SERENGETI CHEETAH INCIDENT SPARKS WARNING OVER SAFARI CONDUCT
A tourist was recently caught playing with a cheetah in Serengeti National Park, an act that is extremely dangerous for both wildlife and visitors. This incident raises fresh concern over safari rule’s violation. BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA A recent clip circulating on social media showed a tourist in a safari vehicle playing with a cheetah as…
AU RIGHTS ENVOY SAYS SUDAN’S AGONY DEMANDS URGENT ACTION
Mr Adama Dieng. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Sudan remains trapped in one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises, as reports from El Fasher and across Darfur reveal mass killings, abductions, sexual violence, enforced disappearances and widespread attacks on civilians, according to Mr Adama Dieng, the African Union (AU) Special Envoy for the Prevention of…
MANYARA MAN LOSES APPEAL AGAINST RAPE CONVICTION
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Manyara has upheld both the conviction and the 30-year sentence imposed on Ramadhani Idd, alias Mnyampaa, for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Judge Devotha Kamuzora ruled against the appellant after she was satisfied that the trial court had properly evaluated the evidence on record, correctly convicted him…
ADIEU TO ARUSHA’S GREEN CHAMPION
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Mayor of Arusha, Maximilian Iranqe, has described the death of veteran environmentalist Petro Paul Ahham, 64, as a big loss to Arusha and the country at large, saying his voice will be missed at a time when the world continues to confront many of the challenges he spent his…
TRA PLEDGES FAIRER TAX COLLECTION
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has pledged to strengthen fair and professional tax administration as it reviews its performance for the 2025/2026 financial year. The annual performance review meeting, which was held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) last week, brought together TRA officials to assess achievements, challenges and…
YOU ARE THE MEDICINE
In the words of Maria Sashina,Mexican healer and poet – “Heal yourself with the light of the sunand the rays of the moon.” With the sound of the riverand the waterfall, With the singing of the seaand the fluttering of birds Heal yourself with mint, neem,and eucalyptus. Sweeten with lavender,rosemary, and chamomile. Hug yourself with…
THE BAG THAT BREAKS AT THE CITY GATE
The bag survives a hundred streets,Then breaks exactly near my feet.It carries hope in fragile skin,Thin plastic stretched by what’s within. Eggs become a risky prayer,Tomatoes roll without a care,I redistribute weight like math,Trying to outsmart disaster’s path. Handles dig into my hand,Leaving marks like reprimands.Yet cashiers nod with quiet trust,As if the bag will…
SIKWATTAH, JANDU AND NEOTE SHINE AT LIONS CHARITY GOLF GIG
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Bella Sikwattah, Kamal Jandu and Avtar Singh Neote emerged winners in their respective divisions during the Lions Clubs Charity Golf Competition played at Arusha Gymkhana Club on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Sikwattah won Division 1, for golfers with handicaps of up to 12.4, after returning a gross 78 and handicap 10 for…
MCC ARE ARUSHA CRICKET CHAMPS
Overjoyed MCC players after defeating Annadil Burhani in a nail-biting final of Arusha Cricket Tournament at St. Constatine School ground, last weekend. (Photo by a Correspondent). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Meru Cricket Challengers (MCC) won the 20-over Arusha Cricket Tournament after defeating Annadil Burhani by a narrow four-run margin in a nail-biting final at…
ARUSHA FIELDS 17 ATHLETES FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KIBAHA
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha Region will be represented by 17 athletes at the National Athletics Championships, today in Kibaha, Coast Region, according to Arusha Regional Athletics (ARA) Chairman Gerard Babu. Babu told The Arusha News that the athletes are in good shape and determined to deliver strong performances during the two-day championships. He…