JULY TO BE COLDEST MONTH THIS YEAR

BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Residents of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara and Tanga have been alerted to prepare for colder mornings, occasional strong winds, dusty conditions and scattered rainfall this July, which is expected to be the coldest month of Tanzania’s June-to-August ‘Kipupwe’ or dry season. The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) Director-General, Dr Ladislaus Chang’a, said…

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SAKINA S. DOSSAJI

I LOST A HUNDRED TIMES

I lost a hundred timesBut I am not a loser,I failed a thousand timesBut I am not a failure,I made countless mistakesBut I am not a defect,I am not tornBut patched, reborn,I have shed pools of tears,But my smiles, a thousandfold,I have broken down to piecesYet stood up to put a brave front,Paled is the…

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Poetry Corner Thomas Mhando

THE ALARM THAT BREAKS THE MORNING’S CHARM

The alarm begins with gentle tone,Then escalates like debts unpaid.I silence it with sleepy skill,It returns louder, sharper still. Five more minutes become a crime,Measured harshly against the time.Dreams retreat without appeal,Reality enters cold and real. It rings on days I need escape,On rainy mornings draped in weight.I threaten apps, replacement clocks,The alarm remains unmoved…

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UPRIGHT THINKING Madaraka Nyerere

WHEN THE FOOTBALL TESTS AFRICAN UNITY

Every four years, when the FIFA World Cup takes centre stage, I traditionally support Africa’s participating teams regardless of nationality. Yet in the ongoing tournament, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, some African fans have withheld support for South Africa and Morocco. Their reasons range from resentment over xenophobic attacks in South…

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Health Diary Lulu

TONGUE-TIE IN BABIES

Many parents become concerned when their newborn struggles with breastfeeding or seems unable to stick out their tongue properly. In some cases, the cause may be a condition known as tongue-tie, a common condition that is often misunderstood. Tongue-tie occurs when the thin piece of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor…

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BY NASHESHA ROWBERG GARDEN GAMBLE

THAT ONE SMALL BOOK

Flowers bring joy to our gardens. Painting our lives with beauty and colour. Often we think of flowers in our gardens as merely decorative components; colourful bursts of petals to break up the various shades of green or brown. However, it is often overlooked how these eye-catching botanicals hold significant roles that improve how your…

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GERENUK FACE EXTINCTION – REPORT

BY SUKHDEV CHHATBAR Tanzania has raised concern over the sharp decline of ‘swala twiga,’ Kiswahili for gerenuk or the highly specialised antelope that browses on leaves and pods rather than grazing, which is common for its close relatives, the impalas and gazelles. The 2024/2025 National Wildlife Census released in Arusha by the Ministry of Natural…

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MADINI TRIUMPH UNDER-17 LEAGUE

Manna FC and Safari Warriors battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in an entertaining Arusha Youth League U-17 match at the Baptist Ground. Both sides showed attacking flair, determination and moments of real promise, keeping spectators on edge until the final whistle. After 90 minutes neither team could find the decisive goal, forcing them to…

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