BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has invited tender applications for services needed to stage Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, to be held in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. As of August 12, the CAF official tender portal had listed 19 service packages connected to AFCON 2027 operations, covering areas including hotels…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The High Court at Arusha has allowed full hearing of an application for judicial review lodged by Assistant Inspector of Police, Yahaya Salehe Mokiwa, that seeks to overturn the decision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to demote him from the rank of Inspector of Police. “We find that…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA Arusha is expected to welcome about 2,000 delegates from around the world when Tanzania plays host of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union from October 5 to 9, 2026. The meeting will bring together Speakers of Parliaments, legislators, parliamentary officials, diplomats and representatives from IPU member countries. It is expected to…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Amos Makalla, has warned public officials against using investigations by the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) as an excuse to delay the implementation of development projects in the region. Mr Makalla said anti-corruption oversight should strengthen accountability without bringing legitimate public works to…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER ARUSHA City Mayor, Mr Maxmillian Matle Iranqhe, has reminded informal roadside traders, popularly known as machinga, to return to designated trading areas, warning that those who defy the directive could face legal action. The mayor explained that the continued occupation of kerbside areas and other unauthorised public spaces was contrary…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Residents of Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara should prepare for cold weather this August, according to the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). TMA said temperatures in the north-eastern highlands will be relatively warm during the day but moderately cold at night. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 10 and 20 degrees…
Renowned Indian Hindu spiritual preacher Rameshbhai Oza (right), has spent the past week in Arusha delivering sermonson the sacred Bhagavad Gita and related spiritual teachings. The sessions, held at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple, attractedhundreds of members of the Hindu community, guests and other attendees. (Photo by a Correspondent). BY DAVID CHIKOKO Tanzania is widely known…
BY MBONEKO MUNYAGA The red dust of the Serengeti and indeed, in most of Tanzania’s national parks, has always been the “signature tune” of a wild safari in the East African country, which is renowned for wildlife diversity and other natural attractions. However, the Chairman of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO), Mr Wilbard…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR East African Community (EAC) Secretary General (SG), Amb Stephen Patrick Mbundi, marked his first 100 days in office on August 3, 2026, focusing on regional trade, digital integration, health security and the implementation of the bloc’s development agenda. In July, Amb Mbundi led an implementation mission to the Sirari-Isebania border post between…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER ARUSHA’S philanthropist and poultry entrepreneur, Mrs Faye Cran, widely known as Mama Kuku, celebrated her 85th birthday last week, marking a milestone in a life that has brought hope, dignity and opportunity to thousands of disadvantaged Tanzanians. Born in England during the Second World War, Mrs Cran moved to East…
