Diana Elinam

By Diana Elinam Sugar is usually added to food and drinks to bring out a sweet taste. Despite what people believe in, raw sugar and honey are not more nutritious than white sugar. Too many sugary foods and sweet drinks can make children feel full and leaves less room for healthy foods. Too much sugar can also lead to cavities if children do not brush their teeth regularly. How can sugar affect different parts and aspects of a person’s wellbeing?

By Diana Elinam By Nahida Esmail She grew up in a family of boxing enthusiasts, and her dream was to one day become a professional boxer. Born in Galappo, Manyara Region, Hellen Njau - popularly known as ‘Pendo Njau’ - is the third-born in a family of eight children. Although she is known as Tanzania’s first and only female boxing referee, Pendo’s journey in the world of boxing began with her as a female champion boxer. She won all 14 matches in her nine years of boxing career, from 2008 to 2017.

By Diana Elinam Joan Mwakinywa* (27) and her sister Janeth Mwakinywa* (29) were abandoned at the ages of three and five by their mother who left Mbeya in search of greener pastures in Dar es Salaam. The sisters were left in the care of their grandmother who eventually got old and could no longer look after them. At ages nine and eleven, they began to fend for themselves and their grandmother.