By G. Madaraka Nyerere The growing presence of foreign traders operating in Dar es Salaam’s Kariakoo market poses significant threats to the business sustainability of local Tanzanian traders. Although traders blame Chinese nationals—who are said to make up 90 percent of foreign traders—authorities argue the issue is overstated. Out of over 42,000 business licenses issued…
By Isaac Mwangi📧 isaacmmwangi@gmail.com The latest Index of Economic Freedom has given East Africans a lot to think about. Rwanda, once seen as a small player in the region, has now overtaken Kenya to become the second most economically free country in the EAC. This isn’t just about numbers on a chart—it shows that serious…
By Danford Mpumilwa📧 mpumilwa@gmail.com The year was 1981; the precise date being 3rd May, exactly 44 years ago. My friend Ruta and I were having our usual after-work drink at the then popular downtown joint in Dar es Salaam, the Bank Club, when his office messenger walked in. He was from the Treasury, where Ruta…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar – The Arusha News Researcher/Journalist QUESTION: Can you tell us about the origins of the Swahili Learning Centre (SLC)? What inspired its establishment and what gap did it aim to fill in the community?ANSWER: The Swahili Learning Centre was established in 2023 with a vision to bridge the cultural and linguistic gap…
By Professor Raymond Mosha Today I would like to reflect on this proverb that I learned from my ancestors: Wisdom is found in speaking and in silence (my translation). Our ancestors, like all ancient human traditions and philosophies, have always valued the virtue of silence and reflection. The person who could control her or his…
By Mtego Wachui📧 Email: mtegowachui@gmail.com▶️ YouTube Channel: kwasimutokalondon Equally called pugilism, the sport is as old as when humans started punching each other during conflict; show or for fun. Dear reader, you might not like boxing… Hey! Watching athletes using fists to demolish each other for money, fame and fortune, might disgust you. However, do…
By The Arusha News Reporter Workers in Tanzania could soon earn a new minimum wage of 500,000/- per month if recommendations by the Wage Board are approved. The board, which was tasked by the Ministry of Labour to review the current rates, has reportedly completed its consultations and submitted a proposal to the minister. Currently,…
By The Arusha News Reporter For years, many people have believed that traditional African heritage diets were nutritionally superior to Western diets, which rely heavily on factory-processed foods. That belief has now been vindicated by research. Drink “mbege” if you want to live longer! A recent study conducted in Kilimanjaro Region, involving 77 healthy volunteers…
By The Arusha News Reporter Police in Arusha are looking for Erick Naftali, who is suspected of killing his brother, Calvin Naftali, during a family dispute on April 20, 2025, at Engikarate Village in Arumeru District, Arusha Region. According to Acting Arusha Regional Police Commander (RPC), Alvas Mkweli, the suspect was reportedly involved in a…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed a seasoned diplomat and civil servant Dr Jilly Elibariki Maleko (pictured), as new Chairperson for the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) Board of Directors effective April 29, 2025. Dr Maleko takes over from Ambassador Begum Karim Taj, who has completed her term of service. Dr Maleko brings over three…
