I am old enough to remember the Sunday driving ban of the 1970s imposed by the government to mitigate rising fuel costs induced by the energy crisis. The ongoing war between Iran against the United States and Israel is leading us back to a similar crisis. With fuel prices having risen by roughly 30 per…
Tanzania, like every country in the world, is feeling the adverse effects of the ongoing oil crisis caused by the USA/Israel-Iran conflict. Previous oil crises have occurred before and each time they happen, our economy has never been left unscathed. It is estimated that the total economic cost arising from the current crisis is about…
When his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth ll was alive, many had doubted whether the Prince of Wales, a somewhat reckless Prince Charles, would live to the task of a future King of the United Kingdom. Also, many openly suggested he abdicate the Throne in favour of his son, and heir, Prince William. However, by…
Malaria remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among children in many parts of Africa. Young children are especially vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing. Malaria is caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, usually at night. After the bite, symptoms can appear within a few…
Q: I am a man in my mid-30s. I struggle to focus on simple tasks at work, and my mind keeps wandering. I feel like I have “brain fog.” Am I losing my memory? A: It is highly unlikely you are losing your memory. You are experiencing a lack of attention. Today, our brains are…
What is itThat stirs my soul at theSound of rain?It lights up my heart,Euphoria etched on my face,And so taps my feet,In a beautiful hum,Washing away the residues,Making room for joy,Scattered with wet flowers,The bosom of earthWith a unique smell,As fresh grass lookLike they have woken upFrom a deep sleep,The sky in a frenzyOf pregnant…
“How Marijuana use can lead to psychosis” by Dr Lulu C’s in last week’s The Arusha News edition was seriously good. Wonder how many of our youths read it? Allow quoting one long significant sentence. Dr Lulu C:“Evidence also indicates that frequent use, early exposure and higher-potency cannabis products may increase the likelihood of experiencing…
TATO Executive Director,Mr Elirehema Maturo. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, has launched a major nationwide training programme aimed at preparing tour guides for upcoming international events, including AFCON 2027, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, Miss World 2027 and…
As an international law scholar, you quickly learn that Tanzania may not host many international courts, but the few it does have are very important — and, thankfully, much calmer than the dramatic courtrooms on TV. No one is yelling “Objection!” every five minutes. One key example is the African Court on Human and Peoples’…
It is only recently that I have begun to enjoy eating pawpaws. As the saying goes, too much of everything is harmful. The story is a long one. Way back in the 1960s, I was a young boy in primary school, growing up in the then Njombe District in the Southern Highlands. My late father…
