Some years ago, in the early 1980s, a young man at a secondary school in Arusha fell in love with a fellow student. Initially, they began studying together and slowly got to know each other. This closeness led to a gradual love affair, with kissing and in due course, physical consummation for the two lovebirds….
Marijuana is often viewed as a harmless or “natural” substance, particularly among young people. However, research suggests that its use may be associated with certain mental health risks, including psychosis—a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels and perceives reality. Psychosis is not a disease in itself, but rather a group of symptoms. It…
More than half a century ago, a European dictatorship collapsed not through reform but under the weight of unjust wars in Africa. On 25 April 1974, a military coup overthrew Marcelo Caetano amid rising resentment of Portugal’s conflicts in Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and its other colonies. The Carnation Revolution brought sweeping change, shaped far from…
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…
Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji. BY DAVID CHIKOKO Tanzania recorded 5.9 million tourist arrivals as at the end of 2025, the highest number of visitors ever achieved, as the country accelerated efforts to position itself among the world’s leading travel destinations. The Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Ashatu Kijaji,…
BY KUSEKWA KUSEKWA The High Court at Manyara has acquitted a resident of Babati District, one Elia Daniel Mumy, who was charged with killing a 13-year-old female pupil at Ayatsea Primary School. Judge Devota Kamuzora ordered Mumy freed after the prosecution failed to prove the murder charge against him beyond reasonable doubt, as required by…
