We checked into what would be our new home for the next nine months the International Institute of Journalism in Berlin, located in Friedrichshagen, a suburb south east of that historic German city. The institute was situated in the middle of a thick and vast pine forest, with the nearest settlement and urban train station…
Few things worry parents more than a child with a high fever and a painful sore throat. One common cause of these symptoms is acute tonsillitis a sudden inflammation of the tonsils, which are two small glands located at the back of the throat. Although tonsillitis is common in children, understanding its causes, symptoms and…
In the down bound lift to the underground train, the 60 plus year old English chap, reminds you of what is slowly vanishing as we stroll towards mid 21st century. Public interaction, humour and casualness. “I just got a new job,” he says in typical London Cockney accent. Operating the buttons he lets the elevator’s…
By now, many of the readers of this column must have noticed that I am fond of returning to the wisdom of our ancestors in order to learn crucial lessons for life. Their wisdom, which comes to us in myriad forms such as stories, proverbs, sayings, riddles and rituals, is as wide as the sea…
Heavy downpour washes out second game BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT A to Z produced a commanding all-round performance to secure a convincing 55-run victory over TCA in the opening match before rain forced the cancellation of the second fixture in the ongoing 20-over Arusha Cricket League at the St. Constantine School grounds. After winning…
BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR TALKING SPORT Gabriel Gaey leading the pack in Seoul, South Korea, last week. (Photo by a Correspondent). For decades, the narrative of East African long-distance running has been defined by the high-altitude dominance of Kenya and Ethiopia. Their athletes have long been the gold standard, sweeping podiums from Boston to Berlin and…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The 28-kilometre Tengeru-Mererani road is set to be upgraded to tarmac level as part of major infrastructural improvements ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) championship, which Tanzania will co-host with Kenya and Uganda. The move follows a directive by Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, to the Ministry…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) will meet in Arusha on March 7, 2026, for an ordinary Summit as the regional bloc confronts deepening financial strain and a significant leadership transition. The high-level meeting comes at a critical moment for the Community which is grappling with mounting budgetary pressures…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The government has issued a nationwide health alert following an increase in influenza and COVID-19 cases in parts of the country. The Ministry of Health, in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, urged the public to observe preventive measures, including frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, avoiding crowded…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Police in Arusha have appealed to members of the public to assist with information that could lead to investigations into the death of Abdilah Mussa, popularly known as “Banjoo,” a well-known gemstone trader. Arusha Regional Police Commander (RPC), Justine Masejo, said the trader was reported missing on after he was…
