By now, many of the readers of this column must have noticed that I am fond of returning to the wisdom of our ancestors in order to learn crucial lessons for life. Their wisdom, which comes to us in myriad forms such as stories, proverbs, sayings, riddles and rituals, is as wide as the sea…
Heavy downpour washes out second game BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT A to Z produced a commanding all-round performance to secure a convincing 55-run victory over TCA in the opening match before rain forced the cancellation of the second fixture in the ongoing 20-over Arusha Cricket League at the St. Constantine School grounds. After winning…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR TALKING SPORT Gabriel Gaey leading the pack in Seoul, South Korea, last week. (Photo by a Correspondent). For decades, the narrative of East African long-distance running has been defined by the high-altitude dominance of Kenya and Ethiopia. Their athletes have long been the gold standard, sweeping podiums from Boston to Berlin and…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The 28-kilometre Tengeru-Mererani road is set to be upgraded to tarmac level as part of major infrastructural improvements ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda. The move follows a directive by Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to the Ministry…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) will meet in Arusha on March 7, 2026, for an ordinary Summit as the regional bloc confronts deepening financial strain and a significant leadership transition. The high-level meeting comes at a critical moment for the Community which is grappling with mounting budgetary pressures…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The government has issued a nationwide health alert following an increase in influenza and COVID-19 cases in parts of the country. The Ministry of Health, in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, urged the public to observe preventive measures, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding crowded…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Police in Arusha have appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could lead to investigations into the death of Abdilah Mussa, popularly known as “Banjoo,” a well-known gemstone trader. Arusha Regional Police Commander (RPC), Justine Masejo, said the trader was reported missing on after he was…
Justice Blaise Tchikaya. BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Justice Blaise Tchikaya of the Republic of Congo has been elected new President of the Arusha-based AU African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Justice Tchikaya was elected by his fellow judges during the court’s session on Monday. He succeeds the outgoing President, Dr Modibo Sacko of Mali, who…
Mourners at the house of the late Elizabeth Lobulu (inset) at Sanawari on Tuesday. She was laid to rest at the family farm at Sanawari, Arusha on Thursday, near to her late husband William Lobulu’s grave. BY DANFORD MPUMILWA It was in 1980 that I walked one afternoon into the offices of the then Tanzania…
Dazzles of zebras wildebeest and a group of old male buffaloes were watching us malevolently and on the grasses I spot a Nairobi Pipit on top of a small stone definitely looking for insects. We passed through a section of forest which contain many rare plants and dense trees of African olive and variety of…
