BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court of Arusha has acquitted one Hamis Ibrahimu, who was serving a 20-year term in jail for unlawful possession of zebra meat, which is government trophy, valued at US Dollars 1,200 (about 3,120,000/-). The court noted he was tried and convicted without consent to prosecute from the Director of Public…
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji. BY DAVID CHIKOKO Tanzania recorded 5.9 million tourist arrivals as at the end of 2025, the highest number of visitors ever achieved, as the country accelerated efforts to position itself among the world’s leading travel destinations. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji,…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Manyara has acquitted a resident of Babati District, one Elia Daniel Mumy, who was charged with killing a 13-year-old female pupil at Ayatsea Primary School. Judge Devota Kamuzora ordered Mumy freed after the prosecution failed to prove the murder charge against him beyond reasonable doubt, as required by…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The East African Community (EAC) Competition Authority has launched an inquiry into the proposed acquisition by AIL Holdings (Tanzania) Limited of up to 66.67 per cent of Meticulous General Insurance Company Limited, a move that could impact fair play in Tanzania’s insurance sector. According to a merger inquiry notice, the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, has strongly warned road contractors in Arusha to complete the work within the set timelines ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) or risk being fired. During an impromptu inspection of ongoing infrastructure works in Arusha last week, Dr Nchemba insisted that delays…
Justice Mohamed Chande. BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A presidential fact-finding commission established to investigate the violence that followed Tanzania’s October 29, 2025 General Election submitted its report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House on Thursday, April 23, 2026 – setting out key findings on the causes and impact of the unrest. The…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN NAIROBI Displaying skills and confidence Kanana “Nana” Muthomi won this year’s Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open in Nairobi last weekend finishing with a total score of one over par. Muthomi, one of Kenya’s rising stars in women’s golf, put up a brave show in a closely contested championship…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Miss World Tanzania 2026 is set to take place tomorrow in Dar es Salaam with 20 contestants from across the country competing for the national crown. Among the hopefuls are three representatives from the Northern Zone – Christina Mmbaga, Saraphina Kiyosaki and Shannon Mandia who secured their places in the…
BY DAVID CHIKOKO Over 1,000 runners are expected to feature in the second edition of the Tanfoam Marathon scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday), April 19, 2026, at the General Tyre Grounds at Njiro in Arusha. The event will feature four race categories — 42 kilometres, 21 kilometres, 10 kilometres and 5 kilometres — catering for both…
The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and EAC, Mr James Milya, takes an oath during the EALA session on April 14, 2026 as an ex-officio member of the regional parliament. Mr Milya was a member of the 5th EALA before his election to the national parliament in the last general election, representing Simanjiro constituency, Arusha…
