Want to learn Swahili? Crack local jokes? Know when to use the expression “ulimi juu ulimi chini”? Ever tasted Ubuyu? It is all here: Mwana Simba (Lion’s cub) A great source of information not only for beginners but for anyone interested in the language spoken all over East Africa.

HOUSE FOR RENT in Dodoma! Pleasant house in area C near aiport.

MOBILE PHONES: TIGO, Vodacom, Zain and Zantel

DUWASA (Water); Postal Services (postage rates); TANESCO Electricity;
TTCL (Telephone connection and Internet)

SERVICES : Printing; Photography; Electronics (bado kidogo)

FASHION: Hair & Beauty; Shoes: Tailors; Flowers (bado kidogo)

The Parliament of Tanzania, in Swahili called Bunge, can be visited here and the IT project to connect African Parliaments and Citizens through innovative ICT here.

There are 3 Universities in Dodoma, 2 full fledged and 1 in the process of becoming one:
UDOM- Dodoma University; Saint John's University; Institute of Rural Development Planning 

An overview of bloggers on Tanzania are here: Global Voices on Wikia

Dodoma Region host many expatriate volunteers, the majority working at orphanages, community secondary schools and street children centres. The volunteers are a valuable asset to Dodoma's economy; they use local services, eat at local restaurants, buy second hand items, get accommdated in local guest houses, buy prepaid telephones, use internet cafes, etc. etc. Read HERE about a mature volunteer who went on a volunteering job, sharing his thoughts and experience.