Early last year, I discussed in this column the blue economy, where I put forward the case that the exploitation of marine resources should be done in a way that preserves them for future generations. My argument was premised on the potential of Tanzania’s fisheries sector. I mentioned that Tanzania currently earns about $2 billion…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN NAIROBI Displaying skills and confidence Kanana “Nana” Muthomi won this year’s Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open in Nairobi last weekend finishing with a total score of one over par. Muthomi, one of Kenya’s rising stars in women’s golf, put up a brave show in a closely contested championship…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Miss World Tanzania 2026 is set to take place tomorrow in Dar es Salaam with 20 contestants from across the country competing for the national crown. Among the hopefuls are three representatives from the Northern Zone – Christina Mmbaga, Saraphina Kiyosaki and Shannon Mandia who secured their places in the…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Over 1,000 runners are expected to feature in the second edition of the Tanfoam Marathon scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday), April 19, 2026, at the General Tyre Grounds at Njiro in Arusha. The event will feature four race categories — 42 kilometres, 21 kilometres, 10 kilometres and 5 kilometres — catering for both…
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and EAC, Mr James Milya, takes an oath during the EALA session on April 14, 2026 as an ex-officio member of the regional parliament. Mr Milya was a member of the 5th EALA before his election to the national parliament in the last general election, representing Simanjiro constituency, Arusha…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Arusha has ordered a doctor, formerly with the Kisongo Charitable Health Centre, be paid six months salary as compensation for unfair termination and not 32 months salary as was allowed by the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration (CMA). Judge Sylvester Kainda quashed the CMA decision and ordered Dr…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Newly appointed East African Community (EAC) Secretary General (SG), Mr Stephen Mbundi from Tanzania, is expected to formally assume his responsibilities at the headquarters in Arusha on Friday, April 24, to replace Kenyan Ms Veronica Nduva, whose term has ended. Mr Mbundi takes office for a non-renewable five-year term amid…
BY MATHAYO LAIZER The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is set to boost its revenue to more than Sh 4.5 billion annually from the planned redevelopment of central Arusha. It currently earns Sh 265.8 million only from the prime property, an official told The Arusha News. The project, which covers Swahili Street, Sokoine and Azimio areas,…
BY MLEMI ALPHONCE Corruption remains a major obstacle to justice, slows economic development and places a heavy burden on ordinary citizens. The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete, said this when opening the 13th Executive Committee Meeting of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities…
I am still reflecting on the CAG’s report for 2024/25 that was presented to the President slightly over a fortnight ago. The report highlighted persistent systemic weaknesses in public financial management. This week, I turn to public procurement, given the significant impact it has on the economy. Robert Zoellick, former President of the World Bank,…
