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Dar es Salaam

Flag of the United Republic of Tanzania
Flag of the United Republic of Tanzania		 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam		 Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 Karibu, Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Karibu, Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Kempinski Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 The freshly renovated Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam
The freshly renovated Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam		 Kilimanjaro Hotel, Kivukoni Front Road, Dar es Salaam
Kilimanjaro Hotel, Kivukoni Front Road, Dar es Salaam		 Lion statue in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Lion statue in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Lion statue in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Lion statue in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel		 Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar
Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar		 Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar
Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar		 Fly Emirates to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fly Emirates to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tanzanian license plate
Tanzanian license plate		 Bank of Tanzania
Bank of Tanzania		 Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam		 Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
View east towards the mouth of the harbor and fish market, Dar es Salaam
View east towards the mouth of the harbor and fish market, Dar es Salaam		 View from the Kilimanjaro Hotel
View from the Kilimanjaro Hotel		 Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel		 Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel
Dar es Salaam Harbor from the 8th floor bar of the Kilimanjaro Hotel		 Kilimanjaro Hotel pool
Kilimanjaro Hotel pool		 Dar es Salaam Harbor
Dar es Salaam Harbor		 Swahili sign for an African restaurant, Kivukoni Front Rd, Dar
Swahili sign for an African restaurant, Kivukoni Front Rd, Dar
Dar es Salaam Harbor
Dar es Salaam Harbor		 Dar es Salaam Harbor
Dar es Salaam Harbor		 Harbor of Dar es Salaam
Harbor of Dar es Salaam		 Future shipwreck, the MV Zahara, beached in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Future shipwreck, the MV Zahara, beached in front of the Kilimanjaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Palm trees along the harbor, Dar es Salaam
Palm trees along the harbor, Dar es Salaam		 Coca Cola stand, Kivukoni Front Rd
Coca Cola stand, Kivukoni Front Rd		 National Bank of Commerce, Dar es Salaam
National Bank of Commerce, Dar es Salaam		 NBC - National Bank of Commerce, Tanzania
NBC - National Bank of Commerce, Tanzania
New Africa Hotel, Dar es Salaam
New Africa Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 New Africa Hotel, Azikiwe St, Dar
New Africa Hotel, Azikiwe St, Dar		 New Africa Hotel, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam
New Africa Hotel, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam		 New Africa Hotel, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam
New Africa Hotel, Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam
Azania Front Lutheran Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam		 Azania Front Lutheran Church tower, Dar es Salaam
Azania Front Lutheran Church tower, Dar es Salaam		 Azania Front Lutheran Church under renovation
Azania Front Lutheran Church under renovation
Azania Front Lutheran Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Stained glass window, Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
Stained glass window, Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam		 Azania Front Lutheran Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Azania Front Lutheran Church
Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Under the eves while climbing the tower, Azania Front Lutheran Church
Under the eves while climbing the tower, Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Clock mechanism in the tower of Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
Clock mechanism in the tower of Azania Front Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam		 Bells cast in Germany, Azania Front Lutheran Church
Bells cast in Germany, Azania Front Lutheran Church
German bells, Azania Front Lutheran Church
German bells, Azania Front Lutheran Church		 German bells, Azania Front Lutheran Church
German bells, Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Bell tower structure, Azania Front Lutheran Church
Bell tower structure, Azania Front Lutheran Church		 Giraffe sculpture along Kivukoni Front road west of the Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
Giraffe sculpture along Kivukoni Front road west of the Lutheran Church, Dar es Salaam
View of Dar es Salaam from the Lutheran Church
View of Dar es Salaam from the Lutheran Church		 Giraffe & Lutheran Church tower
Giraffe & Lutheran Church tower		 St. Josephs, Office of the VP, Old Post Office, Dar es Salaam
St. Josephs, Office of the VP, Old Post Office, Dar es Salaam		 View from the Lutheran Church bell tower, Dar
View from the Lutheran Church bell tower, Dar
View of Dar es Salaam harbor from the Azania Front Lutheran Church tower
View of Dar es Salaam harbor from the Azania Front Lutheran Church tower		 The MV Zahara, a future shipwreck beached along Kivukoni Front, Dar es Salaam
The MV Zahara, a future shipwreck beached along Kivukoni Front, Dar es Salaam		 View of Dar harbor from church tower
View of Dar harbor from church tower		 Dar es Salaam harbor seen from the tower of Azania Front Lutheran Church
Dar es Salaam harbor seen from the tower of Azania Front Lutheran Church
Dar es Salaam harbor
Dar es Salaam harbor		 Central Dar es Salaam from the Azania Front Lutheran Church
Central Dar es Salaam from the Azania Front Lutheran Church		 View of Dar from the Lutheran Church with the Bank of Tanzania twin towers in the distance
View of Dar from the Lutheran Church with the Bank of Tanzania twin towers in the distance		 Giraffe sculpture, Dar es Salaam
Giraffe sculpture, Dar es Salaam
Giraffe sculpture, Dar es Salaam
Giraffe sculpture, Dar es Salaam		 Crow, Dar es Salaam
Crow, Dar es Salaam		 Palm, Dar es Salaam
Palm, Dar es Salaam		 Office of the Vice President of Tanzania, Sokoine Drive
Office of the Vice President of Tanzania, Sokoine Drive
Address of the Vice President of Tanzania
Address of the Vice President of Tanzania		 Army Signal Service Roll of Honour East Africa 1914-1918, Old Post Office, Sokoine Dr
Army Signal Service Roll of Honour East Africa 1914-1918, Old Post Office, Sokoine Dr		 Tanzanian post boxes, Old Post Office, Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam
Tanzanian post boxes, Old Post Office, Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam		 Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Atiman House, Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam
Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers) Atiman House, Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam
Door to the White Father's mission
Door to the White Father's mission		 Tanzanian newstand, Dar es Salaam
Tanzanian newstand, Dar es Salaam		 St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 St. Joseph's Cathedral, built by German missionaries ca 1900
St. Joseph's Cathedral, built by German missionaries ca 1900
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Interior, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Interior, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Altar, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Altar, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Altar, St. Joseph's Cathedral
Altar, St. Joseph's Cathedral
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania		 Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania		 Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Stained glass, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Easter season, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
Easter season, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Bishop Cassian Spiss, Vicar of Dar es Salaam, murdered in Mikukuyumbu near Liwale by Wandonde 14 Aug 1905 along with 4 others
Bishop Cassian Spiss, Vicar of Dar es Salaam, murdered in Mikukuyumbu near Liwale by Wandonde 14 Aug 1905 along with 4 others		 In Memory of Brother Gabriel Sonntag 1873-1899 & Brother Andreas Scholzen 1876-1903
In Memory of Brother Gabriel Sonntag 1873-1899 & Brother Andreas Scholzen 1876-1903
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam		 Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute
Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute
Dar es Salaam City Council Hall, 1903
Dar es Salaam City Council Hall, 1903		 Dar es Salaam City Council Hall
Dar es Salaam City Council Hall		 Welcome to City Hall
Welcome to City Hall		 This car has been parked under the trees too long
This car has been parked under the trees too long
Tanzania Railways Corporation Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Railways Corporation Head Office, Dar es Salaam		 Contact address for Tanzania Railways Corporation, Dar es Salaam
Contact address for Tanzania Railways Corporation, Dar es Salaam		 Dar es Salaam Railway Station
Dar es Salaam Railway Station		 Dar es Salaam Railway Station, Railway Street
Dar es Salaam Railway Station, Railway Street
Dar es Salaam Railway Station
Dar es Salaam Railway Station		 Dar es Salaam Railway Station
Dar es Salaam Railway Station		 Dar es Salaam Railway Station, Railway Street
Dar es Salaam Railway Station, Railway Street		 Clock Tower Roundabout at Railway Street and Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam
Clock Tower Roundabout at Railway Street and Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam
Clock Tower Roundabout with AIDS ribbons
Clock Tower Roundabout with AIDS ribbons		 Painted elephant logo of Caparol, Dar es Salaam
Painted elephant logo of Caparol, Dar es Salaam		 JM Mall with Shoprite, Samora Ave, Dar
JM Mall with Shoprite, Samora Ave, Dar		 Samora Ave at Morogoro Rd, Dar es Salaam
Samora Ave at Morogoro Rd, Dar es Salaam
United Bank of Africa
United Bank of Africa		 United Bank of Africa, Samora Ave
United Bank of Africa, Samora Ave		 United Bank of Africa, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam
United Bank of Africa, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam		 United Nations Information Centre, Dar es Salaam
United Nations Information Centre, Dar es Salaam
United Nations, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam
United Nations, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam		 United Nations Bldg, Dar es Salaam
United Nations Bldg, Dar es Salaam		 New Acacia Building, Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam, 1937
New Acacia Building, Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam, 1937		 Numerous sidewalk stalls sell t-shirts along Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam
Numerous sidewalk stalls sell t-shirts along Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania shirt, Dar
Tanzania shirt, Dar		 T-shirt sellers, Samora Ave
T-shirt sellers, Samora Ave		 Colorful African shirts, Dar
Colorful African shirts, Dar		 Jambo Karibu Mzungu Hakuna Matata
Jambo Karibu Mzungu Hakuna Matata
Fly Emirates, Dar es Salaam
Fly Emirates, Dar es Salaam		 Miss Tourism World 2006 Tanzania Tourism is Life
Miss Tourism World 2006 Tanzania "Tourism is Life"		 Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street
Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street		 Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street
Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street
Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street
Light Corner, Samora Ave at Bridge Street		 Samora Ave
Samora Ave		 Painting of Mount Kilimanjaro for sale, Dar es Salaam
Painting of Mount Kilimanjaro for sale, Dar es Salaam		 Spire of St. Joesph's Cathedral from Samora Ave
Spire of St. Joesph's Cathedral from Samora Ave
Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam
Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam		 Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam
Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam		 Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam
Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam		 Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam
Wall covered with graffiti, Mansfield St, Dar es Salaam
The Dahya Punja Library, 1928, Indira Gandhi Street, Dar es Salaam
The Dahya Punja Library, 1928, Indira Gandhi Street, Dar es Salaam		 Pink apartment block, Dar es Salaam
Pink apartment block, Dar es Salaam		 Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam		 A blue giraffe scultpure, Dar
A blue giraffe scultpure, Dar
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Mosque, Dar es Salaam (Mosque St/Jamhuri St)		 Prayer times posted at the mosque in Dar es Salaam
Prayer times posted at the mosque in Dar es Salaam		 North facing niche, Dar es Salaam
North facing niche, Dar es Salaam
Minaret of the mosque of Dar es Salaam
Minaret of the mosque of Dar es Salaam		 Mosque, Dar es Salaam
Mosque, Dar es Salaam		 Minaret of the mosque of Dar es Salaam at dusk
Minaret of the mosque of Dar es Salaam at dusk		 Zanzibar Antiques Ltd, Dar es Salaam, owned by Firoz Walli
Zanzibar Antiques Ltd, Dar es Salaam, owned by Firoz Walli
Tanzania Postal Bank Metropolitan Branch, Samora Ave & Maktaba St, now closed
Tanzania Postal Bank Metropolitan Branch, Samora Ave & Maktaba St, now closed		 Askari Monument, Samora Ave & Maktaba St, Dar es Salaam
Askari Monument, Samora Ave & Maktaba St, Dar es Salaam		 Askari Monument dedicated to Africans killed in WWI
Askari Monument dedicated to Africans killed in WWI		 Askari Monument
Askari Monument
Askari Monument
Askari Monument		 Askari Monument
Askari Monument		 Askari Monument
Askari Monument		 Askari Monument
Askari Monument
Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument
Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument		 Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument
Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument		 Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument
Circle on Samora Ave at the Askari Monument		 Sukari House, Dar es Salaam
Sukari House, Dar es Salaam
Sukari House, Dar es Salaam
Sukari House, Dar es Salaam		 Precisionair Sales & Reservations, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam
Precisionair Sales & Reservations, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam		 PPF Tower, Dar es Salaam
PPF Tower, Dar es Salaam		 Kilimanjaro Drinking Water, Dar es Salaam
Kilimanjaro Drinking Water, Dar es Salaam
School in Dar - Shule Ya Msingi Bunge - interesting the use of the German Schule
School in Dar - Shule Ya Msingi Bunge - interesting the use of the German "Schule"		 Government Map Sales Shop, Kivukoni Front, Dar es Salaam
Government Map Sales Shop, Kivukoni Front, Dar es Salaam		 Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam
Evening view from the top of the Kempinski Kilimajaro Hotel, Dar es Salaam		 Kilimanjaro Beer, Tanzania, good
Kilimanjaro Beer, Tanzania, good		 Serengeti Beer, Tanzania, very good
Serengeti Beer, Tanzania, very good
Evening sky, Dar es Salaam Harbor
Evening sky, Dar es Salaam Harbor		 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Star Services
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Star Services		 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Express I
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Express I		 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Fast Ferries Ltd
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Fast Ferries Ltd
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Azam Marine Co
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Azam Marine Co		 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Bus Fast Ferries
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal - Sea Bus Fast Ferries		 Touts are a big annoyance around the ferry terminal when you're trying to buy a ticket
Touts are a big annoyance around the ferry terminal when you're trying to buy a ticket		 Departures for Zanzibar
Departures for Zanzibar
One of the fast Zanzibar ferries
One of the fast Zanzibar ferries		 Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar Ferry Terminal, Dar es Salaam		 Dar es Salaam Harbor from the Zanzibar Ferry
Dar es Salaam Harbor from the Zanzibar Ferry		 St. Joesph's Cathedral from the Zanzibar ferry
St. Joesph's Cathedral from the Zanzibar ferry
St. Joesph's Cathedral
St. Joesph's Cathedral		 St. Joesph's Cathedral
St. Joesph's Cathedral		 St. Joesph's Cathedral
St. Joesph's Cathedral		 Flying Horse in Dar es Salaam harbor
Flying Horse in Dar es Salaam harbor
Port of Dar es Salaam
Port of Dar es Salaam		 Port of Dar es Salaam
Port of Dar es Salaam		 Port of Dar es Salaam
Port of Dar es Salaam		 Twin towers of the Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam with a local ferry
Twin towers of the Bank of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam with a local ferry
New control tower for the Port of Dar es Salaam
New control tower for the Port of Dar es Salaam		 Port of Dar es Salaam control tower
Port of Dar es Salaam control tower		 Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market		 Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market		 Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market		 Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market		 Dar es Salaam fish market
Dar es Salaam fish market
Dhow offshore from the fish market
Dhow offshore from the fish market		 Dar es Salaam fish market and control tower
Dar es Salaam fish market and control tower		 Twin towers of the Bank of Tanzania behind the seafront of Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam with an outrigger sailboat
Twin towers of the Bank of Tanzania behind the seafront of Ocean Road, Dar es Salaam with an outrigger sailboat		 Tiny 1-man sailboat and a larger sailboat off Dar es Salaam
Tiny 1-man sailboat and a larger sailboat off Dar es Salaam
Outrigger sailboat, Dar es Salaam
Outrigger sailboat, Dar es Salaam		 Outrigger sailboat off Kigamboni
Outrigger sailboat off Kigamboni		 Kigamboni side of Dar es Salaam
Kigamboni side of Dar es Salaam		 Fishing boat with the Dar es Salaam skyline
Fishing boat with the Dar es Salaam skyline
The beach at Ocean Road near the Fish Market, Dar es Salaam
The beach at Ocean Road near the Fish Market, Dar es Salaam		 Sailboat, Dar es Salaam
Sailboat, Dar es Salaam		 Boats beached near the Fish Market, Dar es Salaam
Boats beached near the Fish Market, Dar es Salaam		 Sailboat with a freighter in the distance
Sailboat with a freighter in the distance
Beach at the Fish Market
Beach at the Fish Market		 The sad ship MV Zahara beached in central Dar es Salaam
The sad ship MV Zahara beached in central Dar es Salaam		 St Joesph's Cathedral under cloudy skies with the Sea Express II
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kirit 25-Feb-2023 05:45
hello i am kirit patel lived in dar a very short period of time 4 yrs i belive went to shabaan robert sec school my father Thakor bhai patel of Tanzania flour mills every one in the city knew him i was there from 1975 to 1980
i went to Arusha primary school a boarding school in Arusha after which i came to Dar
any one from my era shout to me i am in The US now
Guest 20-Nov-2021 19:28
Hi all. I am Mukesh Joshi currently living in USA. I went to Mtendeni School from 1964 to 1969 and then to St. Joseph's (Forodhani) High School from 1970 to 1974. Looking for my classmates. I can be reached at mukeshjoshi22@gmail.com.
Guest 09-Jul-2021 17:15
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Jayshree Shelat 20-Nov-2019 01:23
Does anybody know whereabouts of Piyush Jashbhai Patel?
He studied in Mtendeni Primary school and was the son of teacher at Mtendeni J. P. Patel
Would like to have his contact information
Guest 24-Feb-2019 11:06
I am Somdatt Parmar (Mtendeni Indian Primary school 1958 - 1963) and St Josephs Convent school (1963-1965). At Mtendeni I was in the classes of Mrs Moses, Mr A D Naik, Mr A S Mangat and Mrs Singh. At St Joseph's in Sister Gerda's class. Any friends and ex classmates like to touch base, I live in Essex, UK and please contact me on e-mail address sam_parmar@hotmail.com. Classmates were Francis McGregor, Ranjit Balakrishnan, Salim Wadiwalla. I know you all have established contact vis this forum. Regards Sam Parmar
Jayshree Shelat 08-Feb-2019 18:17
It is sad to know that she passed away
She used to sing very well
Which years was she a teacher at Mtendeni?
Naren Valabh Varambhia 27-Dec-2018 16:54
Sad news for those who attended Mtendeni (Indian) Primary School. One of the teachers, aMrs. Padmaben Praful Anantani passed away in Los Angeles in the morning of 22nd December 2018.
Naren Mill Hill, London UK
zahir meghji 31-Aug-2018 23:48
Hello Mukhtar: Many thanks - did you go to school at Mzizima or Tambaza during the seventies? I was at Tambaza form IV in 1972 and did my HSC at Mzizima 1974-75. I am in Canada since 1976.
Mukhtar Thakur 25-Aug-2018 01:49
To zahir Meghji
The following teachers last known whereabouts:
KAuchali-Southern Africa or Botswana
Khan geography-unknown
Khan Tambaza Physics- India or UK
Kabir maths UK last known address
Mukhtar Thakur 24-Aug-2018 17:57
Srss70 Contact
Bharat Gunamal 28-May-2018 14:17
Dear All
This is to inform you that Mira Nath (formerly of Shaaban Robert Sec. School) passed away on 20May 2018 after a long illness. She did her primary education at St Joseph’s Convent School and completed her secondary education at SRSS in 1968. She moved to the UK and worked with The British Home Office and then Gillette.
Those who knew Mira know what a bright student she was and she will be missed for her witty sense if humour and warmth.
Mira leaves behind daughters Sarita , Rakhee, son-in-law Fryan, grandson Ayan and son Nikheel.
The funeral was held on Thursday 24th May 2018.
Guest 31-Aug-2017 15:01
Hello Bharat Gunamal

Class 67 is deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your cousin Kishore Kimatrai.
We have been wondering for quite a few years of his whereabouts.
There are about 80 on the Class 67 Email Contact list ( St Joseph's and St Xavier)

Our sympathy to his wife, daughter and extended family

Kishore's Class
Guest 17-Aug-2017 00:59
Hi Thakur

What is your first name?
Were you in my class?

Thanks
Jayshree Shelat
Thakur 15-Aug-2017 08:55
HI Jayshree
Was at srss w you, Nimisha,Ivana, Shabira Patel, KanFong etc. In US now contact
Thakurusa@yahoo.com
Jayshree Shelat 21-Feb-2017 01:20
Hi
Do you have Piyush Patel's contact info?
Harry Varma 14-Feb-2017 10:42
Hi,
Has anypone got photos of St Joseph's Convent School in Dar-es-Salaam.
I used to be a pupil in this school

Regards

Harry Varma
harryvarma26@hotmail.com
Guest 09-Feb-2017 02:24
Hi Jayshree. Plush is now a dr and I think lives in Oxford. His parents live in Harold wood in Essex.
BD 05-Dec-2016 20:37
You are all welcome to join the FB group "Friends of Dar Es salaam".
Find your friends or just exchange nostalgia.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/565489193514710/
Bharat Gunamal 19-Oct-2016 21:31
My name is Bharat (Raju) Gunamal. I was a student at St Xaviers School and also at Shaaban Robert Sec. School (1965-1967) before departing to UK. This is to inform everyone that my cousin Kishore Kimatrai (former owner of Teekay Ltd) passed away in London in June 2016. He was 68 years old and leaves behind his wife Georgina and daughter Marika. Kishore was a very flamboyant and very popular person. He studied at St Joseph Convent School and upon completion of his Senior Cambridge exams he joined the family business before migrating to UK. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Guest 09-Sep-2016 23:01
Ex-students of St Joseph's Convent School are invited to attend a get together on Saturday 17 September 2016
In London. Funds raised on the evening will go towards the School's Library. For further details please contact
valsoares@aol.com
Jayshree Shelat 07-Sep-2016 18:29
Looking for Piyush J. Patel, son of J. P. Patel( was teacher at Mtendeni school)
The family miagrated to UK in 70s
Jayshree Shelat 27-Jun-2016 12:50
Hi
Looking for Jayshree Dave who was my classmate in class 3 and 4 at Scott Street Primary School (later lnown as Olympio primary)
They used to live near or around Lohana
She had an elder brother abd if i am not mistaken his name was Jayendra?
Could have studied in mtendeni primary, so anyone from there remember him?
Jayshree was a fair looking girl with light eyes
The family later moved to Ahmedabad india

If anynody knows the whereabouts, please inform here. Thanks
joaquim Fernandes 19-Mar-2016 07:52
Hi Darshan, Great site and a good place to share memories of the younger days in Dar-es-salaam. My name is Joaquim, I was born in 1960 and did my primary education at the St.Joseph's Convent School near Upanga and I stayed in Upanga as well. In early 1970, I left for Goa, India and it was after I passed my 5th STD there. Sorry, I dont remember you but I can call out a few names from my class. Elizabeth, Mukesh,Daryl, Albert ( Tanzanian)and the Teachers were Mrs Machado, Mrs Menezes, Mrs Andrade, Mrs Franco, Mrs Akilli ( swahili teacher), and the Principal was Mr. Niyoni?? My brother was in 6th Std. His name was Cedric. My cousin was in his class and her name was Doreen. Doreen's brother was in the 7th Std.
Guest 17-Mar-2016 15:15
Darshan Singh Ubhi at St Josephs Convent School Dar Es Salaam 1964 to 1973

d_ubhi@hotmail.com
Guest 17-Mar-2016 15:14
I am Darshan Singh Ubhi now 57, and was at St Josephs Convent from 1967 year 4 primary then secondary school leaving in 1974 when it was called Forodhani

My family and I are visiting Tanzania next two weeks from London, with a couple of days in Dar – I wonder if you know of any way to find out if someone remembers me and would like to meet up in the next two weeks
Guest 21-Sep-2015 13:51
MONDAY-SEPTEMBER-21-2015
(646) 533 0792 new york tel. no.
JAMILA MY CLASS-MATE-FRIEND OF MTENDENI PRIMARY SCHOOL THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ME ON THIS SIGHT THROUGH MY E-MAIL, BE IN TOUCH ON IMO AND WHATS FOREVER.......Amen.

HOPPING TO MEET MORE CHILD-HOOD CLASS-MATE-FRIENDS.
"MEMORIES OF OUR LIVES, OF OUR WORKS AND OUR DEEDS WILL CONTINUE IN OTHERS".....Amen.
VIJAY DIVECHA 11-Aug-2015 14:47
VIJAY DIVECHA
TUE-11-AUG 2015, NEW YORK TIME.
(646) 533 0792....TANZANIA_AUTOTECH@HOTMAIL.COM

TO JASHREE SHELAT BHATT---VANRAJ DIVECHA ONLY IF I SEE HIS PIC I MAY KNOW HIM! BUT YES HE IS RELATED TO ME COZ HIS LAST NAME IS DIVECHA, DIVECHA IS A VERY BIG RELATIVE FAMILY NAME AND I DO NOT KNOW EVERYONE BY NAMES, BY PIC'S MAY BE YES.....JAYSHREE WHAT YEAR DID U KNOW HIM?
I WILL TRY TO ASK IN DIVECHA FAMILY BYE FOR NOW JAYSHREE///////

TO PRAFULL:- YES I ALSO KNOW THE TEACHERS MRS MOOSAJEE, MRS MEHTA, MRS SUMMMAR, MR LEOPOD HE WAS MY SWAHILI PERIOD TEACHER, AND I KNOW MR JOGIA WHO LIVED IN ALI-MANGA BUILDING SOMETIMES HE WAS A HOT TEMPERED MAN COZ ONE DAY HE SWINGED AND PUNCHED A STUDENT SIDEWAYS ON THE CHICK THE STUDENT HAD COUPLE OF STICHES IN-SIDE OF HIS MOUTH I REMEMBER THAT VERY WELL WHEN THE PARENTS CAME COMPLAINING @ MTENDENI P SCHOOL... PRAFUL I KNOW PRANLAL DIVECHA HE IS RELATED TO ME, HE IS IN UK FOR MANY YEARS, HE WAS THE FASTEST BALLER IN CRICKET @ THAT TIME....LATER BRO.C YA LATER.//////

TO IQBAL JAFFER:------ YES I KNOW JITENDRA MAKWANA VERY WELL,WE USE TO GO TO VYAMSHALA (GYM) IN THE EVENINGS @ THE D A GIRL PRIMARY SCHOOL GROUND NEAR THE TEMPLE, I HAD CALLED HIM AND HIS YOUNGER BRO MANY TIMES FROM NEW YORK TO DAR-ES-SALAAM, HE WAS/IS MY BROTHER JITENDRA DIVECHA'S BEST FRIEND, HE IS MAKING MONEY IN DAR LOL, HE OWNS A SHOP (BUSSINESS). CALL ME IF YOU WANT THE INFO.....LATER BRO.

"Some FRIENDS come and go like a SEASON. Others are arranged in our lives for good reason"......AND.... “Real friends are very special, but you have to be careful because sometimes you have a friend and you think they are made of rock,
then suddenly you realise they're only made of sand......Amen.
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 06-Aug-2015 11:43
Hi,
Anybody knows the whereabouts and her last name of Ivana, an italian girl who attended shaaban roberts school. She was my classmate in form IV T sc in 1970.
Dinesh Akhave 06-Jul-2015 20:08
Anybody knows Ramchandra (Ram) Akhave? He passed his SC at Eduljee Curimjee HS at Tanga ..Born Dar in 1934...Passed BSc (Math) at Fergusson C-Pune. Later worked at Dar in Treasury dept. Returned to India in 1968. Retd at Ornellas HS-Pune as a School Teacher. He is my father (Baba). BTW, Im also born in Dar 1965 ...Kamlabai Gore Maternity Hosp...my birth Cert mentions that. I have no memories. We both wish to attend Sept'15 reunion.. That should be my gift to my Baba. Thank you all.
Mariam Zialor 03-Jun-2015 12:47
Hello good people. My name is Mariam Zialor, former St Joseph's Convent student. Was there since primary and secondary finished in 1964. Someone looking for teacher Murtaza Nanji yes I have his contact.
I have contacts of many former students of St J's and of Forodhani.

An international reunion is being planned for September 2015 in Dar es salaam. The school will be the highlight of our reunion, if you are interested to know more get in touch. mariame.zialor@gmail.com
Guest 11-Jan-2015 16:43
Hi,
Shabira Patel was my classmate at Shaaban Roberts sec school. She used to live in Upanga and i think her father was a teacher at either Azania sec school or Agakhan sec school.
She had a sister who was studying in Sophia college in Bombay.
Anybody knowing her contact info, please let me know.
Thanks
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Guest 17-Nov-2014 18:32
Hi---I was wondering if any of you who were at Mtendeni Primary School remember Rekha Rao and Roshini PAtel; they were then at St Joseph's Convent Secondary School from 1964 to 1967.
Thanks
Guest
VIJAY DIVECHA 17-Nov-2014 16:18
MON NOV-17-2014, HI PRAFUL, A COUPLE OF TIMES I RANG YOU FROM NY TO UK IS IT YOU? IN THE CLASS 7-B YES I KNOW PRAVINA, ME AND AYAZ DATTO USE TO CALL HER NICK NAME PAUAAA, AYAZ MY BEST FRIEND PASSED AWAY MANY YEARS BACK ON VISIT TO ZANZIBAR FROM UK, MTENDENI DAYS ALMOST EVERY SAT AND SUNDAYS WE HAD FUN ON AYAZ'S AGASSI ON TOP OF (A T SHOP) I ALWAYS USE TO CALL AYAZ FROM NEW YORK ON THE PHONE IN UK, AYAZ DATTO'S PARENT'S USE TO OWN AMBASSY HOTEL OPP ITHNASHREE MAYFILL MOSQUE, ALWAYS FREE BHAJIAS FOR ME WHENEVER I WENT AMBASSY HOTEL, WHEN MY TANKER-SHIP MV FRINTON VISITED THE PORT OF LONDON I MET AYAZ'S BROTHER DILAWAR, AYAZ WAS BUSY AND COULD NOT MEET ME, jAYENDRA RATHOD PASSED AWAY MANY YEARS BACK IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHILE ON SAFARI IN DAR-ES-SAALAM, WITH HIM PASSED AWAY WAS MY FRIEND MANHER RATHOS, YES I KNOW MASUMA VERY WELL ALWAYS CAME NUMBER ONE IN THE EZAMS(TESTS) I ALSO REMEMBER HARSHIDA PATEL, ASHOK, PARESH NATWANI, DHIREN KOTAK, FRANCIS, ELIZABET, ZAINABU, PILI, MOHAMED HUSEIN, FARIDA, TAHERA,TAZIM, VIJAY S,VINOD THOBI, SHENY ETC ETC, ANYONE CAN CONTACT ME @ NEW YORK NUMBER (646) 533 0792 OR TANZANIA_AUTOTECH@HOTMAIL.COM BYE EVEYONE......... .............Praful 10-Jan-2014 23:28 Vijay, Jamila... You guys were at Mtendeni at the same time as me. My first teacher (Std 1B) was also Mrs Menezes (we used to have fun singing with her "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush.."). I rem my first day in Std 1, we had a girl in class named Pravina (nicknamed "Ubha"), Others incl, Masooma (always came number one in class), Harshida Patel, Mohamed Hussain, Jayendra Rathod (aka "Gandyo"), Manharlal, Ashok Parekh, Dhiren Kotak, Ayaz Dattar (lived on top of "A T SHOP" Morogoro rd), Francis, Elizabeth, Zainabu, Kiwone Msigara (Great guy! we were also together @Shabaan Robert '71)...PRAFUL?
VIJAY DIVECHA 17-Nov-2014 15:22
MONDAY-NOV-17-2014 10:18AM HI JAYSHREE, THANK U FOR THE REPLY, MY LAST YEAR @ MTENDENI P S. WAS 75 0R 76, VANRAJ DIVECHA IF I SEE HIS PIC THEN ONLY I WOULD KNOW HIM? JAYSHREE PASS ME YOUR CONTACT PLEASE? (MY NEW YORK TELL NUMBER IS(646)5330792) MY E-MAIL IS TANZANIA_AUTOTECH @ HOTMAIL.COM jAYSHREE BYE FOR NOW............. Jayshree Shelat - Bhatt 23-Oct-2013 12:32
Hi Vijay Divecha,
I attended Mtendeni in the late 60's. I went to Shaaban Roberts later, and had a classmate Vanraj Divecha.....any chance he is related to you? If you have his contact information , please give it to me
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt 05-Sep-2014 21:20
Does anybody know the whereabouts of Miss Joyce Hooker, teacher at Mtendeni Primary School?
Mrs. Viegas, Mrs. Davidson used to be the teachers in the same years.
Dillu 18-Aug-2014 17:07
Tanzanian Friends Association get together on 20th September.Contact Ashraf Mir 07538066202
Guest 15-Jul-2014 18:09
Thank you for the response parviza,that is a very very great news for me is there any sort of contact available ?? i went to school with her in primary education in Dar-es-Salaam
Parviza 10-Jul-2014 17:42
Hi I know Sukaina dungersi she's married and lives in toronto has two grown up children !!!
Zahir Meghji 13-May-2014 00:29
hi, Anyone knows the whereabouts of the following teachers from the Tambaza secondary school (formerly Aga Khan Sec School)- Khan (physics); Fernandez (chemistry); Kabir (maths); D'Almeida (Maths), Nachappa (History); Pereira (English); - this was during the early seventies.

And the following at the Mzizima Secondary school during the mid 70's - Satyanathan (Economics), Oman (geography), Khan (geography); Kauchali (English); Hasham (History).
Jayshree Shelat - Bhatt 21-Apr-2014 12:13
Hi
Does anyone know the whereabouts/contact details of Amita Lal,graduated 1970 Shaaban Roberts(her father used to work for UNO), Jaylatha Shah graduated 1970 Shaaban Roberts, Nila Gohil Shaaban Roberts.
Fiona 07-Mar-2014 16:38
Class of 67 and st Xavier goal school reunion in 2015
Jaswinder Walia 01-Mar-2014 01:00
Hi guys. My name is Jaswinder Walia. I was at St Xavier's Dar from 1960 to 1965. I lived in Kenya from 1966 to 2013. I am now settled in Canberra,Australia. I did make contact with a couple of ex class mates (Jayant Akave and Rashida through this blog) but since have lost these contacts. Please contact me on jaswalia1952@gmail.com..
amin kassam 24-Feb-2014 22:28
Hi My name is Amin Kassasm. I finished Shaaban Roberts Form 4 in 1971. We have a SRSS group where u may meet friends from SRSS. I am on Facebook under Amin Kassam. please contact me
Guest 12-Feb-2014 22:49
Hi
Does any one knows Sukaina Dungersi?? studied at Mtendeni primary school from 1967 -1972
Guest 03-Feb-2014 19:18
Hi---does anyone know the whereabouts/contact details of Murtaza Nanji?
He used to teach at St Joseph's Convent Secondary School.
Wife is Naznin (Mistry).
Thanks
Michael Naya 12-Jan-2014 17:18
RESPONDING TO GUEST ON BLUE SHADOWS
the lead guitarist was Jocelyn Aylett,Rythum guitarist was my brother Peter Naya.lead singer was George desouza and drummer was Findlay Aylett[passed away]
Carl Aylett was the youngest brother but played in the second band "Fentom" with Ben Aylett,Andrew Naya.Hope this helps.My name is Michael Naya
Praful 10-Jan-2014 23:28
Vijay, Jamila... You guys were at Mtendeni at the same time as me. My first teacher (Std 1B) was also Mrs Menezes (we used to have fun singing with her "Here we go round the Mulberry Bush.."). I rem my first day in Std 1, we had a girl in class named Pravina (nicknamed "Ubha"), Others incl, Masooma (always came number one in class), Harshida Patel, Mohamed Hussain, Jayendra Rathod (aka "Gandyo"), Manharlal, Ashok Parekh, Dhiren Kotak, Ayaz Dattar (lived on top of "A T SHOP" Morogoro rd), Francis, Elizabeth, Zainabu, Kiwone Msigara (Great guy! we were also together @Shabaan Robert '71)...

Also Rem: Teachers, Mr Shelat/Paul Mpwagi(Heads),Mr JP Patel, Mr Desai, Mrs Moosaji, Mrs Mehta, Mr Jogia, Mr Leopald, Mr Singh, In year 5B, English teacher Ms Patel (used to live in Chande building behind us (Honesty Hse - opp Odean).
Guest 20-Dec-2013 14:57
friends of dar-es-salaam on face book.
Guest 20-Dec-2013 14:55
anyone wants to find out their school friend ,should visit the forum called "friends of dar-essalaam" and theres lots of people from DSM and loking for school friends too. you might get 1.
dill08-Dec-2013 20:27
Dillu,

In Dar from 12/12/13 to 27/12/13. Staying at Tanzanite Exec Suites
GUEST 07-Dec-2013 19:04
The Blue Shadows of Dar es Salaam. I remember them as young Mauritian brothers led by one Carl. Can anyone remember all their names?
Guest 27-Oct-2013 11:20
Hi,jamila I was study in mtendeni school from 1969 to 1976 class (c) my class mates names(boys) rajesh mistry,Nilesh chatrabuj,salim,hasim,Kishore,dipak,kamlesh n mukesh(Swahili boys)kido,filipo,salamba,Edwin,ramadani.(girls)kamini,salma,Rosie(Swahili girls)Katrina,Cecilia,halima,fatma n there was Swahili albino girl don't remember her name.
Jayshree Shelat - Bhatt 23-Oct-2013 12:32
Hi Vijay Divecha,
I attended Mtendeni in the late 60's. I went to Shaaban Roberts later, and had a classmate Vanraj Divecha.....any chance he is related to you? If you have his contact information , please give it to me
VIJAY DIVECHA 22-Oct-2013 14:45
hI JAMILA, MY NAME IS VIJAY DIVECHA,AM IN USA NOW FOR 25 YEARS,MY TELL=646 533 0792,E-MAIL=TANZANIA_AUTOTECH@HOTMAIL.COM FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME, SOUNDS LIKE YOU WERE IN MY CLASS 7-B @ MTENDENI P S, ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME CAN CONTACT ME, I SAW YOUR MESSAGE ON THIS SIGHT. THIS=Hi everyone, my name is Jamila, I was looking for my old classmates and I came accross this page, it's awesome! I was at Mtendeni late 60's, and left early 70's. I have been trying hard to find old school/classmates. We were so young those days, and taking everything for granted, wish I had kept contacts. I remember Mr Leopold,, Mr JP Patel, Mrs Mehta, Mr Jogia, My first class teacher was Mrs Menezes. If you were at Mtendeni pls leave a note.
Guest 17-Sep-2013 14:15
Hi,Di! I don't know if you were responding to my(itsme_na)comment Yes, we lived above (on 2nd floor)Chavda's shoe shop on,what was then,Acacia Avenue.I myself was looking for pics of our building.Sadly,that will not be possible any more as they completely bulldozed all the buildings on that side of the road -- including Moloo Brothers,who owned our building, last month. I saw a couple of photos someone sent me -- of a mound of rubble where our house stood. It looked like a war zone. So very sad.
Guest 02-Sep-2013 20:56
Did u mean Jitendra Makwana - I used to know someone by this name who lived in/near Kumbharwaru close to Kisutu.
Iqbal Jaffer 27-Aug-2013 21:49
Hi, My name Iqbal Jaffer and I used to live in Upanga, Dar-es-Salaam. I have been trying to finf my childhood frien by the name of Jitendra Mkwawa. Anyone with news about him could you pleae give me a call on 07803 163799 or mail me at iqbaljaffer2@gmail.com.
We used to go to the Olympia Junior School.
I left Tanzania July 1974 and sadly have not seen him ever since.
Guest 26-Aug-2013 15:58

Just yr message that u lived next to AFI n Chavda shoe shop. If u hav or anyone has any pictures of this place, can u put on this site. Thanks n I left dar over 25 years ago n all memories. Just wanted to my kids what it used to look like. Thanks n my name is Di.
Guest 17-Aug-2013 14:30
Tanzanian Friends Association get together tonight at Monsoon Banqueting Hall ;100 The Green,Southall from 7p.m. All 270 tickets sold.Contact Ashraf Mir 07538066202
itsme_na17-Aug-2013 11:04
Earlier this week I heard that they demolished a complete row of buildings on Samora Avenue. It included our old home, above Chawda's shoe shop and next to that was (then)AFI,in Moloo Brothers Building. Our neighbours (and friends),in those days, were the Chakera,Hatimi and Kassam families.

It was heart-breaking to see just a heap of rubble where our house stood. As they say nothing lasts forever : and, obviously,that includes Moloo Brothers Building.R.I.P.
Guest 15-Aug-2013 10:34
Dear Michael,
Just read your message. In case of you have photos of Dar, and Kilosa in particular I would really appreciate if you could mail them to me at jo_matphil@yahoo.com
Regards,
Mathew Philip
Francis MacGregor 09-Aug-2013 09:45
To Michael Naya,
Just came from Dar last July, visited the old school,the vacant cite where we used to live next to the Allets, and many other sites. Later went on to Kimamba,Kilosa,Morogoro, Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha, twas a wonderful time, and plan to back next year, which may include a mini-reunioun of ex-students of our class of 67.
Blancge Viegas 07-Aug-2013 08:27
Hi Jayashree,
I was pleased to read your note.
my email address is blanche.viegas@gmail.com
with kind regards,
Mrs. Viegas
Jayshree Shelat - Bhatt 19-Jul-2013 12:51
Hey Trevor,

I am Jayshree Shelat. Your mom Mrs. Vegas used to be my classteacher in class V at Mtendeni Primary school. My father Mr. H.M.Shelat was the Head Master of the school. I remember ur mom very well- just give the name Shelat and she will remember me.

Jayshree Shelat
Michael Naya 14-Jul-2013 12:51
Trevor Viegas hi I and my family went to St Josephs in Dar in the early 1960 and mid 60's.
I am writing a book at present on the early days of Dar etc.Yes of course Cosy Cafe is in there.My brothers and friends ,mauritians,were musicians in Dar playing in cinemas etc.
I vaguely remember your surname but not familiar.My father use to work for Karimjee in Dar.
I visit Dar every year for charity work in hospitals.Get in touch if you know our name.
We use to live in Upanga about 1 mile from seylander bridge.
Trevor Viegas 12-Jul-2013 13:48
Hey Guys,
my mother used to be a teacher at Mtendeni from 1963-68. Her name is Blanche Viegas. I remember going on a safari with the school in 1965.Do get in touch.
trevorviegas@aol.com.
Guest 20-Jun-2013 15:08
Hi everyone, my name is Jamila, I was looking for my old classmates and I came accross this page, it's awesome! I was at Mtendeni late 60's, and left early 70's. I have been trying hard to find old school/classmates. We were so young those days, and taking everything for granted, wish I had kept contacts. I remember Mr Leopold,, Mr JP Patel, Mrs Mehta, Mr Jogia, My first class teacher was Mrs Menezes. If you were at Mtendeni pls leave a note.
Guest 17-Jun-2013 13:05
Praful-- re friends of Tanzania. Contact Ashraf Mir 01753685716
Guest 07-Jun-2013 07:40
Hello Jayshree Shelat Bhatt please email me at mrakassam@yahoo.ca for contact love to chat
Guest 24-May-2013 17:56
Hi guys

Went to mtendeni primary school in late 60's, early 70's. Would love to hear from anyone who was a classmate.

Tushar Shah
Dinesh Patel 14-May-2013 20:38
Any readers know of Class of 1961, Azania secondary school desi boys?
Looking for Feroz Rajabali of Rajabali Medical Store, Himmat Tanna, Kishore Chande, Yogesh Desai, Usha Joshi, Madhukar, Shukla, to list a few I remember.
- Dinesh Patel
murtaza bodalbhai 11-May-2013 21:47
Hi guys,
Hearing names like Harry,Lambert,Amin etc I feel great as I read some of yor conversations. I am murtaza bodalbhai, was tall slim and have studied in Shabaan Robert dwas in form IV K in 1967.\have played cricket for \shabaan \robert.
If anybody remembers me please be in touch. I am in contact with Sh0kat Sadikot, Mehboob |Pathari,Iqbal Makra.
what a sweet memory you have guys.I stay in Dar es salaam, use to leave oppssite Telephone house.
Murtaza Bodalbhai
Praful 10-May-2013 21:30
Friends of Tanzania Reunion - could you pls provide contact details of organiser(s), location, etc. Asante Sana.
I Rem: Tahir Ameeji (used to play for Karimjee Gymkhana) & Pranlal Divecha (Upanga Sports Club)
Mathew Philip 26-Apr-2013 18:55
Do you know of anyone who studied in Azania Secondary School and passed out in 1967?
Dillu 15-Apr-2013 16:48
Hi, i left Dar in 1967 as a 15 year old and have been in Manchester since. We used to live opposite the fire brigade in Upanga, corner house in the first building of four. I left shabaan Robert school in 1966. My classmates included Jasbir Singh Palray (in contact on Facebook), Pranlal and Tahir(both played cricket for Tanzania),Nelson D'Silva, Paul Fernandes and Shehnaz. My family was part of the Ismail Stores Ltd shop (Closed early 60s) and my late father Fazal also had Shiraz Store till 1966 (near Cameo cinema).
I will be attending my second friends of Tanzania reunion in London on 17th August.
Guest 28-Mar-2013 14:04
This message is for Jayshree Shelat- Bhatt.
If you left SRSS in 1970 then most probably you were in my class. Madvi Davda,Tarangini,
Yasmin Jinna,Yasmin Karmali,Harry(one of the Twins) Amin Kassam, Nilanta Pattani, Mario Vas
John Mehboob Teja were few of my classmates.
From Shaukat Sadikot
Salim Wadiwala 31-Jan-2013 11:59
Hi,
Does anyone know the whereabouts of USHA KAPOOR ? Last time I spoke to her, she lived in London & was married to a Dentist.If you do, please contact me on salimwa@gmail.com.

Salim Wadiwala.
Francis MacGregor 10-Jan-2013 07:35
I plan to be in Dar in early June this year
michael naya 08-Jan-2013 15:25
Brian Mcmorrow I am looking for any pictures of the italian ship m/v africa which left dar in 1964 taking our family to uk
michael naya 08-Jan-2013 15:09
Yes Francis I remember all to well
Use my email address to get in touch
I will be in dar 12th january 2013 for 4 weeks
Good to hear Ben is doing well
Your house and bens round the corner of arab street is now demolished
Looking for photos of blue shadows band in dar,anyone got any please
Francis MacGregor 20-Dec-2012 04:55
ps the mini-reunion is of the class of 67, but am sure there are those outside that year who may also be interested and I would say are welcome
Francis MacGregor 20-Dec-2012 04:52
Michael Naya, you and I used to live on the same street in Dar, then Arab St now Nkrumah, we met a few years ago in Seychelles with Robert and Andrew. Incidentally talking of the Blue Shadows, I met Benedict Allet who also lived on the same street next door flat to ours purely by co-incidence in Mauritius last week where he was perfoming on a piano in a hotel. Otherwise I understand he also plays in a band also called the Blue Shadows.
Incidenatally some of us old boys are planning a mini-reunion in Goa sometime after Easter in April, where we may meet the likes of Fortunato Fernandes, Thomas Paes and Salim Wadiwala. Nice to hear from you anyway
Guest 05-Dec-2012 10:16
My name is Michael Naya.Left dar in 1964.Went to st josephs school with brothers and sister
Robert,Peter,Michael,Andrew ,Marianne.
Peter and Andrew played in bands.Blue Shawdows,all over Dar.
Father worked for Karimjee
Now residing in UK.Peter passed away 2 months ago.
Anyone who remembers get in touch to me email is mrdnaya@aol.com
Guest 24-Nov-2012 19:40
Hi, my name is Shaukat sadikot. I left srss in 1970.lots of good memories.
Rashida09-Oct-2012 04:43
Hi, this is Rashida Sadikot (née Jariwalla).  I came across this site by chance and I saw my name being mentioned!  Wow! It brought back a lot of memories to see some of my classmates names, from St Xavier's, being mentioned, namely John Chilton, Subhash Sood, Stella Vincent, Maurice Gaspar, Sultana Merali and one other whom I contacted immediately, but haven't heard from him back!!!  He knows who he is!  It was lovely talking to him.

I remember Mrs Vaz and Mr Ivan Almeida, also remember Jason Vaz who was the Principal's son.  It would be lovely to hear from anyone from the past.
Matthew Thalanany, UK 29-Aug-2012 12:21
To Charles Dalton,
Nice to note your comments below - you must be Mr & Mrs Dalton's son
Wonder whether you knew Koshy, Thomas (Sam)and Benjamin Daniel? and Arif Nassar, and his brothers Parvez and the 2 others? Also, Boniface Satyanathan, and his brother Reggie? Cecily George?

Mrs Daniel is now in Canada, and so too her son Matthew
Guest 12-Aug-2012 18:16
Hi Anyone know whereabouts of Shobha Menon (SRSS 71-74) daughter of Mrs Menon (Deputy Head SRSS).
Guest 05-Aug-2012 18:04
CHARLES DALTON...
Hey Charlie! Andrew Gordon's in touch with most of your friends from Chang'ombe. Sadiq lives in London with his family. Shahoon lives in Canada with his wife. Nagib passed away a in Saudi Arabia many years ago. I e-mailed Andrew about an hour ago. Andrew will fill you in on details of your Chang'ombe buddies. Nice evening, and great week ahead. Cheers! From Jen in the UK. See also message BELOW...
Guest 05-Aug-2012 16:19
Message for: CHARLES DALTON
Hi Charlie ~ I'm Andrew's sister [Jen] in the UK. ANDREW GORDON lives and works in Germany; and has done so, for many years, having lived and worked in London UK, before that. I just happened to see your message to Andrew on Brian Morrow's [photos] comments page. I'm going to e-mail Andrew in a moment, so as to pass on your message to him. Andrew's e-mail address is: gordonay@yahoo.com - Andrew's been trying to find you for many years; and wondered how you and your family are doing, and where you all are.
Cheers! Jen
dalton05-Aug-2012 15:12
Great to find these photos that bring back child hood memories of my childhood in Tanzania. We live as a family in CHANG'OMBE. Having move quite a bit since then, I have lost contact with all the friends I grew up with out there. So if any of you are out there then please get in touch with me. Andrew Gordons e-mail adress was posted, but I have not received a reply form him yet. Hope to hear from him soon.

Charles (Charlie) Dalton
Nalini joshi 29-Jul-2012 20:31
Kishor of teekay s used to come to my parents home frequently until he left to travel. My dad passed away in 2002. I have not heard since then.
Guest 29-Jul-2012 00:23
To Jaswinder Singh Walia--your friend Jayant Akhave has posted his e-mail address--he is now in LA--Scroll down for it--ie Jay Akhave--3 entries below yours
Guest 29-Jul-2012 00:17
Hi
Mr De Souza (Poonk) is in Perth, Oz
Murtaza Nanji is still in Dar (wife is Naznin Mistry); his brother lives in Toronto.
Peter De Souza is in Toronto--I will e-m him to access this site
Jitender is coming to Toronto for the St J Reunion--if you scroll down you will see his e-mail address
Anyone know of the whereabouts of Kishore?--his family ran the Teekay store
Guest 03-Jun-2012 17:16
habari ghani? Karibu
Brian McMorrow29-May-2012 19:29
From a guest....

I read one of the postings from M Cormack regarding the “Splendid Hotel”.  I grew up in Dar es Salaam and have a good recollection of the old place.  Splendid Hotel was owned by the Papadopolous family.  The daughter who went to school at St. Joseph’s is Anna and I am not sure if she had a brother who went to either to one of the schools in Kongwa or Iringa.  The family also owned sisal estates.
 
Splendid Hotel was at the corner of Acacia Avenue (then to Independence Ave and now Samora Ave)) and Bridge St.  On the opposite side (Acacia Ave) was the Almeida Bldg and below was Mehmood’s musical store where one could buy the “records” and a few musical instruments.  Next to it was the grocery/liquour store called, Alibhai’s and then came the Bata shoe store.
Jaswinder Singh Walia 23-May-2012 08:43
My Name is Jaswinder Singh Walia. I lived in Dar-es-Salaam in Changombwe from 1960 to 1965. I studied at St Xaviers School , Dar in those years having complted my primary school in 1965. My best friend at the time was Jayant Akave who desrted me suudenly for Pune, India.Other class mates I rememeber included Rashida Jariwalla (the most beautful girl we all new), Sultana Merali (wonderful jolly girl), Jagjit Singh (great at Maths), Edith,Jane, Monica and so many others. I have been living in Kenya since then. Please contact me on jwalia@kenton.ac.ke or cell +(254) 0734 736 231. Thanks to Brian for this great site.
DP 21-May-2012 16:14
On this Dar reunion in October in Toronto, who has the details ? Who is organizizng and the related contact numbers ? Anyone has knowledge ?
Ludy Pinto(nee D'Souza) 17-May-2012 15:46
To all who graduated from St. Josephs in 1966 and 1965 there are reunions planned in Toronto from October 4 to 6th, culminating in a huge reunion of all former St. Josephs students on Sunday October 7. Pl. email pinto4@shaw.ca for details. It's going to be a fantastic reunion.
Jay Akhave 15-May-2012 22:11
Posting Once again as I did last year.
My name is Jayant Akhave and I did my teritorials in 1966 from St Xaviers Schoolin Changombe. What is this school called now?
Teachers I rememebr are Mr Almeida, Mrs Nathan, and principal Mrs Vaz.
Classmates I remember are Stella Vincent, Wanda Fernandes, Rashida Jariwalla, Sultana and Subash Sood, Maurice Gaspar, John Chilton.
I am in LA California now.
Wonder if any of these can pick up a trail from these references.
I used to live on India St near the Library and Goethe Institute. we had a bus stop for school where I rememebr Zeenat and Shehnaz as people who rod the bus with me.
my address is patscience@yahoo.com
Guest 12-May-2012 11:15
Hi , You are right ..it was opposite the Cosy Cafe on Windsor street. I lived near this hotel...Its been taken over and renamed ...kulasiri
M Cormack 07-May-2012 20:16
Jambo everyone. I found this site as I researched old hotels in Dar. Am still hoping to find one of the Splendid Hotel, owned by a Greek family in the fifties. Will any of you be able to help, I wonder? Thank you very much. My family was in Dar from 1952-1954. We lived in the hotel the entire time as it has special rates for long term residents and my parents couldn't afford to rent a house. It was definitely on a corner of two main streets in the middle of the town.
kulasiri 14-Apr-2012 09:05
Hi All,ITs great reading all your postings because it brings back fond memories of StJ and Dar. Rumbling thru my old pics I found the class of 65 picture in good condition taken on the steps of St.J.Cath. Will post this on the web. Anyone know where peter desouza is , antonio fernandes, subash (salt house) vashi choitram. Can you pls provide contact details . Great pics ... I hope to make a trip to dar and will contact some of the travel postings here .

Pls take a look in google earth. SJschool looks the same even down to the trees in the play ground. will put link in next msg. Also remember the band with orlando who played at the dances and picnis in kundichi.
Anyone know where zeenat dewji, zinny peshwar, et all class of 64-65.
many thanks.
My e-mail is : kap_aerospace@yahoo.com

keep posting ....fondest memories god speed to you all.
Guest 13-Apr-2012 14:27
hi ,y email is kap_aerospace@yahoo.com kulasiri piyadigama in st. josephs ...since 1955 1965 ..chandrasiri , was my brother and we wer neighbours to poonk, subash,Salt house, peter desouza...selwyn fernandes...etc...
cheers
Guest 13-Apr-2012 14:25
Hi my entire family went to STJc 1955-1965 . we lived nextto salt house. would love to contcat some of my friends ...jitender , subash etc..I lived opposite POONK's hosue etc.
I graduates in aerospace engineering and went to houston texas...

please respond love to hear from you all ...god speed.
ku;asiri
Matthew Thalanany, UK 09-Apr-2012 15:54
Naren Varambhia - hello

Sanat Kumar Patel was my classmate as also was SURINDER Bhandhari, (not Sunil). Surinder had a brother Avnash who, I think, was senior to us by 2 or 3 years - I can't remember fully I'm afraid.

It would be nice to get in touch with Sanat Patel, i.e. if we are both speaking of the same person. I passed from Azania in the November 1963 exams.
Naren V. Varambhia 15-Mar-2012 09:35
To Matthew Thalanany, UK

I saw you 11/11/2011 comments about Sanat Patel and Sunil Bahdari. I have just re-established contact with Malkit Singh who lived on Camron Road opposite Azania Secondary School just like you. i can arrange to let you have Sunil's xontact details Malkit said that Sanat was in Canada and may be he could help you in your quest. Were you in Class XR of 1962/3. If so then I am in regular contatc with a few boys from that class and Form IV of 1963/4 plus clas group photos.Please see my comments of 29/11/2011 to Brian Mcmorrow.
Kind regards
Lorenzo Togni 13-Mar-2012 00:19
Sheila asks about Mary Fernandes in 1951. Mar Frenandes was from Iringa and had another sister. I remember them well. I was at St Joseph's to in 1951 and also had Sr Gerda as a teacher. She was an excellent teacher! I also went onto St Georges's School in Kongwa from St Joseph's. I have some good memories of Sr Solana, the headmistress. Lorenzo Togni (Cape Town, S.Africa)
Michal 10-Mar-2012 17:39
Hi all
I also attended Saint Josef convent school in the year 1965
I was a foreign student from Israel (we lived on Mezzani road near the beach
My father worked in the embay
I lost all contact with my friends I am 62 years old now ,and would be very happy to hear from them
I can only remember first names of some Alison,Albertina,Fatma,Asma
I sending this massage like a note in a bottle
My name is Michal Last name was Ben dor e.mail dagim50@yahoo.com
Thank you
Guest 10-Mar-2012 11:01
can anyone provide me the mail id of John Foong ex SRSS ,DSM 1970 ?
Matthew Thalanany 07-Mar-2012 14:42
Hello Joy!!
Great to hear from you.
shall get in touch.
Guest 30-Jan-2012 11:19
Hi Mathew,
Thanks, this is Joy from Kilosa. Of course I did my schooling in Dar completing my secondary school in azania
Matthew Thalanany, UK 29-Jan-2012 17:27
Hello to jo_matphil@yahoo.com -
nice to see your comment
it was i who wrote about Kilosa, Morogoro and Mauzi some 2 years ago as a Guest. As you may have noted, Brian McMorrow's original site crashed and much of the previous correspondence got lost. I repeated my comments of 2009, when i re-visited this site in Nov 2011, hoping that someone i knew would pick them up.

which school did you attend? and did you live in Dar-es-Salaam? - i went to St Joseph's and then Azania and left in 1963
Guest 29-Jan-2012 05:25
Hi to all,

I came across two people I know personally. One is Mathew thallanany and the other is Ranjit Balakrishnan who studied with me at MCC, in 68-69 and stayed at the same Selayur Hall. Please send me your email address. Mine is jo_matphil@yahoo.com

I also came across another message which spoke of Morogoro, Kilosa and Mauzi. I wonder who that is?
Guest 27-Jan-2012 07:39
Please note tomorrow is Sr Jacinthas birthday, she turns 91
Guest 16-Jan-2012 00:48
Sr Sylvia died Nov 2006; Sr Salvina in Aug 2002; and Sr Myriam (1988)
Sr Jacinta is in the Baldegg Nursing home--90 this month. Sr Edgara is also in Baldegg in the Motherhouse
Mr De Souza (Poonk) was in the UK then moved to Sydney--but now in Perth
Murtaza is possibly in Canada by now.
There is a St Joe's Reunion in Toronto on the 7th October 2012
Do any of the ex-St. Joe students remember the words of our beautiful School anthem--Hail Alma mater......
sheila 12-Jan-2012 19:14
I went to St. Josephs Convent in 1951 for a few months before I went to Kongwa school. I was in Sr. Gerda's class, and I also had Mrs Fernandes as a teacher. I sat next to a girl in class called Mary Fernandes. Another Scottish girl in my class was called Isobel Sangster, she also went to Kongwa with me, but died several years ago.
Ranjit Balakrishnan 06-Jan-2012 14:11
Hi, I studied at St Josephs Sec Sch. Dar es Salaam - bach of 1967. Salim wadiwala contacted me today. GBHS.. was SO SO DELIGHTED..!! Got a mail from Thomas too.!!Will mail all class mates whose emailids I have..Goood day today...Ranjit
Mary Brown 14-Dec-2011 08:44
Sr. Sylvia taught me piano for a few years. She was a wonderful woman and I often think of her. I, too, wonder what happened to her and where she is now. I only went to St. Joseph's convent in the late 40's and early 50's when I used to say A for Apple and B for Kikapu, C for Paka and so on and was punished!! Then on to Burton Street Primary and then Kongwa School followed by St. Michaels and St. George's in Iringa. I hope you are successful in your search. Regards, Mary Brown
Jaimini Patel 04-Dec-2011 06:28
Hi I am Jaimini Patel SRSS 1975-79. I remember the good old days and would like to connect with my classmates. I remember Mrs. Koleth, Mrs. Chandi, Mr. Suleman, Miss Bhallu, Mr. Chari. However, Mr. and Mrs. Mohan, however, I have forgotten the names of the Kiswahili teacher and the strict vice-principal who taught English.
I was in Forodhani Primary school until 1979. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Sr. salvina, Sr. Miriam, Sr. Edgara and Sr. Sylvia who taught piano?
Brian McMorrow29-Nov-2011 02:54
Forwarded request from Naren Varambhia


Ladies and Gents,

I have a request to trace / track down 2 teachers of St Joseph's Convent School from Dar. Pls see below :

Teachers of St. Joseph's Secondary School circa 1964-1967:

(1) Mr. De Souza (Poonk, Chemistry teacher) and his wife Mrs. De Souza (Poonkess, Maths teacher). I think originally from Mangalore, India. This family lived in my cousin Subhash Varambhia's building next to my home, opposite Salt House, in Indira Gandhi Street formerly Makunganya Street / Windsor Street. Salim Wadiwalla to whom this e-mail is copied, lived in the same block of flats and went to St. Joseph's. Jitu Raithatha who lived in Mchusi Street formerly Ghose Street also went to St. Joseph's

(2) Mr Murtaza Nanji : Locally trained teacher, who taught Swahili, married a daughter of the family who had a big shop (clothes/fashion accessories) on Samora Mechel Avenue formerly Independence Avenue / Acacia Avenue (on the left hand side of the road if you came from Zanaki Street / Selous Street side). Gentle personality, many students regarded him as an elder brother. From the Ithnasheri community.

Please pass this e-mail on to people who went to studied at the said school. I see a lot of exchanges of e-mails between people from Dar on Brian Mcmorrow's web site photo gallery containing lots and lots of worldwide photographs including photos of Dar. Perhaps Mr. Mcmorrow would be kind enough to upload this?

I will be so pleased with any information that you or your friends are able to come up with.



Kind regards.

Naren
"Musbury" 16 Devonshire Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 1 LL
Telefax Residence: + 44 (0) 20 8346 6444
mustafa rajani 20-Nov-2011 07:15
Hello there.
My name is Mustafa Rajani. It is so nice to read all the comments from people who lived in Dar es Salaam in the 60s, 70's. I used to work for East African Airways then Egyptair Airlines and later on moved to start my own business.

I am still in DAR, used to live in Upanga and still do. I now run an online travel agency- Tanzania's First online travel agency www.travelstart.co.tz If any of you are looking for good flight deals into tanzania or internal dar-zanzibar flights then you can look into that.

If there are any friends out there, please get in touch. Email: rajani@fasttracktanzania.com




MATTHEW SEBASTIAN THALANANY 11-Nov-2011 12:47
Dear Brian
Thank you so much for this wonderful website which brings back so many happy memories.
i am sorry you lost the previous comments - I've reproduced below what i said as a guest in August 2009 when i 1st visited this website.

Meanwhile i wonder whether past friends have seen this website - Andrew Evans, Paul Turner, Peter D'Souza when i was at St Joseph's Primary School; Joe Joseph, Anand Nair, Jayachandran Nair, Sanat Patel, Surinder Bhandari at Azania Secondary School. I noted that Mr JCH Simms' son had posted a comment in response to my mentioning his father's name. I wonder whether he is still a visitor to this site. i noted Mr Dalton's name mentioned - he and family used to be family friends of Mr & Mrs MK Daniel in Changombe, whose sons Koshy and Thomas were close friends of mine
Thank you again for putting up this website
--Matthew Thalanany, UK


Guest 02-Aug-2009 15:22
Thank you very much Sir for this beautiful trip down and back through memory lane. Matthew Thalanany UK
- St Joseph's Convent Primary School 1952-1957 God bless Sr Miriam, Sr Jacinta, Sr Raphaela, Sr Salvina, Mrs Fernandes, Mrs Noronha, Miss D'Souza - may their souls rest in peace; Azania Secondary School 1958-1963 God bless Mr GT Johns, Mr Peter Woods, Mrs Marsh, Miss Jane Betts, Mr JCH Simms, Mr VM John, Mr VA Zachariah, Mr GPadke, Mr DN Patel, Mr MG Nair, Mr GP Nair and so many other excellent, good and kind-hearted teachers who taught us to love and serve fellow man with a sense of truth, justice, compassion and generosity.

The St Joseph's Cathedral stained glass windows are amongst the most magnificent in the world as you have so cleverly shown.

I hope you may re-visit someday and get a shot of the harbour front looking across from Magogoni Ferry side to the Cathedral and Lutheran Church, etc, and also take a trip to Kunduchi beach, travel up country to Morogoro, Kilosa, and Mauzi.
Francis MacGregor 30-Oct-2011 11:24
AM from the class of 67 but recall and mixed with quite a few of those of 66 like Leo Borges, Philip Emmanuel, Agnello Antao and remember 2 Mauritian good looking sisters with the surname Fairy or Fairey. How serious is this reunion and is it limited to 66, as if you were more open you could get a lot from 67 who held their last one in 2008, there are a lot of them in that area so you could get more in numbers and contributions.
I am planning a mini-one in Dar around July next year also with an eye of seeing the actual needs of the funds appeal at the scool and being satisfied of its executors and execution
Anybody interested with my mission can get me on maclaw@seychelles.net
Francis MacGregor 30-Oct-2011 11:24
AM from the class of 67 but recall and mixed with quite a few of those of 66 like Leo Borges, Philip Emmanuel, Agnello Antao and remember 2 Mauritian good looking sisters with the surname Fairy or Fairey. How serious is this reunion and is it limited to 66, as if you were more open you could get a lot from 67 who held their last one in 2008, there are a lot of them in that area so you could get more in numbers and contributions.
I am planning a mini-one in Dar around July next year also with an eye of seeing the actual needs of the funds appeal at the scool and being satisfied of its executors and execution
Anybody interested with my mission can get me on maclaw@seychelles.net
Ludy D'Souza (now Pinto) 27-Oct-2011 01:11
My name is Ludy D'Souza (now Pinto. Finished Form IV @ St. Joseph Convent School, Dar in 1966. Looking to connect with former classmates of 1966. There are plans for a reunion of this class in Toronto for early Oct.2012. Please contact me at pinto4@shaw.ca.
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 14-Oct-2011 00:54
Hi Mira,

I think I recall u. Were u that person who used to say the morning prayer at Shaaban Roberts? And ur brother was the prefect? The other girls who used to say the prayer was one parsi girl Niloufer? Was Cooper her last name? and the other one was from Scheychelles?
Infact one of our schoolmate Ramnik Chudasama had asked on this page whether any one knew the name of this person who said the prayers. I responded with ur name.Wow i was accurate- bless my grey cells for remembering things 45 yrs back and not remembering things that happen 45 minutes back??
Anyways, welcome aboard. I was about 2 to 3 yrs behind u at the school. Does the name Nasreen ring a bell?

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Mira Gorolay 13-Oct-2011 16:10
Hi,

This is Meera Nath. I studied at St. Joseph's Convent School from 1957-1964, then at Shaaban Robert Secondary School from 1965-1968. My email address is mira.gorolay@gmail.com. Would like to get in touch with anybody who knows me.
FMacGregor 28-Sep-2011 06:35
Francis MacGregor

For those interested I now have the contact at the present school for contributions in some of its renovations. She is Sister Theodora at stjcathedralhigh@yahoo.com
I plan to visit Dar next year for this and an attempted re-union of old classmates,from the class of 1967 of which I was there since 1957, with the likes of Salim Wadiwalla,Isaak Khomo,Mike Wilson,John Poole,Michael Machado,Gladys De Souza,Cynthia Braganza,Francis De Mello, Charles Fernandes, among others.
Zahir Meghji 28-Sep-2011 02:43
Hello Mario: What a surprise! Yes I do remember you. Trust you are keeping well. The name Pravin does not ring a bell. I have not been able to make contact with Janet D'Costa. Janet used to have a friend Rona(?)who I believe also left for Goa. You may recall another classmate - Mathew Pinto - who lived opposite Janets place in Changombe. Not sure if you were at the same time when Kassim Nasser was in the class. Cannot recall in what grade you left Dar. I met Kassim in Dar at K Tea Shop just before I left in 1976. He had returned from India after studies. You may probably remember Elizabeth (we called her Betty). I am currently residing in Ottawa Canada. Can be contacted at zahirmeghji@hotmail.com.
Guest 27-Sep-2011 00:03
Hi Zahir, I am sure I was in the same class as you at St Xavier's school, Dar- es-Salaam.
My name is Mario. I remember Janet DaCosta and her sister June and have been trying to find her!
I just cannot believe my luck in getting this website.
Do you remember the name Pravin?
Please get in contact with me at mbc27@hotmail.co.uk
Mario

Zahir Meghji 25-Sep-2011 02:48
Hello Jay Akhave:
I attended St.Xaviers from 1964 to 1968. Yes I remember Mrs Vaz the Principal and Mr. Almeida. There was also Mrs.Barros who I did run into around 1976 just before I left Dar. Of the names that you mention one does ring a bell - Rashida - a very pretty girl who was at least two years ahead of me. You may probably recall June D'Costa. Her younger sister Janet was in my class with Neeta Behl. Janet left for Goa India around 1968. I have not been able to touch base with former classmates from St. Xaviers, except in one case when I ran into this fella in Toronto in the 70s. Remarkably I again met him in Pakistan over 20 years ago. He told me that he had bumbed into a mutual classmate of ours by the name of Rohit in a Cinema house in Bombay! I cannot place you but then you were two years ahead of me at School. The only Jay I remeber was Jay Prakash Ghadvi, a classmate of mine whose father played cricket. But those were wonderful times and I hope you have happy memories.
Jay Akhave 24-Sep-2011 00:25
some great pictures of Dar es salaam on this site. My name is Jayant Akhave and I was in St Xaviers / Goan School from 1962-66. We had teachers like MR Almeida, Mrs. Vaz principal. I am trying to get in touch with any of the classmates of the time. Specifcially I remember Jason Vaz, Maurice Gaspar, Stella Vincent, Sultana, Rashida Jariwalla, Subash Sood. Wonder what they are up to. Maybe someone knows what Xaviers is called now.
Ash Patel 10-Sep-2011 11:36
Hi Guys

Hope you are looking at Brian's site. One of my friends left a message on my Facebook under Ash Patel - but did not leave their name. I would be grateful if anyone who knows me from Dar, please e-mail me through either Facebook or my direct e-mail: ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk

I look forward to meeting my school mates and share what has been happening since we all left Dar. I want to actually try to reunite all friends in Dar if possible at some stage. So please get in touch with me. Ash Patel
Samuel Mnkande 06-Aug-2011 06:30
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/groups/116037859997/ Please visit this site. It is a FB site for all who attended Joseph's Primary & Secondar School in DAR
Jyotin Thaker 30-Jul-2011 15:50
Hi Jayshree Shelat Bhatt. I am Jyotin, Muktamasi's son. We were neighbors in Dar. Natverlal and Muktaben Thaker. I read, looking for Kinnery, Dave uncle's daughter? I have met her few times. she is in USA. Pls send me email at jyotinthaker@aol.com and we can chat and reaquaint. Also I am looking for Chetan Babla of 9k & 10K at Shaban Robert, if you or others know her whereabouts, I will be most obliged. Thanks- Love to hear from u.
Alnoor 28-Jul-2011 09:06
Found this website through a friend,am searching for friends from the mid 60's in Dar.maiden, name Hilda Barboza,has son named Omar, brother Walter Barboza and two other sisters Celina & Jojo. Used to live at 49 uhuru st. Schooled in St xaviers in Changombe.anyone knowing their whereabouts please contact me @ al_rawji@hotmail.com;I also was at Shabaan roberts sec school. Completed O levels in 1966, used to hang out with the soccer player Bhulji(SRSS) and S kheraj(st. Josephs school). Also want to try to find John, Ronnie,& Royce Dias. They Left for India early 60's(also schooled at St Xaviers) John used to play guitar for 'The Rebels'.-- Would appreciate if someone knowing their whereabouts could get them to get in touch with me through my Email address or for me to get in touch with them.Thank you. Alnoor.(also used to be known as Dracula,or Cobra).
Jitender 24-Jul-2011 18:47
Hello Jayashree
I studied at St. Joseph's Convent School from 1955 to 1965 completing Senior Cambridge
O Level in Dec 1965.I did Engineering 1967-72 and Post Grad in Management 1976-78.I now live in Mumbai. Khandala Building on Arab Street was next to CHOX Theatre and opposite the Chinese Restaurant of H.Lin and Co.
Jitender
Ramnik Chudasama 23-Jul-2011 05:58
Hi Jayhree, You have good YADSHAKTI.You could remember Mira's name.
Ramnik Chudasama 23-Jul-2011 05:50
Hello Jitender, I will pass on your information to Mira and also your Email.Where are you now, do write more about your self.You can mail me.
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt 23-Jul-2011 00:25
Hi Jitender,

If you can help me jog down the memory lane to remember where this Arab street is and where this Khandala bldg was?
By the way which school were you in? Where was your father working?- just curious. I was in Mtendeni and then Shaaban Roberts School. My father Mr.H.M.Shelat was the Head Master at Mtendeni and later also was at Bunge.

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt

Jayshree Shelat
jitender Balakrishnan 22-Jul-2011 09:51
Ramnik Chudasama
My name is Jitender Balakrishnan . I lived in Daresalaam , Arab Street .I am curious about Meera Nath. We had a Nath Family as our Neighbours at Khandala Building . They were a family of 6 children. Dilip Nath was the eldest, then Amal, Ashok, Chitra,Meera and Prodip. I remember their Mother. She was a nice person. Prodip and my brother Ranjit were thick friends. Could you please say hello to Meera and get her e mail id. My mail is- jbjbcoffee@yahoo.com
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt 22-Jul-2011 00:15
Hi Ramnik,

I am amazed that I got Mira,s name correct after 40+ yrs. and that also that girl whom I knew as the girl who said the morning prayer and that also never even interacted with her once during school days! Anyways am glad for u.Say my hi to her pl.And I will let Varsha know about u.Do u know Usha Chudasama- was in Mtendeni and then Jangwani

Jayshree Shelat
Ramnik Chudasama 21-Jul-2011 12:24
Hi Jayshree Shelat_Bhatt Yes now I am in contact with Mira Nath.Kindly tell your sister Varsha to contact me,she knows me very well. We were in the same class in Olympio.We are lucky we are all in contact after so many years.We should be in contact for ever.I have so many photos of SRSS and Olympio school.Any body wish to contact me can do so, my Email ID getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt 20-Jul-2011 23:29
Hi Ramnik,
Did you find out the whereabouts of that girl you had mentioned and who I think her name is Meera Nath?

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 20-Jul-2011 23:26
Hi Jaiprakash,
I too knew Kaushik Suchak who used to be in my class at Mtendeni. He used to hang out with Naresh Batavia, Jayprakash Ganatra, Khanderia.
Did you finish senior cambridge in 1968?

Jayshree Shelat
Ramnik Chudasama 20-Jul-2011 13:51
Dear Friend, Jaiprakash Karsandas Maneck, I was also in SRSS in 1968.I think we know each other well.I need your Email ID to give you more Information.My mail ID getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com and do send me your old (school)photo and how you look today. Regards Ramnik
Jaiprakash Karsandas Maneck 19-Jul-2011 13:09
I am looking for some of my old freinds in dar whom i used to hang out with.Namley Kaushik Suchak,puri,bombay to start off with.I passed sec school (SRSS)in 1968 and then moved to india and i am finally setteled in Melbourne,Australia.I was beter known as Paco or moonman.help please anyone?
Shabbir Mohamed 11-Jul-2011 15:09
Hi again
Does anyone remember or have wherabouts information of Kamaljit Kaur (don't remember her last name, but it may have been Palray), who was in Form IT in approx. 1969?
Thanks
shabbir@hotmail.ca
Shabbir Mohamed 11-Jul-2011 13:36
Hi All
I happened to see this webpage while googling for Dar/Mtendeni/SRSS - yeah, feeling a bit nostalgic lately! I was in Mtendeni and then in Shaaban Robert till 1969. Mrs. Iyer, Mrs. Koleth, Miss Oomen (!), Mr. Khan etc come to mind. I'm currently in Toronto and looking to touch base with 'old' friends and schoolmates. I'm also on facebook.
shabbir@hotmail.ca, Toronto
Guest 10-Jul-2011 02:33
i left DSM around 1977? I m interested in connecting again....anyone there in this cyber chat?
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 27-Jun-2011 03:25
Hi Beatrice,
Nice to read your message about Blanch Viegas. Was your mother, Mrs. Vas at Shaaban Roberts School.Which year did you graduate from St. Joseph's? If you can get Ms. Viegas's contact address (prefarably email address) please do give it to me. Are you still in Dar?

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Beatrice 26-Jun-2011 21:06
Hi Jayshree Shelat Bhat,
I saw your comment about Blanche Viegas. I think she is my Mum's friend and lives in Bangalore, India. My Mum, Mrs. Vas was a teacher in Dar es Salaam. I studied in St.Joseph's School, Upanga. Regards, Beatrice
Chandrakant( Chandu ) Modha 24-Jun-2011 09:19
Hi....I am Chandu Modha...born n bred n grown in dar. I used to live at G.P.Jani Bldg in India Street, opp Daya punja library nxt to old babu Bldg. I used to b official scorer in Cricket for Hindus Sports Club n Tanganyika Team and used to write sports article in Cricket n Badminton for Tanganyika Standard...I am in Leicester now n retired..My email is cmodha@btconnect.com...My late father " Lalji Arjun Modha " had a grocery shop opp Koya Panwala near city hotel and studied at Metendeni n Azania ...Welcome old friends....
Guest 06-Jun-2011 05:25
very nice to see pictures of your city, my name is Hipokarate, I was in Dar Es Slaam in year 2002 from September to October as a Commonwealth participant for Tax Administration seminar held at your TRA campus, hello to everyone who were there. Asante.
raj kara 03-Jun-2011 18:33
hi, to all my dar es salaam friends there is a facebook-(mtendeni primary school leavers)is for those who studie in mtendeni primary school,60,70,80,does not matter which year just join put your pic,comment,share in your time in mtendeni primary school.
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 17-May-2011 22:03
Hi Austin,

I was in Dar for several years. I attended Mtendeni Primary School where I had a classteacher by the name Blanche Viegas. Is she related to you?

Jayshree Shelat Bhatt
rizwan shivji 17-May-2011 13:01
Its so wonderful to read comments from people who have lived in Dar before I was even born.I was brought up in Dsm and I still live here.Any of you wonderful people need any info from here,please feel free to contact me on anuzu2000@yahoo.com Rizwan Shivji
Jitender 16-May-2011 09:58
Austin Viegas
Fantastic to see your comments. i have trying to chase down our class friends at St Joseph Daressalaam (1955-1965)during the last few years without success. yours is the first contact. How are you my friend. i will mail you seperately. Jitender
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 15-May-2011 20:00
Hi Praful,
Can please u send me Kishor Solanki's contact info(an email address wud be a good start and also Ashvin Solanki's ?

Jayshree Shelat Bhatt
Austin Viegas 15-May-2011 19:46
I noticed a lot of familiar names! My name is Austin Viegas and I completed Form 4 in 1965. I remember Jitender in my class. Jitender, or anyone else who remembers me, you can contact me at viegas.austin@gmail.com.
ZAHIR MEGHJI 14-May-2011 14:31
Hello Praful: It seems to me that it is the same Neeta Behl that you have mentioned because the years at SRSC coincide. Do you know her whereabots or contact? I can be reached at zahirmeghji@hotmail.com - regards - zahir.
Ash Patel 10-May-2011 19:18
Hi Praful

My name is Ashwin and I used to reside at Chande Buildings and was a student at Mtendeni Primary School. I read your article on Brians Blog and hence trying to remember you. My cousin was Harshad Patel who also lived at the same address - basically all our family households occupied the whole of Chande Building. I remember all the teachers you have mentioned in your response to Jayshree. Do you remember Mahesh Majithia? Kishore Solanki you mention - did he work for Kenya Overseas Company. One of his sisters name was Kumud - she was working for Dr Badvi. Usha Solanki - did she use to study at Upanga Primary School as I was at Upanga and she was in my class before I moved to Mtendeni. I mentioned her name to another class mate of mine from Upanga and she doesn't know the whereabouts of this Usha Solanki. If she is the same lady then please ask her if she knew a friend by Harshida Pattni now Harshida Ramji? My e-mail address is ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk or ash@bmwz4.plus.com

I look forward to your reply.

Kind regards

Ash
Praful 08-May-2011 22:01
Hi Jayshree,
You re-kindled some fond memories. I am in contact with Kishore Solanki (his younger sis Usha -left SRSS 71/72),bros Ashvin & Bharat Solanki(my jiju) and your classmate Usha Patel (muljibhais elder daughter). Usha lives in Harrow Weald. What is your contact email address.
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 07-May-2011 00:48
Hi Amin,
I too graduated Shaaban Roberts Sec. School in 1970. Are u the same Amin who used to be a prefect in one of the years and who used to get along well with Minal Davda. Were u in Tarangini's class?I remember Madhvi. I do faintly remember carl kapadia - a short fair cute guy?Do u remember George and Harry Ally? I looked up ur facebook, but cannot recognise or remember u . And reading ur friends name, i cannot recall them- may be u can help me recall.

Jayshree Shelat
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 06-May-2011 23:25
Hi Praful,
Mr. H.M.Shelat, my dad was the headmaster of Mtendeni Primary School for several years. Kishore/Usha Solanki-what year he graduated? If it is 1970, then I know him. I had one Kishore Solanki in my class. If it is him send me his contact info. He was tall , fair and also related to Ashvin Solanki? Who is Usha? Do u know Bharat Solanki- fair and short guy?
Remember Muljibhai, his elder daughter Usha Patel was my classmate at Mtendeni.And oh yes Leopold, Mr. Singh, Miss. Hooker, Mrs. David, J.P.Patel, Miss Mamujee.
Bharat or Nitin Pithadia must have been in your class.

Jayshree Shelat
Praful 06-May-2011 16:00
Hi Jayshree,
You were a bit ahead of me @SRSS(i left in 73), but u may know my cousins Kishore/Usha Solanki! Your dad used to be our Head when i first started @Mtendeni (rem him vividly in his office near the front of building) replaced by Paul Mpwagi later. Some teachers at Mtendeni Mrs Mehta, Muljibhai Patel (daughter's councillor in Harrow), Mr Leopald (phew!), Mr Singh..
Amin Kassam 06-May-2011 03:54
Hi My name is Amin Kassam I graduated in 1970 at SRSS. I am trying to contact classmates. The names that come to mind are Carl Kapadia, Nilanta Patani, Madhvi, Tarangini, Hanif & Rustom. I all recall Shabbar who joined us in 1968 from another school. Jayshree, you have mentioned Lambert, I think I do recall him as one of my friends in Form 4. I live in Toronto Canada and have a few SRSS classmates if you would like to check my Facebook under Amin Kassam. Hi to all the good people of SRSS. Thanks
Jayshree Shelat Bhatt 03-May-2011 01:54
Hi Praful,

I remember John Foong very well. Years back I had contacted him and he was in U.K that time.
He used to go around with George and Harry Ally, a tall guy whom we used to call Lambert.Praful when did u graduate from Shaaban ? I graduated in 1970.

Regards,

Jayshree Shelat Bhatt
Praful 03-May-2011 00:41
Hi Zaheer/Jayshree,
Neeta Behl - is she the same Behl whose elder sister was a teacher (Biology) at Shabaan Robert SS around 71/72 when she left for London for further studies..? If so, Neeta Behl i recall was in Shabaan Robert (71-72)form 3/4. I left SRSS in 73. Would love 2 get in touch with Shashi Behl (my tutor & Biology teacher at SRSS)- We had organised a picnic at silversand for her as her leaving do and Neeta also attended. John Fung (lab tech)took pictures of cake cutting ceremony in the class - Any one rem him?
raj 30-Apr-2011 17:43
hi,my name is rajendra kara i study in mtendeni primary school from 1969 to 1976,iam looking for my school mates anyone recognise me please email rajesh_kara@hotmail.com.currently i live in uk.
salimwadiwala26-Apr-2011 06:31
Hi,
My name is Salim Wadiwala and I was at St. Joseph's from 1963 to 1967.

Hi Francis! Do you remember that I came to see you in Seychelles in 1968?

Like you, I also distinctly remember Mike Wilson,Isaac Khomo,Cynthia Braganza and John Poole. I also remember Charles Fernandes, the sisters Sandra & Marina, Anita Diaz and Amin Peerani. I lived in England for 36 years (where I worked as a Lawyer) and now live in Pune, India.

Francis (or anyone else who wants to get in touch), can contact me on salimwa@gmail.com

Look forward to hearing from my mates in the "Class of 1967"
ZAHIR MEGHJI 23-Apr-2011 00:49
Hello Jayshree Shelat: Thankyou for your response. I am pretty sure Neeta Behl attended Shabaan Roberts and most likely from 1968 onwards. I believe she left around 1971. As for mysef I atteneded St Xaviers Primary school and then Tambaza until 1972. I did my HSC at the Mzizima 1974-75. Left for Canada soon afterwards. Currently residing in Ottawa. The names you mentioned from Changombe do not ring a bell - although I am sure I may have met or known them. I was in Changombe from 1963 to 1974. You mention Chinese classmates - the one that I recall from St. Xaviers was a girl by the name of May Wong. Regards.
Guest 22-Apr-2011 00:22
Hi Zahir,
I am sorry, cannot recall Neeta. What yr did she graduate? Which yr. did u graduate and from which school? Do u know Mukhtar who used to live in Changombe? Also Minesh Acharya who also used to live in Changombe? There were also the Chinese brother and sister from changombe and were in my class.

Thanks,

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Zahir Meghji 21-Apr-2011 23:28
Hello Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt: I noticed that you attended Shabaan Robert most likely at a time when a girl by the name of Neeta Behl (or bell) attended. Neeta and I went to the same primary school - St. Xaviers in Changombe until 1967. I think Neeta left for india around 1971-72. Do you know her or of her whereabouts? My e-mail is zahirmeghji@hotmail.com . Thank you and regards to you.
Dinesh Patel 19-Apr-2011 16:07
I have this old picture of Azania Seconday in Elevation view taken back around 1960. I have tried to restore it as much as I can from an old 120 roll film format in B&W. It wasn't the best camera, but it still brings back a lot of memories. I have a few other bay area pictures that I am restoring. They will be in large mega-pixel format and I would like to share it with any one who might be interested in those few pictures. I can be reached at dinesh2596@gmail.com. I would be glad to e-mail the picture requests.
Jayshree Shelat_Bhatt 19-Apr-2011 13:34
Hi Thomas,
Yes, I agree that Dar is the best place!! I was in Shaaban Roberts from 1966-1970. Which year did u grduate? Prior to that I was in Mtendeni Primary and also Olympio Primary. Which years did your mother was at Shaaban? But, I do remember my sister talking about Mrs. Skariah her teacher at Jangwani Sec. School.
My father the Late Mr. H.M. Shelat was the head master at Olympio and Mtendeni and later a teacher at Bunge.

Regards,

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Thomas Skariah 19-Apr-2011 11:16
I lived in Upanga from 1961 to 1975 studied at Upanga primary School and Shabaan Roberts.My mother was a teacher at SRSS and my father worked at Muhimbili hospital.Dar is the best place known to me.At present we are in India & I work for Federal Bank .I would be delighted to get news from classmates / neighbours & friends
Thomas Skariah E Mail : sunil_vkz@yahoo.com Cell : 91 98479 83692
Tugara amos 06-Apr-2011 09:00
I graduated last year in public administration, but i have been looking for a job bt unsucceful, plz if you can help , plz help me.
Saif Ali 04-Apr-2011 16:49
Samora Machel and Nyerere were both terrorists of their times - they both have blood on their hands. They should both be tried posthumously by the international criminal court in the Hague and whatever punishment is meted out against them, it should be borne out by the governments of tanzania and mozambique respectively. Both these countries should be boycotted by the U.N. and sanctions applied against them for crimes against humanity.
Ramnik Chudasama 15-Mar-2011 13:32
I am Ramnik and Iam looking for MEERA, she was in Shaban Robert School and she use to say morning prayers in the school.If any body knows were she is kindly let me know.
My Email getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com
Jayshree Shelat 14-Feb-2011 21:58
Hi Ashvin Patel (Ash),
Thanks for ur reply. I will really appreciate if u send me the contact details of Geeta/Udyan or anyone from JR kaka family. Were u also in Mtendeni? What were ur parents name?

Regards,
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Jen 10-Feb-2011 01:24
Thank you GAETANNE for your info regarding contact details for Sister Jacinta, as well as info on contact details for DONATIONS for ST JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL renovations. Most appreciated. Cheers!
Gaetanne 09-Feb-2011 11:14
Sr. Jacinta Daehler's address is as follows:
Sr. Jacinta Daehler
Baldegg Sisters Nursing Home
CH- 6283 BALDEGG
Switzerland
Tel; 0041 914 1800

Regarding donations you shaould contact Sr. Theodora Faustine, Headmistress, St.Joseph's Cathedral High School, P.O.Box 167, Dar-es-salaam, bridge SSt./Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mobile: 00255 713 703286, Email: stjcathedralhigh.yahoo.com
Ash Patel 08-Feb-2011 14:55
Hi Jayshree

I just happen to see your e-mail on Brians Web Portal. J.R passed away a long time ago. Udayan was up in the Midlands some years ago but have lost touch with him. Hemant is still in Australia and I do not know his address details. Geetaben lives in South London and I spoke to her a couple of years ago. I will try to find her contact details as we have now all drifted apart. Hansabhabhi was last known to have resided in Cheadle Manchester. I will try to get details and post them on.

Kind regards

Ash
Jayshree Shelat 07-Feb-2011 02:58
Hi Ashwin Patel (Ash),
Thnx for ur reply.I used to come to Chande bldg almost every other day at or best family friends J.R. Patel and Hansaben house. Their children were Udyan , Hemant and geeta. Can u please tell me their email address (Udyan's or Hemants)I really want to get in touch with them, infact i have been trying to locate them all these yrs. but in vain. Also knew Kanukaka-Shantamasi, Upendrabhai of chande bldg.
My father was Mr. H.M. Shelat , Headmaster at Olympio and then Mtendeni School

Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Ash Patel 04-Feb-2011 20:05
Jayshree Shelat

Hi Jayshree I just read your post on Brian's site. If you remember Chande Building and the connections to Odeon Cinema than yes we were all connected. Mahash Majithia was with me in my class and we had a maths teacher Mr Singh. My e-mail address is: ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk Please drop me your details.

Jai Shree Krishna

Kind regards

Ash
Ash Patel 04-Feb-2011 19:59
Hi Brian

Thanks for sending me the thread and I have retrieved most of the posts after 06 January 2011 and I have found another person by the name of Jayshree Shelat. I am going to drop her a line as well. I really appreciate this whole site to which has opened a new door to find old neighbours and friends.

Kind regards

Ash
Jitender 04-Feb-2011 14:17
Hi Brian
These mishaps do happen. I enjoyed the site .Going through the comments brought back lot of memories. Would be glad if you can send me a thread . My e mail id is : jbjbcoffee@yahoo.com
jitender 04-Feb-2011 14:06
Francis McGregor
i think my earlier mails got deleted. my name is Jitender. I studied at St Joseph's Convent from 1955 to 1965.Ranjit was my brother . He was in St Joseph till 1967. We lived at Arab Street. Sr Jacinta taught me . How does one get in touch with her.
Jitender
Ash Patel 04-Feb-2011 12:36
Hi Brian

I know this can happen. My name is Ash and through this site I found a lot of my school friends. I would appreciate if you would be kind to send me a thread via e-mail. My e-mail address is: ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk I look forward to this.

Kind regards

Ash
Jen 03-Feb-2011 23:58
CHARLES DALTON who lived in CHANG'OMBE some years ago; your friend ANDREW GORDON is looking for you. You can get in touch with him through: gordonay@yahoo.com There was a message from Andrew Gordon for you here, but it accidentally got deleted, as pointed out by Brian McMorrow below. Andrew moved from the UK to Germany a few years ago. Andrew's still in touch with a lot of your old friends from Chang'ombe. Say hello to Hazel...
GUEST 03-Feb-2011 23:40
FRANCIS MACGREGOR: How does one get in touch with Sister Jacinta? And how do people get in touch with you, regarding DONATIONS towards renovations to ST JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL [previously ST JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL]?
Guest 19-Jan-2011 10:57
Francis MacGregor,

I was at the convent as a boarder 1957-1959 then lived at Arab St till i finished school in 1967 leaving for Seychelles where i live today. Known classmates then were the likes of Mike Wilson,Isaac Khomo,Cynthia Braganza and John Poole.

In view of the deletions mentioned by Brian, I will repeat info I earlier sent but may have gone with the deletions.
Recently the old school has been returned to the Church and re-named the St J Cathedral High School and in the circumstances in need of renovations of which our old Sr Jacinta appealed to me and a few other selected oldies towards fund raising towards that aim.
Im thinking of visiting Dar this year for that purpose and solidarity and if more like minded oldies share this aim we could enjoy a small reunion there and then.
Let you know also Sr Jacinta turns 90 on 28th Jan next and lives in Switzerland presently and is available on the phone or by post still mentally nimble.
Jayshree Shelat 18-Jan-2011 20:18
Hi Brian,

Thanks friend for your help . I was the one who wrote to you that I could not see the earlier posts. I am from Dar. I truly love the Dar pics and also I get to contact the friends i knew from Dar days. Some of your pics took me momentarily to the good old Dar days-thanks for that wonderful experience. I would appreciate if you would send me the copies of the thread.
BTW, do you live in Dar?
Jayshree Shelat-Bhatt
Brian McMorrow18-Jan-2011 19:47
I'm sorry folks, but some software I was using to move a copy of the website managed to delete thousands of comments. I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to restore them. In the meantime, for you guys from Dar who were using this site to contact one another, I have copies of the thread and I can email them to you if you send me an address.
Brian
Brian McMorrow18-Jan-2011 19:45
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Kanti Mistry kdmistry@yahoo.com hide | delete 09-Jan-2011 02:59
Hi, I am Kanti Mistry. Seeing all these photos of DAR & reading the comments by so many ex-DAR people brings back all the good times I had while growing up there. It gives a good picture of how Dar is today.
I went to Mtendeni school (1953-1958) & Azania school (1959-1960).I then went to Iringa-St. Michael's/George's School ('61-'62), & finally finished High School in Tanga ('63-'64). I am now in Augusta, Ga, USA & retired. I do not seem to see many comments by anyone from my times in Dar. I still rememmber my teachers in Mtendeni--Motilal, Joshi & a Patel & Azania- Mr. Simms & others, & cricketers, C. D. Patel & RD Patel & Bhimji Vaghela. The classmates in Azania I remember are Dinesh, Harish Chudasama, Khandu Mistry, Mahesh & Shirish or Shashi. I lived in west Upanga (near Azania school)
I will be visiting Dar in about 2 to 3 years. I visited Dar in '70 last.
If there is anyone from my time period, please contact me email- kdmistry@yahoo.com & phone # 706-860-3568 in USA.
Ramnik Chudasama getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com hide | delete 08-Jan-2011 14:01
JAYSREE SHELAT
I am soorry to know that your father is no mpre.My full name is as above.For Meera(Nath)kindly ask your friends if they have some information.Still there is so much to write but kindly write on my email as we can not go on writing on this website.

I am in India,Bangalore and I run many Free clinics here. I will write more about my website so that you can see it.

I remember little about Madhu.Give my regards to your family and your sister Varsha and her family.She must be knowing me.My email id getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com
Francis MacGregor maclaw@seychelles.net hide | delete 08-Jan-2011 07:45
It may interest you know those who dont that as of 2009 the govt has handed back the old school to the church and was renamed St Josephs Cathedral High School. Renovations were neccessary in its then delapidated condition altho it took its first batch of students in March 2010, and run by nuns called the Little Sisters of St Francis.
An appeal was made for help and fund raising thru Sr. Jacinta one of which was addressed to me and since Ive tried to mobilize as many old seeds of the old roots on this.
Sr Jacinta turns 90 on 28th Jan this year.
I am considering a visit to Dar this year for this purpose and of course if a few others could join us all the better, we could even do a small reunion of the alumni.
Jayshree Shelat hide | delete 07-Jan-2011 14:55
Hi Ramnik,

Nice to know that you were in Olympio.I do not know whereabouts of Meera. Yes, I recall Meera. Meera Nath if I am not mistaken. Round face,stocky built and very medium height. She had a brother who preety much looked like her and who was also a prefect?

Ramnik may I know your last name? Are you in Great Britain?
There was one girl Madhu-very fair and gud looking in your class at SRSS, do u remember her?

Mr. H.M.Shelat, my father is no more. And yes, Varsha is my sister.
Ramnik getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com hide | delete 07-Jan-2011 13:48
Jayshree Shelat, I am Ramnik, was in Olympio Primary School. If I am not mistaken you have sister named Varsha, she was my classmet in Olympio.I remember your father Mr.H.M Shelat very well.Than I was in Shaaban Roberts. I am looking for Meera who use to say morning prayer in Shaaban Robert(she was a Bengali). If you have any information about Meera kindly let me know.Do mail me and be in contact.My email getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com Give my regards to your father and your sister Varsha
Jayshree Shelat hide | delete 06-Jan-2011 15:20
Habari! I am Jayshree Shelat.
It was wonderful reading through the comments section.
I was in Scott Street Primary School from 1961 to 1964 (std. VI and VII) then Mtendeni Primary School from 1964 to 1966 (std. VII and VII) and Shaaban Roberts from 1966 to 1970.
Bharat P - are you Bharat Pithadia who used to live at Cycle House? If so, I used to live on the floor just above your house.
Ash Patel (Ashwin)- I knew so many people living in Chande Bldg. and connected to Odean Cinema. J.Patel and Hansaben Patel and their children Udyan, Hemant who used to be good family friends.Kanubhai Patel etc.
Mahesh Majithia - I recall you....you were in Mtendeni in my batch or one year junior. Also recall your Jayanti cycle store. I remember Mrs. Vegas, Hooker and Davidson. Please pass on Mrs. Vegas's contact info.
Jaswinder Singh Rayat- I had couple of classmates, Palvinder Sur and one Rait or Rayat? Related to them?

My father was Mr. H.M. Shelat, Head Master at Mtendeni Primary School and also Scott Street Primary ( later known as Olympio Primary School). Many of you all have remembered him on this forum- Thank you All.

I would be glad if any of you remember me and do get in touch with me.
Jayshree Shelat.
Amirali Y. Haidri amiraliyhaidri@aol.com private | delete 28-Dec-2010 01:16
To itsme_na

I did know Niranjan Vaghela. Hopefully, he is still in contact with his friend Dinesh M. Morjaria. Please email your request to me at amiraliyhaidri@aol.com and I shall forward that request to Dinesh.

Incidentally, I did know the late Murad Dilawar, G.P. Nair, C.D. Patel and E. Adam. Are you Homi Sepai's brother? Can I visit you in Amsterdam?

Amirali Y. Haidri
Amirali Y. Haidri amiraliyhaidri@aol.com private | delete 28-Dec-2010 01:12
David Simms,

I remember your father Mr. J.C.H. Simms very well.

He secured a place for me in HSC I (1964) even after the class was closed.

Where do you live? I would love to reminisce with you and your family.

Amirali Y. Haidri
itsme_na PM reply | hide | delete 15-Dec-2010 21:47
Greetings,all!

Does anyone here know about or whereabouts of Niranjan Vaghela? He also has an older brother called Rajni who was a brilliant cricketer.Niranjan and I were at Azania Secondary School in 1961-'62 period -- and long before that in Jangwani.I would really like to contact him as he was my best friend.Unfortunately,we lost contact after we left and went in different directions for our further studies. Any info will be most welcome and appreciated. Many thanks.

Take care

Minoo
Guest hide | delete 10-Dec-2010 09:48
Jasvinder S Rayat - Did you live behind Ashok Brothers shop on 1st floor?
raju rajesh_kara@hotmail.com hide | delete 13-Nov-2010 17:22
hello my name is raju and i know praful patel and his brother suresh who had champal shop.i use to goto swaminarayan yuvak mandal at sabha on sunday. ihave been to opening of new swaminarayan mandir in mwanza in mid seventies took part in programme and i was drummer group during procession of pujya yogibapa in mwanza town.i use to live the other side of mtendeni school and use to go to prafulbhais house but i left dar late seventies since then i do not have contact. currently iam in uk. please if you remember me my email is rajesh_kara@hotmail.com
Praful hide | delete 13-Nov-2010 01:00
Anyone know whereabouts of Prafulbhai Patel & his brother Suresh.. They used to leave opp Mtendeni Sch. Suresh had a 'Champal shop' opp Ali Manga building (era early 70s). They/I used to be part of Swaminarayan Yuvak Mandal. Attending sabha on sunday at Vyamshala Hall and week days at nanu mandir next door. We organised a massive utsav in presence of our beloved guru YOGIBapa when he came to DAR. We also planned to visit India for opening of Gondal Mandir, but got cancelled at last minute by Hindu Mandal!!!!

Guest hide | delete 04-Nov-2010 19:56
Hi Guys

Everyone who lived in Dar will remember the good times we had letting fireworks off in the streets - that the Police would come out in force during the Diawali Celebrations and how all the Hindus gather at Patel Brotherhood Grounds to well wish each other. Go to the temple wear New clothes, close shops and it was good. Well those were the times and to all those from Dar and elsewhere in the World "A Happy Diwali & a Happy New Year" May God give us strength to find our friends and shower happiness with them to the less fortunate wherever we are on this continent. Lets create a society a better place to live in for the benefit of all.

Jai Shree Krishna.

Ash
SUBHASH VYAS subs56@hotmail.com hide | delete 31-Oct-2010 11:04
HI GUYS.MY NAME IS SUBHASH VYAS, SON OF CHHOTALAL KHIMJI VYAS OF J.P.PATEL&CO.I STUDIED IN OLYMPIO INITIALLY, THEN SRSS 1968-1972,GOT GOV OF INDIA SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY PHARMACY.CURRENTLY IN LONDON PRACTICING COMMUNITY PHARMACY LAST 30 YRS.DESP TO CONTACT OTHER SRSS MATES.KNOW SOME IN UK,WE MEET REG OUR BATCH 68-72,AND OTHER LATER & EARLIER YRS TOO.AM EAGER TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO CAN GIVE ME ANY NEWS OF ANYONE FROM OUR ERA, ESP MRS SHANTA NAIR MATHS/PHYSICS TEACHER AND A SCOTTISH GIRL BY NAME OF ALICE DALTON FROM DUNDEE.USED TO LIVE IN CHANGOMBE.IS CHARLES DALTON HER BROTHER THAT I VAGUELY KNEW??MY EMAIL IS subs56@hotmail.com.***ASANTE SANA
Mr MOHAMED JAFFER jugubisi@hotmail.com hide | delete 26-Oct-2010 01:30
Habari guys. Iam Mohamed R.R.Jaffer son of Mr R.R. Jaffer of Jaffs optical house .
I was in Azania Secondary School O-Level class in 1966. Anybody in that year, please
try to contact me.I live in London England Please contact me - My e-mail address
jugubisi@hotmail.com
Mr MOHAMED JAFFER jugubisi@hotmail.com hide | delete 26-Oct-2010 01:28
Habari guys. Iam Mohamed R.R.Jaffer son of Mr R.R. Jaffer of Jaffs optical house .
I was in Azania Secondary School O-Level class in 1966. Anybody in that year, please
try to contact me.I live in London England
Guest hide | delete 25-Oct-2010 18:50
Calling class of 1969/1970. My name is Jaswinder Singh Rayat and was in SRSS and moved to the UK in 1970. I am trying to locate my classfellows.Anybody out there please contact me on JessVCR@aol.com I used to live near the roundabout opposite the Odeon Cinema and my father ran a plumbing and building contracting business. I remember our teachers Mr. Khan. Mrs. Menon, Mr Dogra to name a few. Other students were Nilufer Cooper, Naina Kakkard,Googli Sahota.Does this rekindle the brain cells.
Anybody remember Osman Mulji?

Any help greatly appreciated.


























Guest hide | delete 09-Oct-2010 20:30
Hi NAZO DILU SABIA of upanga I know youy are in Manchester UK but dont have any contact my email address is moayazb@gmail.com JAJI
Guest hide | delete 09-Oct-2010 07:54
Dear Dilshad,
Nice to hear from you .Yes i was in Form 111A and 1VA. All the people you mentioned studied with me at sometime or other Mina and Orlando right from std 5 or 6 . Tasleem from std 9. There are a lot of our friends in Canada . Lost track of them over last 45 years.
Jitender
Guest hide | delete 07-Oct-2010 19:38
Hi jitender
You must have been in form 111A which was the class that did maths and I was in form 111B which was the class that did biology.Our teacher was Mr.Imray.Orlando,Mina Pereira,laviniafernandes,tasleem ferozdin were all in my class.I was on of the prefects in school.I was in yellow house.I live in canada now.My email address is dmithani@gmail.com.I still have a class pictureof my class.If you send me an email.I can send you the picture.Also thank you so much for usha's ph no.I am going to try and call her this weekend.
Jitender Balakrishnan jbjbcoffee@yahoo.com hide | delete 07-Oct-2010 06:32
Dear Dilshad,
Why am i not able to place you.I studied in St Joseph for 10 years. i was in Mrs Rosy Fernandes in Form 111 and 1V. Tica and Minerva were in my class. I have met your friend Usha Balakrishnan on and off .She was absolutely thrilled when i mentioned your mail and she said she was rememebering you just a few days back. What a coincidence. She lives in Bangalore, India and her phone No is +919740187427. She would like to get in touch with you. Jitender
Mahesh Majithia maheshmajithia@hotmail.com hide | delete 05-Oct-2010 09:48
Hi! I am Mahesh Majithia - Mtendeni 1961-1966 and then to Shabaan Robert. I am now settled in London. I went through the messages posted here and recognise Ash, Bharat P with I am already in touch. Some names do ring a bell but I can't be sure who they are -just goes to show how I've got on. Linette - do I know you from Shabaan Robert Form 1 & 2 (1968 & 1969)? I lived in Bangalore for a good 20 years. I am in touch with Mrs. Viegas (Mtendeni) who is in Bangalore and looking for Miss Hooker & Mrs. Davidson!! Please post their whereabouts if anyone knows them. Anandaben Chauhan was last known to be in Rajkot, India.
dilshad mithani dmithani@gmail.com hide | delete 30-Sep-2010 19:55
I was sent this website as well.I am from daressalaam.Jitendra I dont remember you but we must have been in the same year because Tica was in my year and I was real good friends with her.Also in school I was good friends with usha balakrishnan.Do you know her because we kept in touch for awhile when she moved to chennai and then I lost contact with her.I have tried to find her but to no avail.I have kept my maiden name,so you would have known me as dilshad mithani.Also kishore do I know you from mwisho street.
Anyway the pictures are beautiful.It is also great to know what is happening in dar from all of you
Jitender Balakrishnan b.jitender8@gmail.com hide | delete 29-Sep-2010 12:34
I saw this site and was reminded of my childhood.Iwas born in 1949 at Daresalaam,Tanzania.Lived at Arab street.Studied St.Joseph Convent 1955 t0 1965. I remember Sr Jacinta,Sr Sylvania,Sr Gerda,Sr Miriam,Mrs Rosy Fernandes ,Mrs Sequeira,Mr Fernandes,Miss d Souza,etc Where are my friends Francis Monteiro,Selwyn Fernandes, Austin Viegas, Oscar D Souza(fupi),Roque Barbosa and his sister Escolasstica Barbossa (Tica), Minerva Farhoumand,Danuta and Irene Savarimuthu Fanny Rowland,Joe Nyirende,Please contact me.I live in Mumbai now .I read comments from Salim Wadiwalla . He must studied with my brother Ranjit Balakrishnan.Futanut was our neighbour.please do contact Salim .Francis McGregor lived on Arab street .Must have known him.
Guest hide | delete 24-Sep-2010 17:34
Hello Aasif, I worked for Uniqu Ecademy in Dar. I suggest to think thousand times before join here. Your family will not join you before 2 yers!!! They also do not pay monthly salary, payment will done each 6-7 moths!!!
Asif Faheem Ansari aasif.faheem@gmail.com hide | delete 23-Sep-2010 15:31
Dear All,

My self is Asif Faheem Ansari. I got an offer from Unique Academy Oraganization in Dar Es Salam as Software Developer/Team Leader. They are Offering me Net Saving of 1200 USD.
Right now they are not giving me family status but later on i want my wife to be there after 6 or 8 months. So do i need to pass any ceritiria from government.
also please let me know how much will be the family expense and all.
my pervious experience with Qatar[ as Trainer ].
How about the life sceurity ?
How about the life style ?

please send me your suggestions on the following id :
aasif.faheem@gmail.com
bharat P hide | delete 16-Sep-2010 04:56
Ash Patel
Please email me -neilk55@yahoo.com
Bharat P
Kishan PM reply | hide | delete 15-Sep-2010 16:03
Hi my name is Kishan Jethwa.
Great Photos of Dar, it has changed alot, I just got back from Dar on 1st September. Still a wonderful town, locals are still great and polite, enjoyed speaking in Swahili again with our servants at home in Changombe. I was in Shaban Robert till 1967, my father was the owner of AUTO GARAGE. Kilimanjaro Hotel is a great hotel so are other hotels on the beach, one of fav place to eat best Pizza is Slipway, it's a great place. Zanzibar is also one of best place for holiday. Hey Charles Dalton and Andrew you were my neighbour in Changombe. Contact me: kishanjethwa1@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 07956 168121. There is Dar gathering in London on 18th September 7pm -12pm near Wembley Stadium.
Andrew Yungé GORDON gordonay@yahoo.com hide | delete 14-Sep-2010 00:32
My name is Andrew Yungé GORDON. I'm responding to Charles Dalton's message of 24.05.10, looking for his friends from Changombe, Dar es Salaam. Charles, if you ever read this, please get in touch. I know where most of our friends are: Shahoon, Canada, Sadiq, UK, Rajah, Luxemberg, Nagib - RIP and I now live in Germany. I'm in contact with all of them. Look me up on Facebook or contact me on: gordonay@yahoo.com
ZAHIR MEGHJI zahirmeghji@hotmail.com hide | delete 12-Sep-2010 00:19
NAINA and RIZWAN: Thanyou for updating me on the developments in DAR. Yes I shud make a point of visiting DAR, before i became a stranger in the city of my birth. Social life in those days revolved around the cinemas and restaurants we have been talking about. When I was a child i recall people playing cards on weekend late onto the night opposite the Standard Bank near the post office. There was a small park there. This was nearby the St. Joseph School. Evenings saw lot of activity around Naaz restaurant and Odeon cinema or around the Cameo cinema and Royal restaurant. When the craze of Rajesh Khanna hit the town with Aradhana and kati patang movies, most of us whistled and sang the tunes in every street of the town. No Naina, I am not from another century or world - this was as it was believe it or not. The very first tallest building then used to be 12 stories - located after you past the Aga Khan Hospital (on Ocean Road?) toward the Etiennes club. There was the Air India maharajah illuminated figure on top of the building! Thanks for sharing with me as to how things have moved on. Cheers - zahir.
Rizwan Shivji hide | delete 07-Sep-2010 14:26
Zahir Meghji,Man you have been away too long.lol. Royal rest was demolished and a skyrise is coming up there, the same with Cameo Cinema. Odeon Cinema has been turned into a TV station. Raj kapuri paan hse is also demolished and a 10 storey aprtment is coming up,Citi Rest is Now called OPEN house rest,Classy menu,There is no Hindu lodge anymore.and Naaz Rest is now turned into a Chinese rest.Azania School/mtendeni school still exist and so does Shaaban Robert,Upanga and Bunge School.You guys have been away too long, Make it a point to come back, you may find the experience worthwhile. Talks are going around that they may soon build a bridge across the Ferry,Breaking news- A theme park being opened across the Ferry by Mid Sept.
raju rajesh_kara@hotmail.com hide | delete 06-Sep-2010 15:40
jambo hello my name is rajendra kara iwas born in dar es salaam i study i mtendeni primary school 1969 to 1976 i remember some of my class mates ,rajesh mistry,aswin chatrabuj,salma,kamini,kishore.dipak aswin fakir please if you remember me in that class(C)contact me 07939930148 i use to live ground floor building next to mtendeni school and morogoro road opposite arya samaj i am in uk since 1979.keep in touch amigo
shiraz daudjee ssdaudjee@rogers.com hide | delete 04-Sep-2010 15:02
this is a great site.. it is Shiraz Daudjee from Toronto, did secondary in Dsm at Shabaan Robert, really need to get in touch with my old class mates .. Nayan Thakrar (the music maestro od dsm)Anil Trehan, Mehboob Karmalli,Shabnam Karmalli, Mohsin Shivjee, Grace Mtalo,etc , Kauser suleimanjee ,shachee sharma from st josephs convent wow just cannot get over my fantasy of Bongoland.pls send me email of all buddies who can recall the schooling feats and good old friendship days.
Aftab noorani38@gmail.com hide | delete 02-Sep-2010 18:42
Editorial
The Wrong Road
Published: August 30, 2010


In late July, President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania announced that his government intended to go ahead in 2012 with plans to build a highway running from Arusha in north-central Tanzania to Musoma on Lake Victoria. No one disputes the economic value of developing highways and other public works in Tanzania. But this planned highway includes a potentially tragic pitfall: it cuts straight through the heart of the northern Serengeti, one of the greatest national parks on the planet.

It would bisect the route of the great migration, the annual movement of more than a million wildebeest and other herds. President Kikwete has promised that this would only be a gravel road, and has said that he would never build anything that could harm the ecosystem.
But it would be a commercial highway nonetheless, and it would link two populous regions of Tanzania. Even a gravel road across the northern Serengeti would bring an immediate flood of traffic, instantly fragmenting the ecosystem and causing enormous potential for human-animal conflict in the form of accidents and poaching.
Tanzania’s reputation as a conservation leader in Africa has depended in large part on its protection of Serengeti. And if the government so chose, it could still protect the integrity of the park and safeguard the millions of animals that live in it and migrate through it. There is an alternative southern route for the Arusha-Musoma highway, one that would link more unserved communities than the northern route and still leave Serengeti intact.
Two things are needed. The first is a clear answer to a basic question: Why does President Kikwete support this highway when its potential impact on the ecosystem and on tourism — a major component of the Tanzanian economy — could be so dire? This is not a question the Kikwete government is eager to see pursued, especially by Tanzanians.
What is also needed is international pressure on the governments and nongovernmental organizations that would normally help finance this kind of economic development. That includes China, which plays an enormous role in African development. This is not a choice between economic development and protecting Serengeti. It is a choice between the wrong kind of development and the right kind.

A version of this editorial appeared in print on August 31, 2010, on page A20 of the New York edition.
Dinesh Patel dinesh2596@gmail.com hide | delete 31-Aug-2010 16:09
Any directory available that posts the current Asian residents names etc. - like maybe a teleophone directory that can be accesed on line?
Dinesh Patel
NAINA nvira_2004@yahoo.com hide | delete 31-Aug-2010 12:29
dah Zahir, you are living in a different century, lol...all the places you mention do not exist any more. all the cinemas have been sold off and turned into furniture shops. The drive in is now the American Embassy. naaz Restaurant is not there anymore...something else has come up thre..chick king or something. Never heard of Royal hotel..A and K t shop are still there...hindu lodge..dont know where was this..the only old restaurant is Purnima which still stands. Dar has changed drastically over the last few years..new high rises have come up, the old buildings are being brought down for new one..today you will not recognise the morogoro road..., just the libya post office stands but everything else nearby has changed....upanga has also changed..i think those who have left from 1970 onwards (or before), should make one little effort to come down to Dar even for a week, to see how it is changed...it will be a pleasant surprise, believe me.
thanks
NAINA
zahir meghji zahirmeghji@hotmail.com hide | delete 30-Aug-2010 00:52
Hello Rizwan Sivji: it was interesting to read your message. As you can tell from the series of messages posted here - we are of a generation that experienced the instability of the seventies and sooner or later found ourselves oveseas. I have posted an earlier message. It was your comments about restaurants that i wish to find out more. Twenty years ago when I last visited Dar, CITI hotel had been demolished and I ended up having lunch at the substitute restaurant built in its place. Never can forget citi hotel, its openess and the Kapuri Paan opposite which until then was still there. What however happened to Royal restaurant? Is it still there? The one right next to Cameo cinema or what was formerly Azania cinema. Went there every weekend evening with parents to eat mishkaki followed by fruit ice cream. Is A tea shop and K tea shop still there? And Naaz Restaurant and round the bend the Pani Puri place in the gully by the Post office. There was another restaurant if you walked from this post office along the street. I cannot recall the name but it probably produced the best "LILO CHEVDO" in the world. I have had lilo chevdo in Wembley London, Karachi Saddar, Bombay and Toronto - but it was never the same. And is Hindu Lodge still there? Many of the messages here speak of Mtendeni Primary school? Where was this school located? Was it the one next to Cameo cinema? I myself lived most of my life in Changombe area. Will be good to hear more from you - cheers - zahir meghji.
Ramaaknt R Shah ramakantuk@yahoo.co.uk hide | delete 29-Aug-2010 23:40
MY name is Ramakant Ratilal Shah I left Dar in August 1964 I studied at Azania Secondary school before leaving Dar for Uk and have now Settled in London. I did study at Mtendeni Primary School till 1958. I do have fond memories of various places especially Askari Statue, Government Bldg, Kundichi, Changome, and not to forget the Independence celebrations and the Karume 's overthrow of Sultan is very vivid and the curfew which followed in Dar is distinct in memory can go on...
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 25-Aug-2010 00:50
Hi Bharat P

Have you realled me as yet. We did have Pradip bhaji Mullo - I remember him. Drop me a line when you can and to others.

Kind regards.

Ash
rizwan shivji anuzu2000@yahoo.com hide | delete 23-Aug-2010 12:38
Hello to all, Its so nice to read you folks sentiments,but let me tell u, I must have enjoyed more then you lot.Came to Dar in 70's and remained here till now. True Everything in Old dar is changing,and we can't help it,The world of Computers and Mobile fones has already caught us.Odeon, Avalon,Empire,Empress cinema are gone. American Embassy is where Drive Inn Cinema used to be. Multiplx are now in dar.the Beaches and the Coast are different now,Tho we still get madafu,and Kitale.Building are changing, Restaurants have changed too. Purnima Rest is the only one remaining from the olden times.Kigamboni used to be too far, Now we have a Zoo there. Bagamoyo used to be a nightmare drive,Now we have tar road and beautiful hotels there.Agakhan hosp looks totally diffent now.
Swimming at banda beach is still allowed tho the water is dirty,hehehe and the list goes on and on.
Any of you nice people need any kind of Help in dar, Feel free to contact me :anuzu2000@yahoo.com
I would to hear from Ash patel ,since he was staying in chande Building, I still stay there!.
Naina PM reply | hide | delete 23-Aug-2010 07:53
hi all...My name is Naina Vira nee Bandali..i was studying in Mzizima from 1972-1975...if any of you guys remember me, it would be nice to get in touch with old friends...i remember so many, but dont know where they are...please get in touch...my email address is nvira_2004@yahoo.com...thanks..
Bharat Bhatt bbhatt@surewest.net hide | delete 22-Aug-2010 23:08
Hi to all. It was nice to see pictures of Dar and remember the old times. I used to live on the Mandir building in front of D.A. Girls School. I studied at Mtendeni and Azania Secondary School and finished in 1965. Worked for a year and went to India for further studies. Came back to DAR in 1974 and worked at Matshushita Electric Company for a year and came to USA for further studies. Retuned once back to DAR in 1978/79 and since been working in USA for the last 31 years. Hope I can be in contact with any of my class mates.
Ajit V Gadhvi ajitvgadhvi@hotmail.co.uk hide | delete 22-Aug-2010 12:28
Its a pleasure to find this webpage. My name is Ajit Gadhvi and I was born in Ring Street (near Dar es Salaam printers). I went to Matendeni Primary school and Azania secondary school. I finished schooling in 1963 and then went to Bombay.
I always fondly remember my years in Dar es Salaam - remembering my good friends Jitu, Subhash, Bharat, Dhanji - I miss them a lot - especially Joshi.
I have now been living in London for the last 40 years. No quite the as nice Dar seasides, frienly people and beautiful weather. Would be lovely to hear from some frineds. Ajit.
Bharat P hide | delete 22-Aug-2010 04:28
We had Pradip-bhaji mullo- in our class -he now lives in L.A.
There was Raj a year ahead of us who lived above Naaz-he too lives in LA.
Bharat P hide | delete 22-Aug-2010 04:24
Ash-Ashwin-We has Ashwin in our class-We called him"Gunde"-his brother was in our class -Haresh?-But they lived near Mohan's grocery store.I am trying to pass this website other rafiki
itsme_na PM reply | hide | delete 21-Aug-2010 15:41
Hi,Munna!

Thank you very much for your prompt response.Very happy to hear from you again.

Munna,I am so very sorry and shocked to hear about Murad. Why can't people allow others to be happy without interfering? May he rest in peace.

Munna,do you still live in Moloo Brothers' Building? Listen,Munna,if you get a chance can you send me a photograph of our old home? I shall be most grateful. Even now I miss Dar very much. Of course I have heard that Dar has changed a lot,but......I still have my most wonderful memories and no one can take them away. By the way,are you still in touch with Shabbir Delawar? If so,please give him my warmest regards and tell him I would very much like to get in touch with him.

Munna,if you wish,I shall send you my email ID,and we can(if you so wish) keep in touch.

Take care.
Guest hide | delete 20-Aug-2010 18:15
yes minoo murad was very bright but he died very long time back he was madly in love with khairoon n their parents were against getting married with murad khairoon parents were very rich n proud n murad was a halfcaste so their marraige did not work. i am in dsm and i have usa rights my both chidren r in usa, my elder sister zeenat is in london and rehana is in usa. we use to call her shambuli. regards munna.
itsme_na PM reply | hide | delete 20-Aug-2010 14:25
Hi,Abid(aka Munna!)

So good to hear from you.Of course,I remember you and your family very well.As a matter of fact,I used to exchange stamps with Amin!You used to live above the Kassim family --
Noordin,Sadroo and Abdul.I think their father owned a hotel.Yes,our downstairs neighbours
were Kurban and Sajjad. Shabbir Delawar was a very god friend of mine.You mentioned his eldest brother Mukhtar,but he also has another brother called Murad: is he also in Dar? He was very bright.

Having said all this,Munna,where are you? Are you in Dar? Yes, I have heard from lots of people that Dar is not the same and Acacia Avenue(which later became Independance Avenue and finally Samora Avenue)is quite unrecognizable. Is Moloo Brothers building still there? I hope so.I got in contact with another neighbour of ours,Aftab Noorani through this site itself.He used to live opposite Howse and McGeorge(the chemists).

It so very nice to communicate with all the people I knew in Dar.Munna,I hope you read this sometimes soon. And may be reply.

Take care

Minoo
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 19-Aug-2010 13:18
Hi Bharat

My name is Ashwin and I studied at Mtendeni Primary School in the same years as you did, but I cannot remember you. I hope you can jog my memory. My cousin was late Harshad Patel, my late mama was Manubhhai Patel (Harshad's Dad)and Mahesh's mum was a Vaishnav who was a good Satsangi of my mami. We used to live in Chande Building and were connected to Odeon Cinema. The only way I relate to you is you have mentioned Mr Singh who had a handicap he had a complete hand missing and he was our maths teacher and he would say (saware tati awi che?) and than he used me give us a massive pinch on the left or the right of the stomach and remember Mr Leopold was our Swahili teacher, Mr Shelat Patel was the Headteacher. Mashesh Majithia and myself used to get tuition from Mr Leopold and Mr Singh. I met Mahesh a long time a ago when he first arrived in the UK and I was going through a bitter divorce and couldn't help him financially than lost touch. He had a step brother who was elder than him and ran his dad's business Jayanti Cycle Store. He was very cruel to Mahesh and his mum. Do you remeber Mehboob Jessa of Jessa Soap Industries? I wouuld love to hear from you guy and at leat jog my memory back and we can both put faces to our own identities and those of our good old clss mates/friends,days in Dar-Es-Salaam and much more. I am in the UK since 1975 my short name is Ash E-mail: ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk and like there I live by the sea in Brighton. If you have Mahesh's deatils or any of the other friends who may remember me, pleasepass them on. I think I will create a Web Portal on the Net, so that we can all stay in touch and mesmories our very happy days in Dar-Es-Salam. We all left for our own individual reasons but Security was the most important one after the attempt to Overthrow President Nyerere and his counterparts Chief Fundikira - who was my dad's good old friend and my dad arranged his depature from Tanzania to Kenya. My dad had good connections within the government, but we were living with a sword dangling over our heads. Looking back I think we should have all stayed there until the end personally. Thanks Ash
bharat p neilk55@yahoo.com hide | delete 16-Aug-2010 02:53
Jambo-this is awonderful website.I was at Mtendeni-1961 1967 then to St Joe for 1 term then UK now in the USA. My mother owned Decor furnishing on Acacia Ave.I lived on the corner of India st./Morogoro road across from commercial printers.My classmates were and still in contact Ashok Mehta,Dinesh Amin, Bharat D Patel,Anant Amin,Mahesh Majithia. Others were Pankaj ,Uday,Azim, Murtaza ,Nargis,Hassan,Firoz,Shamim,Pratibha-those were the days, In the other class included Yogesh, Dilip Patel.Our beloved teachers included Mrs Cook,Mrs Vegas,Mrs D'souza,Mr Leopold and Mr Singh(saware tati awi che?) fame,Mrs. Singh(very pretty),Ananda ben.Mr. Shellat principle.
We would very much like to hear from "Lambi and Tuki"-Mumtaz from above the At shop on Morogoro road and Harsha-Whatever happened to Bina who left to go to India in 1964-was she ever smart.
I recognize Jatin,Parag, and Bhupenbhai of Sunrise store(you stayed with us on yuor visit to Toronto).
Jatin Jadav jatin_jadav@yahoo.ca hide | delete 16-Aug-2010 01:54
Hello Murtaza...did u/do u live above Tapu Rooda.Then you must know me. I shared classes with the same people you are looking for. Ask Mukesh Joshi,he knows me very well. I met Zainab(Jenny) ..her brother was an optician in Dar... here in Toronto who told me that Kassim is here too.Then there was Jaffer in my class.Dont know about others but would love to get in touch. Cheers
abid raja munnaraja_4@hotmail.com hide | delete 15-Aug-2010 08:32
hi, my name is abid raja and i was born in the molu brothers building my nick name is munna, we all were living together in that building hatimis and raja families, minoo you were our neighbour and sajaad alibhai was in the same building you were staying, i and cousin altaf raja were calling you minoo meow meow and your brother homi how how as you like cats and your brother dogs, my uncles dr. hatimi, shabbir and amin are in uk, my father was tassadak raja and my both sister zeenat and rehana. shabbir and mukhtar delaver are in dsm. now if you see accacia avenue is completly change and is called samora avenue, there were other parsi family also in the next building were you were living and dr. chakera also. there was quality sweet shop which my aunty batul was running the shop below aftab house. with regards abid raja (munna)
Bhupendra Gandhi bgandhi@hotmail.co.uk hide | delete 09-Aug-2010 18:43
Hi
I received a couple of telephone calls from my previous postings and they would like to know more about me. My Email: bgandhi@hotmail.co.uk.

I am of course retired but in my profession of journalism, it is difficult to retire completely. I still write in Asian Voice, India Link and my two novels, Ivory Tower and Olive Grove were published recently.

I would like to hear from old friends like Mahendra Jamindar, Mahendra Pandya, Bhaju Mistry, Pratap Jani and Zaitoon Remtulla who used to work with me in Ministry of Health.

haren chhipa harenchhipa@hotmail.com hide | delete 09-Aug-2010 17:52
hi guys .... im haren chhipa from dar,father had a photo studio,STUDIO HEROS ..... went to upanga primary school and shaaban robert, finished in 81... now in london ... please call 07831 570 461
Guest hide | delete 06-Aug-2010 08:56
sorry was in SRSS till 1969 and not 1979
Guest hide | delete 06-Aug-2010 08:55
Hi Guys I am Murtaza Bodalbhai was in Mtendeni primary school and left school in 1965. Was in SRSS till 1979. I still remember few of my best friends going round in Primary school. I am Looking for kassim Mithani, Murtaza Panju, Mumtaz Panju, Nutan, Ramesh patel who worked on painting on the wall in Mtendeni School.We use to play lot of rounders and cricket was my passion. Played for shabaan robert in Esherwood cup and on wards into Tanzania cricket team from 1983 to 1985
Amin Walji, Mukesh Joshi and myself we reside in Dar es salaam
Jatin Jadav jatin_jadav@yahoo.ca hide | delete 02-Aug-2010 21:42
Currently residing in Toronto for the past 30+ years,the best way to recollect is our shop,Kalidas Samji was opposite Cosy Cafe roundabout and we lived above the shop. Mtendeni was my primary school till 1968 & I only did few months at SRSS before I left for UK in 1968 for studies. I did return 6yrs later to Dar. Last I was there was in Oct'06. Its best to cherish the fond memories of Dar because presently, its just congested with disregard for urban planning.I'd love to hear from friends of the past.My address:jatin_jadav@yahoo.ca Live long and prosper
itsme_na PM reply | hide | delete 30-Jul-2010 07:40
Greetings,Aftab!

So very good to hear from someone I really KNOW! Will give you a call over the weekend --
that is,if you do not mind.Speak to you then.

Take care

Minoo

PS Incidentally,a while ago,I found,on Flickr,a pic of your house in Dar!! Let me know where to send it, and I shall zip it off it to you by cyber post !!
Aftab PM reply | hide | delete 29-Jul-2010 22:58
My name is Aftab Noorani.
First of all i would like to tell Minoo (Homi's brother) that I lived at the corner of Independence Ave and Mkwepu street on first floor, opp Howse & Mac George and therefore, your brother Homi, whom i knew very well and once even went to Zanzibar on Sports visit together, were of course neighbours and very good friends together with other neighours like Moshin Chakera and Shiraz and Amir Kanji of Janmohameds shop as well as Kanti brothers. I left Dar for further studies in 1957. Later in my career I was fortunate to live in Dar as an expatriate for 8 years-best of both worlds - while attached to the National Development Corporation. Since then I have been visiting Dar from time to time mainly in professional capacity and last year did a Consultancy project for a UK based Charitable Foundation. This allowed me to travel by road to Morogoro, Tanga, Moshi, Arusha, Mwanza and Musoma- true bliss since the road network is very good. For me Dar is no longer the same; it has grown into a mega chaoatic city with huge population (compared to about 100k when we were brought up). Downtown with its beautiful solid german buildings are being demolished to make way for ghastly skyscrappers. The city council and the central government are totally indifferent to preserving this unique heritage by making sure the facades of these buildings are retained instead you find huge holes-Howse & Mac George has gone!! and most of the others are under threat from unscrupulous developers. With most unreliable electricity and water supply and horrendous traffic jams and lack of parking god knows where these sky scappers will find the infrastructures to justify its existence. Inspite of all these mismanagements the country has seamlessly transformed from a central planned economy to a market oriented one without any friction or violence. It is unique legacy of Nyerere and Tanzanians are still most friendly and do not carry a chip on their shoulders. Freedom of press is impressive and democratic process is working very well. Unfortunately,One notices that the beaurcratic process is still glacial and stuck at the level of the old socialist system. It is not surprising that all the Tanzanian diaspora around the world hanker for Tanznia and still consider it their home. A walk to the Kinondoni ferry area and the fish market is a real treat to see enterprise among locals. The future is really bright for Tanzania and here in London we have Tanzania-UK Business Group that tries to bring awareness of Tanzania among busines community and bring them together. More people should join this organisation as it needs new blood to continue its success. My contact is +44-20-8457-4803
SALIM WADIWALA salimwa@hotmail.com hide | delete 28-Jul-2010 12:21
Salim Wadiwala-----Goan school(1955-1960);St Josephs School(1961-1967); great to read Fransis McGregor's note--- I studdied with him in 11th & 12th, and visited him in Seychelles in 1968.Met Mike Machado in London( where I practised as a solicitor for 25 years)but have lost contact with everyone else.Now live in Pune, India since 2004.Still play tennis regularly. I remember our science teacher in 9th, a large african american guy called Mr.Cieo who caught me "copying" and called me a FORGER---a name that stuck with me for the next 4 years!! I remember the GOAN group---Anita Dias (always 1st in class) the two sisters Sandra & Marina, Fortunato (FOOTNAT),AND OF COURSE CHARLES FERNANDES---WHERE ARE ALL YOU GUYS?
Bhupendra bgandhi@hotmail.co.uk hide | delete 27-Jul-2010 22:37
My Name is Bhupendra Gandhi. I was born in Dar in 1938 and left it in 1968 for London where I still reside. My father had a shop Sunrise Stores, near Studio Heros and most people know our shop.
My brothers are Yogendra who passed away last year and younger brother is Vinu who is here in London.
Any one who remembers me can contact me by email or tel. 020 8204 0245
Bhupendra
Praful praful.connect@gmail.com hide | delete 27-Jul-2010 11:37
Hi guys from ya zamani! Any one rem or have memory of any one of the following characters,four dacades on..

Mtendeni (64-69)
- Mohamed Hussein (monitor - father had shop selling SeaShell Pic frames (op Daya Punja Library), Hitendra (Jadyo) Mehta, Jayendra ("Gandyo") Rathod, "Ubha" anyone rem her, "Manharlal", Francis (Std 6/7 - Clever guy), Elizabeth,Zainabu, Thatu, Pili, Harshida Patel, Masuma (always came 1st), Ayaz Datar (My friend - leaved top of "A Tea shop"), Sailesh (Karsandas Muldas), Dhiren Kotak (we used to piga migu to see PWD play cricket in Kinondoni), Praful (me)- lived near Odean Cinema...
TEACHERS: Mrs Mehta, Goan teacher (used 2 wear short sleeve dresses)taught us English storybook about Anil, Kanta & Mohinder.. under mango tree, Mr Desai , Mr Muljibhai Patel, Mr Leopald (phew!),Mr Jogia (N Service guy) HEAD: Mr Shellet, Mr Paul Mpwagi...

Shabaan Robert (71-72)
Class 1s - Tutor (Mr Abrahams)
2k - Tutor (miss Shashi Behl(Biology)- left to study in uk 72 - We org a picnic on
her last day- L to get in touch (must be in
70's now!). John Fung (rem him!) took pics
of cake cutting ceremony on the day..

Some close NAMES, i rem incl:
Marua Lusinde (the girl with etiquette - i used to sit next to her), Kiwone Msigala(my old friend fm Mtendeni), Jenifer Tang, Fis N Lo, Shobha ("Konyagi") Menon (mrs Menons daughter), Meena, "Narayana" (Teacher Mr Narayans daughter), Nalini & Vijaya (sisters), Yasmin Alibhai?(used to speak French - ex Zaire), Fatima Bapu (used 2 live near Toy Shop), Ruksana (use to live near Ali Manga!) Jaymini Patel, Mushtaq (small post office), Jaswinder Singh, Harinder Singh, Anthony Gonsalves, small Anthony, Mervin (used 2 play hockey 4 SR), Ashok Parekh/ Mukesh Gohil, Tall Salim, Zoheb (shop near lilleys), Aniket, Sailesh Chudasama,....

Iko Wapi Dostari!
Nurali Hasham Mohamedali nurali2@yahoo.com hide | delete 27-Jul-2010 00:39
JULY 26, 2010
My name is Nurali Hasham Mohamedali, I was born in Zanzibar in 1934 and moved to Dar in 1936. I went to the Aga Khan School sometime in 1939 or 1940 which was located in Ali Manga's buiding. We moved to the newly built Aga Khan Boys school sometime in 1940(?).

My father had wholesale business of khangas and were located on Bagamoyo street near Madhavji Visram (Raleigh Bicycle dealer).

My friends among others were Aziz Adat, N.E.Esmail ("Sampully"), Gover Jaffer, Nizar Dina, G.D.Rawji,(who are all located in Canada) Amirali Bata (who died in London England last week), Sherali Ladha Juma (deceased), Gulam Abass Alibhai (of Valji & Alibhai, car rental company in Dar, who I uderstand is in Toronto area -if anyone has his contact address, please send me an email at nurali2@yahoo.com)

I'd love to hear from anyone who knows me or went to the Aga Khan school in those years. Some teachers' names I remember are Vasamya, Dhawle, Sukhthanker, Sherali Kalyan, N.C.Haji (also supervisor at the boarding school) Jafferali, Patel and lastly "Kitto" master.

The photos bring back so many wonderful and unforgetable memories for me

Bhagesh Valambhia hide | delete 26-Jul-2010 10:36
Hello 2 all, once again i am blessed to be here sharing this excellent (or in swahili Maridadi)link of Dar some names are familiar so for those who can jog their memories I was in Olympio Primary School and in Mizizima secondary School worked with Tanna Somaiya &co originally in Ali Manga Bldg and than moved to Extelecoms Bldg -Samora Machel Ave now based in uk love to hear from all who know or remember me bobvalambhia@hotmail.com kwaheri jamani mungu ibariki Dar
NARESH V. PATEL naresh@fsmail.net private | delete 20-Jul-2010 13:00
HI BRIAN HOPE YOU ARE WELL, MY NAME IS NARESH AND I AM NEW TO TO EMAILS.PLEASE FORGIVE ME IF I MAKE A MESS OF THIS EMAIL.I LOVED YOUR PHOTOS BUT WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD ANY PHOTOS OF KILOSA BECAUSE I WAS BORN IN KILOSA IN 1957. I KEEP SAYING I HAVE TO GO BACK ONE DAY FOR THE LAST FOURTY YEARS OR SO HOW EVER I THINK I MIGHT MAKE IT THIS YEAR BECAUSE I'VE BOOKED A TICKET TO FLY OUT IN DECEMBER.BE GREATFULL ON ANY ADVICE REGARDING HOLTELS AND SAFETY IN TRAVELLING.I AM ALSO HOPEING TO TRAVEL TO ARUSHA WHERE I LIVED FOR LAST TWO YEARS BEFORE MOVING TO ENGLAND IN 1969.I NOW LIVE IN BOLTON IN N.W.ENGLAND MY FOOTBALL TEAM IS LIVERPOOL.I AM MARRIED WITH TWO GROWN UP GIRLS AGED 24 AND 27 WHO LIVE NEAR BY WITH THEIR PARTNERS,THEY BOTH HAVE SON EACH AGED 10 AND 2. I HAVE BEEN FOSTERING TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AGED 8 AND 14 ON LONG TERM BASIS FOR 3 YEARS. HOPE I'VE NOT BORED YOU TOO MUCH.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU, NOT SPOKE TO ANY FROM MY BIRTH TOWN IN DECADES.KIND REGARDS NARESH.PS FIRST EMAIL EVER.
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 06-Jul-2010 14:40
Hi Guys

I have seen that a couple of guys have posted comments on this site since I last put an entry on 04/06/10. I do remember some of the teachers including the Headmaster at Mtendeni Primary Schoo - Mr Shelat and a few names of - but as you know it is very difficult to put faces to the names. Maybe someone can jog our memories to these faces. I have certainly found my good old friends through this site and wish many more find their friends. If any of you remember me please get in touch.

Kind regards.

Ash
itsme_na PM reply | hide | delete 04-Jul-2010 15:09
Hi! It is Minoo here.

This site is like a treasure-trove to me -- seeing so-o-o many people from Dar.Some of the photos bring back so many wonderful and beautiful memories for me.

We used to live on,what was (before independence), Acacia Avenue; then it became Independence Avenue.And now Samora Avenue. We used to live on the second floor of Moloo Brothers Building -- opposite to,what was then a police station. Right below was Chawda's shoeshop(and the owner was a young man named Chhaggan). Next door to him was AFI (African Footwear Importers).Do any of these ring any bells to any of you? Furter down the road,on the corner was a chemist called Howes and McGeorge. And next to them,
going towards Kivukoni,was Kanti's bookshop (but they used to sell everything).
By writing all this, I am re-living the most important part of my life. I hope you will forgive me for my self-indulgence !

I too attended Mtendeni Primary (1953 - '55).And then Jangwani Secondary ('56-'58).Then it became a girls'school and all of us boys were moved to Azania Secondary School -- just across the other side of the ground. In Jangwani,first our head-mistress was a very tall English lady called Mrs.Hucks. Anyone remember her? And of the teachers,my absolute favourite was Mrs.R.Thomas -- she took Maths and Biology. And Chemistry teacher was Mrs.G.P.Nair. Her husband,Mr.G.P.Nair was my physics teacher in Azania : trust me, there wasn't a better a teacher than him. Our English language/literature teacher was a Scotsman called Mr.Adams. Dr,Mahendra Odavji Thakrar here mentioned Mr.Sims and G.T.Jones as headmasters : I remember them both. I finished my 'O' levels at the end of
1961. Then left for UK for my further studies in September,1963. Not long after that, my parents and sister moved to India. And my brother Homi later emigrated to Australia. So,unfortunately for me,there is no one to come to. So very very sad. You must remember that all my memories of Dar are from mid-'40s,'50s and '60s. So,I do not know how Dar has changed since then.I do not recognize a lot of these photos. And I know (knew ?) Dar like the back of my hand. Do any of you have photos from that period ? I have a couple of school photos. By the way,I studied medicine and am now settled in Amsterdam.

This is a list of my close friends -- I hope some of you know (of) at least a few : Niranjan Vaghela -- my best friend. His brother,Rajni was a brilliant crickter -- as was Niru (and their father too). Other very close friends were Shailesh Patel,Yogendra Desai,
Preminder Sardari Lal, Ajit Singh Channe,Shabbir Delawar (his brothers are Murad and Mukhtar)and Ashok Mehta. Do any of thse names mean anyhing to any of you ? If you know of ANY of them, please,please DO let me know. At Azania,did any of you have C.D.Patel as your sports teacher? He and his brother R.D.Patel used to play cricket for East Africa. R.D. used to open the batting and his trademark was that he almost always tried to hit the very first ball for 4 : and more often than not,he succeeded ! By the way,when I was doing my 'A'levels at Harrrow Technical College, I got to know 2 guys from Dar : one was Bashir Dhanani and the other was Shiraz Kara.

This has been a wonderful short journey for me : so very sad to come back to the present and reality. May be,if you allow, we can carry on next time. Who knows,we might have mutual friends -- or I went to school with your brother(s) -- and vice-versa !

Until next time, I wish you well. Keep happy and healthy.

Take care.

PS I was mainly known as "Homi no bhai" rather than Minoo in my own right.Life can be a bitch when you have a very popular,very good-looking and charismatic older brother!!

Fauz Kassamali (Mohamed) kassama@wellsfargo.com hide | delete 04-Jul-2010 02:20
I recently learned from afriend that sister Jacinta is still working in Tanzania. My friend, Won Ah-Chong visited with her while he was there a year or two ago.
Mukund Vasant Padhye mukundpadhye@yahoo.com hide | delete 24-Jun-2010 10:34
I am Mukund Vasant Padhye and my email id is mukundpadhye@yahoo.com.You can also contact me at the Facebook as Mukund Vasant Padhye.Past student at Mtendeni from 1-5th.Born at Dar in 1952 and left Dar in l964.I am a Doctorate in Chemistry and work as a Consulting Rubber Technolgist today.Pl.feel free to contact me,if you remember me.Mr.Niranjan Paleja and Ashwin Rajyaguru are in touch.Regards Mukund Padhye
Mukund Vasant Padhye mukundpadhye@yahoo.com hide | delete 24-Jun-2010 10:20
Hi Guys,I am Mukund Padhye.Born in Dar in 1952.Attended Mtendeni tii 5th and left Dar in 1964.Mr.Shelat was Headmaster at Mtendeni.Other teachers were Mrs.Singh,Miss Hookar,Niluben,Jasubhai Patel,Maganbhai,Mr.Chapekar,Miss Razia Merali,Mr.Patel,Mr.Vyas,Mr.Amin.Some of my classmates were Niranjan Paleja,Aunali,Shafiq Mohammed,Hassan Merali,Jitendra,his cousin Bipin,Jafar,Harshad,Satish(with polio affected leg),Jayant Patel,Aswin Rajyaguru,Prakash Gajjar.In fact,we acted in a school play RobinHood.Girls in my class were Rashmi Shah,Pervin,Nasim,Dilshad,Fatima,Bhavna.I hope all my friends are doing well today.Oh,How I wish,I could revisit Dar to meet you all.Pl.contact,if you remember me,as Niranjan and Ashwin have done.Regards,Mukund
mohamed ayaz beg moayazb@gmail.com hide | delete 08-Jun-2010 08:24
HI GUYS & GALS FROM DAR. MY NAME IS MOHAMED AYAZ BEG BORN IN 1952 IN DAR ATTENDED MATENDENI,KISERAWE & AZANIA . LEFT IN OCT 1967FOR UK WHILE IN FORM 2C.IWAS BETTER KNWON AS JAJI IN THE UPANGA AREA AS IUSED TO LIVE NEAR THE FIRE STATION.HERE ARE SOME NAMES.MOHSIN JESSA, NADEEM KWAJA,MOHAMED RAFIQ, NIRMAL SHAH,KAUSHIK VALAMBHIA,ZAID JAFFER,NARESH SOLANKI (NAZO, DILU, SABIA)LIVED NEAR ME IN UPANGA WHO I BELEIVE ARE IN MANCHESTER UK. THE PALREY BROTHERS TOKI BIRI JINDE& SATE ALSO FROM UPANGA.RENRUKA TULSIDAS DUSARA FROM JANGWANI SCHOOL WE CARRIED OUT THE CENSUS TOGETHER IN ILLALAH.mY SISTER MISBAH SULTANA WAS A TEACHER IN KISERAWE & OLYMPIA. COMMON GUYS WE WERE THE PRODOGY OF DAR WE SHOULD HAVE A WEB SITE BY NOW! MY EMAIL IS moayazb@gmail.com please contact me asap if your dormant brain cells have been activated.
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 05-Jun-2010 00:19
Hi Guys

A Special thank you to Bashir Ramzan currently in Ontario who has helped me find another lost friend. This site is a great way of communicating to find your lost friends from Dar and I hope to find many more. My e-mail is ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk or ash@bmwz4.plus.com. IO reside in A City by the sea in the UK and it brings back a lot of memories from my young days spent in Dar. Please e-mail me if you know me. Thanks & God Bless.

Kind regards

Ash
Charles Dalton charlie.dalton.dk@gmail.com hide | delete 24-May-2010 12:56
I was born in Dar at the Ocean Road Hospital in 1955. Attenden The European Primary School (later Bunge Primary School) and then attended Azania Seconday School. Was a cycling enthusiast and cycled a bit in the Santos team. Would train occasionaly at the running track by Agakhan Secondary School. Any one out there who remebers me? I was the only white boy on the block!
Phillip Banda clientservices@hiscohouse.com hide | delete 24-May-2010 10:29
Hie guys out there,
I am Phillip Banda and I am looking for photos of Dar es Salaam to include in my publication. In fact I will buy them. I am working as an editor for Air Malawi's in-flight magazine and there is an article on Dar es Salaam. Please assist.
Phil (clientservices@hiscohouse.com) or (phillip.banda@ymail.com)
Guest hide | delete 19-May-2010 20:05
Hi Bijal, Sarat...
This is Rohit. How are you guys? Bijal I havent talked to you in a long time. I tried to find your address in Canada without luck. Sarat - It has been a long time!!!. Please contact me - here is my email pozaroshah@yahoo.com
Guest hide | delete 15-May-2010 22:10
I am Mohsin Jessa. I attended Mtendeni Primary School and graduated in 1965 when they abolished Gr 8. So I went straight from Gr 7 to Form 1 at Azania Secondary School. I left Azania in Form 3 for India in 1968 and then went onto complete B.Sc in Aeronautical Engineering at Queen's University of Belfast. while at Azania I was for a while responsible for the fish pond (the large one) and also administered the library.
Some of the friends I remember from Mtendeni and Azania - Mukesh (who lived on Morogoro Rd opposite Agip Gas Station), Pankaj (who lived in a complex in Kisutu area), Naushad Alavi, Bharat, Kassim Mithani, Nazma (I think related to Karimjee Jiwanji family), Munira Mithani, Taazim (lived opp Bohora School), Salma (lived above AT Shop), Mrs. Mariam (teacher who lived opp Jamaat Khana), Gadi Zakayo, teachers RD and CD Patel.
If you were in my class at Mtendni or Azania, I would love to hear from you. mohsin_j at the rate of hotmail.com
I just got back from Dar (Oct-Jan'2010) and have some pics of Mtendeni School. It is in pretty bad shape unfortunately.
nazim jinnah nazimjinnah@yahoo.ca hide | delete 12-May-2010 19:40
hi guys i am nazim jinnah went to srss 1966-1969 and left for england. now living in canada but moving back to dar middle of june as we have resorts in zanzibar and are opening a chain of stores in dar. would love to meet friends who are visiting dar. get in touch by email. nazimjinnah@yahoo.ca
thank you.
Parag pdevani55@hotmail.com hide | delete 12-May-2010 19:24
Left Dar in 1976 for Canada and now setteled in US, Arizona.
Lived in Upanga West (Mathuradas Rd.)called "kum kum" - now a government office.
Studied at Shabaan Roberts 1966 - 1969. Went to "Textile House" for Accountancy classes.
Great memories of good old dar.
Friends please contact me at pdevani@cox.net, would love to hear from you all.

Parag Devani
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 05-May-2010 18:12
Hi Bashir

Yes - funny enough I was also thinking of you along with a few friends and guess you sent me an e-mail for which I am very grateful. Do you remember the Swahili teacher Mr Makande. Amin use to make Mehboob Jessa tear into laughters with his jokes about Mr Makande and than the whole class would roar up in laughter with Jessa getting throwmn out of classroom. This one day I will never ever forget. Let me know your phone number and the time difference and will call you up. If you ever come to the UK please let me know. I live by the sea so I will make sure you enjoy Dar.

Best wishes & regards.

Ash
Bashir bramzan@yahoo.com hide | delete 02-May-2010 20:23
Hi Ashwin:
I believe you were my classmate at Mzizima with Mehboob Jessa and Amin Suleman. Amin is in Vancouver and i can get you his email address thru his brother whom i see often.
Those were the DAYS at MZIZIMA!!!!!
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 18-Apr-2010 18:19
Hi Zahir

Thank you for posting a message on the Dar Web Portal. My full name is Ashwin Patel and I believe you are an Ismaili. If you are may be you know me as I use to hang out with Mehboob Jessa of Jessa Soap Industries and Amin Jivraj Suleiman. We also had a friend "Satish Patel" who was the nephew of Late N.S. Patel - who I think was on the board of govenors for Shaban Roberts. I am in search of Amin Jivraj Suleiman who used to live opposite City Hotel. Can you please help, as he is in Canada but have lost contact. Please e-mail me if possible.

Best regards.

Ash
Guest hide | delete 16-Apr-2010 18:01
Linette here ! Blessed to be born in beautiful Dar ! The pics vouch for that. Looking for anyone from class 1971, Shabaan Roberts Sec. school. We were a crazy but happy lot who never paid attention in class - wonder how we even passed ! I have lovely memories, and after form iv headed with my fly to India. Now settled in Bangalore with my fly ( hubby is also ex- Dar ). We went back in '95 on a hol. Very nostalgic ! Any one from my class? IV C to be precise.
pervine Kauser Ismail pervinek2@yahoo.com hide | delete 09-Apr-2010 18:04
beautuful pictures. I went to DA girls school when I lived in Dar-es salaam.I worked in East African Airways in mid 70`s, my picture was in the Airline advertisments . Then worked with Alitalia in Dar-esalaam before I left for Europe and now living in America.
would love to hear from old friends.
Satish Solanki satish.solanki@btinternet.com hide | delete 05-Apr-2010 19:49
I was studying in Mtendeni primary school and finished with Shaban Robert secondary - looking for all classmates who were studying with me to contact me on my email address or phone number 07786732056 - thank you
Guest hide | delete 04-Apr-2010 03:36
Bijal Bajaria,

My name is Sarat Chandra; I believe I was in the same class as you in Upanga Std 6 & 7 and then at SRSS. Do you remember Rohit Shah
Zahir Meghji zahirmeghji@hotmail.com hide | delete 02-Apr-2010 02:19
Hello my name is Zahir Meghji. I resided in Changombe area of Daressalaam and in early years attented St. Xaviers primary school (until 1968). Completed secondary education at Aga Khan Secondary School (Tambaza) and High School at Mzizima Secondary School (1974-75). Currently residing in Ottawa Canada. Left Dar in mid 1970s. Any friends and former classmates please get in touch (zahirmeghji@hotmail.com) It is a small world, many years ago I ran into someone in southern India who had lived at Changombe at the railway quarters. Again at Ithaca USA where i attended university, I met someone from Changombe. In both instances I had never met them in Changombe. Will never be able to forget DAR - I last visited Dar almost 20 years ago but memories of yesteryears keep haunting from the haven of peace.
Sunil H sunineetu@yahoo.co.in hide | delete 23-Mar-2010 08:59
Hi My name is Sunil Heman. I was in Dar from 1973 to 1983. Studied in Upanga Primary School, and later went to Shaban Robert Sec. School. At SRSS, I had reached Form 3S. We had a class teacher called Mrs.Laksmi Gopakumar. She used to take Biology classes. I miss lots of friends. I still remember some of them, such as Mazahir patel, Bashir, Rajesh Walji, Dhiren, Nilesh, Murtaza, Firoz Hasan, a fat boy called Al-Karim, Savio Fernandes, etc. Where are u guys?
Ash Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 20-Mar-2010 21:20
Hi Guys

I have seen a lot of people from Dar-Es-Salaam posting messages on this site. I must say since posting my comments in March 2009, I have found a few friends and a small group of us met up in the London over the Christmas of 2009 and the New Year of 2010. I was found by Mr & Mrs Anil Chippa - who I will be always be indebted for bringing us together. Thank you both. I also have some bad news to share with anyone who knew Anil and his family, his mother passed away on the night of 19 March 2010 or the early hours of this morning 20 March 2010. Details aren't very clear, but could I please ask all who knew the Chippa family to pray and share their grief at this unfortunate time. Thank you.
Gulie Dhalla guliedhalla@yahoo.com hide | delete 15-Mar-2010 18:55
Hi I am Gulie Dhalla, My father used to own the store of Deen's on India Street. I went to Jangwani Girl's High school and am looking for my school mates. I left Dar in 1970 and have never been back. Right now I reside in Los Angeles California with my husband. Naila did you meet Rozy Lalji Nanji? If not let me know and I have her email address to sent to you.
Guest hide | delete 31-Jan-2010 04:50
I am Fauz Kassamali. I attended Mtendeni primary until 1959 then Kisarawe primary until 1965. In 1966 I went to St. Joseph's high school until graduation in 1969. I left for the States in 1970 to attend college but remained and it has become home. I still have family members in Dar, Malek Kassamali being one of them. I have returned to Dar 3 times since 2006. I would like to hear from friends and acquaintances. My e-mail is:
fauz.kassamali@gmail.com
chet PM reply | hide | delete 30-Jan-2010 16:54
hi all, does anyone remember my father who taught art at upanga school in dar es salaam, tanzania? his name was mr bhupendra desai and taught there in the late 1950s and 1960s?
Naila Haji nailahaji@hotmail.com hide | delete 22-Jan-2010 16:20
The good old Dar. I was there last summer and what a wonderful time I had.
I am trying to get in touch with Rozy Lalji Nanji. Can anyone help me???

Naila
Parag Devani pdevani55@hotmail.com hide | delete 20-Jan-2010 20:03
Born in Upanga (West) and went to Bunge Primary and Shabaan Robert Sec. School.(1966-69)
Have very fond memroies of good old Dar. that I left in 1976 for good to Canada and now settled in the US (Arizona). Its been a long time but would like to visit my home town.
I would welcome any of my classmates and freinds to please contact me.
Ashwin Patel ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk hide | delete 20-Jan-2010 00:36
Hi Guys
Since I accidently came over this site in March 2009, looking for my school friends, there was much less activity and the site it very complicated to get to - to read the comments & replies from others who are looking for friends, which are increasing a since August 2009. I am thinking of creating a Website of Dar-es-salaam, as this has brought me close to a lot of my friends boys & girls who are now off course men & women. As I am into this I wold like your help with whatever material e.g. photos, schools /colleges attended and the time. My name is Ashwin and I used to work with by brother Anil Patel at Unipharma Chemists. Please let me know if you can help and we can trace our friends. Please e-mail me dierectly and if I have enough information to warrant a website - I will create this on a proffessional basis.

Kind regards.

Ash Patel
Francis MacGregor maclaw@seychelles.net hide | delete 16-Jan-2010 11:28
born 1950 when living at Pugu rd,went to the convent as a boarder 1957-1959,then lived at then Arab st today nkrumah st,carried on till 1967,left for Seychelles where I am now since. Have dicovered old mates spread over the globe,Isaac Khomo in Joburg,Mike Wilson in London,Michael Machado in Sydney and many centered around Toronto where the actually held a class reunion in 2008. For any one interested they have a group photo of that do.
salimkassam PM reply | hide | delete 11-Jan-2010 05:38
WAS BORN IN DAR IN 1954, ATTENDED AGAKHAN BOYS PRIMARY, AGAKHAN BOYS SECONDARY, AND AZANIA SECONDARY(SOME NAMES HAVE OBVIOUSLY CHANGED).HAVE RESISDED IN A FEW OTHER INDUSTRIALISED COUNTRIES SINCE LEFT DAR IN 1972. NONE COME CLOSE TO THE 'HARBOUR OF PEACE' HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE INNER PEACE IN ANY OTHER PLACE I HAVE LIVED IN. SHOULD HAVE IGNORED THE POLITICAL RUMOURS AND FALSE FEARS. HINDSIGHT IS 20-20 THOUGH NO DOUBT. MAY BE TOO LATE TO START OVER AFTER 38 YEARS ANYWAY. MOHAMED SALEH SATCHU, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU FOR YEARS.ANYBODY WHO KNOWS HIM PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
Tasnim tasnimadamjee@hotmail.com hide | delete 08-Jan-2010 11:13
Yes brings back lots of good memories.I still visit my fam in dar but feel sad to see the place i used to live replaced with all these tall buildings.Would love to get in touch with my old frnds with whom i studied and worked.
Rozy Lalji Nanji rnanji1@hotmail.com hide | delete 07-Jan-2010 15:56
Beautiful Dsm. Miss so much. left 18th March 1995. Never been back but long to come one day inshallah. Miss my family and friends very much. I am from Zanzibar but studied in dsm since August 1968. Pray for you all the best of 2010. Dsm has changed alot. Keep it up.
Zul Zavery hide | delete 06-Jan-2010 18:11
This is the real 'Heaven of Peace'
Deena Gajjar PM reply | hide | delete 06-Jan-2010 16:38
Hello & Shikamo Wanainchi. I am Lindi born and grew p in Dar from 1974 - 1985 (E Upanga). Went to Mzizima Sec School from 75 - 78. Loved the life and terribly miss it too. Visited Dar in Jan 09 after 10 yrs and boy it has changed alot - felt like stranger. Anybody who remembers me pls be in touch. Kwaheri
Bhagesh Valambhia bobvalambhia@hotmail.com hide | delete 06-Jan-2010 13:55
Jambo wanachi zote as they say you can take the man away from africa but you cant take Dar-Es-Salaam and Tanzania from him all my childhood memories and my friends ,family are very very near and dear 2 me best wishes to those who know me
mumhu ibariki Tanzania Salaamu za mwaka Mpya
HUSAIN TAHER h79casinoroyale@yahoo.co.in hide | delete 06-Jan-2010 04:00
HI JUMANA PLS LET ME KNW U N UR FAMILY R INTO WAT KIND OF BUSSINESS ACTIVITIES IT WILL B GREAT HEARING FROM U N WE WOULD HAVE A GREAT FRIENDSHIP IN FUTURE
Hemant Kumar Thaker hkrthaker@nc.rr.com hide | delete 06-Jan-2010 02:35
I studied at Indian Central School and passed Cambridge School Certificate in 1950.I was remembered as a Flute player.I was a tennis player at the Patel Brotherhood Tennis Club.I am in touch with Chaman (Girdhar) Suralia.Raza Virjee was my colleague at the Clock Tower branch of the NB.Both he and Jaffer who too was a Senior bank executive were my tennis pals.I would like to get in touch with as many friends or people who know me.I live in North Carolina state in USA.My phone is (919) 342 - 6980 and my e-mail is given below.
Bijal bijalbajaria@yahoo.com hide | delete 05-Jan-2010 18:59
Hi ,

Dar-es-Salaam will always be the best !!

I am trying to get in touch with all my classmates - Upanga Primary STD VII of 1976 batch and Shaaban Robert Form IV T 1980 batch.

Ahsante Sana !!

Bijal Bajaria
Sudhir Ambasana sudhirambasana@btinternet.com hide | delete 03-Jan-2010 21:42
These photos bring tears to my eyes. Dar in the 50s and 60s was pure utopia. I was born in Dar and lived in Ghose Street ( Near Hindu Mandal ).

Dinesh Patel : Are you the same Dinesh who also lived in Ghose Street. Please let me know.
Dr Mahendra Odhavji Thakrar drthakrar@hotmail.com hide | delete 28-Dec-2009 15:34
Mahendra O Thakrar, born in 1946 Mwanza. Attended Upanga Primary School then Azania Secondary School Remember Naren in 10R used to sit with Shashikant Bhodo. fobnd memories. Mr G.T. jones was our headmaster in Upanga and Mr Sims in Azania Sec school.
Azania Sce school is still the same but all the windows are broken and all the celing fans are gone and the wooden desks are still the same. I met with the new Tanzian principal and donated some books etc there. It was nice. The OysterBay area is beautiful and The Dar University has beautiful campus.The medical Infrastructure is infantile but it will improve because now the govt allows private practice.
KISHORE DHANJI VISRAM THAKRAR kishorethakrar3@gmail.com hide | delete 28-Dec-2009 10:18
Born 1946 attended Mtendeni 53-58 Azania 59-63 XR 62 good friend of Naren since Mtendeni days. Looking forward to meeting old friends. Naren keeping details of them. Best wishes.
Naren Valabh Varambhia naren.varambhia@aol.com hide | delete 20-Dec-2009 10:23
Dear All,

I too was born (1946) and educated in Dar Mtendeni / Azania schhols (1953 - 1964 and recognise a few names. I have collection of nems and e-mail addresses of about 60 odd people and am looking for more. A Certain Matthew in the comments would be of interest to us if he was in Class XR in 1962/3
Dinesh Patel dinesh2596@gmail.com hide | delete 17-Dec-2009 16:32
Any one can share photos of Dar in the 50's and early 60's. attended Azania Secondry up until '61. Fond memories of the guys who I attended the school with.
Dinesh Patel, USA, dinesh2596@gmail.com
Mr.David Simms simms2@talktalk.net hide | delete 12-Dec-2009 22:10
I attended St.Josephs school and was also a member of the churches cub group .It was nice to see my father mentioned (MR J.C.H.Simms).I have a lot of fond memories of Dar especially of Oyster Bay. We first moved to Kongwa before moving to Dar.Does anybody remember me or my brother Richard and my sister Mary ? I would love to hear from any of my old friends.
Guest mbuhecha@yahoo.co.uk hide | delete 28-Nov-2009 18:19
Manju Buhecha
Hi Christopher Atwell, I agree with you about the photo of Dar in this collection except for a few good ones. Glad to know you are a professional photographer and would like to get in touch with you regarding the Darphotos. Presently I'm collection (taking photos of dar)capturing as much as possible of "Good 'ol Dar" as things are changing very fast. Please contact me on - mbuhecha@yahoo.co.uk
Samuel Mnkande smnkande@comcast.net hide | delete 08-Nov-2009 02:01
I attended St Joseph's starting Std 1 in 1961(I was one of a handful of African kids in the school back then) until Form IV in 1971. By then it was known as Forodhani Secondary School .In addition to all those that guest Matthew mentioned below, I would like to add Sr Sylvia, Sr Gerda, my first communion teacher Sr Miriam,Fr Marcus, Ms Victoria, Ms Alice, Mrs Almeida, Fr Marcus . I remember how much we used to playing catching, catching during recess, nation ball for PE and later on soccer in the church compound. I must say that even though life was so simple back then those we really the good times in DAR
Pauline Siewert (nee Harris) pauline.siewert@btinternet.com hide | delete 14-Sep-2009 15:04
Thanks for these lovely photos of the cathedral. My parents were married there in 1953 and I was christened there three years later. I have never been back but mean to go soon especially after seeing these. I have wonderful memories of Dar up until we left to live in Mbeya in 1962.
Guest hide | delete 16-Aug-2009 17:29
Thank you very much Sir for this beautiful trip down and back through memory lane. Matthew Thalanany UK
- St Joseph's Convent Primary School 1952-1957 God bless Sr Miriam, Sr Jacinta, Sr Raphaela, Sr Salvina, Mrs Fernandes, Mrs Noronha, Miss D'Souza - may their souls rest in peace; Azania Secondary School 1958-1963 God bless Mr GT Johns, Mr Peter Woods, Mrs Marsh, Miss Jane Betts, Mr JCH Simms, Mr VM John, Mr VA Zachariah, Mr GPadke, Mr DN Patel, Mr MG Nair, Mr GP Nair and so many other excellent, good and kind-hearted teachers who taught us to love and serve fellow man with a sense of truth, justice, compassion and generosity.

The St Joseph's Cathedral stained glass windows are amongst the most magnificent in the world as you have so cleverly shown.

I wonder what happened to the Missions to Seamen building with the Flying Angel sign, and the House of the White Fathers, and the old Daresco/ Tanesco office building near the ASkari statue

I hope you may re-visit someday and get a shot of the harbour front looking across from Magogoni Ferry side to the Cathedral and Lutheran Church, etc, and also take a trip to Kunduchi beach, see St Anthony's Kurasini, travel up country to Morogoro, Kilosa, and Mauzi.
achu habfa41@yahoo.co.uk hide | delete 25-Jun-2009 00:40
good capture of DSM- Particularly tearful to see the Askari monument, as a young child, sitting at the back of my father's car, Askari (my childhood compass) would always convey to me that we are not very far from Snow Cream Ice Cream Parlour!! for a long time I have associated Askari as a sign of comfort... and as an adult it denotes 'I am home'
very homesick woman
Fulvio Guardigli elcicostanco@live.it hide | delete 24-May-2009 12:14
Thank you
Niranjan Paleja niranjanpaleja@hotmail.com hide | delete 07-May-2009 20:32
Jitenda Raithatha - Sunil Chohan was looking for you !!!
We are having reunion on Aug.7,8,9/09 in Toronto,Canada.
Niranjan Paleja
An American mom hide | delete 07-May-2009 12:57
Thanks so much for posting these pictures. We will be visiting Dar Es Salaam this summer as my daughter is getting married there and I was looking for some images to let me know what to expect. Your photos of St. Joseph's Cathedral are beautiful and give an anxious American a little glimpse of its magnificence. Stumbling onto your gallery was wonderful! Thanks again.
Harikrishna Patel hide | delete 23-Apr-2009 16:35
I schooled in Daresalaam in Upanga Seconday school till standard 10th.then I moved to Kampala to finish senior cambridge. Our headmaster was Welshman- Mr.G.T.Jones and our english teacher was Mr.Knight. I am now in my seventees and all these bring back good old memories. I lived in Changombe. For my English I took tution from Miss Fernandez also from Changombe.
Hazel Grover hazelgrover@hotmail.com hide | delete 12-Apr-2009 01:58
Hazel Grover (nee Cardozo)
Thanks for these lovely photos. I was born and lived in Dar(Upanga) till 1975 and went to St. Josephs Primary School, Upanga. Aww yes spent a lot of time in Ifakara at the Ciba Geigy township. I am happy to see Dar has become a modern looking city. Jennifer Abhura was my best friend in School, her dad was with the police and I think her mom was Brit...where are you lady? I have searched and tried to make contact with Noel Mendes and Alzira Mendes who settled in Canada, I have such wonderful memories of the times I spent with them and I am ever so grateful for the lovely childhood memories. I hope to travel back to Dar and Ifakara one day.... life in India (1975) came as a shocker to me :-)...hazelgrover@hotmail.com
aperture_nz PM reply | hide | delete 26-Mar-2009 23:00
So many memories! LeilaJENNIFER GORDON, saw your comment, I was in St Josephs around that time, left in 1968. Wish I could locate all those friends. If you see this...e mail me at evarist_nz@hotmail.com?

www.pbase.com/aperture_nz
Guest hide | delete 10-Mar-2009 00:05
Hey Guys

My name is Ashwin Patel born in 1955. Schools attended were Upanga Primary,Mitendeni and the Mzizima Secondary. Searching for friends and a few special girls - who would now must have become beautiful ladies. Come on guys you are never too old. Friends Amin Suleman, Mehboob Jessa, Satish Mohanbhai Patel nephew of Late Solicitor Mr N.S.Patel. Girls - Shiela Chande, Harshida Pattni, Sita Kheshavji Ramji, Yasmin Janmohamed. A special lady in my life was Kumud Solanky.I wish I had married this lady, but didn't due to our parents unhappiness and my going to the UK. I wish that I could explain my "than" situation to her back in 1985 when my late dad passed away. I just want to say "Sorry" to her for breaking her heart and say that I have suffered a lot in spite being a very professional and very successful businessman, It costed me a lot of loss financially and brought me a lot of unhappiness. I have tried to rebuild my life but it has dogged me with unhappines. To my friends please get in touch my e-mail is ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk

Best wishes and god bless.

Ash Patel


tina serafin@iservicesmail.com hide | delete 13-Jan-2009 15:21
Fantastic your fotos from dar es Salaam. When have you been there? I plan to visit Dar in March and wonder, if it´s save for two women (my daughter and me)
Greetings from Spain
Tina and Heidi
rupesh patel. rupesh-patel@hotmail.com hide | delete 27-Dec-2008 02:16
rupesh patel- 1990 grad from shaaban rob. sec. school looking fellow classmates. get in touch.
Sunil Chohan sunil52@in.com hide | delete 24-Sep-2008 18:29
Jitu (Jitendra) Raithatha ,I am looking for you since we are having a re-union in Toronto,Canada in August,2009 and would like send you invitation.Please send your details at sunil52@in.com
Sunil Chohan sunil52@in.com hide | delete 22-Sep-2008 04:10
What a wonderful city,I spent my childhood attending Mtendeni Primary School & the Shaaban Secondary School,Made very good freinds that has lasted a lifetime.Trying to organize a 40th classmate re-union in Toronto,Canada for August, 2009.You are ALL invited if you were gradutes in 1969.Asante Sana.Kweheri.
Guest hide | delete 27-Aug-2008 23:50
wonderful...
Christopher Atwell fotoboy37@yahoo.com hide | delete 12-Jul-2008 13:48
I see all of your positive messages and understand where you are coming from for the most part. But these are boring, boring photos without people for the most part- something you'd see in some company's annual report. It doesn't tell or show me much about Dar, what kind of personality it has, and why I'd like to visit there (which I am next month). As a professional photographer of 22 years, I have to disagree with most of you. Of course there are many positive images of Africa to be made, but these are incredibly impersonal and images I could find in a Tanzanian government publication. You should strive for more "personal" and meaningful images.
Yahya Makuburi ymakuburi@yahoo.com hide | delete 17-Jun-2008 01:47
The first website I have come across with "all Good photos" of Tanzania and Africa in General. Its sad to see even the world biggest media, when talking about Africa would normally show,AIDS patients, people dying of hunger and tribal war scenes.
I want to send my sincere thanks to you Mr Brian for the wonderful job you have done. You have shown to the world that not everyone sees the Africa that is shown by the media. I believe this wonderful images will lighten up those with negative images about Africa and help them see a different side of Africa that they will NEVER see on their TVs.
thank you
LeilaJENNIFER GORDON l.gordon12@ntlworld.com hide | delete 20-May-2008 22:47
Such wonderful pictures. I'd forgotten just how beautiful Dar es Salaam is/was. Some of the pictures brought back wonderful memories of life as a student at St Joseph's Convent School
1967-68 & 1969-70 when it became Forodhani Sec School. I see from the pictures there are lots of new buildings. I wonder if I'll be able to find my way around if I was to visit. It would be nice to see pictures of KURASINI, where I attended Salvatorian Convent School (primary) until 1966. Pictures of KAWE BEACH would be nice too (where my parents lived until 1985).
Mathew Philip jo_matphil@yahoo.com hide | delete 05-May-2008 11:22
I accidently stumbled onto this wonderful site and it instantly brought me back memories and the most wonderful time of my time. I was born in 1951 in Moshi and lived in Kilosa, schooled in Dar es salaam at Azaina Secondary school between 1964 and 1967. I would love to catch up with folks there, please free to email me on jo_matphil@yahoo.com.
NIRANJAN PALEJA NIRANJANPALEJA@HOTMAIL.COM hide | delete 02-Mar-2008 04:47
I was born in Dar in 1952. I did my education in Mtendeni Primary and Shaaban Robert Secondary school (1966-1969). I remember all students in Form IV B.SCIENCE. Few names : Devesh Patel, Rajesh Patel, Jayprakash Ganatra, Bipin Patel, Shreekant Raval, Farid Kanji(fast cricket bowler), Mukesh Bhatt, Naina Kakkad, Sheila Patel, Kiran Nayar, Wilma Martins, Phoebe, Leonora Martins, Hafiza Hassanali, Sadruddin Kurji, Hardev, Harminder Singh, Alnoor Rahim, Wilfred Jones and some more. Hope some of my ex-classmates read this.
Jitu (Jitendra) Raithatha jituraithatha@btinternet.com hide | delete 21-Feb-2008 01:15
Thanks for a trip down the memory lane. I was born in Chusi Street , couple of streets away from the Dahya Punja Library in your photos, and went to St. Joseph's Secondary School via Mtendeni Primary and Shaban Roberts Schools. Hope to visit Dar next year after 42 years. I'm sure I'll see many changes and relive the wonderful formative years of my life. I remember the Independence Day, Jamhuri Day, Saba Saba Day and the rallies of Arusha Declaration, when we went to the National Stadium, and Jangwani Stadium to see the celebrations, take part in and hear speeches from Mwalimu and Bibi Titi, along with various other dignitaries. They were exiting times......and through the thick and thin of economic problems, Tanzanians have always maintained dignified calm and peaceful front. Next hurdle is qualification in the World Cup Finals in South Africa- 2010 -- We can do it!!!
Lorenzo Togni cura@telkomsa.net hide | delete 16-Feb-2008 20:20
How wonderful! I was born in a building behind this Cathredal and was baptised in this Church by my uncle the Late Archbishop of Dar Es Salaam, Edgra E. Maranta. I served there as an altar boy about 55-years ago. What wonderful memories! Lorenzo Togni, Cape Town, South Africa. (16/2/2008)
Tony Prince Rodgers Kabetha princek64@yahoo.com hide | delete 08-Feb-2008 03:05
I wanna thank you so much those who took part to bring our lovely and peace city of Dar es salaam out of the closet to the World map.Its not only awesome and fascinating but out here (I live in New York city)it helps so much to tell the outlook of the country by photos than any other way else, as you know not long enough they used to know only about Nyerere,Bayi,nyambui,Kilimanjaro (as kenyan mountain anyway,Its shame to say but also HIV got snap of our image.
Having said that could you please edit the "Flag of the United Republic of Tanzania" let it be by itself and not be connected with red flag, that screw all the history and image being carried by the Nation flag, it invites more questions we're not there to here.
Again thanks and keep it up.
Tony kabetha,USA.
sush PM reply | hide | delete 15-Jan-2008 12:43
I Had a wonder ful stay in Dar in 1978 to 1982 and I can never forget those beautiful moments..In a nut shell I want to convey...I was a young lady who never valued now I miss dar es salaam so much..

That was the era of chaos,
Silly dreams seemed so close,
But the jingling beats of time,
Set the notes of truth in rhyme.

Awakened! Am living today,
Peace in my heart shall forever stay,
Mind consumed each onerous shackle,
Now that’s what I call God’s miracle!
attu ajmynah@yahoo.com hide | delete 14-Jan-2008 17:28
its so nice to see a webpage full of positive pictures of the african countries! keep up the good work mr mcmorrow, we are tired of seeing hunger striken people pictures from other big media webpages, theres good life in africa too
Chuck Hargrove koolkoor@gmail.com hide | delete 07-Oct-2007 13:29
Brian, Great documentation! Thank's for giving me a sneak preview of Dar es Salaam. I will be travelling there for the first time this month and was wondering what it was like. You inspire me to carry the torch when I'm there!
john bowes johnbowes@mac.com hide | delete 18-Sep-2007 12:16
Very nice site - I used to live in Dar and you have captured it very well.

Also I do agree that it is nice to see the positive bits of Africa - and get the message across how wondeful it can be both the people and the places
Alfajiri Kajoro kakamuhoza@yahoo.co.uk hide | delete 07-Aug-2007 21:52
This is a kind of reporting we would like CNN also to learn doing. We see on CNN only africans killing each other and all negative reports, forgeting that such reports are being unfair to peaceful countries like Tanzania. Brian, you are really "eye opener" to a biased Western media. Keep it up!
Muhoza Chiza Josephatsds@yahoo.com hide | delete 07-Aug-2007 21:48
At last i can read see something good from africa reported by european or american! We get fed up by the "exposed ribs" photos, as if all africans are staving. Well done Brian!
Mo Khalfan mo.khalfan@steria.co.uk hide | delete 19-Apr-2007 13:25
Excellent - Brought back old memories and some tears. Good work Brian. I have forwarded the Website details to my collegues in Toronto and Los Angeles.
Guest PM reply | private | delete 18-Apr-2007 16:21
Hello Brian, i wrote you last week too about your photos but i am not sure if you got it or not. we are an agency in istanbul/turkey and publishing a trends and travel magazine called &life. we have tanzania in our may issue and i was wondering if we can use some of your photos. we will credit your name and i can also send you a copy of the magazine if you agree. please reply me from my email address even if you agree or not. this is a little urgent. thank you very much.
sedef babayigit
sedef@dukkanda.com
Guest PM reply | private | delete 10-Apr-2007 09:10
hello brian, we are an advertising agency in turkey and publishing a trends and travel magazine called &life. in this issue, one of our travel destinations is tanzania. i was going through the galleries and i like your pictures. usually we credit the online photographers to use their pictures. i was wondering if you are ok too because i don't know your procedure. you can check our magazine from the linkhttp://www.andclub.com.tr/msib21/www/# and on the bottom right it says "&Life Dergisini okumak için t?klay?n. " click on that and you can view the magazine. thank you. hope to hear from you soon. sedef
sedef@dukkanda.com
Huruma hmahenge@msd.or.tz hide | delete 27-Mar-2007 07:01
i am proud for the photos which show
the positive side of Tanzania!!! normally most people would like to show the negative side of African countries. Bravo Brian!!!
Brian McMorrow18-Jan-2011 19:26
Thanks for pointing that out...I was using a program to download a copy of the website so I would have it locally off-line and an unintended side effect I didn't know about was it went through and deleted the comments...I managed to cut it off at "I" but thousands of comments were lost. I've got to try and see if there's a way to restore them. In the meantime, you guys that were using this site to contact one another, email me a note and I'll send a copy of the archive. Brian
Brian McMorrow18-Jan-2011 19:08
Hmmm...I'm not sure what has happened to the messages...there are some other boards that have been erased as well...
Guest 18-Jan-2011 16:00
Can anyone tell me why i do not view the earlier posts which I was able to view few days back? Is there a way I can view them? Thanks
Guest 18-Jan-2011 15:16
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Jitender Balakrishnan 12-Jan-2011 17:52
Dear Francis McGregor,
Saw your message.I studied in St Joseph from 1955 to 1965 .Sister Jacinta was Headmistress of the Secondary school and taught me certain subjects.She was a wonderful person. Very compassionate. I would love to get in touch with her as also wish her on her 90th birthday.Please send me contact details on email id - b.jitender8@gmail.com .
jitender
Kanti Mistry 09-Jan-2011 02:59
Hi, I am Kanti Mistry. Seeing all these photos of DAR & reading the comments by so many ex-DAR people brings back all the good times I had while growing up there. It gives a good picture of how Dar is today.
I went to Mtendeni school (1953-1958) & Azania school (1959-1960).I then went to Iringa-St. Michael's/George's School ('61-'62), & finally finished High School in Tanga ('63-'64). I am now in Augusta, Ga, USA & retired. I do not seem to see many comments by anyone from my times in Dar. I still rememmber my teachers in Mtendeni--Motilal, Joshi & a Patel & Azania- Mr. Simms & others, & cricketers, C. D. Patel & RD Patel & Bhimji Vaghela. The classmates in Azania I remember are Dinesh, Harish Chudasama, Khandu Mistry, Mahesh & Shirish or Shashi. I lived in west Upanga (near Azania school)
I will be visiting Dar in about 2 to 3 years. I visited Dar in '70 last.
If there is anyone from my time period, please contact me email- kdmistry@yahoo.com & phone # 706-860-3568 in USA.
Ramnik Chudasama 08-Jan-2011 14:01
JAYSREE SHELAT
I am soorry to know that your father is no mpre.My full name is as above.For Meera(Nath)kindly ask your friends if they have some information.Still there is so much to write but kindly write on my email as we can not go on writing on this website.

I am in India,Bangalore and I run many Free clinics here. I will write more about my website so that you can see it.

I remember little about Madhu.Give my regards to your family and your sister Varsha and her family.She must be knowing me.My email id getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com
Francis MacGregor 08-Jan-2011 07:45
It may interest you know those who dont that as of 2009 the govt has handed back the old school to the church and was renamed St Josephs Cathedral High School. Renovations were neccessary in its then delapidated condition altho it took its first batch of students in March 2010, and run by nuns called the Little Sisters of St Francis.
An appeal was made for help and fund raising thru Sr. Jacinta one of which was addressed to me and since Ive tried to mobilize as many old seeds of the old roots on this.
Sr Jacinta turns 90 on 28th Jan this year.
I am considering a visit to Dar this year for this purpose and of course if a few others could join us all the better, we could even do a small reunion of the alumni.
Jayshree Shelat 07-Jan-2011 14:55
Hi Ramnik,

Nice to know that you were in Olympio.I do not know whereabouts of Meera. Yes, I recall Meera. Meera Nath if I am not mistaken. Round face,stocky built and very medium height. She had a brother who preety much looked like her and who was also a prefect?

Ramnik may I know your last name? Are you in Great Britain?
There was one girl Madhu-very fair and gud looking in your class at SRSS, do u remember her?

Mr. H.M.Shelat, my father is no more. And yes, Varsha is my sister.
Ramnik 07-Jan-2011 13:48
Jayshree Shelat, I am Ramnik, was in Olympio Primary School. If I am not mistaken you have sister named Varsha, she was my classmet in Olympio.I remember your father Mr.H.M Shelat very well.Than I was in Shaaban Roberts. I am looking for Meera who use to say morning prayer in Shaaban Robert(she was a Bengali). If you have any information about Meera kindly let me know.Do mail me and be in contact.My email getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com Give my regards to your father and your sister Varsha
Ramnik 07-Jan-2011 13:48
Jayshree Shelat, I am Ramnik, was in Olympio Primary School. If I am not mistaken you have sister named Varsha, she was my classmet in Olympio.I remember your father Mr.H.M Shelat very well.Than I was in Shaaban Roberts. I am looking for Meera who use to say morning prayer in Shaaban Robert(she was a Bengali). If you have any information about Meera kindly let me know.Do mail me and be in contact.My email getwellhomoeo@rediffmail.com Give my regards to your father and your sister Varsha
Jayshree Shelat 06-Jan-2011 15:20
Habari! I am Jayshree Shelat.
It was wonderful reading through the comments section.
I was in Scott Street Primary School from 1961 to 1964 (std. VI and VII) then Mtendeni Primary School from 1964 to 1966 (std. VII and VII) and Shaaban Roberts from 1966 to 1970.
Bharat P - are you Bharat Pithadia who used to live at Cycle House? If so, I used to live on the floor just above your house.
Ash Patel (Ashwin)- I knew so many people living in Chande Bldg. and connected to Odean Cinema. J.Patel and Hansaben Patel and their children Udyan, Hemant who used to be good family friends.Kanubhai Patel etc.
Mahesh Majithia - I recall you....you were in Mtendeni in my batch or one year junior. Also recall your Jayanti cycle store. I remember Mrs. Vegas, Hooker and Davidson. Please pass on Mrs. Vegas's contact info.
Jaswinder Singh Rayat- I had couple of classmates, Palvinder Sur and one Rait or Rayat? Related to them?

My father was Mr. H.M. Shelat, Head Master at Mtendeni Primary School and also Scott Street Primary ( later known as Olympio Primary School). Many of you all have remembered him on this forum- Thank you All.

I would be glad if any of you remember me and do get in touch with me.
Jayshree Shelat.
itsme_na15-Dec-2010 21:47
Greetings,all!

Does anyone here know about or whereabouts of Niranjan Vaghela? He also has an older brother called Rajni who was a brilliant cricketer.Niranjan and I were at Azania Secondary School in 1961-'62 period -- and long before that in Jangwani.I would really like to contact him as he was my best friend.Unfortunately,we lost contact after we left and went in different directions for our further studies. Any info will be most welcome and appreciated. Many thanks.

Take care

Minoo
Guest 10-Dec-2010 09:48
Jasvinder S Rayat - Did you live behind Ashok Brothers shop on 1st floor?
raju 13-Nov-2010 17:22
hello my name is raju and i know praful patel and his brother suresh who had champal shop.i use to goto swaminarayan yuvak mandal at sabha on sunday. ihave been to opening of new swaminarayan mandir in mwanza in mid seventies took part in programme and i was drummer group during procession of pujya yogibapa in mwanza town.i use to live the other side of mtendeni school and use to go to prafulbhais house but i left dar late seventies since then i do not have contact. currently iam in uk. please if you remember me my email is rajesh_kara@hotmail.com
Praful 13-Nov-2010 01:00
Anyone know whereabouts of Prafulbhai Patel & his brother Suresh.. They used to leave opp Mtendeni Sch. Suresh had a 'Champal shop' opp Ali Manga building (era early 70s). They/I used to be part of Swaminarayan Yuvak Mandal. Attending sabha on sunday at Vyamshala Hall and week days at nanu mandir next door. We organised a massive utsav in presence of our beloved guru YOGIBapa when he came to DAR. We also planned to visit India for opening of Gondal Mandir, but got cancelled at last minute by Hindu Mandal!!!!

Guest 04-Nov-2010 19:56
Hi Guys

Everyone who lived in Dar will remember the good times we had letting fireworks off in the streets - that the Police would come out in force during the Diawali Celebrations and how all the Hindus gather at Patel Brotherhood Grounds to well wish each other. Go to the temple wear New clothes, close shops and it was good. Well those were the times and to all those from Dar and elsewhere in the World "A Happy Diwali & a Happy New Year" May God give us strength to find our friends and shower happiness with them to the less fortunate wherever we are on this continent. Lets create a society a better place to live in for the benefit of all.

Jai Shree Krishna.

Ash
SUBHASH VYAS 31-Oct-2010 11:04
HI GUYS.MY NAME IS SUBHASH VYAS, SON OF CHHOTALAL KHIMJI VYAS OF J.P.PATEL&CO.I STUDIED IN OLYMPIO INITIALLY, THEN SRSS 1968-1972,GOT GOV OF INDIA SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY PHARMACY.CURRENTLY IN LONDON PRACTICING COMMUNITY PHARMACY LAST 30 YRS.DESP TO CONTACT OTHER SRSS MATES.KNOW SOME IN UK,WE MEET REG OUR BATCH 68-72,AND OTHER LATER & EARLIER YRS TOO.AM EAGER TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO CAN GIVE ME ANY NEWS OF ANYONE FROM OUR ERA, ESP MRS SHANTA NAIR MATHS/PHYSICS TEACHER AND A SCOTTISH GIRL BY NAME OF ALICE DALTON FROM DUNDEE.USED TO LIVE IN CHANGOMBE.IS CHARLES DALTON HER BROTHER THAT I VAGUELY KNEW??MY EMAIL IS subs56@hotmail.com.***ASANTE SANA
Mr MOHAMED JAFFER 26-Oct-2010 01:30
Habari guys. Iam Mohamed R.R.Jaffer son of Mr R.R. Jaffer of Jaffs optical house .
I was in Azania Secondary School O-Level class in 1966. Anybody in that year, please
try to contact me.I live in London England Please contact me - My e-mail address
jugubisi@hotmail.com
Mr MOHAMED JAFFER 26-Oct-2010 01:28
Habari guys. Iam Mohamed R.R.Jaffer son of Mr R.R. Jaffer of Jaffs optical house .
I was in Azania Secondary School O-Level class in 1966. Anybody in that year, please
try to contact me.I live in London England
Guest 25-Oct-2010 18:50
Calling class of 1969/1970. My name is Jaswinder Singh Rayat and was in SRSS and moved to the UK in 1970. I am trying to locate my classfellows.Anybody out there please contact me on JessVCR@aol.com I used to live near the roundabout opposite the Odeon Cinema and my father ran a plumbing and building contracting business. I remember our teachers Mr. Khan. Mrs. Menon, Mr Dogra to name a few. Other students were Nilufer Cooper, Naina Kakkard,Googli Sahota.Does this rekindle the brain cells.
Anybody remember Osman Mulji?

Any help greatly appreciated.


























Guest 09-Oct-2010 20:30
Hi NAZO DILU SABIA of upanga I know youy are in Manchester UK but dont have any contact my email address is moayazb@gmail.com JAJI
Guest 09-Oct-2010 07:54
Dear Dilshad,
Nice to hear from you .Yes i was in Form 111A and 1VA. All the people you mentioned studied with me at sometime or other Mina and Orlando right from std 5 or 6 . Tasleem from std 9. There are a lot of our friends in Canada . Lost track of them over last 45 years.
Jitender
Guest 07-Oct-2010 19:38
Hi jitender
You must have been in form 111A which was the class that did maths and I was in form 111B which was the class that did biology.Our teacher was Mr.Imray.Orlando,Mina Pereira,laviniafernandes,tasleem ferozdin were all in my class.I was on of the prefects in school.I was in yellow house.I live in canada now.My email address is dmithani@gmail.com.I still have a class pictureof my class.If you send me an email.I can send you the picture.Also thank you so much for usha's ph no.I am going to try and call her this weekend.
Jitender Balakrishnan 07-Oct-2010 06:32
Dear Dilshad,
Why am i not able to place you.I studied in St Joseph for 10 years. i was in Mrs Rosy Fernandes in Form 111 and 1V. Tica and Minerva were in my class. I have met your friend Usha Balakrishnan on and off .She was absolutely thrilled when i mentioned your mail and she said she was rememebering you just a few days back. What a coincidence. She lives in Bangalore, India and her phone No is +919740187427. She would like to get in touch with you. Jitender
Mahesh Majithia 05-Oct-2010 09:48
Hi! I am Mahesh Majithia - Mtendeni 1961-1966 and then to Shabaan Robert. I am now settled in London. I went through the messages posted here and recognise Ash, Bharat P with I am already in touch. Some names do ring a bell but I can't be sure who they are -just goes to show how I've got on. Linette - do I know you from Shabaan Robert Form 1 & 2 (1968 & 1969)? I lived in Bangalore for a good 20 years. I am in touch with Mrs. Viegas (Mtendeni) who is in Bangalore and looking for Miss Hooker & Mrs. Davidson!! Please post their whereabouts if anyone knows them. Anandaben Chauhan was last known to be in Rajkot, India.
dilshad mithani 30-Sep-2010 19:55
I was sent this website as well.I am from daressalaam.Jitendra I dont remember you but we must have been in the same year because Tica was in my year and I was real good friends with her.Also in school I was good friends with usha balakrishnan.Do you know her because we kept in touch for awhile when she moved to chennai and then I lost contact with her.I have tried to find her but to no avail.I have kept my maiden name,so you would have known me as dilshad mithani.Also kishore do I know you from mwisho street.
Anyway the pictures are beautiful.It is also great to know what is happening in dar from all of you
Jitender Balakrishnan 29-Sep-2010 12:34
I saw this site and was reminded of my childhood.Iwas born in 1949 at Daresalaam,Tanzania.Lived at Arab street.Studied St.Joseph Convent 1955 t0 1965. I remember Sr Jacinta,Sr Sylvania,Sr Gerda,Sr Miriam,Mrs Rosy Fernandes ,Mrs Sequeira,Mr Fernandes,Miss d Souza,etc Where are my friends Francis Monteiro,Selwyn Fernandes, Austin Viegas, Oscar D Souza(fupi),Roque Barbosa and his sister Escolasstica Barbossa (Tica), Minerva Farhoumand,Danuta and Irene Savarimuthu Fanny Rowland,Joe Nyirende,Please contact me.I live in Mumbai now .I read comments from Salim Wadiwalla . He must studied with my brother Ranjit Balakrishnan.Futanut was our neighbour.please do contact Salim .Francis McGregor lived on Arab street .Must have known him.
Guest 24-Sep-2010 17:34
Hello Aasif, I worked for Uniqu Ecademy in Dar. I suggest to think thousand times before join here. Your family will not join you before 2 yers!!! They also do not pay monthly salary, payment will done each 6-7 moths!!!
Asif Faheem Ansari 23-Sep-2010 15:31
Dear All,

My self is Asif Faheem Ansari. I got an offer from Unique Academy Oraganization in Dar Es Salam as Software Developer/Team Leader. They are Offering me Net Saving of 1200 USD.
Right now they are not giving me family status but later on i want my wife to be there after 6 or 8 months. So do i need to pass any ceritiria from government.
also please let me know how much will be the family expense and all.
my pervious experience with Qatar[ as Trainer ].
How about the life sceurity ?
How about the life style ?

please send me your suggestions on the following id :
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bharat P 16-Sep-2010 04:56
Ash Patel
Please email me -neilk55@yahoo.com
Bharat P
Kishan15-Sep-2010 16:03
Hi my name is Kishan Jethwa.
Great Photos of Dar, it has changed alot, I just got back from Dar on 1st September. Still a wonderful town, locals are still great and polite, enjoyed speaking in Swahili again with our servants at home in Changombe. I was in Shaban Robert till 1967, my father was the owner of AUTO GARAGE. Kilimanjaro Hotel is a great hotel so are other hotels on the beach, one of fav place to eat best Pizza is Slipway, it's a great place. Zanzibar is also one of best place for holiday. Hey Charles Dalton and Andrew you were my neighbour in Changombe. Contact me: kishanjethwa1@yahoo.co.uk Mobile: 07956 168121. There is Dar gathering in London on 18th September 7pm -12pm near Wembley Stadium.
Andrew Yungé GORDON 14-Sep-2010 00:32
My name is Andrew Yungé GORDON. I'm responding to Charles Dalton's message of 24.05.10, looking for his friends from Changombe, Dar es Salaam. Charles, if you ever read this, please get in touch. I know where most of our friends are: Shahoon, Canada, Sadiq, UK, Rajah, Luxemberg, Nagib - RIP and I now live in Germany. I'm in contact with all of them. Look me up on Facebook or contact me on: gordonay@yahoo.com
ZAHIR MEGHJI 12-Sep-2010 00:19
NAINA and RIZWAN: Thanyou for updating me on the developments in DAR. Yes I shud make a point of visiting DAR, before i became a stranger in the city of my birth. Social life in those days revolved around the cinemas and restaurants we have been talking about. When I was a child i recall people playing cards on weekend late onto the night opposite the Standard Bank near the post office. There was a small park there. This was nearby the St. Joseph School. Evenings saw lot of activity around Naaz restaurant and Odeon cinema or around the Cameo cinema and Royal restaurant. When the craze of Rajesh Khanna hit the town with Aradhana and kati patang movies, most of us whistled and sang the tunes in every street of the town. No Naina, I am not from another century or world - this was as it was believe it or not. The very first tallest building then used to be 12 stories - located after you past the Aga Khan Hospital (on Ocean Road?) toward the Etiennes club. There was the Air India maharajah illuminated figure on top of the building! Thanks for sharing with me as to how things have moved on. Cheers - zahir.
Rizwan Shivji 07-Sep-2010 14:26
Zahir Meghji,Man you have been away too long.lol. Royal rest was demolished and a skyrise is coming up there, the same with Cameo Cinema. Odeon Cinema has been turned into a TV station. Raj kapuri paan hse is also demolished and a 10 storey aprtment is coming up,Citi Rest is Now called OPEN house rest,Classy menu,There is no Hindu lodge anymore.and Naaz Rest is now turned into a Chinese rest.Azania School/mtendeni school still exist and so does Shaaban Robert,Upanga and Bunge School.You guys have been away too long, Make it a point to come back, you may find the experience worthwhile. Talks are going around that they may soon build a bridge across the Ferry,Breaking news- A theme park being opened across the Ferry by Mid Sept.
raju 06-Sep-2010 15:40
jambo hello my name is rajendra kara iwas born in dar es salaam i study i mtendeni primary school 1969 to 1976 i remember some of my class mates ,rajesh mistry,aswin chatrabuj,salma,kamini,kishore.dipak aswin fakir please if you remember me in that class(C)contact me 07939930148 i use to live ground floor building next to mtendeni school and morogoro road opposite arya samaj i am in uk since 1979.keep in touch amigo
shiraz daudjee 04-Sep-2010 15:02
this is a great site.. it is Shiraz Daudjee from Toronto, did secondary in Dsm at Shabaan Robert, really need to get in touch with my old class mates .. Nayan Thakrar (the music maestro od dsm)Anil Trehan, Mehboob Karmalli,Shabnam Karmalli, Mohsin Shivjee, Grace Mtalo,etc , Kauser suleimanjee ,shachee sharma from st josephs convent wow just cannot get over my fantasy of Bongoland.pls send me email of all buddies who can recall the schooling feats and good old friendship days.
Aftab 02-Sep-2010 18:42
Editorial
The Wrong Road
Published: August 30, 2010


In late July, President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania announced that his government intended to go ahead in 2012 with plans to build a highway running from Arusha in north-central Tanzania to Musoma on Lake Victoria. No one disputes the economic value of developing highways and other public works in Tanzania. But this planned highway includes a potentially tragic pitfall: it cuts straight through the heart of the northern Serengeti, one of the greatest national parks on the planet.

It would bisect the route of the great migration, the annual movement of more than a million wildebeest and other herds. President Kikwete has promised that this would only be a gravel road, and has said that he would never build anything that could harm the ecosystem.
But it would be a commercial highway nonetheless, and it would link two populous regions of Tanzania. Even a gravel road across the northern Serengeti would bring an immediate flood of traffic, instantly fragmenting the ecosystem and causing enormous potential for human-animal conflict in the form of accidents and poaching.
Tanzania’s reputation as a conservation leader in Africa has depended in large part on its protection of Serengeti. And if the government so chose, it could still protect the integrity of the park and safeguard the millions of animals that live in it and migrate through it. There is an alternative southern route for the Arusha-Musoma highway, one that would link more unserved communities than the northern route and still leave Serengeti intact.
Two things are needed. The first is a clear answer to a basic question: Why does President Kikwete support this highway when its potential impact on the ecosystem and on tourism — a major component of the Tanzanian economy — could be so dire? This is not a question the Kikwete government is eager to see pursued, especially by Tanzanians.
What is also needed is international pressure on the governments and nongovernmental organizations that would normally help finance this kind of economic development. That includes China, which plays an enormous role in African development. This is not a choice between economic development and protecting Serengeti. It is a choice between the wrong kind of development and the right kind.

A version of this editorial appeared in print on August 31, 2010, on page A20 of the New York edition.
Dinesh Patel 31-Aug-2010 16:09
Any directory available that posts the current Asian residents names etc. - like maybe a teleophone directory that can be accesed on line?
Dinesh Patel
NAINA 31-Aug-2010 12:29
dah Zahir, you are living in a different century, lol...all the places you mention do not exist any more. all the cinemas have been sold off and turned into furniture shops. The drive in is now the American Embassy. naaz Restaurant is not there anymore...something else has come up thre..chick king or something. Never heard of Royal hotel..A and K t shop are still there...hindu lodge..dont know where was this..the only old restaurant is Purnima which still stands. Dar has changed drastically over the last few years..new high rises have come up, the old buildings are being brought down for new one..today you will not recognise the morogoro road..., just the libya post office stands but everything else nearby has changed....upanga has also changed..i think those who have left from 1970 onwards (or before), should make one little effort to come down to Dar even for a week, to see how it is changed...it will be a pleasant surprise, believe me.
thanks
NAINA
zahir meghji 30-Aug-2010 00:52
Hello Rizwan Sivji: it was interesting to read your message. As you can tell from the series of messages posted here - we are of a generation that experienced the instability of the seventies and sooner or later found ourselves oveseas. I have posted an earlier message. It was your comments about restaurants that i wish to find out more. Twenty years ago when I last visited Dar, CITI hotel had been demolished and I ended up having lunch at the substitute restaurant built in its place. Never can forget citi hotel, its openess and the Kapuri Paan opposite which until then was still there. What however happened to Royal restaurant? Is it still there? The one right next to Cameo cinema or what was formerly Azania cinema. Went there every weekend evening with parents to eat mishkaki followed by fruit ice cream. Is A tea shop and K tea shop still there? And Naaz Restaurant and round the bend the Pani Puri place in the gully by the Post office. There was another restaurant if you walked from this post office along the street. I cannot recall the name but it probably produced the best "LILO CHEVDO" in the world. I have had lilo chevdo in Wembley London, Karachi Saddar, Bombay and Toronto - but it was never the same. And is Hindu Lodge still there? Many of the messages here speak of Mtendeni Primary school? Where was this school located? Was it the one next to Cameo cinema? I myself lived most of my life in Changombe area. Will be good to hear more from you - cheers - zahir meghji.
Ramaaknt R Shah 29-Aug-2010 23:40
MY name is Ramakant Ratilal Shah I left Dar in August 1964 I studied at Azania Secondary school before leaving Dar for Uk and have now Settled in London. I did study at Mtendeni Primary School till 1958. I do have fond memories of various places especially Askari Statue, Government Bldg, Kundichi, Changome, and not to forget the Independence celebrations and the Karume 's overthrow of Sultan is very vivid and the curfew which followed in Dar is distinct in memory can go on...
Ash Patel 25-Aug-2010 00:50
Hi Bharat P

Have you realled me as yet. We did have Pradip bhaji Mullo - I remember him. Drop me a line when you can and to others.

Kind regards.

Ash
rizwan shivji 23-Aug-2010 12:38
Hello to all, Its so nice to read you folks sentiments,but let me tell u, I must have enjoyed more then you lot.Came to Dar in 70's and remained here till now. True Everything in Old dar is changing,and we can't help it,The world of Computers and Mobile fones has already caught us.Odeon, Avalon,Empire,Empress cinema are gone. American Embassy is where Drive Inn Cinema used to be. Multiplx are now in dar.the Beaches and the Coast are different now,Tho we still get madafu,and Kitale.Building are changing, Restaurants have changed too. Purnima Rest is the only one remaining from the olden times.Kigamboni used to be too far, Now we have a Zoo there. Bagamoyo used to be a nightmare drive,Now we have tar road and beautiful hotels there.Agakhan hosp looks totally diffent now.
Swimming at banda beach is still allowed tho the water is dirty,hehehe and the list goes on and on.
Any of you nice people need any kind of Help in dar, Feel free to contact me :anuzu2000@yahoo.com
I would to hear from Ash patel ,since he was staying in chande Building, I still stay there!.
Naina23-Aug-2010 07:53
hi all...My name is Naina Vira nee Bandali..i was studying in Mzizima from 1972-1975...if any of you guys remember me, it would be nice to get in touch with old friends...i remember so many, but dont know where they are...please get in touch...my email address is nvira_2004@yahoo.com...thanks..
Bharat Bhatt 22-Aug-2010 23:08
Hi to all. It was nice to see pictures of Dar and remember the old times. I used to live on the Mandir building in front of D.A. Girls School. I studied at Mtendeni and Azania Secondary School and finished in 1965. Worked for a year and went to India for further studies. Came back to DAR in 1974 and worked at Matshushita Electric Company for a year and came to USA for further studies. Retuned once back to DAR in 1978/79 and since been working in USA for the last 31 years. Hope I can be in contact with any of my class mates.
Ajit V Gadhvi 22-Aug-2010 12:28
Its a pleasure to find this webpage. My name is Ajit Gadhvi and I was born in Ring Street (near Dar es Salaam printers). I went to Matendeni Primary school and Azania secondary school. I finished schooling in 1963 and then went to Bombay.
I always fondly remember my years in Dar es Salaam - remembering my good friends Jitu, Subhash, Bharat, Dhanji - I miss them a lot - especially Joshi.
I have now been living in London for the last 40 years. No quite the as nice Dar seasides, frienly people and beautiful weather. Would be lovely to hear from some frineds. Ajit.
Bharat P 22-Aug-2010 04:28
We had Pradip-bhaji mullo- in our class -he now lives in L.A.
There was Raj a year ahead of us who lived above Naaz-he too lives in LA.
Bharat P 22-Aug-2010 04:24
Ash-Ashwin-We has Ashwin in our class-We called him"Gunde"-his brother was in our class -Haresh?-But they lived near Mohan's grocery store.I am trying to pass this website other rafiki
itsme_na21-Aug-2010 15:41
Hi,Munna!

Thank you very much for your prompt response.Very happy to hear from you again.

Munna,I am so very sorry and shocked to hear about Murad. Why can't people allow others to be happy without interfering? May he rest in peace.

Munna,do you still live in Moloo Brothers' Building? Listen,Munna,if you get a chance can you send me a photograph of our old home? I shall be most grateful. Even now I miss Dar very much. Of course I have heard that Dar has changed a lot,but......I still have my most wonderful memories and no one can take them away. By the way,are you still in touch with Shabbir Delawar? If so,please give him my warmest regards and tell him I would very much like to get in touch with him.

Munna,if you wish,I shall send you my email ID,and we can(if you so wish) keep in touch.

Take care.
Guest 20-Aug-2010 18:15
yes minoo murad was very bright but he died very long time back he was madly in love with khairoon n their parents were against getting married with murad khairoon parents were very rich n proud n murad was a halfcaste so their marraige did not work. i am in dsm and i have usa rights my both chidren r in usa, my elder sister zeenat is in london and rehana is in usa. we use to call her shambuli. regards munna.
itsme_na20-Aug-2010 14:25
Hi,Abid(aka Munna!)

So good to hear from you.Of course,I remember you and your family very well.As a matter of fact,I used to exchange stamps with Amin!You used to live above the Kassim family --
Noordin,Sadroo and Abdul.I think their father owned a hotel.Yes,our downstairs neighbours
were Kurban and Sajjad. Shabbir Delawar was a very god friend of mine.You mentioned his eldest brother Mukhtar,but he also has another brother called Murad: is he also in Dar? He was very bright.

Having said all this,Munna,where are you? Are you in Dar? Yes, I have heard from lots of people that Dar is not the same and Acacia Avenue(which later became Independance Avenue and finally Samora Avenue)is quite unrecognizable. Is Moloo Brothers building still there? I hope so.I got in contact with another neighbour of ours,Aftab Noorani through this site itself.He used to live opposite Howse and McGeorge(the chemists).

It so very nice to communicate with all the people I knew in Dar.Munna,I hope you read this sometimes soon. And may be reply.

Take care

Minoo
Ash Patel 19-Aug-2010 13:18
Hi Bharat

My name is Ashwin and I studied at Mtendeni Primary School in the same years as you did, but I cannot remember you. I hope you can jog my memory. My cousin was late Harshad Patel, my late mama was Manubhhai Patel (Harshad's Dad)and Mahesh's mum was a Vaishnav who was a good Satsangi of my mami. We used to live in Chande Building and were connected to Odeon Cinema. The only way I relate to you is you have mentioned Mr Singh who had a handicap he had a complete hand missing and he was our maths teacher and he would say (saware tati awi che?) and than he used me give us a massive pinch on the left or the right of the stomach and remember Mr Leopold was our Swahili teacher, Mr Shelat Patel was the Headteacher. Mashesh Majithia and myself used to get tuition from Mr Leopold and Mr Singh. I met Mahesh a long time a ago when he first arrived in the UK and I was going through a bitter divorce and couldn't help him financially than lost touch. He had a step brother who was elder than him and ran his dad's business Jayanti Cycle Store. He was very cruel to Mahesh and his mum. Do you remeber Mehboob Jessa of Jessa Soap Industries? I wouuld love to hear from you guy and at leat jog my memory back and we can both put faces to our own identities and those of our good old clss mates/friends,days in Dar-Es-Salaam and much more. I am in the UK since 1975 my short name is Ash E-mail: ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk and like there I live by the sea in Brighton. If you have Mahesh's deatils or any of the other friends who may remember me, pleasepass them on. I think I will create a Web Portal on the Net, so that we can all stay in touch and mesmories our very happy days in Dar-Es-Salam. We all left for our own individual reasons but Security was the most important one after the attempt to Overthrow President Nyerere and his counterparts Chief Fundikira - who was my dad's good old friend and my dad arranged his depature from Tanzania to Kenya. My dad had good connections within the government, but we were living with a sword dangling over our heads. Looking back I think we should have all stayed there until the end personally. Thanks Ash
bharat p 16-Aug-2010 02:53
Jambo-this is awonderful website.I was at Mtendeni-1961 1967 then to St Joe for 1 term then UK now in the USA. My mother owned Decor furnishing on Acacia Ave.I lived on the corner of India st./Morogoro road across from commercial printers.My classmates were and still in contact Ashok Mehta,Dinesh Amin, Bharat D Patel,Anant Amin,Mahesh Majithia. Others were Pankaj ,Uday,Azim, Murtaza ,Nargis,Hassan,Firoz,Shamim,Pratibha-those were the days, In the other class included Yogesh, Dilip Patel.Our beloved teachers included Mrs Cook,Mrs Vegas,Mrs D'souza,Mr Leopold and Mr Singh(saware tati awi che?) fame,Mrs. Singh(very pretty),Ananda ben.Mr. Shellat principle.
We would very much like to hear from "Lambi and Tuki"-Mumtaz from above the At shop on Morogoro road and Harsha-Whatever happened to Bina who left to go to India in 1964-was she ever smart.
I recognize Jatin,Parag, and Bhupenbhai of Sunrise store(you stayed with us on yuor visit to Toronto).
Jatin Jadav 16-Aug-2010 01:54
Hello Murtaza...did u/do u live above Tapu Rooda.Then you must know me. I shared classes with the same people you are looking for. Ask Mukesh Joshi,he knows me very well. I met Zainab(Jenny) ..her brother was an optician in Dar... here in Toronto who told me that Kassim is here too.Then there was Jaffer in my class.Dont know about others but would love to get in touch. Cheers
abid raja 15-Aug-2010 08:32
hi, my name is abid raja and i was born in the molu brothers building my nick name is munna, we all were living together in that building hatimis and raja families, minoo you were our neighbour and sajaad alibhai was in the same building you were staying, i and cousin altaf raja were calling you minoo meow meow and your brother homi how how as you like cats and your brother dogs, my uncles dr. hatimi, shabbir and amin are in uk, my father was tassadak raja and my both sister zeenat and rehana. shabbir and mukhtar delaver are in dsm. now if you see accacia avenue is completly change and is called samora avenue, there were other parsi family also in the next building were you were living and dr. chakera also. there was quality sweet shop which my aunty batul was running the shop below aftab house. with regards abid raja (munna)
Bhupendra Gandhi 09-Aug-2010 18:43
Hi
I received a couple of telephone calls from my previous postings and they would like to know more about me. My Email: bgandhi@hotmail.co.uk.

I am of course retired but in my profession of journalism, it is difficult to retire completely. I still write in Asian Voice, India Link and my two novels, Ivory Tower and Olive Grove were published recently.

I would like to hear from old friends like Mahendra Jamindar, Mahendra Pandya, Bhaju Mistry, Pratap Jani and Zaitoon Remtulla who used to work with me in Ministry of Health.

haren chhipa 09-Aug-2010 17:52
hi guys .... im haren chhipa from dar,father had a photo studio,STUDIO HEROS ..... went to upanga primary school and shaaban robert, finished in 81... now in london ... please call 07831 570 461
Guest 06-Aug-2010 08:56
sorry was in SRSS till 1969 and not 1979
Guest 06-Aug-2010 08:55
Hi Guys I am Murtaza Bodalbhai was in Mtendeni primary school and left school in 1965. Was in SRSS till 1979. I still remember few of my best friends going round in Primary school. I am Looking for kassim Mithani, Murtaza Panju, Mumtaz Panju, Nutan, Ramesh patel who worked on painting on the wall in Mtendeni School.We use to play lot of rounders and cricket was my passion. Played for shabaan robert in Esherwood cup and on wards into Tanzania cricket team from 1983 to 1985
Amin Walji, Mukesh Joshi and myself we reside in Dar es salaam
Jatin Jadav 02-Aug-2010 21:42
Currently residing in Toronto for the past 30+ years,the best way to recollect is our shop,Kalidas Samji was opposite Cosy Cafe roundabout and we lived above the shop. Mtendeni was my primary school till 1968 & I only did few months at SRSS before I left for UK in 1968 for studies. I did return 6yrs later to Dar. Last I was there was in Oct'06. Its best to cherish the fond memories of Dar because presently, its just congested with disregard for urban planning.I'd love to hear from friends of the past.My address:jatin_jadav@yahoo.ca Live long and prosper
itsme_na30-Jul-2010 07:40
Greetings,Aftab!

So very good to hear from someone I really KNOW! Will give you a call over the weekend --
that is,if you do not mind.Speak to you then.

Take care

Minoo

PS Incidentally,a while ago,I found,on Flickr,a pic of your house in Dar!! Let me know where to send it, and I shall zip it off it to you by cyber post !!
Aftab29-Jul-2010 22:58
My name is Aftab Noorani.
First of all i would like to tell Minoo (Homi's brother) that I lived at the corner of Independence Ave and Mkwepu street on first floor, opp Howse & Mac George and therefore, your brother Homi, whom i knew very well and once even went to Zanzibar on Sports visit together, were of course neighbours and very good friends together with other neighours like Moshin Chakera and Shiraz and Amir Kanji of Janmohameds shop as well as Kanti brothers. I left Dar for further studies in 1957. Later in my career I was fortunate to live in Dar as an expatriate for 8 years-best of both worlds - while attached to the National Development Corporation. Since then I have been visiting Dar from time to time mainly in professional capacity and last year did a Consultancy project for a UK based Charitable Foundation. This allowed me to travel by road to Morogoro, Tanga, Moshi, Arusha, Mwanza and Musoma- true bliss since the road network is very good. For me Dar is no longer the same; it has grown into a mega chaoatic city with huge population (compared to about 100k when we were brought up). Downtown with its beautiful solid german buildings are being demolished to make way for ghastly skyscrappers. The city council and the central government are totally indifferent to preserving this unique heritage by making sure the facades of these buildings are retained instead you find huge holes-Howse & Mac George has gone!! and most of the others are under threat from unscrupulous developers. With most unreliable electricity and water supply and horrendous traffic jams and lack of parking god knows where these sky scappers will find the infrastructures to justify its existence. Inspite of all these mismanagements the country has seamlessly transformed from a central planned economy to a market oriented one without any friction or violence. It is unique legacy of Nyerere and Tanzanians are still most friendly and do not carry a chip on their shoulders. Freedom of press is impressive and democratic process is working very well. Unfortunately,One notices that the beaurcratic process is still glacial and stuck at the level of the old socialist system. It is not surprising that all the Tanzanian diaspora around the world hanker for Tanznia and still consider it their home. A walk to the Kinondoni ferry area and the fish market is a real treat to see enterprise among locals. The future is really bright for Tanzania and here in London we have Tanzania-UK Business Group that tries to bring awareness of Tanzania among busines community and bring them together. More people should join this organisation as it needs new blood to continue its success. My contact is +44-20-8457-4803
SALIM WADIWALA 28-Jul-2010 12:21
Salim Wadiwala-----Goan school(1955-1960);St Josephs School(1961-1967); great to read Fransis McGregor's note--- I studdied with him in 11th & 12th, and visited him in Seychelles in 1968.Met Mike Machado in London( where I practised as a solicitor for 25 years)but have lost contact with everyone else.Now live in Pune, India since 2004.Still play tennis regularly. I remember our science teacher in 9th, a large african american guy called Mr.Cieo who caught me "copying" and called me a FORGER---a name that stuck with me for the next 4 years!! I remember the GOAN group---Anita Dias (always 1st in class) the two sisters Sandra & Marina, Fortunato (FOOTNAT),AND OF COURSE CHARLES FERNANDES---WHERE ARE ALL YOU GUYS?
Bhupendra 27-Jul-2010 22:37
My Name is Bhupendra Gandhi. I was born in Dar in 1938 and left it in 1968 for London where I still reside. My father had a shop Sunrise Stores, near Studio Heros and most people know our shop.
My brothers are Yogendra who passed away last year and younger brother is Vinu who is here in London.
Any one who remembers me can contact me by email or tel. 020 8204 0245
Bhupendra
Praful 27-Jul-2010 11:37
Hi guys from ya zamani! Any one rem or have memory of any one of the following characters,four dacades on..

Mtendeni (64-69)
- Mohamed Hussein (monitor - father had shop selling SeaShell Pic frames (op Daya Punja Library), Hitendra (Jadyo) Mehta, Jayendra ("Gandyo") Rathod, "Ubha" anyone rem her, "Manharlal", Francis (Std 6/7 - Clever guy), Elizabeth,Zainabu, Thatu, Pili, Harshida Patel, Masuma (always came 1st), Ayaz Datar (My friend - leaved top of "A Tea shop"), Sailesh (Karsandas Muldas), Dhiren Kotak (we used to piga migu to see PWD play cricket in Kinondoni), Praful (me)- lived near Odean Cinema...
TEACHERS: Mrs Mehta, Goan teacher (used 2 wear short sleeve dresses)taught us English storybook about Anil, Kanta & Mohinder.. under mango tree, Mr Desai , Mr Muljibhai Patel, Mr Leopald (phew!),Mr Jogia (N Service guy) HEAD: Mr Shellet, Mr Paul Mpwagi...

Shabaan Robert (71-72)
Class 1s - Tutor (Mr Abrahams)
2k - Tutor (miss Shashi Behl(Biology)- left to study in uk 72 - We org a picnic on
her last day- L to get in touch (must be in
70's now!). John Fung (rem him!) took pics
of cake cutting ceremony on the day..

Some close NAMES, i rem incl:
Marua Lusinde (the girl with etiquette - i used to sit next to her), Kiwone Msigala(my old friend fm Mtendeni), Jenifer Tang, Fis N Lo, Shobha ("Konyagi") Menon (mrs Menons daughter), Meena, "Narayana" (Teacher Mr Narayans daughter), Nalini & Vijaya (sisters), Yasmin Alibhai?(used to speak French - ex Zaire), Fatima Bapu (used 2 live near Toy Shop), Ruksana (use to live near Ali Manga!) Jaymini Patel, Mushtaq (small post office), Jaswinder Singh, Harinder Singh, Anthony Gonsalves, small Anthony, Mervin (used 2 play hockey 4 SR), Ashok Parekh/ Mukesh Gohil, Tall Salim, Zoheb (shop near lilleys), Aniket, Sailesh Chudasama,....

Iko Wapi Dostari!
Nurali Hasham Mohamedali 27-Jul-2010 00:39
JULY 26, 2010
My name is Nurali Hasham Mohamedali, I was born in Zanzibar in 1934 and moved to Dar in 1936. I went to the Aga Khan School sometime in 1939 or 1940 which was located in Ali Manga's buiding. We moved to the newly built Aga Khan Boys school sometime in 1940(?).

My father had wholesale business of khangas and were located on Bagamoyo street near Madhavji Visram (Raleigh Bicycle dealer).

My friends among others were Aziz Adat, N.E.Esmail ("Sampully"), Gover Jaffer, Nizar Dina, G.D.Rawji,(who are all located in Canada) Amirali Bata (who died in London England last week), Sherali Ladha Juma (deceased), Gulam Abass Alibhai (of Valji & Alibhai, car rental company in Dar, who I uderstand is in Toronto area -if anyone has his contact address, please send me an email at nurali2@yahoo.com)

I'd love to hear from anyone who knows me or went to the Aga Khan school in those years. Some teachers' names I remember are Vasamya, Dhawle, Sukhthanker, Sherali Kalyan, N.C.Haji (also supervisor at the boarding school) Jafferali, Patel and lastly "Kitto" master.

The photos bring back so many wonderful and unforgetable memories for me

Bhagesh 26-Jul-2010 10:36
Hello 2 all, once again i am blessed to be here sharing this excellent (or in swahili Maridadi)link of Dar some names are familiar so for those who can jog their memories I was in Olympio Primary School and in Mizizima secondary School worked with Tanna Somaiya &co originally in Ali Manga Bldg and than moved to Extelecoms Bldg -Samora Machel Ave now based in uk love to hear from all who know or remember me bobvalambhia@hotmail.com kwaheri jamani mungu ibariki Dar
Ash Patel 06-Jul-2010 14:40
Hi Guys

I have seen that a couple of guys have posted comments on this site since I last put an entry on 04/06/10. I do remember some of the teachers including the Headmaster at Mtendeni Primary Schoo - Mr Shelat and a few names of - but as you know it is very difficult to put faces to the names. Maybe someone can jog our memories to these faces. I have certainly found my good old friends through this site and wish many more find their friends. If any of you remember me please get in touch.

Kind regards.

Ash
itsme_na04-Jul-2010 15:09
Hi! It is Minoo here.

This site is like a treasure-trove to me -- seeing so-o-o many people from Dar.Some of the photos bring back so many wonderful and beautiful memories for me.

We used to live on,what was (before independence), Acacia Avenue; then it became Independence Avenue.And now Samora Avenue. We used to live on the second floor of Moloo Brothers Building -- opposite to,what was then a police station. Right below was Chawda's shoeshop(and the owner was a young man named Chhaggan). Next door to him was AFI (African Footwear Importers).Do any of these ring any bells to any of you? Furter down the road,on the corner was a chemist called Howes and McGeorge. And next to them,
going towards Kivukoni,was Kanti's bookshop (but they used to sell everything).
By writing all this, I am re-living the most important part of my life. I hope you will forgive me for my self-indulgence !

I too attended Mtendeni Primary (1953 - '55).And then Jangwani Secondary ('56-'58).Then it became a girls'school and all of us boys were moved to Azania Secondary School -- just across the other side of the ground. In Jangwani,first our head-mistress was a very tall English lady called Mrs.Hucks. Anyone remember her? And of the teachers,my absolute favourite was Mrs.R.Thomas -- she took Maths and Biology. And Chemistry teacher was Mrs.G.P.Nair. Her husband,Mr.G.P.Nair was my physics teacher in Azania : trust me, there wasn't a better a teacher than him. Our English language/literature teacher was a Scotsman called Mr.Adams. Dr,Mahendra Odavji Thakrar here mentioned Mr.Sims and G.T.Jones as headmasters : I remember them both. I finished my 'O' levels at the end of
1961. Then left for UK for my further studies in September,1963. Not long after that, my parents and sister moved to India. And my brother Homi later emigrated to Australia. So,unfortunately for me,there is no one to come to. So very very sad. You must remember that all my memories of Dar are from mid-'40s,'50s and '60s. So,I do not know how Dar has changed since then.I do not recognize a lot of these photos. And I know (knew ?) Dar like the back of my hand. Do any of you have photos from that period ? I have a couple of school photos. By the way,I studied medicine and am now settled in Amsterdam.

This is a list of my close friends -- I hope some of you know (of) at least a few : Niranjan Vaghela -- my best friend. His brother,Rajni was a brilliant crickter -- as was Niru (and their father too). Other very close friends were Shailesh Patel,Yogendra Desai,
Preminder Sardari Lal, Ajit Singh Channe,Shabbir Delawar (his brothers are Murad and Mukhtar)and Ashok Mehta. Do any of thse names mean anyhing to any of you ? If you know of ANY of them, please,please DO let me know. At Azania,did any of you have C.D.Patel as your sports teacher? He and his brother R.D.Patel used to play cricket for East Africa. R.D. used to open the batting and his trademark was that he almost always tried to hit the very first ball for 4 : and more often than not,he succeeded ! By the way,when I was doing my 'A'levels at Harrrow Technical College, I got to know 2 guys from Dar : one was Bashir Dhanani and the other was Shiraz Kara.

This has been a wonderful short journey for me : so very sad to come back to the present and reality. May be,if you allow, we can carry on next time. Who knows,we might have mutual friends -- or I went to school with your brother(s) -- and vice-versa !

Until next time, I wish you well. Keep happy and healthy.

Take care.

PS I was mainly known as "Homi no bhai" rather than Minoo in my own right.Life can be a bitch when you have a very popular,very good-looking and charismatic older brother!!

Fauz Kassamali (Mohamed) 04-Jul-2010 02:20
I recently learned from afriend that sister Jacinta is still working in Tanzania. My friend, Won Ah-Chong visited with her while he was there a year or two ago.
Mukund Vasant Padhye 24-Jun-2010 10:34
I am Mukund Vasant Padhye and my email id is mukundpadhye@yahoo.com.You can also contact me at the Facebook as Mukund Vasant Padhye.Past student at Mtendeni from 1-5th.Born at Dar in 1952 and left Dar in l964.I am a Doctorate in Chemistry and work as a Consulting Rubber Technolgist today.Pl.feel free to contact me,if you remember me.Mr.Niranjan Paleja and Ashwin Rajyaguru are in touch.Regards Mukund Padhye
Mukund Vasant Padhye 24-Jun-2010 10:20
Hi Guys,I am Mukund Padhye.Born in Dar in 1952.Attended Mtendeni tii 5th and left Dar in 1964.Mr.Shelat was Headmaster at Mtendeni.Other teachers were Mrs.Singh,Miss Hookar,Niluben,Jasubhai Patel,Maganbhai,Mr.Chapekar,Miss Razia Merali,Mr.Patel,Mr.Vyas,Mr.Amin.Some of my classmates were Niranjan Paleja,Aunali,Shafiq Mohammed,Hassan Merali,Jitendra,his cousin Bipin,Jafar,Harshad,Satish(with polio affected leg),Jayant Patel,Aswin Rajyaguru,Prakash Gajjar.In fact,we acted in a school play RobinHood.Girls in my class were Rashmi Shah,Pervin,Nasim,Dilshad,Fatima,Bhavna.I hope all my friends are doing well today.Oh,How I wish,I could revisit Dar to meet you all.Pl.contact,if you remember me,as Niranjan and Ashwin have done.Regards,Mukund
mohamed ayaz beg 08-Jun-2010 08:24
HI GUYS & GALS FROM DAR. MY NAME IS MOHAMED AYAZ BEG BORN IN 1952 IN DAR ATTENDED MATENDENI,KISERAWE & AZANIA . LEFT IN OCT 1967FOR UK WHILE IN FORM 2C.IWAS BETTER KNWON AS JAJI IN THE UPANGA AREA AS IUSED TO LIVE NEAR THE FIRE STATION.HERE ARE SOME NAMES.MOHSIN JESSA, NADEEM KWAJA,MOHAMED RAFIQ, NIRMAL SHAH,KAUSHIK VALAMBHIA,ZAID JAFFER,NARESH SOLANKI (NAZO, DILU, SABIA)LIVED NEAR ME IN UPANGA WHO I BELEIVE ARE IN MANCHESTER UK. THE PALREY BROTHERS TOKI BIRI JINDE& SATE ALSO FROM UPANGA.RENRUKA TULSIDAS DUSARA FROM JANGWANI SCHOOL WE CARRIED OUT THE CENSUS TOGETHER IN ILLALAH.mY SISTER MISBAH SULTANA WAS A TEACHER IN KISERAWE & OLYMPIA. COMMON GUYS WE WERE THE PRODOGY OF DAR WE SHOULD HAVE A WEB SITE BY NOW! MY EMAIL IS moayazb@gmail.com please contact me asap if your dormant brain cells have been activated.
Ash Patel 05-Jun-2010 00:19
Hi Guys

A Special thank you to Bashir Ramzan currently in Ontario who has helped me find another lost friend. This site is a great way of communicating to find your lost friends from Dar and I hope to find many more. My e-mail is ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk or ash@bmwz4.plus.com. IO reside in A City by the sea in the UK and it brings back a lot of memories from my young days spent in Dar. Please e-mail me if you know me. Thanks & God Bless.

Kind regards

Ash
Charles Dalton 24-May-2010 12:56
I was born in Dar at the Ocean Road Hospital in 1955. Attenden The European Primary School (later Bunge Primary School) and then attended Azania Seconday School. Was a cycling enthusiast and cycled a bit in the Santos team. Would train occasionaly at the running track by Agakhan Secondary School. Any one out there who remebers me? I was the only white boy on the block!
Phillip Banda 24-May-2010 10:29
Hie guys out there,
I am Phillip Banda and I am looking for photos of Dar es Salaam to include in my publication. In fact I will buy them. I am working as an editor for Air Malawi's in-flight magazine and there is an article on Dar es Salaam. Please assist.
Phil (clientservices@hiscohouse.com) or (phillip.banda@ymail.com)
Guest 15-May-2010 22:10
I am Mohsin Jessa. I attended Mtendeni Primary School and graduated in 1965 when they abolished Gr 8. So I went straight from Gr 7 to Form 1 at Azania Secondary School. I left Azania in Form 3 for India in 1968 and then went onto complete B.Sc in Aeronautical Engineering at Queen's University of Belfast. while at Azania I was for a while responsible for the fish pond (the large one) and also administered the library.
Some of the friends I remember from Mtendeni and Azania - Mukesh (who lived on Morogoro Rd opposite Agip Gas Station), Pankaj (who lived in a complex in Kisutu area), Naushad Alavi, Bharat, Kassim Mithani, Nazma (I think related to Karimjee Jiwanji family), Munira Mithani, Taazim (lived opp Bohora School), Salma (lived above AT Shop), Mrs. Mariam (teacher who lived opp Jamaat Khana), Gadi Zakayo, teachers RD and CD Patel.
If you were in my class at Mtendni or Azania, I would love to hear from you. mohsin_j at the rate of hotmail.com
I just got back from Dar (Oct-Jan'2010) and have some pics of Mtendeni School. It is in pretty bad shape unfortunately.
nazim jinnah 12-May-2010 19:40
hi guys i am nazim jinnah went to srss 1966-1969 and left for england. now living in canada but moving back to dar middle of june as we have resorts in zanzibar and are opening a chain of stores in dar. would love to meet friends who are visiting dar. get in touch by email. nazimjinnah@yahoo.ca
thank you.
Parag 12-May-2010 19:24
Left Dar in 1976 for Canada and now setteled in US, Arizona.
Lived in Upanga West (Mathuradas Rd.)called "kum kum" - now a government office.
Studied at Shabaan Roberts 1966 - 1969. Went to "Textile House" for Accountancy classes.
Great memories of good old dar.
Friends please contact me at pdevani@cox.net, would love to hear from you all.

Parag Devani
Ash Patel 05-May-2010 18:12
Hi Bashir

Yes - funny enough I was also thinking of you along with a few friends and guess you sent me an e-mail for which I am very grateful. Do you remember the Swahili teacher Mr Makande. Amin use to make Mehboob Jessa tear into laughters with his jokes about Mr Makande and than the whole class would roar up in laughter with Jessa getting throwmn out of classroom. This one day I will never ever forget. Let me know your phone number and the time difference and will call you up. If you ever come to the UK please let me know. I live by the sea so I will make sure you enjoy Dar.

Best wishes & regards.

Ash
Bashir 02-May-2010 20:23
Hi Ashwin:
I believe you were my classmate at Mzizima with Mehboob Jessa and Amin Suleman. Amin is in Vancouver and i can get you his email address thru his brother whom i see often.
Those were the DAYS at MZIZIMA!!!!!
Ash Patel 18-Apr-2010 18:19
Hi Zahir

Thank you for posting a message on the Dar Web Portal. My full name is Ashwin Patel and I believe you are an Ismaili. If you are may be you know me as I use to hang out with Mehboob Jessa of Jessa Soap Industries and Amin Jivraj Suleiman. We also had a friend "Satish Patel" who was the nephew of Late N.S. Patel - who I think was on the board of govenors for Shaban Roberts. I am in search of Amin Jivraj Suleiman who used to live opposite City Hotel. Can you please help, as he is in Canada but have lost contact. Please e-mail me if possible.

Best regards.

Ash
Guest 16-Apr-2010 18:01
Linette here ! Blessed to be born in beautiful Dar ! The pics vouch for that. Looking for anyone from class 1971, Shabaan Roberts Sec. school. We were a crazy but happy lot who never paid attention in class - wonder how we even passed ! I have lovely memories, and after form iv headed with my fly to India. Now settled in Bangalore with my fly ( hubby is also ex- Dar ). We went back in '95 on a hol. Very nostalgic ! Any one from my class? IV C to be precise.
pervine Kauser Ismail 09-Apr-2010 18:04
beautuful pictures. I went to DA girls school when I lived in Dar-es salaam.I worked in East African Airways in mid 70`s, my picture was in the Airline advertisments . Then worked with Alitalia in Dar-esalaam before I left for Europe and now living in America.
would love to hear from old friends.
Satish Solanki 05-Apr-2010 19:49
I was studying in Mtendeni primary school and finished with Shaban Robert secondary - looking for all classmates who were studying with me to contact me on my email address or phone number 07786732056 - thank you
Guest 04-Apr-2010 03:36
Bijal Bajaria,

My name is Sarat Chandra; I believe I was in the same class as you in Upanga Std 6 & 7 and then at SRSS. Do you remember Rohit Shah
Zahir Meghji 02-Apr-2010 02:19
Hello my name is Zahir Meghji. I resided in Changombe area of Daressalaam and in early years attented St. Xaviers primary school (until 1968). Completed secondary education at Aga Khan Secondary School (Tambaza) and High School at Mzizima Secondary School (1974-75). Currently residing in Ottawa Canada. Left Dar in mid 1970s. Any friends and former classmates please get in touch (zahirmeghji@hotmail.com) It is a small world, many years ago I ran into someone in southern India who had lived at Changombe at the railway quarters. Again at Ithaca USA where i attended university, I met someone from Changombe. In both instances I had never met them in Changombe. Will never be able to forget DAR - I last visited Dar almost 20 years ago but memories of yesteryears keep haunting from the haven of peace.
Ash Patel 20-Mar-2010 21:20
Hi Guys

I have seen a lot of people from Dar-Es-Salaam posting messages on this site. I must say since posting my comments in March 2009, I have found a few friends and a small group of us met up in the London over the Christmas of 2009 and the New Year of 2010. I was found by Mr & Mrs Anil Chippa - who I will be always be indebted for bringing us together. Thank you both. I also have some bad news to share with anyone who knew Anil and his family, his mother passed away on the night of 19 March 2010 or the early hours of this morning 20 March 2010. Details aren't very clear, but could I please ask all who knew the Chippa family to pray and share their grief at this unfortunate time. Thank you.
Gulie Dhalla 15-Mar-2010 18:55
Hi I am Gulie Dhalla, My father used to own the store of Deen's on India Street. I went to Jangwani Girl's High school and am looking for my school mates. I left Dar in 1970 and have never been back. Right now I reside in Los Angeles California with my husband. Naila did you meet Rozy Lalji Nanji? If not let me know and I have her email address to sent to you.
Guest 31-Jan-2010 04:50
I am Fauz Kassamali. I attended Mtendeni primary until 1959 then Kisarawe primary until 1965. In 1966 I went to St. Joseph's high school until graduation in 1969. I left for the States in 1970 to attend college but remained and it has become home. I still have family members in Dar, Malek Kassamali being one of them. I have returned to Dar 3 times since 2006. I would like to hear from friends and acquaintances. My e-mail is:
fauz.kassamali@gmail.com
chet30-Jan-2010 16:54
hi all, does anyone remember my father who taught art at upanga school in dar es salaam, tanzania? his name was mr bhupendra desai and taught there in the late 1950s and 1960s?
Naila Haji 22-Jan-2010 16:20
The good old Dar. I was there last summer and what a wonderful time I had.
I am trying to get in touch with Rozy Lalji Nanji. Can anyone help me???

Naila
Parag Devani 20-Jan-2010 20:03
Born in Upanga (West) and went to Bunge Primary and Shabaan Robert Sec. School.(1966-69)
Have very fond memroies of good old Dar. that I left in 1976 for good to Canada and now settled in the US (Arizona). Its been a long time but would like to visit my home town.
I would welcome any of my classmates and freinds to please contact me.
Ashwin Patel 20-Jan-2010 00:36
Hi Guys
Since I accidently came over this site in March 2009, looking for my school friends, there was much less activity and the site it very complicated to get to - to read the comments & replies from others who are looking for friends, which are increasing a since August 2009. I am thinking of creating a Website of Dar-es-salaam, as this has brought me close to a lot of my friends boys & girls who are now off course men & women. As I am into this I wold like your help with whatever material e.g. photos, schools /colleges attended and the time. My name is Ashwin and I used to work with by brother Anil Patel at Unipharma Chemists. Please let me know if you can help and we can trace our friends. Please e-mail me dierectly and if I have enough information to warrant a website - I will create this on a proffessional basis.

Kind regards.

Ash Patel
Francis MacGregor 16-Jan-2010 11:28
born 1950 when living at Pugu rd,went to the convent as a boarder 1957-1959,then lived at then Arab st today nkrumah st,carried on till 1967,left for Seychelles where I am now since. Have dicovered old mates spread over the globe,Isaac Khomo in Joburg,Mike Wilson in London,Michael Machado in Sydney and many centered around Toronto where the actually held a class reunion in 2008. For any one interested they have a group photo of that do.
salimkassam11-Jan-2010 05:38
WAS BORN IN DAR IN 1954, ATTENDED AGAKHAN BOYS PRIMARY, AGAKHAN BOYS SECONDARY, AND AZANIA SECONDARY(SOME NAMES HAVE OBVIOUSLY CHANGED).HAVE RESISDED IN A FEW OTHER INDUSTRIALISED COUNTRIES SINCE LEFT DAR IN 1972. NONE COME CLOSE TO THE 'HARBOUR OF PEACE' HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE INNER PEACE IN ANY OTHER PLACE I HAVE LIVED IN. SHOULD HAVE IGNORED THE POLITICAL RUMOURS AND FALSE FEARS. HINDSIGHT IS 20-20 THOUGH NO DOUBT. MAY BE TOO LATE TO START OVER AFTER 38 YEARS ANYWAY. MOHAMED SALEH SATCHU, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU FOR YEARS.ANYBODY WHO KNOWS HIM PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
Tasnim 08-Jan-2010 11:13
Yes brings back lots of good memories.I still visit my fam in dar but feel sad to see the place i used to live replaced with all these tall buildings.Would love to get in touch with my old frnds with whom i studied and worked.
Rozy Lalji Nanji 07-Jan-2010 15:56
Beautiful Dsm. Miss so much. left 18th March 1995. Never been back but long to come one day inshallah. Miss my family and friends very much. I am from Zanzibar but studied in dsm since August 1968. Pray for you all the best of 2010. Dsm has changed alot. Keep it up.
Zul 06-Jan-2010 18:11
This is the real 'Heaven of Peace'
Deena Gajjar06-Jan-2010 16:38
Hello & Shikamo Wanainchi. I am Lindi born and grew p in Dar from 1974 - 1985 (E Upanga). Went to Mzizima Sec School from 75 - 78. Loved the life and terribly miss it too. Visited Dar in Jan 09 after 10 yrs and boy it has changed alot - felt like stranger. Anybody who remembers me pls be in touch. Kwaheri
Bhagesh Valambhia 06-Jan-2010 13:55
Jambo wanachi zote as they say you can take the man away from africa but you cant take Dar-Es-Salaam and Tanzania from him all my childhood memories and my friends ,family are very very near and dear 2 me best wishes to those who know me
mumhu ibariki Tanzania Salaamu za mwaka Mpya
HUSAIN TAHER 06-Jan-2010 04:00
HI JUMANA PLS LET ME KNW U N UR FAMILY R INTO WAT KIND OF BUSSINESS ACTIVITIES IT WILL B GREAT HEARING FROM U N WE WOULD HAVE A GREAT FRIENDSHIP IN FUTURE
Hemant Kumar Thaker 06-Jan-2010 02:35
I studied at Indian Central School and passed Cambridge School Certificate in 1950.I was remembered as a Flute player.I was a tennis player at the Patel Brotherhood Tennis Club.I am in touch with Chaman (Girdhar) Suralia.Raza Virjee was my colleague at the Clock Tower branch of the NB.Both he and Jaffer who too was a Senior bank executive were my tennis pals.I would like to get in touch with as many friends or people who know me.I live in North Carolina state in USA.My phone is (919) 342 - 6980 and my e-mail is given below.
Bijal 05-Jan-2010 18:59
Hi ,

Dar-es-Salaam will always be the best !!

I am trying to get in touch with all my classmates - Upanga Primary STD VII of 1976 batch and Shaaban Robert Form IV T 1980 batch.

Ahsante Sana !!

Bijal Bajaria
Dr Mahendra Odhavji Thakrar 28-Dec-2009 15:34
Mahendra O Thakrar, born in 1946 Mwanza. Attended Upanga Primary School then Azania Secondary School Remember Naren in 10R used to sit with Shashikant Bhodo. fobnd memories. Mr G.T. jones was our headmaster in Upanga and Mr Sims in Azania Sec school.
Azania Sce school is still the same but all the windows are broken and all the celing fans are gone and the wooden desks are still the same. I met with the new Tanzian principal and donated some books etc there. It was nice. The OysterBay area is beautiful and The Dar University has beautiful campus.The medical Infrastructure is infantile but it will improve because now the govt allows private practice.
Naren Valabh Varambhia 20-Dec-2009 10:23
Dear All,

I too was born (1946) and educated in Dar Mtendeni / Azania schhols (1953 - 1964 and recognise a few names. I have collection of nems and e-mail addresses of about 60 odd people and am looking for more. A Certain Matthew in the comments would be of interest to us if he was in Class XR in 1962/3
Mr.David Simms 12-Dec-2009 22:10
I attended St.Josephs school and was also a member of the churches cub group .It was nice to see my father mentioned (MR J.C.H.Simms).I have a lot of fond memories of Dar especially of Oyster Bay. We first moved to Kongwa before moving to Dar.Does anybody remember me or my brother Richard and my sister Mary ? I would love to hear from any of my old friends.
Guest 28-Nov-2009 18:19
Manju Buhecha
Hi Christopher Atwell, I agree with you about the photo of Dar in this collection except for a few good ones. Glad to know you are a professional photographer and would like to get in touch with you regarding the Darphotos. Presently I'm collection (taking photos of dar)capturing as much as possible of "Good 'ol Dar" as things are changing very fast. Please contact me on - mbuhecha@yahoo.co.uk
Samuel Mnkande 08-Nov-2009 02:01
I attended St Joseph's starting Std 1 in 1961(I was one of a handful of African kids in the school back then) until Form IV in 1971. By then it was known as Forodhani Secondary School .In addition to all those that guest Matthew mentioned below, I would like to add Sr Sylvia, Sr Gerda, my first communion teacher Sr Miriam,Fr Marcus, Ms Victoria, Ms Alice, Mrs Almeida, Fr Marcus . I remember how much we used to playing catching, catching during recess, nation ball for PE and later on soccer in the church compound. I must say that even though life was so simple back then those we really the good times in DAR
achu 25-Jun-2009 00:40
good capture of DSM- Particularly tearful to see the Askari monument, as a young child, sitting at the back of my father's car, Askari (my childhood compass) would always convey to me that we are not very far from Snow Cream Ice Cream Parlour!! for a long time I have associated Askari as a sign of comfort... and as an adult it denotes 'I am home'
very homesick woman
Fulvio Guardigli 24-May-2009 12:14
Thank you
An American mom 07-May-2009 12:57
Thanks so much for posting these pictures. We will be visiting Dar Es Salaam this summer as my daughter is getting married there and I was looking for some images to let me know what to expect. Your photos of St. Joseph's Cathedral are beautiful and give an anxious American a little glimpse of its magnificence. Stumbling onto your gallery was wonderful! Thanks again.
Harikrishna 23-Apr-2009 16:35
I schooled in Daresalaam in Upanga Seconday school till standard 10th.then I moved to Kampala to finish senior cambridge. Our headmaster was Welshman- Mr.G.T.Jones and our english teacher was Mr.Knight. I am now in my seventees and all these bring back good old memories. I lived in Changombe. For my English I took tution from Miss Fernandez also from Changombe.
Hazel Grover 12-Apr-2009 01:58
Hazel Grover (nee Cardozo)
Thanks for these lovely photos. I was born and lived in Dar(Upanga) till 1975 and went to St. Josephs Primary School, Upanga. Aww yes spent a lot of time in Ifakara at the Ciba Geigy township. I am happy to see Dar has become a modern looking city. Jennifer Abhura was my best friend in School, her dad was with the police and I think her mom was Brit...where are you lady? I have searched and tried to make contact with Noel Mendes and Alzira Mendes who settled in Canada, I have such wonderful memories of the times I spent with them and I am ever so grateful for the lovely childhood memories. I hope to travel back to Dar and Ifakara one day.... life in India (1975) came as a shocker to me :-)...hazelgrover@hotmail.com
Guest 26-Mar-2009 23:00
So many memories! LeilaJENNIFER GORDON, saw your comment, I was in St Josephs around that time, left in 1968. Wish I could locate all those friends. If you see this...e mail me at evarist_nz@hotmail.com?

www.pbase.com/aperture_nz
Guest 10-Mar-2009 00:05
Hey Guys

My name is Ashwin Patel born in 1955. Schools attended were Upanga Primary,Mitendeni and the Mzizima Secondary. Searching for friends and a few special girls - who would now must have become beautiful ladies. Come on guys you are never too old. Friends Amin Suleman, Mehboob Jessa, Satish Mohanbhai Patel nephew of Late Solicitor Mr N.S.Patel. Girls - Shiela Chande, Harshida Pattni, Sita Kheshavji Ramji, Yasmin Janmohamed. A special lady in my life was Kumud Solanky.I wish I had married this lady, but didn't due to our parents unhappiness and my going to the UK. I wish that I could explain my "than" situation to her back in 1985 when my late dad passed away. I just want to say "Sorry" to her for breaking her heart and say that I have suffered a lot in spite being a very professional and very successful businessman, It costed me a lot of loss financially and brought me a lot of unhappiness. I have tried to rebuild my life but it has dogged me with unhappines. To my friends please get in touch my e-mail is ash@bmwz4.force9.co.uk

Best wishes and god bless.

Ash Patel


tina 13-Jan-2009 15:21
Fantastic your fotos from dar es Salaam. When have you been there? I plan to visit Dar in March and wonder, if it´s save for two women (my daughter and me)
Greetings from Spain
Tina and Heidi
rupesh patel. 27-Dec-2008 02:16
rupesh patel- 1990 grad from shaaban rob. sec. school looking fellow classmates. get in touch.
Sunil Chohan 24-Sep-2008 18:29
Jitu (Jitendra) Raithatha ,I am looking for you since we are having a re-union in Toronto,Canada in August,2009 and would like send you invitation.Please send your details at sunil52@in.com
Sunil Chohan 22-Sep-2008 04:10
What a wonderful city,I spent my childhood attending Mtendeni Primary School & the Shaaban Secondary School,Made very good freinds that has lasted a lifetime.Trying to organize a 40th classmate re-union in Toronto,Canada for August, 2009.You are ALL invited if you were gradutes in 1969.Asante Sana.Kweheri.
Guest 27-Aug-2008 23:50
wonderful...
Christopher Atwell 12-Jul-2008 13:48
I see all of your positive messages and understand where you are coming from for the most part. But these are boring, boring photos without people for the most part- something you'd see in some company's annual report. It doesn't tell or show me much about Dar, what kind of personality it has, and why I'd like to visit there (which I am next month). As a professional photographer of 22 years, I have to disagree with most of you. Of course there are many positive images of Africa to be made, but these are incredibly impersonal and images I could find in a Tanzanian government publication. You should strive for more "personal" and meaningful images.
Yahya Makuburi 17-Jun-2008 01:47
The first website I have come across with "all Good photos" of Tanzania and Africa in General. Its sad to see even the world biggest media, when talking about Africa would normally show,AIDS patients, people dying of hunger and tribal war scenes.
I want to send my sincere thanks to you Mr Brian for the wonderful job you have done. You have shown to the world that not everyone sees the Africa that is shown by the media. I believe this wonderful images will lighten up those with negative images about Africa and help them see a different side of Africa that they will NEVER see on their TVs.
thank you
LeilaJENNIFER GORDON 20-May-2008 22:47
Such wonderful pictures. I'd forgotten just how beautiful Dar es Salaam is/was. Some of the pictures brought back wonderful memories of life as a student at St Joseph's Convent School
1967-68 & 1969-70 when it became Forodhani Sec School. I see from the pictures there are lots of new buildings. I wonder if I'll be able to find my way around if I was to visit. It would be nice to see pictures of KURASINI, where I attended Salvatorian Convent School (primary) until 1966. Pictures of KAWE BEACH would be nice too (where my parents lived until 1985).
NIRANJAN PALEJA 02-Mar-2008 04:47
I was born in Dar in 1952. I did my education in Mtendeni Primary and Shaaban Robert Secondary school (1966-1969). I remember all students in Form IV B.SCIENCE. Few names : Devesh Patel, Rajesh Patel, Jayprakash Ganatra, Bipin Patel, Shreekant Raval, Farid Kanji(fast cricket bowler), Mukesh Bhatt, Naina Kakkad, Sheila Patel, Kiran Nayar, Wilma Martins, Phoebe, Leonora Martins, Hafiza Hassanali, Sadruddin Kurji, Hardev, Harminder Singh, Alnoor Rahim, Wilfred Jones and some more. Hope some of my ex-classmates read this.
Jitu (Jitendra) Raithatha 21-Feb-2008 01:15
Thanks for a trip down the memory lane. I was born in Chusi Street , couple of streets away from the Dahya Punja Library in your photos, and went to St. Joseph's Secondary School via Mtendeni Primary and Shaban Roberts Schools. Hope to visit Dar next year after 42 years. I'm sure I'll see many changes and relive the wonderful formative years of my life. I remember the Independence Day, Jamhuri Day, Saba Saba Day and the rallies of Arusha Declaration, when we went to the National Stadium, and Jangwani Stadium to see the celebrations, take part in and hear speeches from Mwalimu and Bibi Titi, along with various other dignitaries. They were exiting times......and through the thick and thin of economic problems, Tanzanians have always maintained dignified calm and peaceful front. Next hurdle is qualification in the World Cup Finals in South Africa- 2010 -- We can do it!!!
Tony Prince Rodgers Kabetha 08-Feb-2008 03:05
I wanna thank you so much those who took part to bring our lovely and peace city of Dar es salaam out of the closet to the World map.Its not only awesome and fascinating but out here (I live in New York city)it helps so much to tell the outlook of the country by photos than any other way else, as you know not long enough they used to know only about Nyerere,Bayi,nyambui,Kilimanjaro (as kenyan mountain anyway,Its shame to say but also HIV got snap of our image.
Having said that could you please edit the "Flag of the United Republic of Tanzania" let it be by itself and not be connected with red flag, that screw all the history and image being carried by the Nation flag, it invites more questions we're not there to here.
Again thanks and keep it up.
Tony kabetha,USA.
sush15-Jan-2008 12:43
I Had a wonder ful stay in Dar in 1978 to 1982 and I can never forget those beautiful moments..In a nut shell I want to convey...I was a young lady who never valued now I miss dar es salaam so much..

That was the era of chaos,
Silly dreams seemed so close,
But the jingling beats of time,
Set the notes of truth in rhyme.

Awakened! Am living today,
Peace in my heart shall forever stay,
Mind consumed each onerous shackle,
Now that’s what I call God’s miracle!
attu 14-Jan-2008 17:28
its so nice to see a webpage full of positive pictures of the african countries! keep up the good work mr mcmorrow, we are tired of seeing hunger striken people pictures from other big media webpages, theres good life in africa too
Chuck Hargrove 07-Oct-2007 13:29
Brian, Great documentation! Thank's for giving me a sneak preview of Dar es Salaam. I will be travelling there for the first time this month and was wondering what it was like. You inspire me to carry the torch when I'm there!
john bowes 18-Sep-2007 12:16
Very nice site - I used to live in Dar and you have captured it very well.

Also I do agree that it is nice to see the positive bits of Africa - and get the message across how wondeful it can be both the people and the places
Alfajiri Kajoro 07-Aug-2007 21:52
This is a kind of reporting we would like CNN also to learn doing. We see on CNN only africans killing each other and all negative reports, forgeting that such reports are being unfair to peaceful countries like Tanzania. Brian, you are really "eye opener" to a biased Western media. Keep it up!
Muhoza Chiza 07-Aug-2007 21:48
At last i can read see something good from africa reported by european or american! We get fed up by the "exposed ribs" photos, as if all africans are staving. Well done Brian!
Mo Khalfan 19-Apr-2007 13:25
Excellent - Brought back old memories and some tears. Good work Brian. I have forwarded the Website details to my collegues in Toronto and Los Angeles.
Huruma 27-Mar-2007 07:01
i am proud for the photos which show
the positive side of Tanzania!!! normally most people would like to show the negative side of African countries. Bravo Brian!!!
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