FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MBEYA ARUSHA City has emerged as one of the strong performers at the ongoing 2026 Local Government Authorities’ sports games (SHIMISEMITA) in Mbeya, recording victories across several disciplines. The city, represented by one of its largest sporting delegations in recent years, has maintained an impressive run in the national…
Telugu and Arusha Cricket Challengers (ACC) recorded impressive victories in their respective matches, as the competition moved towards the knockout stage in the ongoing Syed Khameni Memorial Cricket tournament at the St. Constantine Ground, last weekend. In the first match, Kilimeru won the toss and elected to field, putting Telugu into bat. Sandeep anchored the…
KENYA has stepped up its preparations to jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the continental showpiece gather pace just less than a year. Officials told a parliamentary committee at the weekend that the country was well positioned to stage the two flagship events, citing progress on the new 60,000-seat Raila Odinga…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER TELEGU registered a commanding 142-run victory over Anadil Burhani in the ongoing Syed Ali Khamenei Memorial Tournament at St. Constantine’s Grounds in Arusha, last weekend. After electing to bat first, Telegu piled up an imposing 255 for four with Wilbert leading the charge with a superb 110. Vasant also played…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER ARUSHA is set to host some of Africa’s leading pool players when the CueMasters International Tournament gets underway on August 27, 2026. The five-day competition will run to August 31, bringing together players from Tanzania and other African countries to battle for honours in one of the major pool tournaments…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha City has sent one of its biggest sporting delegation in recent years to Mbeya for the 2026 Local Government Games (SHIMISEMITA), underlining its new ambition to compete strongly in the national competition. The city is represented by 139 people, including 127 athletes and has entered competitors in all 15…
Overall winner Jatin Sonecha ( left) proudly displays his trophy. Above: Division ‘C’ winner George Ogutu takes a powerful swing during the tournament, which attracted more than 70 golfers. (Photos by a Correspondent) BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Veteran golfer Jatin Sonecha produced a spectacular display of skill, experience and composure to walk away with…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT All is set for the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel Golf Tournament, which tees off today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Arusha Gymkhana Golf Course. More than 70 golfers from Tanzania and neighbouring countries are expected to battle it out for top honours in what promises…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER About 2,000 participants have so far confirmed for the Manyara Tanzanite Marathon 2026, as preparations gather pace for the charity race scheduled to take place in Babati, next Saturday, August 22. The marathon, held under the theme “Hatua Moja, Okoa Maisha ya Mtoto” (One step, save a child’s life), aims…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Dar es Salaam rally driver Manveer Birdi outclassed his rivals to win the Euro Cables Rally of Kisarawe in Coast Region on Sunday. Birdi, driving a Škoda Fabia Evo for the ASAS Rally Team, completed the event in one hour, 14 minutes and 20 seconds to secure a convincing victory….
