BY MBONEKO MUGAYA Tourism stakeholders have called for the construction of a durable road through the Serengeti National Park in order to make a safari to, and through the world’s most mesmerising natural wildlife habitat, a truly memorable experience. Commenting on the recent swamping of most parts of the Serengeti that was caused by unusually…
The President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama (left) receives a souvenir combo carving of Tanzania’s ‘big five’ from the President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Justice Blaise Tchikaya, during the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Arusha-based Pan African judicial body last Monday. (Photo by Paul Mzungute). BY SUKHDEV…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Arusha has saved a driver, Mohamed Musa Salim, alias Mudy, from serving 30 years in prison for robbing an Arusha resident, James Elia Hotay, a mobile phone of TECNO POP 2 make in 2024. Judge Frank Mahimbali ruled in favour of Mudy, after allowing his appeal that challenged…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The 28-kilometre Tengeru-Mererani road is set to be upgraded to tarmac level as part of major infrastructural improvements ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda. The move follows a directive by Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to the Ministry…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) will meet in Arusha on March 7, 2026, for an ordinary Summit as the regional bloc confronts deepening financial strain and a significant leadership transition. The high-level meeting comes at a critical moment for the Community which is grappling with mounting budgetary pressures…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The government has issued a nationwide health alert following an increase in influenza and COVID-19 cases in parts of the country. The Ministry of Health, in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, urged the public to observe preventive measures, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding crowded…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Police in Arusha have appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could lead to investigations into the death of Abdilah Mussa, popularly known as “Banjoo,” a well-known gemstone trader. Arusha Regional Police Commander (RPC), Justine Masejo, said the trader was reported missing on after he was…
Justice Blaise Tchikaya. BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Justice Blaise Tchikaya of the Republic of Congo has been elected new President of the Arusha-based AU African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Justice Tchikaya was elected by his fellow judges during the court’s session on Monday. He succeeds the outgoing President, Dr Modibo Sacko of Mali, who…
Mourners at the house of the late Elizabeth Lobulu (inset) at Sanawari on Tuesday. She was laid to rest at the family farm at Sanawari, Arusha on Thursday, near to her late husband William Lobulu’s grave. BY DANFORD MPUMILWA It was in 1980 that I walked one afternoon into the offices of the then Tanzania…
Founders of the original East African Community (EAC): President Milton Obote of Uganda (left), President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania (centre) and President Jomo Kenyatta of Kenya. (File photo). By Mboneko Munyaga Time has come for member states to decide whether they need the East African Community (EAC) to continue as a Regional Economic Cooperation (REC)…
