By The Arusha News Correspondent Annadil Burhani produced disciplined bowling to stun Telugu in the on-going 20 overs Arusha Regional Cricket league at the St Constatine’s ground last weekend. Winning the toss and electing to bat, Telugu’s innings was rocked early by an outstanding spell from Taha Nurbhai, who returned impressive figures of 4 for…
By The Arusha News Correspondent The construction of the new Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium (SSHS) in Arusha City has reached about 81 per cent completion, Government Chief Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, has said. He reaffirmed that the project was on course for its planned…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court sitting in Manyara has ordered the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Home Affairs to reinstate two traffic police officers who were dismissed for allegedly unlawfully obtaining and using a vehicle speed radar without authorisation. In a ruling delivered recently, Judge Devota Kamuzora granted prerogative orders of certiorari…
By Sukhdev Chhatbar The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights will next week mark 20 years since its establishment, commemorating two decades of continental human rights adjudication at its seat in Arusha. Established in 2006 under the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the court was created to complement and…
By The Arusha News Reporter The much-awaited long rains for Arusha and surrounding areas are expected to begin this coming week and intensify gradually into March, ending the prolonged dry spell that hit most parts of the region this year. According to the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), warm conditions will persist in the early part…
As you know dear reader, I am writing from London; subsequently, the global capital of the English language. Alas no. If you were to land here right now and step into a bus, train and any other public places with loads of Londoners, you might be surprised. Yes all signs, announcements, directions and legal dos…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Arusha has ordered Lodhia Steel Industries Limited and their driver, Mohamed Abdallah Mbugu, to pay Leopard Tours Limited over Sh.271m for crashing into their vehicle at Kambi ya Mkaa, Kikatiti, at the Moshi-Arusha Road on June 16, 2023. Delivering the judgement, Judge Frank Mahimbali held that Leopard Tours…
By The Arusha News Reporter Police in Arusha have recovered a stolen government ambulance that was allegedly being converted into a safari vehicle for tourists. Four suspects are helping with investigations. The vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser owned by the Musoma Municipal Council, was reported stolen late last year from Musoma in Mara Region. According…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has directed tour operators to step up awareness information to visitors on the law regarding strict prohibition against ownership of wildlife trophies and wildlife-derived products, following recurring cases of tourists being intercepted at exit points in possession of illegal items. In a recent…
Photo by Richard Kipuyo. Arusha joined the rest of the country in marking Law Day with celebrations held at the High Court grounds, focusing on promoting access to justice and legal awareness among the public. The event brought together judicial officers, legal practitioners and members of the community as part of the annual Law Week…
