The sun had only been up an hour when we moved slowly and deliberately, from Tembo Club at Kisongo, where we had enjoyed a cup of coffee with some tasty snacks. There was no hurry. The trip was about watching birds of different kinds on that breezy waiting, including a special bird, the Red-and-yellow Barbet…
So, Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky was toying with World War Three, at least that was my biggest take from the recent President Donald Trump versus President Zelensky spat at the White House in January DC. Let me start by declaring that I am completely neutral in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine although as…
On 4th March 2025, World Obesity Day was observed, an event internationally recognized for its role in raising awareness and exploring solutions to the global obesity crisis. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have tripled since 1975 and quintupled among children and adolescents, affecting all age groups in both developing and developed…
Fasting is more than just skipping meals; it is a powerful metabolic shift that transforms the body at a cellular level. When food intake stops, the body transitions from burning glucose for energy to utilising stored fat, producing ketones that fuel the brain and muscles. This metabolic change is accompanied by biochemical shifts that enhance…
India and New Zealand are set to clash in a major tournament final in white-ball cricket for the first time in 25 years. New Zealand secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final with a dominant performance against South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. The Black Caps will now face…
India and New Zealand are set to clash in a major tournament final in white-ball cricket for the first time in 25 years. New Zealand secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final with a dominant performance against South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. The Black Caps will now face…
By The Arusha News Reporter Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium sets the stage for an electrifying derby as Simba SC faces Young Africans SC today, Saturday, March 8, 2025. With both teams battling for supremacy in the Tanzania Premier League, this match promises fierce competition and thrilling football. Yanga are leading the table with…
Nanja Dam, once a highly dependable source of water for a number of villages in Lower Monduli, is slowly dying due to siltation, evaporation, and invasion by weeds, which normally grow when the water gets very polluted. But at least, in this photo taken recently, the dam is still home to a flock of African…
As the solemn and reflective period of Lent has begun, we at The Arusha News extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. These 40 days of fasting, prayer and penitence not only offer us a chance to introspect but also to deepen our connection with Christ’s journey and sacrifice. This Lenten season…
By Mboneko Munyaga Some of our very good friends had given us not more than four months of publishing. There was no way, they said, a hard, print copy, not backed by massive financial capital, could survive in the digital era. But as they say, nothing beats determination, or rather that intangible quality of believing…
