BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Two tense, low-scoring semi-finals at the St. Constantine’s Ground last week, delivered a drama and set up a highly anticipated final between Telugu and MCC. In the first semi-final, Annadil Burhani ‘B’ struggled after being put in to bat, managing just 58 runs in 11 overs. Telugu’s bowlers dominated proceedings…
Tanzania’s legendary athlete Filbert Bayi (left), alongside the writer of this story, Sukhdev Chhatbar (centre) and Simon Mrashani, silver medallist at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the Kili Marathon in Moshi. (Photo by a Correspondent). FROM SUKHDEV CHHATBAR IN MOSHI The Secretary General of the Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC), legendary athlete…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN NAIROBI Arusha’s golfing star Madina Idd, who finished second last year, will be among the leading contenders at the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open in Nairobi from April 10 to 12. The three-day 54-hole stroke play tournament is expected to attract between 70 and 100 participants drawing a…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Tanzania will begin enforcing its Personal Data Protection law on April 8, 2026, with authorities warning that operating CCTV cameras without registration will be a punishable offence. The Tanzania Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) says all individuals and institutions using surveillance systems must register and comply with strict data protection…
After winning the toss, ACC elected to field, sending MCC in to bat first in the Arusha Cricket League at the St. Constantines Ground last weekend. MCC posted a solid total of 126 for 4, built on a composed 48 from Baraku and a valuable 25 by Yasir Patel. Karimu was the pick of the…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania’s world marathon champion Alphonce Simbu (pictured) will step onto one of the sport’s grandest stages next month when he lines up for the Boston Marathon. He will be joined by compatriot Magdalena Shauri. The two athletes are currently in intensive training in Arusha ahead of the April 20 showdown. Simbu returns…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI The bustling town of Moshi is set to come alive tomorrow, Sunday, March 22, as thousands of runners from across Tanzania and beyond converge for the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon, one of the country’s most celebrated sporting events. Now in its 24th edition, the marathon will see over 12,000…
About 40 players are expected to feature in Airtel Tanzania Monthly Mug golf tournament today, March 14, 2026, at the Arusha Gymkhana Club. The tournament will be played over 18 holes. Organisers say the steady turnout underscores the tournament’s status as one of the club’s flagship monthly events.
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DAR ES SALAAM The Tanzania Olympic Committee (TOC) has set April 12, 2026 for its general election, marking the start of a formal process that will see new leaders chosen to steer the country’s Olympic movement. The announcement was made on March 9, 2026, alongside the release of detailed…
ARUSHA CRICKET LEAGUE After winning the toss, A to Z elected to bat first and posted a modest total of 146 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs in the ongoing Arusha Cricket League at the St Constantine Ground over the weekend. Vijay Dhiman top-scored with 29 runs while Vijay Bhath contributed 23, anchoring the…
