One of the challenges a student, especially one struggling in school, may face is comparing oneself to others in academic performance which can lead to low self-esteem and confidence. While it is good to seek inspiration from another’s success (“He did it. That’s awesome. I can do it too!”), it is neither healthy nor helpful…
Last week’s The Arusha News featured “When Hollywood Came to Arusha” by gifted photojournalist and colleague, Muhiddin Issa Michuzi. Michuzi has cemented himself as a chronicler of historical events in Tanzania. As a nation we are definitely feeble in this department. Few years ago, I was researching on a Swahili novel, I am working on….
You may perhaps remember a school teacher who inspired you profoundly, so much so that at this time you can unequivocally state that without that teacher you would not have the success you have at this time. Many of us can make that statement. If it was not a teacher, it could have been a…
By Thomas Mhando, I made big plans for Saturday,A hike, a jog, then books and chai.But morning came, and so did sleep,I snoozed through goals I meant to keep.By noon, my blanket hugged too tight.I said, “At 2, I’ll clean my room,”Instead I Googled “lounge perfume.”A Netflix doc just pulled me in—On snails that paint…
The Chairman of TANAPA Board, General George Waitara, cuts a ribbon to open Saanane Islandluxury tents on May 23, 2025. By The Arusha News Reporter in Mwanza In a move that signals awakening the Lake Zone’s massive tourism potential, the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) has launched tented luxury accommodation at Saanane Island in Lake…
Justice Imani Daud Aboud, outgoing AfCHPR President. By The Arusha News Reporter The Arusha-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights will commence its 77th Ordinary Session on Monday, June 2. The month-long session will include the election of a new President to lead the continental judicial body. The incoming President will succeed Justice Imani…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Arusha-based East African Community Think Tank Association (EACTTA) has extended its congratulations to Tanzanian cardiologist and health policy expert, Prof Mohamed Yakub Janabi, following his recent election as the World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Regional Director. Prof Janabi was elected during a special session of the WHO Africa Regional…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Manyara Manyara Region is set for a major boost in local development following the allocation of Sh 2.1 billion to fast-track key community projects, the Regional Commissioner (RC), Ms Queen Sendiga, said during her tour of Hanang District recently. The funds will go towards enhancing services in critical sectors…
Visitors and exhibitors at last year’s Karibu-Kili Fair held at the Magereza Grounds inArusha. (File photo) By Nicodemus Ikonko Started eleven years ago as modest tourism show, Arusha’s International Karibu-Kili Fair has arguably grown into Tanzania’s second biggest trade expo after the decades-old and state sponsored Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) held annually…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Arusha has allowed three Engikareti villagers and 40 others from Longido District to sue Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) and three other respondents allegedly for trespassing into their land to build a power transmission project known as “Mradi wa Umeme wa Msongo Mkubwa KW 400,” without their…
