Tanzania is richly endowed with forest resources covering nearly half of its land area — approximately 48 million hectares. Yet much of this potential remains underutilised, as the country continues to export raw logs while importing finished furniture. By strategically harnessing its forest wealth, Tanzania can build a globally competitive furniture industry that generates employment,…
From The Arusha News Reporter in Moshi The Kilimanjaro Marathon 2026 will take place on 22 March next year in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region. The annual event, one of East Africa’s most celebrated road races, is expected to attract over 12,000 participants from across Tanzania and around the world. The official launch of the marathon was…
By The Arusha News Correspondent The much-awaited Guru Nanak Motor Rally, which was scheduled to take place in Arusha tomorrow, November 9, 2025, has been postponed until further notice. Confirming the development, Arusha Motor Sports Club (AMSC) Secretary, Monica Lyimo, said the decision was made due to unforeseen circumstances. “We wish to inform all rally…
By The Arusha News Cricket fans in Arusha were treated to thrilling encounters in the ongoing Ali Chomoko Memorial Cricket League at the St. Constatine’s Ground when Kilimeru delivered a dominant all-round display against Annadil, whereas Tellegu made light work of Kilimeru 313 in a one-sided chase. Batting first, Kilimeru set the stage ablaze with…
The East African Community (EAC), once hailed as a beacon of regional unity and cooperation, has become increasingly ineffective and fragmented. Despite ambitious goals of creating a common market, a monetary union and even a political federation, progress has been painfully slow. National interests consistently override collective vision and member states often act unilaterally, undermining…
When an Arusha News reader made contact last week regarding a huge headline item here in London, I recalled a wonderful African tune released in 1984. In the second verse of Immigrés, celebrated Senegalese musician, Youssou N’dour, wails in Wolof: “Uzin bittim reew na fa nekk dekk nu fa Mujj u mujj yay danuy nibbi…
The year was 1965. I had just joined what was then known as Tandala Lutheran Church Boys’ Boarding Middle School — quite a mouthful — perched on one of the higher slopes of the Mount Livingstone (Kipengere) ranges, in what is now Makete District, Njombe Region. I was one of only three pupils, out of…
As you read my articles you can see clearly that I am often fond of writing reflections based on the proverbs that I learned from my ancestors. I do so because I firmly believe that ancestors of every nation, every ethnic group and of all countries, have passed on to future generations proverbs and sayings…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The High Court in Arusha has dismissed a suit filed by former director and shareholder of Coastal Travel Limited, Ms Anna Westh De Brauwer, who was demanding USD 315,000 as the alleged outstanding value of shares she claims to have relinquished to the air taxi company eight years ago. Justice Frank Mahimbali…
By Kusekwa Kusekwa The Court of Appeal, sitting at Arusha, has confirmed the 30-year jail sentence imposed on bus conductor Said Jumanne, alias Tembo, for raping a 14-year-old girl at Mlimani area, within Monduli District in 2017. Justices Barke Sehel, Omar Makungu and Eliezer Feleshi ruled against Tembo, the appellant, after dismissing the appeal he…
