Retired teacher, son killed in ghastly road accident in Moshi
(Photo by Nicodemus Ikonko) Retired teacher Mrs. Apaikunda Ayo (61) and her son Mark Exaud (22), along with their driver Paul Sita (25), died on the spot when their new Toyota RAV4 crashed into an oncoming Esther Luxury Bus at Mdawi area, Moshi District in Kilimanjaro Region on February 1, 2025. Mrs. Ayo, who had…
Preserving cultural integrity: Need for guiding Tanzania’s music scene
Vulgarity in Music: Threat to Tanzania’s Cultural Values TALKING SPORTBy A Special Correspondent In recent years, Tanzania has seen a surge in musical content from young artists that stirs debate about its alignment with the country’s cultural norms and values. Songs like “Naenda Toilet, Nyege Nyegene, Nipe Bia” and “Nitongoze”, among others, may seem humorous…
CITY ‘BODABODAS’ TO FORM CO-OP UNION
Bodaboda operators in Arusha City have received Sh20 million with which to establish their own co-operative union, courtesy of a grant from President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Arusha Urban Member of Parliament, Mr Mrisho Gambo. The grant was handed over to the city bodabodas by national chairman of the ruling party’s youth organisation, UVCCM,…
ARUSHA ROADS SET FOR MAJOR UPGRADE
The government has pledged to modernize Arusha city’s road network, starting more urgently with the 14-kilometre stretch from Tengeru to Usa River on the road to Moshi and the section from around the Kilombero Market to Kisongo on the westward main road to Singida and Dodoma. The promise was made by two cabinet ministers, Mr…
Life long struggle with our ego: Embracing selflessness
One of the life lessons that we get in the journey of life is that everyday presents life challenges to us. It is like saying that we are always in some kind of struggle or a fight to be the best that we can be. It takes courage and profound spiritual understanding to win these…
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and its practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to resolving disputes without litigation or court processes. In other words, ADR provides an alternative approach where parties can resolve conflicts without going to trial. It is a voluntary, participatory and facilitated discussion between the disputing parties. Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ADR offers numerous advantages: faster Resolution: Complaints…
Councilors face scrutiny over stalled dev projects
The Arusha District Commissioner (DC), Mr Felician Mtahengerwa, has issued a stern warning to the city’s councilors, stating he will not tolerate delays in the implementation of development projects for which funds have been allocated but were stalled due to bureaucracy. In a recent town hall-style meeting with the councilors, attended by members of the…
RC: Fighting poverty must start at the family level
Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda, believes that the fight against poverty should begin at the family level with community members willing to share knowledge and business skills. Addressing the public recently, Mr Makonda said time has come for decisions to kick poverty to be made at the family level with members ready to…