Kenya’s leading Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has announced its acquisition of Habari Node, an Arusha-based ISP operating across seven regions in Tanzania. Habari, a pioneer with over 25 years of experience in delivering Internet and ICT solutions to rural households and businesses in Tanzania, confirmed the development. Erik Rowlberg, Habari’s Founder and CEO, assured…
The High Court in Arusha has appointed Mary Sangatobe the administratrix of the estate of her late husband, Zephania Ubwani, a seasoned journalist, who died without leaving a will on April 6, 2024 at AICC Hospital in the city. Judge Ayoub Mwenda ruled that Mary, the wife of the deceased Zephania, who is the petitioner…
Campaigns for the November 27, 2024 civic elections in Arusha region kicked off formally last Wednesday with candidates selling their agendas to woo voters. With less than four days remaining before polling day, candidates from various political parties are working tirelessly to woo the electorate. The voting day has been declared a national public holiday….
The East African Community (EAC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 30 November 2024, at its headquarters in Arusha. This historic milestone marks a quarter-century since the signing of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC on November 30, 1999, by the founding Partner States—Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. The Treaty officially came into force…
Former Private Secretary to Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, Mzee Samuel Hussein Kassori, has pleaded with the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) to suspend their eviction order against nearly 300 families at the state firm’s Kijenge housing estate in Arusha. In a letter dated November 12, 2024 addressed to the Prime Minister (PM),…
The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) has been called upon to draft a model law for continent-wide “Effective Whistleblowers Protection Mechanism” as the fight against graft garners new impetus. The recommendation was one of the takeaways from the 8th Edition of the African Anti-Corruption Dialogue held in Arusha from November 7-8, 2024. AUABC…
tenants to ensure their belongings are removed and the premises are vacated by the specified date. The notice further requests tenants to settle any outstanding rent payments by December 31, 2024. “Please make sure that all your belongings are removed and that the property is vacated by the specificied date,” the notice reads dated 5th…
Ethiopian Airlines’ newly acquired Airbus A350-1000, first in Africa, made its maiden landing at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) on November 10, 2024, in anticipation of strong business performance. As the aircraft touched down at KIA, it was greeted with a ceremonial water cannon salute, a traditional welcome for special arrivals. This grand gesture highlighted…
Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) wil carry out a study next year to establish youth awareness on their rights to access and own land. The study will be in four countries, Benin, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Senegal and Tanzania, Mr. Augustine Nyakatoma , the Resident Director of YILAA Tanzania, said. “Had…
Africa Safari Glamping are to pay their former five gardeners several terminal benefits, including 12 months’ salary for illegally terminating their employment during the corona pandemic. This follows a decision of the High Court in Arusha that dismissed the application for revision lodged by the company to challenge the award by the Commission for Mediation…
