Mjini

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Mjini District, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Mjini District do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Mjini District? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Every…

In 1592, the first English ship arrived in port. In 1824, Said bin Sultan, Sultan of Muscat and Oman established the capital of his kingdom in the city. The city was a high place of slavery, one of the main ports of Eas…

Zanzibar City or Mjini District, often simply referred to as Zanzibar (Wilaya ya Zanzibar Mjini or Jiji la Zanzibar in Swahili), is one of two administrative districts of Mjini Magharibi Region in Tanzania. The distric…

Why did the biscuit go to the doctor? It was feeling crumby.

Why was the maths book sad? It had too many problems.

“Waiter, there's a fly in my soup!” – “Don't worry, sir, he won't eat much.”

What did the zero say to the eight? “Nice belt!”

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

What did one snowman say to the other? “Can you smell carrots?”

Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts.

“One loaf, please.” – “Sorry, we've only got rolls left.” – “Fine, I'll take twelve and a bit of glue.”

Why was the calendar so popular? It had a lot of dates.

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef. What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.

“Mum, why does the giraffe have such a long neck?” – “Because its head is so far from its body, love.”