Arusha News

SWAHILI WITHOUT BORDERS: VISION BEHIND ARUSHA’S LANGUAGE LEARNING HUB

By Sukhdev Chhatbar – The Arusha News Researcher/Journalist QUESTION: Can you tell us about the origins of the Swahili Learning Centre (SLC)? What inspired its establishment and what gap did it aim to fill in the community?ANSWER: The Swahili Learning Centre was established in 2023 with a vision to bridge the cultural and linguistic gap…

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SONS OF LEGENDARY BOXERS IN EPIC LONDON MATCH

By Mtego Wachuiđź“§ Email: mtegowachui@gmail.com▶️ YouTube Channel: kwasimutokalondon Equally called pugilism, the sport is as old as when humans started punching each other during conflict; show or for fun. Dear reader, you might not like boxing… Hey! Watching athletes using fists to demolish each other for money, fame and fortune, might disgust you. However, do…

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MINIMUM WAGE NOW 500,000/=

By The Arusha News Reporter Workers in Tanzania could soon earn a new minimum wage of 500,000/- per month if recommendations by the Wage Board are approved. The board, which was tasked by the Ministry of Labour to review the current rates, has reportedly completed its consultations and submitted a proposal to the minister. Currently,…

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SIP MBEGE, LIVE LONGER

By The Arusha News Reporter For years, many people have believed that traditional African heritage diets were nutritionally superior to Western diets, which rely heavily on factory-processed foods. That belief has now been vindicated by research. Drink “mbege” if you want to live longer! A recent study conducted in Kilimanjaro Region, involving 77 healthy volunteers…

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AICC GETS NEW CHAIR

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed a seasoned diplomat and civil servant Dr Jilly Elibariki Maleko (pictured), as new Chairperson for the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) Board of Directors effective April 29, 2025. Dr Maleko takes over from Ambassador Begum Karim Taj, who has completed her term of service. Dr Maleko brings over three…

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