BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania’s world marathon champion Alphonce Simbu (pictured) will step onto one of the sport’s grandest stages next month when he lines up for the Boston Marathon. He will be joined by compatriot Magdalena Shauri. The two athletes are currently in intensive training in Arusha ahead of the April 20 showdown. Simbu returns…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI The bustling town of Moshi is set to come alive tomorrow, Sunday, March 22, as thousands of runners from across Tanzania and beyond converge for the 2026 Kilimanjaro Marathon, one of the country’s most celebrated sporting events. Now in its 24th edition, the marathon will see over 12,000…
FROM THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER IN MOSHI Speaking during the recent opening of the bridge, Councillor, Alhaj Ally Pendo said the project fulfilled a promise he made to the residents during his campaign for office. “This bridge links Msaranga and Ng’ambo wards, which depend on each other for various social and economic services,” he said….
Differences in how we operate phone calls overseas and back home are influenced by the culture of etiquette. Originating in French (i.e. “estiquette”) means sticking to rules as required by King Louis 14th’s court during the 17 century. A Swahili equivalent is “adabu” – itself hailing from Arabic “adab”… When people from home call, the…
Near the bus stop, a group of males and females are laughing, chatting, holding vessels of alcohol. As the bus rolls in, the group hops in, each clutching Strongbow cider cans like weapons of mass destruction. Seated on the upper deck of this red London bus, behind you, the gang laugh and talk animatedly. Conversation…
As Lent and Ramadan continue, many families in Arusha and across Tanzania are turning to lighter, plant-based meals, warm soups and herbal drinks. A common question I receive during clinic hours is: Can garlic, turmeric and ginger help stop early flu – especially when symptoms begin in the throat? Let us examine the science calmly…
Recent media coverage across East Africa has highlighted one of the most serious financial crises the EAC has experienced since its revival in 2000. Some media houses went as far as suggesting that the organisation was on the brink of collapse. This troubling situation has been caused by arrears amounting to $89 million with the…
Anaemia is a common health problem in children that often goes unnoticed. It occurs when a child’s blood contains too few healthy red blood cells or insufficient haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough oxygen, the body and brain cannot function optimally, which can affect growth, learning and overall health. The…
Any country contemplating leaving the East African Community (EAC) would do well to think twice before making such a move. Granted, it is not a perfect co-operation pact but admittedly it remains one of the most advanced intergovernmental partnerships on the continent. During the recently concluded Summit, the former Chair, President William Ruto of Kenya,…
Defamation in Tanzania occurs when a person makes a false statement that harms another person’s reputation. The law recognises two main forms: libel (written or published statements) and slander (spoken statements). These are governed primarily by the Defamation Act and the Penal Code. For a defamation claim to succeed, the claimant must prove three key…
