By Nicodemus Ikonko Over 180 farmers in Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions have taken part in pioneering trials to identify the best-performing varieties of amaranth (Mchicha in Kiswahili) – a nutritious crop grown for both its leaves and seeds. The trials, led by the Arusha-based World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) in collaboration with the Tanzania Agricultural Research…
They say AI will take my place,Will write this poem, run this race.It may outthink me, that is true—But it can’t find my missing shoe.It still can’t fry a decent egg.I asked it once to draft my will,It gave my cat a house on a hill.“Be efficient,” I told the bot,It printed memes and asked…
On 25 June 2025, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) released its Africa Trade Report for 2025. The report offered both encouraging and concerning insights. The good news is that intra-African trade surged by 12.4% to US $220.3 billion, reversing a 5.9% decline in 2023. The report also forecasts continued trade growth—5.1% in 2025—with intra-African trade…
There is this story of an American businessman, Kenneth E. Behring (1928–2019) who I happened to meet here in Arusha in 2016. He grew up in what he calls poor environment in an ordinary typical American town. His family was not rich by any definition, but his parents and all his siblings were hard workers….
By G. Madaraka Nyerere📧 madaraka.nyerere@gmail.com BRICS — the economic and political alliance originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — is growing. Indonesia has recently joined as a full member, while Nigeria and Uganda have been welcomed as partner countries. For decades, traditional global institutions like the IMF and World Bank have…
Following his instincts, the guide directed us to take another path and, as we progressed, a sudden, loud call erupted from the forest, freezing us in fear. It was an outburst of peculiar sounds piercing through the dense jungle and sending chills down our spines. We hadn’t expected the sound of the animal to be…
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading infectious killers globally, despite being both preventable and curable. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other organs. It spreads through the air when someone with active TB coughs, sneezes or speaks. Fortunately, there are safe and practical measures to…
Across the animal kingdom, dietary habits are largely determined by genetic design. Carnivores like cats have short digestive tracts and thrive on raw meat. In contrast, primates—including chimpanzees—and herbivores have longer guts adapted to fiber-rich plant foods. Interestingly, the digestive system of a chimpanzee closely resembles that of a human. Even pigs, whose gut structure…
The unification of Africa appears to be a forgotten agenda, a mission with fewer protagonists and enthusiasts. Others disagree though. The unification of Africa is not a forgotten ideal but merely a complex process going through a milliard of very significant challenges. However, the topic doesn’t currently form the central focus of most African leaders…
Arusha City Director, John Kayombo. By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha City is laying the groundwork to revive its rich sporting heritage and return to Tanzania Premier Soccer League. “Our dream is to see Arusha regain its position among Tanzania’s top sporting cities. With the right plans and partnerships, we can have a Premier League…
