Arusha Regional Commissioner, Mr Amos Makalla. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Amos Makalla, has described the on-going construction of the Mount Kilimanjaro International Convention Centre (MKICC) at Kijenge, in the city, as a major investment in the region’s conference tourism industry. Visiting the site recently, Mr Makalla assessed the multi-billion-shilling…
Mount Kilimanjaro is more than a national landmark. It is a vital ecological system, a source of livelihoods and one of Tanzania’s most valuable tourism assets. Yet the recurring fires on the mountain, almost every year, have become a serious warning that current preventive measures are still not enough. Awareness campaigns have been conducted and…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER At first glance, What’s the Big Deal? looks like a stylish new magazine. But its creators insist it is not an advertising magazine at all. They call it a Value Book and that distinction lies at the heart of an ambitious new idea taking shape in Arusha. Unlike traditional publications…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MANYARA Lake Manyara Airport is undergoing a major upgrade to improve air transport and support tourism in Tanzania’s northern circuit. Located in Karatu District, Arusha Region, the airport serves as an important gateway to Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, arguably the world’s best…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Residents across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga have been advised to prepare for gradual change in weather next week as Tanzania moves towards the 2026 the ‘Vuli’ or short rains season. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) Director General (DG), Dr Ladislaus Chang’a, said isolated rains were expected in parts of Arusha, Manyara,…
BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA That National Parks are never littered by the skeletal remains of dead animals could partly be attributed to Rüppell’s Vultures, celebrated across Africa as the highest flying birds and ‘clean up crew’ of the plains. The majestic birds, which can rapidly devour a large buffalo carcass with soft bones whole in under…
We live through both good times and difficult times. That has always been part of human history. Those are moments that give us cause to celebrate and there are also moments that challenge us to reflect, improve and find better ways forward. Such is the nature of human experience. In our country today, we are…
Two weeks ago London celebrated 60 years of carnival. This biggest cultural event in Europe is celebrated annually at the end of August. The biggest in the world happens in Brazil during February. I have personally participated in both- and other smaller ones, eg, Cologne in Germany. Not many nations in Africa observe carnival except…
Leaves are vital to plant growth and development. Leaves capture energy from the sun that is then used in the process of photosynthesis. Additionally, leaves paint a picture for us on how plants are doing and reveal the health of a plant. Understanding the meaning behind different leaf colouration and patterns will help you better…
Did you know that a company in Tanzania can sometimes receive a tax benefit for supporting projects that help society? However, this does not mean you can donate a few bags of rice and tell TRA, “Please forget my taxes!” Under Section 16 of the Income Tax Act, Cap. 332, certain contributions made by a…
