FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DODOMA Recently sworn-in Vice President, Mr Deogratius John Ndejembi, assumed office pledging to serve all Tanzanians equally.Mr Ndejembi (43), took the oath of office at the State House in Dodoma on Saturday, August 29, succeeding Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, who resigned the post and his letter was accepted by President…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has begun its 82nd Ordinary Session at its seat in Arusha with judges expected to consider several pending applications and other judicial matters. The session, which opened on Monday, August 31, 2026 will run until September 25, 2026. During the four-week…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is awaiting a comprehensive report on an accident in which four Swiss tourists and their Tanzanian driver escaped unhurt unhurt after their safari vehicle plunged into the Mara River in Serengeti National Park, about a fortnight ago.TATO Executive Director, Mr Elirehema Maturo, told…
Tanzania has once again cemented its position as a tourism heavyweight after it was named Africa’s Leading Destination 2026 at the World Travel Awards ceremony for the third consecutive year. The award was announced at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony held in Zanzibar on August 28, 2026, extending the country’s winning streak after…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Scientific research elsewhere in Africa is raising hopes that contraception and sterilisation could provide Tanzania with long-term measures for managing elephant populations in selected areas of growing human-beast conflict, although culling jumbos is currently out of the question. Tanzania’s 2024/2025 National Wildlife Census recorded 66,714 elephants, up from 46,408 in…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS The warning from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) about a potentially intense El Niño during the October-December short rains must be treated as a call to action, not simply another weather bulletin. In recent seasons, TMA forecasts have proved increasingly dependable, giving communities and authorities valuable time to plan. When such…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Researchers meeting in Arusha have highlighted how the digital technology could help address practical challenges ranging from crop diseases to shortages of Mathematics teachers. The studies were presented at the Second African-Nordic Conference on Mathematics, held in Arusha from 11 to 14 August, under the theme “Collaborative Research in Mathematics…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER FOREIGNERS can now invest in Tanzania Government Treasury Bills and Bonds following changes to the country’s foreign exchange rules. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) announced recently that the changes have opened government securities market to more foreign investors. “The reform aims to broaden access to the government securities market,” BoT…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR ARUSHA Airport is ready for round-the-clock operations following completion of a major runway lighting project, Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Amos Makalla, announced on August 25. Mr Makalla said all the newly installed ground lighting had been tested, describing the development as an important step in aviation services in the region. “I switched…
Arusha PCCB Regional Bureau Chief,Ms Zawadi Ngailo(left) and Fraud case suspect,Podoleanu Constantin Cătălin(right). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTERS IN ARUSHA AND BUCHAREST A Romanian national arrested in Arusha recently allegedly for cash card fraud, apparently has a name that matches the details of a man from the European country’s court records and media reports who…
