By Nicodemus Ikonko African leaders have been challenged to act with vision to promote a new dispensation that values sovereignty, good governance, and the mobilisation of domestic resources for sustainable development and dignity. The President of the Republic of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, issued this call on February 3, 2025, at the opening of…
By Mboneko Munyaga As regional summits attempt to quell the escalating crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), analysts are calling for a more direct approach to address foreign interference in the region. The crisis, they argue, will not conclude until key players are openly confronted and compelled to withdraw their military forces…
A mourner at the Ismailia Jamaat Khana in Arusha signs a condolence book, as Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) workers look on, on February 8, 2025, following the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88. His enduring legacy in Arusha,…
CELEBRATING HARD WORK: Palace Hotel Arusha Manager, Mr Joseph Mremi (left), awards a certificate of appreciation to Ms Secilia Benadino for her long dedicated service, during a ceremony held at the hotel premises. January 31, 2025. (Photo by a Correspondent). Mathayo Laizer The Arusha Palace Hotel, located in the heart of the city, marked 15…
By The Arusha News Reporter Lolovon Street leaders in Musa Ward, just north of Kisongo Ward in Arusha District, moved quickly to avert a possible large-scale outbreak of rabies after ordering the isolation of donkeys that became aggressive and started biting others late last month. A total of four donkeys died in three different homesteads…
(Photo by Nicodemus Ikonko) Retired teacher Mrs. Apaikunda Ayo (61) and her son Mark Exaud (22), along with their driver Paul Sita (25), died on the spot when their new Toyota RAV4 crashed into an oncoming Esther Luxury Bus at Mdawi area, Moshi District in Kilimanjaro Region on February 1, 2025. Mrs. Ayo, who had…
Bodaboda operators in Arusha City have received Sh20 million with which to establish their own co-operative union, courtesy of a grant from President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Arusha Urban Member of Parliament, Mr Mrisho Gambo. The grant was handed over to the city bodabodas by national chairman of the ruling party’s youth organisation, UVCCM,…
The government has pledged to modernize Arusha city’s road network, starting more urgently with the 14-kilometre stretch from Tengeru to Usa River on the road to Moshi and the section from around the Kilombero Market to Kisongo on the westward main road to Singida and Dodoma. The promise was made by two cabinet ministers, Mr…
