Its a mall with western flavour, this is where elite shop, dine, go to a movie, conduct financial transactions ( a number of banks are housed in this mall), etc etc etc

For us, 'walalahoi' this is a place to wonder about, spending considerable time moving around without spending a penny.

Mlimani City, its a wonder of Dar Es Salaam, partly owned by South africans, the mall has changed the way we shop to a greater length. Gone are days when dar es salaamites had no alternatives; the ujamaa days when sembe was bought by 'duka la kaya'. These days it is the thickness of the wallet that counts.

But I'm not impressed by 100% with this 'modern' way of shopping. The Mall is located on the area that was at one time reserved for University of Dar Es Salaam. Ironically, the University students are squatting and commute from distant location due to the absence of hostel accomodation. Students are residing as far as Mabibo and we should not expect academic excellence from our sisters and brothers.