BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The East African Community (EAC) will implement a new membership fee structure starting July 1, 2026, in which 50 per cent of contributions will be determined based on each partner state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as part of efforts to strengthen the bloc’s financial sustainability, according to the newly appointed…
Miss Tanzania 2026, Latricia Ian (centre) is flanked by reigning Miss World Opal Suchata Chuangsri (left) and current Miss Africa Hasset Dereje Admassu, in Dar es Salaam last weekend. FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DAR ES SALAAMTanzania has been awarded the right to host next year’s Miss World competition, marking a significant milestone for…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER It was not just a race of times, but a contest of nerve. As the leaders surged through the final kilometres of the Boston Marathon last weekend, Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu was right on the shoulder of eventual winner John Korir, forcing the Kenyan champion to dig deep in a tense…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Obadia John Ayo produced a brilliant display of skill and patience to win this year’s Vaisakhi Golf Championship at the Arusha Gymkhana Club last weekend. The tournament attracted 55 participants, all competing in a tightly contested round across three divisions. Ayo topped Division 1 with an impressive net score of…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT MCC (Meru Cricket Club) were crowned champions of the Arusha Cricket League (ARCC T20) Trophy 2026 following an exciting 18-run victory over Telugu in the final at St Constantine Grounds last weekend, completing an impressive unbeaten run throughout the tournament. Batting first, MCC put up a solid total of 162…
Modest Peter Kalist touches the finishing line at the General Tyre ground last week. BY DAVID CHIKOKO AND AMAIA ELIXMANN LOZA Twenty-nine-year-old emerging talent Modest Peter Kalist from Katesh came from behind in style to win this year’s men’s 42-kilometre Tanfoam International Marathon last weekend at the General Tyre grounds. He clocked 2:15:58 in his…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The national rally season is set to get underway with an exciting opening event scheduled for April 25 and 26 in Dar es Salaam. Drivers from across the country and beyond will converge for the first round of the championship. Defending champion Ahmed Huwel from Iringa begins his title defence…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Moshi Khalsa produced brilliant performance to submerge Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) 4–0 in the final to clinch the Mapinduzi hockey Cup in Tanga, last week. The Kilimanjaro side dominated proceedings from the outset, displaying superior organisation, pace and clinical finishing to outclass the defending champions. Moshi Khalsa took control…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Sports and cultural officers convened in Arusha last week aimed at strengthening coordination and advancing sports and cultural programmes in the country. The meeting brought together government officials and sector stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for promoting cultural heritage and enhancing sports development nationwide, with participants emphasising the need for…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER More than Sh 40 million has been raised for vulnerable children during a charity golf tournament held in Arusha last weekend. The funds were mobilised during the seventh International Diplomatic Charity Golf Tournament held at the Kili Golf Club in Usa River, Arumeru District, which brought together diplomats, corporate players…
