A volunteer (right) donates blood during a drive organised jointly by the Lions Clubs of Arusha and theSikh Youth Arusha, last week. By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha’s spirit of service to the community was on full display last Saturday, when residents donated 50 units of blood (roughly equal to 50 pints) to Mount Meru…
School leaver Gregory George Iyezia (13 – right), is being congratulated by the School Committee Chair, Mr Mr Gideon Mkoine, during the school graduation ceremony, last week. By David Chikoko Privately owned Arusha’s Ernest Meyner School is modernising its education model with new skills-based programmes and improved learning facilities. School Manager, Mr Julius Meliyo, said…
By The Arusha News Reporter in Arusha and New York The Director General of the Arusha-based East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), Dr Ntuli Kapologwe, has called for greater investment in African science and stronger regional solidarity to address persistent health inequities. Speaking at a high-level side event on the margins of the…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar President Samia Suluhu Hassan has led the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist whose life and work were closely tied to Tanzania. “With great sorrow, I have received the news of the passing of Dr Jane Goodall. A renowned zoologist, primatologist, researcher and a friend,” President…
By The Arusha News ReporterSeeking to reposition Arusha as a regional textile manufacturing hub, newly appointed Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Amos Makalla, has visited the A to Z and Sunflag factories, hailing them as models of industrial revival, upped tax revenue and international exports. Mr Makalla said the two industries have become “strong ambassadors for…
By The Arusha News Reporter The 2025 Vodacom Tanzania Open teed off on Thursday, October 2, at the Kili Golf Club bringing together more than 150 golfers from across the continent in what has become one of the region’s showcase tournaments. The four-day, 72-hole competition has attracted players from Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Zambia and…
By The Arusha News Reporter Batting first, Annadil posted 181/2 with Taher Aaziz unbeaten on 87 and Taha Nurbhai 43 not out. A to Z chased the target in 19.5 overs as Manni Kandan struck a commanding 80 not out, supported by Chandra Prakash on 25 not out and Guru Prakash with 29. Odad Nurbhai…
By The Arusha News Correspondent From the Arusha Airport to the heart of the city, residents waved flags, danced and sang the name of the man who made history, the nation’s first-ever World Championships gold medalist. The celebrations reached peak point at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium, where traditional dances, chants and ululations filled the…
By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha rally ace driver Gurpal Singh Sandhu made a brilliant start in the Mkwawa Rally in Morogoro last week before misfortune struck on the final third leg. His Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X suffered a mechanical failure, forcing him to retire from the event. “It was very unfortunate—after such a strong…
By The Arusha News Reporter ACC defeated MCC in a thrilling final to claim this year’s Arusha six-a-side tournament after successfully chasing down a target of 77 runs with five balls to spare at the St. Constanstine School ground. Earlier in the day, MCC ended Kilimeru’s run in the first semi-final while ACC secured a…
