Nectophrynoides uhehe toad. BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania has again drawn international attention in the scientific world after researchers confirmed the discovery of three new species of tree toads in mountain forests, strengthening the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s richest biodiversity sites. The species found in the country’s Eastern Arc Mountains give birth to live…

BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Residents of Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara regions have been advised to prepare for the just ushered in cooler season, with some areas expected to experience actual southern winter conditions, which shall last from June to August. Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) said the period was expected to bring low temperatures, cloudy…

New Maasai community leader, Sinandei Makko BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Sinandei Makko will be installed today, May 30, 2026, as the new Laigwanan (leader) of the Maasai community living in Tanzania and Kenya. Makko is from Arash, Loliondo District, Arusha. The colourful installation ceremony will be held at his residence in Makuyuni. According to…

BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Mining Commission has rolled out the Integrated Domestic Revenue Administration System (IDRAS), a digital platform aimed at improving efficiency in service delivery and strengthening government revenue collection from the mining sector. The system was introduced during a training workshop for accountants and economists of the Mining Commission held in…

BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA When a receptionist in Arusha shared her manager’s phone number to secure a client, she thought she was being helpful. Today, under Tanzania’s new data protection law, that simple act could potentially land her employer in trouble. Across the country, everyday habits like forwarding contacts, posting photos or casually handling client information…

Karibu-Kili Fair Coordinator, Mr Dominic Shoo. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, will open this year’s Karibu-Kili Fair on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Magereza Grounds in Arusha. The Fair’s Coordinator, Mr Dominic Shoo, said that everything was moving smoothly and the exhibitors have almost completed…

Tourists enjoy wildebeests in the Serengeti National Park. BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania’s peak tourism season kicks off next week with hotels, lodges and tour operators expecting a busy period as the country builds on last year’s strong growth in visitor arrivals and earnings. The June-to-October dry season, which translates as summer and part autumn for…