The impressive landscape rising from the lake welcomed us as we approached Rubondo Island. Its forests and vast stands of papyrus swamp, which provide habitat for a variety of specialist bird species, were truly beautiful. We soon spotted a beautiful Papyrus Gonolek and a pelican spreading its wings among the floating blossoms, creating a gorgeous…
Many Tanzanian parents were recently surprised when they were asked to take their children for another dose of the oral polio vaccine. A common question has been: “My child already received all their routine polio vaccines. Why do they need another one?” The answer is important. This recent campaign is not because routine vaccines have…
Have you ever wondered what you eat can affect not only your digestion but also your mood, immunity and long-term health? Your gut is not simply a tube for digesting food. It is a remarkable communication centre. It constantly communicates with the brain, the immune system and the gut lining itself. One of the major…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSCOW Arusha’s professional boxer Sara Alex will step into the international stage tomorrow (Sunday), to face Ekaterina “Katyusha” Sycheva in a WBA female title contest in Orenburg, Russia. The eight-round super-bantamweight bout is scheduled at the Marsovo Pole Arena in Orenburg. The Russian Boxing Federation lists the contest at…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Arusha Cricket Club (ACC) have set up a mouth-watering final showdown tomorrow with Meru Cricketer Challengers (MCC) in the Syed Ali Khamenei Memorial Tournament, after edging Telugu by 25 runs in a closely fought semi-final at the St Constantine grounds, last weekend. Telugu won the toss and elected to bowl…
Thick columns of smoke billow from the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro after a fire swept through part of the mountain, last week. FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI A wildfire that broke out on Mount Kilimanjaro has been largely brought under control with authorities continuing to monitor the affected area for remaining hotspots. The…
Among my fond memories of teaching is when, on those rare occasions, a student asks me a question to which I don’t have an answer (despite my years of expertise in a particular subject) or when a student makes an observation that I didn’t think of. When such kind of moments occur, they push the…
Near the dam, we found a beautiful African Fish Eagle perched high in a tree, making its distinctive call. The sound reminded me of my home village, where the bird is common around the water bodies of our scenic plains, catching fish alongside other birds.With powerful limbs, sharp claws and keen senses, these birds are…
I knew he was going to gas out…he needs more experience.”These were the words of new International Boxing Federation, heavyweight champion, last Saturday.The Croatian ended by letting everyone in the famous 02 arena, South East London, know his wife mattered most.FOR HIS VICTORY. Yes; we witnessed the much hyped world heavyweight clash between, winner, Filip…
Some of the racers who turned up for the event last Saturday in Babati. BY DAVID CHIKOKO The Manyara Marathon held last Saturday, August 22, in Babati, has raised more than Sh1 billion towards improving specialised healthcare for premature and newborn babies in Manyara Region. The charity race attracted over 2000 participants from different parts…
