Tanzania has experienced a surge in e-commerce applications, particularly following the impact of COVID-19, which forced many businesses to pivot to online services. Zadok Prescott, the founder of Piki Tanzania and former CEO of Jumia Tanzania, saw his app become essential for restaurant deliveries during the pandemic. Despite the reopening of restaurants, some owners like Hussein T Hamadi of Levant have recognized the need for delivery services, though they prefer in-person dining experiences. Sidiqua Versi of Central Park Café and Sameer Hirji of Selcom see e-commerce as an unavoidable future trend. Nadeem Juma of AIM group, which runs Inalipa, emphasizes the importance of customer experience and adapting traditional trading to digital platforms. The article highlights the challenges and opportunities within the Tanzanian e-commerce market, including customer trust, competition, and the potential for innovation.

Everyday readers share their personal experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, including a retired nurse caring for her community and father, and individuals coping with social distancing. Shannon Parkin, a survivor of a severe hiking accident and a suicide attempt, shares her journey of overcoming depression and finding hope through therapy, medication, and support from her church and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude and looking forward to the return of normal activities with a newfound appreciation.

A study from Yale University reveals a significant decline in fertility rates across the Arab world since 1975, a trend not driven by economic development or family planning programs. This 'quiet revolution' is attributed to changing household structures, economic growth, and contraception availability. Despite the decline, there's still intent among Arab families to have multiple children. The shift from extended to nuclear families allows for greater investment in children's education and success. However, the fertility decline could lead to demographic challenges, such as 'youth bulges' and 'elderquakes,' potentially impacting economic and social structures. Some Arab countries' fertility rates have fallen below the replacement level, raising concerns about depopulation. The Gulf states, with their unique demographics and reliance on expatriate workforces, face different challenges, including maintaining a sufficient number of nationals.