education system has seen the establishment of different digital tools and technology to create a forum for convenient learning. → Read More
Author takes us through her poetry album 'Walk it Out'
Jacqueline Massawe is an artist, a poet and a jewellery designer. She is a Tanzanian who is passionate about the creative arts and creative business. Success magazine interviewed her about her Walk it Out poetry album. → Read More
She helps people fight malnutrition
In 2015, more than 2.7 million Tanzanian children under 5 years were estimated to be stunted and more than 600,000 were suffering from acute malnutrition, of which 100,000 were severe cases, according to Unicef. → Read More
When screen time turns unhealthy
If you happen to go to a restaurant, mall or even homes, you’ll notice the youth and children of today staring down, glued to glowing screens of smartphones and tablets. → Read More
Meet the Author: Author talks about inspiration for writing
Judith Mbilinyi is a graduate from Mwenge Catholic University with a bachelor’s of education in mathematics and physics. Even though she majored in sciences, her love for literary works ensured she carved a path in that direction. → Read More
Girls still suffer from early marriages
The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) disclosed yesterday that management teams of various cooperative societies across Tanzania have occasioned losses amounting to Sh124.05 billion. → Read More
Hopes dashed as girls fall victim to teen pregnancy
Kongwa. Sikitu Ngoma*, a teenage village girl at Mtanana- B in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region, is very lucky. → Read More
She is out to track missing files in Tanzania
A 24-years-old Electronics and Telecoms Engineer Sophia Abeid has defied the odds and come up with an innovative solution that uses Radio Frequency Identifier to track missing hard copy files. → Read More
YOUNG CITIZEN: Importance of reading
Reading books is good for children because it is something that makes children happy, smart and kind. Reading is among the most important fundamental skills children need in order to succeed in school and the rest of their lives. → Read More
CAREER TIPS: Why the qualified may not be hired
With the best CV, skills and experience, it is possible to miss an opportunity to be hired. Not because the hiring person or organisation is biased against you or has been bribed, but it could be your making. Below, experts share pit falls that could stand in your way to being hired. → Read More
Maternal health: Life of a mother matters
Debates and discussions by health stakeholders on how to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in Tanzania have been continuing, reflecting at the toll of unsafe abortion and related maternal mortality. → Read More
How gifted artist nurtured his skills
In life, there are people who are gifted with abilities that others can only dream of. As an artist, Furaha Mwakitalu is one of those people blessed with an ability. → Read More
How emerging technologies are crucial in the digital age
We are a creation that has never been perfect, yet we are blessed with fertile imagination. That imagination, and re-imagination, sets us apart from other living things. We are innovative. → Read More
MEET THE AUTHOR: Inspiration behind my literary work
Tell us about your book and what inspired the idea. → Read More
Telling untold stories through jewellery pieces
Jacqueline Massawe is a jewellery designer, an artist and a poet. She is passionate about the creative arts and creative business. In particular she is excited about creative design products that are ‘made in Tanzania’. Life&Style Mgazine interviewed her about her designs. The excerpts. → Read More
Why you are not getting results in the gym
People love the idea of self-improvement. Men and women of all ages make bucket lists of goals, most of which they never achieve. → Read More
Hepatitis B risk factors: Needle injuries, sex, birth and more
The untold story of a silent killer, Hepatitis, shows that the disease is known for killing more people than HIV/AIDS. Hepatitis is caused by a viral infection; and because of that it has more striking force than that of HIV. It attacks the liver and can cause both acute and chronic disease. → Read More