From Fina Lyimo, Moshi Police booked 211 suspects on various charges during surveillance patrols in the Kilimanjaro region in the last three months. The Regional Police Commander (RPC), Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Simon Maigwa, told a press conference in Moshi that 114 suspects were found with cannabis and khat; 82 were booked for illicit…
‘Masika’ Season Arrives Breathing Hope to New Life By The Arusha News Reporter The eagerly awaited “Masika” rains have commenced, bringing significant relief to Arusha and Kilimanjaro, which experienced a severe heatwave in January and February that scorched most farm crops and threatened domestic animals in the predominantly livestock-keeping regions. Rains are predicted through next…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Manyara Region has sentenced one Paskal Petro Saqware to death by hanging for the killing of a nursery school pupil, whose name has been withheld for ethical reasons, in Babati District, last year. Judge Frank Mrindoko ordered Saqware to hang until he dies after convicting him of murder…
In one of my WhatsApp groups, there is a raging debate on a controversial subject: Cannabis, the infamous drug. This follows some pronouncements made late last year by some ‘researchers’ that the Arusha region produces the strongest and most deadly Cannabis in the world. Ha! Members of the group seem to have suddenly become experts…
Execution refers to the legal process by which a court order or judgment is enforced. Essentially, a person who wins a case does not automatically receive the remedies sought in the proceedings. The purpose of execution is to ensure that court orders and judgments are effectively enforced. Without enforcement mechanisms, court decisions would be ineffective…
By The Arusha News Reporter The Jaffery School ground will tonight, March 15, 2025, light up for an exciting final of the Kilimeru seven-a-side soccer tournament featuring ACCA against Gupta Auto Spares. The match promises to be a spectacular showdown. Kick-off is 10:45 pm. The Chairman of the Kilimeru Sports Committee, who is also a…
By The Arusha News Reporter Former world marathon champion Juma Ikangaa has pinpointed inadequate preparation as the primary reason behind Tanzania’s poor performance at world athletics championships. In an exclusive interview with The Arusha News, Ikangaa expressed his concerns about the nation’s declining standards in the sport, stressing that success hinges significantly on rigorous and…
Fasting is a practice that has been adopted for centuries, both for spiritual reasons and health benefits. The duration for which a person can survive without food varies, but generally, a human can survive for about one to two months without food, provided they have adequate hydration. Initially, the body burns glycogen (stored glucose), then…
Last February, the Ministry of Industries and Trade, through the Deputy Minister, Mr Exaud Kigahe, made a very important announcement. He reported in Parliament that the implementation of the Liganga iron ore project would commence in the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement was significant for two reasons. Firstly, the Liganga iron ore deposits were discovered…
Welcoming our lovely readers to our weekly health diaries column, where we delve into various disease-related topics, simplifying complex concepts for our readers. Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluids than your body takes in. This results in insufficient water being circulated around the body, inhibiting the body from carrying out its normal functions. Given…
