BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed a Special Criminal Investigation Commission of Inquiry to investigate incidents of violence reported during and after the October 29, 2025 General Election. The appointment, announced on May 18, 2026, is being viewed as a significant step towards national healing and accountability following a difficult period in…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Annadil Burhani produced a brilliant all-round performance after winning the toss, outclassing ACC in all departments in the ongoing PowerPack 20-over tournament at the St. Constantine grounds last weekend. ACC struggled early, losing their top three cheaply. Captain Gurpreet Singh was dismissed in the second over, followed by Sachin Agrawal…
Neema Olomi displays proudly her third position trophy which she won in Nairobi, last week. Neema Olomi gave Tanzania something to celebrate after finishing third overall at the Kenya Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship held at Limuru Country Club in Kenya. Olomi of Arusha Gymkhana Club completed the three-round event with a total score of…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DAR ES SALAAM Arusha-based world marathon champion Alphonce Felix Simbu has been named Tanzania’s Best Male Sports Personality of the Year 2025 at the National Sports Council (NSC) Awards held last week in Dar es Salaam. Simbu, one of Tanzania’s most decorated long-distance runners, received the top male honour…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR A total of 550 exhibitors have confirmed participation in this year’s Karibu-Kilifair which will be held in Arusha from June 4 to 7, 2026, at Magereza Grounds. The Expo’s coordinators, Mr Dominic Shoo and Mr Tom Kunkler, said the confirmed exhibitors include participants from 13 different countries, while the majority are local…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has urged NGOs, private institutions and individuals in Arusha to support efforts to combat drug abuse among young people, warning that addiction remains a serious threat to health, productivity and the future of the youth. DCEA made the call during the handover of beds and…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER TANROADS in Arusha has started clearing the reserve areas along the Arusha Bypass Road and adjoining routes to pave the way for major construction works. The operation targets kiosks, roadside businesses, building material businesses, utility lines and other activities that have encroached on protected road reserves. The exercise is being…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Moshi has dismissed an appeal by Chief Frank Marealle that had sought to overturn the decision of the Moshi District Land and Housing Tribunal in a property dispute against his young half-brother, Ackley Marealle. The two brothers from the famous Marealle family were tussling over some 2.12 acres…
She dangled her feet,Sitting atop the rock,Her anklets jingling,Breaking the silenceIn the beautiful silver island. Just the roar of oceanic waves,And the rustling of breeze,The whispering of palm trees,Nature’s orchestraRinging in the air. A time to stop and stare at roses,A time to appreciate beauty,A time to bask in sunshine,And appreciate the dazzle of moonshine….
Research and reflection on our African traditions show that our ancestors were keen on the impact that age groups had on the formation of children and the youth. In those days, boys of about the same age, usually from the age of 4 or 5, formed groups of four, five or six, came together from…
