By Mkumbwa Ally Last Tuesday, I attended a requiem mass for one of our own, the late Charles Hillary, who passed on two days earlier. Early reports had suggested he died at Mloganzila branch of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Ubungo, where he was admitted. But his daughter, Faith, revealed in a family statement that…
By Professor Raymond Mosha “Each jackal has its hole” is a proverb that I often heard in my childhood, and it resonated with me so deeply that nearly 40 years later, I wrote my doctoral dissertation in Philosophy to prove the truth of that proverb. That proverb means that each person is unique, with distinct…
By Freddy Macha A Sukuma tribe proverb says: “The war of the stomach is fought and won by the hoe.” Hoe, as we know, is a symbol of work, ladies and gentlemen. You are shopping on Saturday. And being a writer, tiny details are forever sacred. “How has your day been?” A posh supermarket attendant…
Poetry by Thomas Mhando The moon hangs low, the stars shine bright,A roaring sound cuts through the night.The jeep moves fast, the guide looks back,As hooves pound and stay on track. A lion sprints, the dust flies high,A game of life beneath the sky.The chase is fierce, the claws extend,Will it escape, or meet its…
Applauds life-changing school WaSH and Blood Bank Projects in Arusha The Rotary Clubs of Tanzania, part of Rotary District 9214, were honoured by the official visit of Rotary International President-Elect, Mario César Martins de Camargo, from 12–14 May 2025. He was accompanied by Rotary International Director, Daniel Tizazu. This distinguished visit reflected Rotary International’s strong…
Annual Science Day at The School of St Jude has long served as a launchpad for the next generation of innovators, and this year was no exception. Earlier this month, students came together to present individual and group projects that demonstrated their skills in science, ICT and mathematics, offering creative solutions to some of today’s…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Moshi has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and four others to release from custody a businessman, Mussa Majeba, who was detained at Moshi Central Police Station allegedly for stealing one laptop, one tablet and one pistol. Judge Safina Simfukwe ruled against the respondents after granting an…
Nicodemus Ikonko The East African Community (EAC) has launched Phase III of the Regional Network of Reference Laboratories for Communicable Diseases Project, valued at 12 million Euros, during a ceremony held on May 9, 2025, at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha. EAC Secretary General (SG), Ms Veronica Nduva, said the new phase aims to strengthen…
The Arusha News Reporter, Manyara The officers were killed instantly while on patrol duty when they were struck by lightning at Mirerani in Simanjiro District. The incident occurred amid a sudden heavy downpour in the area. The officers were travelling on a motorcycle at the time of the strike. The names of the fallen officers…
Rotary International (RI) President-Elect Mário César Martins de Camargo (second right) signs on the foundation stone for Arusha’s first-ever Blood Bank at Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital at a ceremony of launching the construction on May 13, 2025. Witnessing the historic moment are Arusha City Mayor Maximilian Iranqhe (right), Dr Alex Ernest, the hospital’s Doctor-in-Charge…
