BY DAVID CHIKOKO President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) senior official, Mr Charles Ngeleja Kadonya, Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, responsible for East African Community (EAC) Affairs. The appointment places Mr Kadonya at the centre of Tanzania’s engagement with the regional…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has arrested 550 suspects and seized more than 8.4 tonnes of illicit drugs during a year-long crackdown across the Northern Zone. The operation, carried out between July 2025 and June 2026, covered Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga and Manyara regions, where DCEA conducted 227 operations…
The government has started to repair the Serengeti National Park’s arterial roads to enhance visitor experience and comfort in the world’s biggest natural game sanctuary and place of unparalleled safari memories. The Head of Communication in the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANPA), Ms Catherine Mbena, told The Arusha News that works have started on the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Rotary Club of Njiro Arusha has promised that a long-overdue community library will be completed within a year. The promise was made by the new President of the club, Tanzania’s prominent politician, diplomat and philanthropist, Amb Daniel Ole Njoolay, during his installation last weekend. Amb Ole Njoolay said the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Residents of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga have been alerted to prepare for colder mornings, occasional strong winds, dusty conditions and scattered rainfall this July, which is expected to be the coldest month of Tanzania’s June-to-August ‘Kipupwe’ or dry season. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) Director-General, Dr Ladislaus Chang’a, said…
I lost a hundred timesBut I am not a loser,I failed a thousand timesBut I am not a failure,I made countless mistakesBut I am not a defect,I am not tornBut patched, reborn,I have shed pools of tears,But my smiles, a thousandfold,I have broken down to piecesYet stood up to put a brave front,Paled is the…
The alarm begins with gentle tone,Then escalates like debts unpaid.I silence it with sleepy skill,It returns louder, sharper still. Five more minutes become a crime,Measured harshly against the time.Dreams retreat without appeal,Reality enters cold and real. It rings on days I need escape,On rainy mornings draped in weight.I threaten apps, replacement clocks,The alarm remains unmoved…
While following up on the progress of the G7 Summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from 15 to 17 June 2026, my attention was drawn to the discussions on artificial intelligence. The dialogue covered a wide range of AI-related issues, including access to advanced AI models, AI and economic competitiveness and several other emerging concerns. I…
Every four years, when the FIFA World Cup takes centre stage, I traditionally support Africa’s participating teams regardless of nationality. Yet in the ongoing tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, some African fans have withheld support for South Africa and Morocco. Their reasons range from resentment over xenophobic attacks in South…
Many parents become concerned when their newborn struggles with breastfeeding or seems unable to stick out their tongue properly. In some cases, the cause may be a condition known as tongue-tie, a common condition that is often misunderstood. Tongue-tie occurs when the thin piece of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor…
