BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR After weeks of the typical heavy “masika” downpours in April, northern Tanzania was now expected to see gradual easing of rainfall in May, although conditions will remain wetter than average across Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga regions. The regional weather outlook from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre indicated that while…
Three young Arusha residents, all employees of a city-based development and environmental NGO, OIKOS East Africa, perished in a fatal road accident that occurred in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region late last week, while on their way to Tanga for official business. According to the Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander (RPC), Mr Simon Maigwa, the crash occurred…
BY MLEMI ALPHONCE District, city and municipal councils have been called upon to play a more active role in supporting private sector growth as Tanzania advances its National Development Vision 2050. The Prime Minister (PM), Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, told the opening of a Special General Meeting of the Association of Local Government Authorities of Tanzania…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court of Arusha has acquitted one Hamis Ibrahimu, who was serving a 20-year term in jail for unlawful possession of zebra meat, which is government trophy, valued at US Dollars 1,200 (about 3,120,000/-). The court noted he was tried and convicted without consent to prosecute from the Director of Public…
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji. BY DAVID CHIKOKO Tanzania recorded 5.9 million tourist arrivals as at the end of 2025, the highest number of visitors ever achieved, as the country accelerated efforts to position itself among the world’s leading travel destinations. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji,…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Manyara has acquitted a resident of Babati District, one Elia Daniel Mumy, who was charged with killing a 13-year-old female pupil at Ayatsea Primary School. Judge Devota Kamuzora ordered Mumy freed after the prosecution failed to prove the murder charge against him beyond reasonable doubt, as required by…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The East African Community (EAC) Competition Authority has launched an inquiry into the proposed acquisition by AIL Holdings (Tanzania) Limited of up to 66.67 per cent of Meticulous General Insurance Company Limited, a move that could impact fair play in Tanzania’s insurance sector. According to a merger inquiry notice, the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has strongly warned road contractors in Arusha to complete the work within the set timelines ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) or risk being fired. During an impromptu inspection of ongoing infrastructure works in Arusha last week, Dr Nchemba insisted that delays…
Justice Mohamed Chande. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A presidential fact-finding commission established to investigate the violence that followed Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Election submitted its report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House on Thursday, April 23, 2026 – setting out key findings on the causes and impact of the unrest. The…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN NAIROBI Displaying skills and confidence Kanana “Nana” Muthomi won this year’s Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open in Nairobi last weekend finishing with a total score of one over par. Muthomi, one of Kenya’s rising stars in women’s golf, put up a brave show in a closely contested championship…
