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…
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…
