Arusha News

TANZANIA HITS 6 MILLION TOURISTS

Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji. BY DAVID CHIKOKO Tanzania recorded 5.9 million tourist arrivals as at the end of 2025, the highest number of visitors ever achieved, as the country accelerated efforts to position itself among the world’s leading travel destinations. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji,…

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court

COURT ACQUITS MURDER SUSPECT

BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Manyara has acquitted a resident of Babati District, one Elia Daniel Mumy, who was charged with killing a 13-year-old female pupil at Ayatsea Primary School. Judge Devota Kamuzora ordered Mumy freed after the prosecution failed to prove the murder charge against him beyond reasonable doubt, as required by…

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EAC BODY TO DECIDE FATE OF DEAL

BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The East African Community (EAC) Competition Authority has launched an inquiry into the proposed acquisition by AIL Holdings (Tanzania) Limited of up to 66.67 per cent of Meticulous General Insurance Company Limited, a move that could impact fair play in Tanzania’s insurance sector. According to a merger inquiry notice, the…

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Mwigulu

CONTRACTORS FACE SACK OVER DELAYS

BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has strongly warned road contractors in Arusha to complete the work within the set timelines ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) or risk being fired. During an impromptu inspection of ongoing infrastructure works in Arusha last week, Dr Nchemba insisted that delays…

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Poetry Corner Thomas Mhando

THE CURSE OF THE LOST CITY

Deep in the jungle, shadows crawl,Where ancient ruins whisper and call.A lost city, long forgot,Guarded by time and myths that rot. A treasure waits, the map is old,Legends speak of kings and gold.But ghosts arise, the wind grows cold,A voice warns, “Leave! This tale is told!” Footsteps echo, vines stretch wide,The spirits dance, they will…

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SAKINA S. DOSSAJI

WHEN IN THE PINKEST OF HEALTH

Feeling the sun seep through your radiant skin,And the rain drops upon your rosy cheeks,Devouring lilac pink sugar candy,Savoring its tingling sweetness. All this feels goodWhen you are bright and breezy,But once you are under the weather,Nothing seems to please,Not the cascading waterfalls nor the lush greenery. Prevention is better than cure, they say.Balanced meals,…

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