BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Defending champions Meru Cricket Club (MCC) began their PowerPack Trophy 2026 campaign in a brilliant fashion after smashing arch-rivals Telugu by 96 runs in the opening match at the St. Constantine Grounds last weekend. Batting first, MCC posted an imposing total of 227 for 4 in 20 overs, setting an…
Some juvenile cyclists who participated in the “Bike Challenge” in Olasiti, Arusha town, last week. (Photo by Staff Photographer) BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A leading Tanzanian cyclist, Richard Laizer, has called for increased promotion of cycling among juveniles to nurture talent and strengthen the future of the sport in the country. Laizer made the…
A memorable group photo of winners and finalists in different categories of junior tennis open which was held at the Arusha Gymkhana Club, last week. (Photo by a Correspondent). BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT Arusha Gymkhana Club (AGC) emerged supreme at the 19th edition of the Eddie Kiddies Open Tennis Tournament which was played at…
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…
