BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Annadil Burhani produced a brilliant all-round performance after winning the toss, outclassing ACC in all departments in the ongoing PowerPack 20-over tournament at the St. Constantine grounds last weekend. ACC struggled early, losing their top three cheaply. Captain Gurpreet Singh was dismissed in the second over, followed by Sachin Agrawal…
Neema Olomi displays proudly her third position trophy which she won in Nairobi, last week. Neema Olomi gave Tanzania something to celebrate after finishing third overall at the Kenya Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship held at Limuru Country Club in Kenya. Olomi of Arusha Gymkhana Club completed the three-round event with a total score of…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DAR ES SALAAM Arusha-based world marathon champion Alphonce Felix Simbu has been named Tanzania’s Best Male Sports Personality of the Year 2025 at the National Sports Council (NSC) Awards held last week in Dar es Salaam. Simbu, one of Tanzania’s most decorated long-distance runners, received the top male honour…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER TCA secured a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Meru Cricket Club (MCC) in the PowerPack T20 Cricket League 2026 after successfully chasing down a target of 113 at the St. Constatine Grounds last weekend. MCC were bowled out for 112 runs in 18.4 overs despite a quickfire innings from Anish Jepron,…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Nairobi, Friday. Arusha’s top golfer Madina Idd has made a promising start at the ongoing Kenya Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship, which teed off yesterday at Limuru Country Club. The 2023 champion, who entered the three-day tournament determined to reclaim her title, showed early composure and sharp form in the…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Two Arusha-based teams — Police Arusha SC and Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) — are set to carry the region’s hopes as Tanzania heads into the prestigious East African Netball Clubs Championship scheduled from Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. The week-long tournament will be staged at Ulinzi Sports…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN DODOMA The Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Paul Makonda, told Parliament that construction of the new Arusha stadium—earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)—has reached 77 per cent completion. Presenting his ministry’s 2026/27 budget estimates in the National Assembly, his first since being appointed minister…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Prisca Lyimo has been crowned Miss Grand Arusha 2026 after emerging top during the Miss Grand Tanzania auditions held in the city last weekend. Lyimo, 23, a model and aspiring entrepreneur, stood out among 25 contestants to secure the regional title. She will now represent Arusha at the national finals,…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The President of the Confederation of African Football(CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has reaffirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will proceed as scheduled in East Africa (EA), rejecting speculation that the tournament could be postponed or moved from its designated hosts. Motsepe said reports suggesting a delay of the competition…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha’s star Madina Iddis is getting set for the upcoming Kenya Ladies Amateur Stroke Play Championship scheduled for May 8–10 at Limuru Country Club. She is currently in an intensive training session at the Arusha Gymkhana Club ahead of the three-day tournament. Madina, who lifted the title in 2023, heads…
