Dar es Salaam — THE growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has become one of Tanzania’s most pressing public health challenges, with obesity emerging as a major risk factor behind the rising number of people diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Health experts say changing lifestyles, unhealthy diets rich in…
Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in a field … and suddenly feeling sharp pain on your foot. You’ve just been bitten by a snake. This is more than a moment of shock; it could be the beginning of a dangerous medical emergency. Not all snakebites involve venom, since less than 20% of…
Being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can feel like a punch to the gut. It’s feedback but it also comes loaded with fear, doubt, and worry: “Am I failing? Is my job at stake? Do they even want me here?” But here’s what you need to know: this isn’t the end of your…
Ross Anderson, Sophos BU Executive at Duxbury Networking. (Image: Duxbury Networking) Cyber attacks have become a universal business threat, affecting companies both large and small. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber criminals precisely because they’re perceived as easier targets. In South Africa, where many SMEs are juggling lean teams,…
