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…
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…
