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LEOPARD TOURS WINS SH270M CRASH CASE

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…

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AMBULANCE THEFT RING BUSTED IN ARUSHA

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…

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TOURISTS WARNED AGAINST ILLEGAL SOUVENIRS

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…

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ARUSHA MARKS LAW DAY

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…

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RAPIST STEPFATHER GETS LIFE JAIL

By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court at Moshi has upheld both the conviction and sentence for rape and life imprisonment imposed on Jerome Chuwa by the Resident Magistrate Court for having sexual intercourse with his step-daughter of 12 years after it dismissed his (Chuwa’s) appeal. During the hearing, Chuwa’s advocate, Mr Emmanuel Anthony, had argued…

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8-MILLION TOURISTS POSSIBLE

By The Arusha News Reporter. Tourism remains a key sector of the economy that contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings, government revenue and employment that requires balanced economic utilisation and environmental conservation for long-term sustainability. Speaking at the inaugural state-organised Serengeti Awards Ceremony in Arusha last Saturday, the Prime Minister (PM), Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, said…

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