I made big plans for Saturday,A hike, a jog, then books and chai.But morning came, and so did sleep,I snoozed through goals I meant to keep.By noon, my blanket hugged too tight.I said, “At 2, I’ll clean my room,”Instead I Googled “lounge perfume.”A Netflix doc just pulled me in—On snails that paint and rarely sin.I…
The Christmas and New Year season is always a special occasion for almost all of humankind — and now it is here once again. Yet each individual has certain memorable events that bring back special and unique experiences lived during this festive period. For my part, I have lasting memories of my Christmas Eve experience…
I watched a bee on a leaf sipping a raindrop in an ancient forest that seemed untouched by humans for many years. The stillness of the beautiful forest, dotted with mushrooms and tiny pink flowers that nourish butterflies, added to the serenity of the place, allowing my mind to relax and enjoy the fresh oxygen…
Ethiopia recently inaugurated Africa’s largest hydro-electric project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), expected to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity. Remarkably, GERD was financed almost entirely from within Ethiopia, showing how developing countries can fund mega-projects without relying on external actors. Self-reliance is not only financially feasible; it also safeguards a nation’s political and developmental…
East African countries conduct significant trade with the rest of the world. According to the EAC Trade & Investment Report 2023, exports from the region amounted to USD 26.9 billion, while imports reached USD 53.6 billion, bringing total trade to USD 80.6 billion. Most of this commerce is handled through maritime frontiers using foreign shipping…
Convulsions in children can be a frightening experience for parents and caregivers. They occur when a child has sudden, uncontrolled movements caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. While the sight of a child convulsing can be alarming, it is important to understand that not all convulsions are life-threatening, and many are treatable once…
By The Arusha News Reporter Telugu cricketers clinched the Ali Chomoko Cup which concluded last week at the St. Constantine’s Ground after defeating MCC to claim their first championship of the year. MCC won the toss and elected to bowl first. Telugu began steadily, with opener Kelvin Nasibu anchoring the innings with a superb 57…
By The Arusha News Reporter Rising star Aliabbas Somji emerged winner of the Cultural Heritage UPA Cup after carding 37 points at the Arusha Gymkhana Club last weekend. He secured a comfortable victory in Division One ahead of Lina Francis, who posted 36 points to finish runner-up. Luv Lodhia was placed third with 35 points,…
By The Arusha News Reporter Tanzania has once again cemented its reputation as the premier home of wildlife tourism after being voted The World’s Leading Safari Destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA). The global honour, announced during the Grand Finals held on December 6, 2025, at Bahrain’s state-of-the-art Exhibition World Center, reinforces the…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The CRDB Bank has won a case for recovery of a loan and other consequential reliefs from businesswoman, Lilian Joseph Badi, following breach of an agreement between the parties. The High Court at Arusha granted the bank an ex-parte judgement after Ms Badi failed to appear during the hearing of the case…
