Grief gripped mourners at Mount Meru Hospital on Tuesday midday as Arusha residents gathered to pay their last respects to Richard Yesaya Kitwika, 80, who died after being struck by a speeding vehicle along Njiro – Usa bypass on October 25, 2026. People of all ages stood in disbelief. Some had seen or spoken to…
BY DANFORD MPUMILWA TEARS AS It was around mid-morning last Sunday when my mobile phone suddenly began buzzing with a flood of messages. That was unusual. The messages came from close friends in Arusha, where I had spent more than half of my life. These days, I spend most of my time in Njombe, caring…
BY PROFESSOR RAYMOND MOSHA THE BRIGHT SIDE In this column I reflect on our humanity and on some of those things that give ultimate meaning to it. I meditate on those human characteristics that spell out the meaning of people taking care of those in need, people caring for each other, in particular those most…
BY SOPHIE MIRAMBO A company is a separate legal person, distinct from its directors, shareholders and employees. This principle, known as the corporate veil, individuals from automatically bearing the company’s debts and obligations. However, courts may lift the corporate veil in exceptional circumstances, particularly where a company is used to perpetrate fraud, conceal assets or…
BY G. MADARAKA NYERERE Established 81 years ago, in the aftermath of World War II, the United Nations was created to promote peace and security more effectively than its predecessor, the League of Nations. It was also tasked with advancing human rights and economic and social cooperation. Today, amid wars, inequality and competing national interests,…
BY LULU MONYO In today’s world of human resource management (HR) and employment law, the issue of wage payment has become of great importance. Many employers and employees often confuse two important concepts: Pay Equality and Pay Equity. While Tanzanian labour laws and International Labour Organisation (ILO) guidelines continue to emphasise Pay transparency, it is…
BY FREDDY MACHA Picture this London scene. Rushing to work, early morning, windy, rains and news of Storm Boelo and Austen. Trees and properties damaged. So cold you wish you were in warm East Africa. Meanwhile, news also warn El Nino, more terrifying, shall soon ravage that same East African landscape you crave. No where…
BY RAPHAEL MBUNDA The first wave of migratory birds has already arrived and I caught sight of this magnificent bird perched on a tree branch, enjoying a scorpion for breakfast. It gave me a clear view of its distinctive colours: Brilliant shades of turquoise and sky blue, with a warm chestnut breast. It was a…
BY DR LULU C. Imagine surviving a stroke but struggling to dress yourself, eat independently or perform simple household tasks. Or consider a child who has difficulty holding a pencil, playing with others or managing everyday activities. While medical treatment may address the underlying condition, recovering the ability to function in daily life often requires…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER A study covering Arusha and four other regions in Tanzania has uncovered widespread gaps on pesticide safety training, with fewer than one in four surveyed farmers receiving formal instruction on reducing health risks. Published in the professional, Discover Public Health recently, the researchers interviewed 528 farmers, 102 pesticide retailers and…
