You know the type – they sing too loud,Their hands are raised above the crowd.They “Hallelujah!” on repeat,Then post it live with shaky beat.Their phone more saved than even them.They dance with joy at every song,Then criticise the choir’s wrong.They hug the pastor, front and bold,Then mutter gossip cold as gold.“Amen,” they end – then…
By The Arusha News Reporters It is not yet official, but all signs indicate that the race for the influential Arusha Urban parliamentary seat is already taking shape. Early political undercurrents suggest a potential contest between incumbent MP, Mr Mrisho Gambo and current Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda – both prominent figures within…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Dodoma The government on Thursday tabled the national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, amounting to TSh 56.4 trillion up from TSh 49.3 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year. Among several new measures introduced in the Finance Bill is a proposal to make it mandatory for all tourists visiting…
By Mboneko Munyaga The story of a man who allegedly hanged himself after a dispute involving two goats in Arusha recently reminded me of what a senior psychiatrist at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam once told me about the link between depression and suicide. The tragedy is that, rather than raising alarm,…
Mzee Amir Somji (left) and Veteran golfer General Mirisho Sarakikya (right). (Photo by a Correspondent) By The Arusha News Correspondent Gary Chadha emerged champion of the Mzee Somji’s 90th Birthday Golf Tournament, held last week at the Arusha Gymkhana Club. Khanbhai Hussein finished runner-up. In Division Two, Sheetal Aggarwal claimed top honours, followed by Koen…
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By The Arusha News Correspondent In a thrilling final ACC lifted the Tridecem Stuart memorial cup after a commanding all-round performance led by Jaiman Patel’s 90-run knock and a disciplined bowling effort that sealed a 30-run victory in the tournament held at the St. Constantine ground last weekend. Tellegu won the toss and elected to…
As people age, the body’s needs change—so do the risks for health complications. Among the most important, yet often overlooked, nutrients for the elderly is Vitamin D. Nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone strength, immune defense and even longevity. What does Vitamin D do?Vitamin D helps the body absorb…
The development of the local pharmaceutical industry is of paramount importance due to its direct impact on public health, economic development, and national resilience. A local pharmaceutical sector ensures a more reliable supply of essential medicines, particularly for diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other non-communicable diseases. Strengthening this sector capacity enhances health security…
For far too long, Africa has not fully owned its post-independence transformation agenda. Yes, our founding fathers fought for freedom from colonialism and other forms of institutionalised oppression. But beyond that, there can be somewhat a second-tier being rise to the selfishness. Many noble liberation goals have now been substituted by something quite different: the…
