Arusha News

FATHER TO HANG FOR KILLING SON

By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Arusha has sentenced to death a resident of Kwa Mrombo area in the city, Amedeus Mfoi, for deliberately killing his son, Amani Amedeus Mfoi, more than a year ago. Delivering judgement, Judge Silvester Kainda said the discovery of the body, established a clear and compelling case for the…

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VP URGES CRDB BANK TO BE CYBERSECURITY SAVVY

By Arusha News Reporter Vice-President, Dr Philip Mpango, has called on CRDB Bank and other financial institutions in Tanzania to step up their defences against cybercrime, warning dropping the guard risked institutional trust and credibility. Speaking in Arusha during the opening of CRDB Bank’s Shareholders’ Seminar and the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May…

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POLICE HAUL IN ‘TONNE’ OF KHAT

By Arusha News Reporter Police in Arusha have arrested a total of 148 suspects in connection with various criminal offences, including gender-based violence, drug possession and distillation of the illicit liquor known locally as “gongo” in the last two months. The Regional Police Commander (RPC), Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP), Justine Masejo, said that…

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HIGH TOURISM SEASON KICKS OFF

By Arusha News Reporter Arusha is gearing up for what could be a record-breaking high tourism season beginning mid-June through to early November, providing quality game viewing as animals gather around shrinking water sources and lessening the need for long park drives. The Executive Director of Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), Mr Elirehema Maturo,…

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CLEOPA MSUYA GIVEN BEFITTING FAREWELL

By The Arusha News Reporter The late Cleopa David Msuya, former Vice President and Prime Minister of Tanzania, was laid to rest last weekend in his hometown of Usangi, in Mwanga District, Kilimanjaro Region. President Samia Suluhu Hassan led the state funeral, joined by national leaders, dignitaries, religious leaders, and hundreds of mourners. She hailed…

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RASHID TOPS IN ARUSHA GOLF TOURNAMENT

By The Arusha News Reporter The Arusha Gymkhana Club was abuzz with excitement as legal ace Rashid Rashid clinched the overall title at the annual Baba Kuku Memorial Golf Tournament held last weekend. Rashid outplayed the competition with an impressive 41 points, securing the top spot in a tournament that attracted both seasoned golfers and…

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SIMBA FACE BERKANE IN MOROCCO TODAY

By The Arusha News Reporter Simba SC of Tanzania will take on Morocco’s Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) in a highly anticipated first-leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final today, May 17, 2025. The match will be played at Berkane Municipal Stadium in Morocco, setting the stage for a fiercely contested two-legged showdown between…

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