It is by sheer gift of life – and all glory to God – that we are witnessing living history.The SGR train journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma marks a profound revolution in Tanzania’s more than one hundred years of railway transportation. A journey that once took up to 12 hours has now been…
Today, I wish to digress from my usual discourse on economic and developmental matters. This time, my focus is on a certain social malaise that has reached unmanageable proportions in most urban areas: The boda boda (motorcycle) menace. “A rat that is seen during the day is chasing what will burn the granary at night”…
As we age, our bodies undergo many changes – and one of the most significant is how we handle calcium. Calcium is a mineral essential not just for strong bones and teeth but also for proper muscle function, nerve signaling and blood clotting. For older adults, maintaining adequate calcium intake becomes increasingly important to prevent…
By The Arusha News Correspondent Winning the toss, Annadil elected to bat first in the Arusha Regional Cricket Committee Tournament for 20 overs played at the St. Constantine Ground last week. Hatim Bakrudin top-scored with 41 runs, supported by Bamba’s 11, guiding the team to 89/8 in their allotted overs. A to Z’s bowling attack…
The lush greens of Arusha Gymkhana Club will come alive today as over 50 of the city’s top golfers tee off in the eagerly awaited Vaisakh 18-hole golf tournament. The annual event, traditionally held during the Vaisakh festival, has grown in prestige and participation, drawing seasoned players and rising stars alike. This year’s tournament promises…
You know the type – they sing too loud,Their hands are raised above the crowd.They “Hallelujah!” on repeat,Then post it live with shaky beat.Their phone more saved than even them.They dance with joy at every song,Then criticise the choir’s wrong.They hug the pastor, front and bold,Then mutter gossip cold as gold.“Amen,” they end – then…
By The Arusha News Reporters It is not yet official, but all signs indicate that the race for the influential Arusha Urban parliamentary seat is already taking shape. Early political undercurrents suggest a potential contest between incumbent MP, Mr Mrisho Gambo and current Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda – both prominent figures within…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Dodoma The government on Thursday tabled the national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, amounting to TSh 56.4 trillion up from TSh 49.3 trillion in the 2024/25 financial year. Among several new measures introduced in the Finance Bill is a proposal to make it mandatory for all tourists visiting…
By Mboneko Munyaga The story of a man who allegedly hanged himself after a dispute involving two goats in Arusha recently reminded me of what a senior psychiatrist at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam once told me about the link between depression and suicide. The tragedy is that, rather than raising alarm,…
Mzee Amir Somji (left) and Veteran golfer General Mirisho Sarakikya (right). (Photo by a Correspondent) By The Arusha News Correspondent Gary Chadha emerged champion of the Mzee Somji’s 90th Birthday Golf Tournament, held last week at the Arusha Gymkhana Club. Khanbhai Hussein finished runner-up. In Division Two, Sheetal Aggarwal claimed top honours, followed by Koen…
