Arusha is currently ranked as the fifth strongest regional economy in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Mbeya and Morogoro. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), it has a GDP of TZS 7 trillion (approximately USD 2.8 billion) and contributes about 4.5–5.0 per cent of the national GDP. This contribution—roughly one-twentieth of Tanzania’s…
It is truly fascinating when we reflect on the depth of wisdom that is embedded in the numerous proverbs and sayings that come to us from all cultures and traditions. These proverbs grew out of the experience of our ancestors and especially on their continuous reflection on that experience. It is sad that the present…
BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT The recent acquisition of a controlling stake in Kenya’s Nation Media Group by Tanzanian businessman, Mr Rostam Aziz, may signal a subtle but significant shift in the dynamics of East African regional integration. Mr Aziz last week secured majority control of the Nairobi-based media conglomerate, one of the most influential news…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Ethics Commissioner in the President’s Office – Ethics Secretariat, retired Judge Sivangilwa Mwangesi has noted that ethical public leadership was a key pillar of good governance and sustainable national development. Judge Mwangesi made the remarks when opening a meeting for facilitators of ethics training for public leaders at the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The High Court at Moshi has sentenced one Augustine Michael to 10 years imprisonment for the lesser crime of manslaughter finding no water tight evidence for the capital offence of murder, which carries the death penalty, as he was previously charged. The court heard that Michael killed one Emmanuel Hashimu…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR For decades, geologists studying the volcanic rocks of the Ngorongoro highlands have noted unusual chemical signatures that often occur in mineral-rich volcanic systems, studies on the Ngorongoro area have indicated. Scientific studies of the Crater’s ancient lava flows have identified elevated concentrations of elements such as zirconium and niobium, metals that are…
After winning the toss, ACC elected to field, sending MCC in to bat first in the Arusha Cricket League at the St. Constantines Ground last weekend. MCC posted a solid total of 126 for 4, built on a composed 48 from Baraku and a valuable 25 by Yasir Patel. Karimu was the pick of the…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania’s world marathon champion Alphonce Simbu (pictured) will step onto one of the sport’s grandest stages next month when he lines up for the Boston Marathon. He will be joined by compatriot Magdalena Shauri. The two athletes are currently in intensive training in Arusha ahead of the April 20 showdown. Simbu returns…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI The bustling town of Moshi is set to come alive tomorrow, Sunday, March 22, as thousands of runners from across Tanzania and beyond converge for the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon, one of the country’s most celebrated sporting events. Now in its 24th edition, the marathon will see over 12,000…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI Speaking during the recent opening of the bridge, Councillor, Alhaj Ally Pendo said the project fulfilled a promise he made to the residents during his campaign for office. “This bridge links Msaranga and Ng’ambo wards, which depend on each other for various social and economic services,” he said….
