She always seems to roll down London’s streets. Does not matter what time of day, how and when.“Spare some change please, brotho!”Always calls you brother. You are NOT the only person she throws that type of endearment. Seconds later she approaches two chatting women.“Hello dear sistrers, please spare some change.” The “sistrers” have been caught…
(Photo by Richard Kipuyo). Over 1,000 runners took part in last week’s Swahili Day International Marathon, which started and ended at the Arusha Declaration Monument. The event preceded the UN-designated Swahili International Day, celebrated annually on July 7 since last year.
From The Arusha News Reporter in Moshi The annual Nyerere Cup hockey tournament is set to take place in Moshi from 11 to 14 October. According to Tanzania Hockey Union Secretary Kaushik Doshi, the tournament is expected to feature at least ten teams from Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga, Moshi and Zanzibar. Speaking to The…
It was a lazy day just before the rains were due to arrive. Sunlight and dust formed a veil that obscured the mountains across the lake in the DRC. Scanning the water, we saw many birds, but I was particularly captivated by a Pied Kingfisher — the star of the morning. Upon our arrival in…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were yesterday expected to sign a peace deal. It promises an end to hostilities, respect for borders and a separation of armed groups. But here’s the catch: It’s being brokered by the United States and observed by Qatar. Not by the African Union (AU). Not by the…
Now that Israel and Iran are observing a ceasefire, Africa and the world can breathe a sigh of relief perhaps we as Africans can begin to voice our views. The greatest lesson from the nearly two-week conflict is that nothing surpasses diplomacy in resolving global disputes. The world held its breath, fearing that the war…
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage (ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke). Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes, making stroke a true medical emergency. Globally, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability—and in many…
China’s recent announcement to eliminate tariffs on imports from all African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations presents a rare opportunity for Tanzania to expand its export base, diversify its economy and build stronger trade ties with one of the world’s largest markets. This is a particularly timely opportunity, given the imposition of tariffs…
As we age, our circadian rhythm becomes less sharp. Many older people sleep earlier, wake up too soon or suffer from poor sleep. This can affect memory, heart health and immunity. Good news? You can reset your body clock naturally. Getting bright sunlight in the morning, eating meals at the same time every day and…
By The Arusha News Correspondent ACC secured a thrilling 11-run victory over A to Z in the ongoing Arusha Regional 20-Over Cricket Tournament at St. Constantine’s School Ground last week. After losing the toss, ACC were put in to bat and struggled early, slipping to 82/6. Prasad Boginneni held the top order together with 25…
