BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Tanzania’s conservation fraternity is mourning the death of veteran environmental conservationist John Gospel Yonazi Salehe who was laid to rest on June 23, 2026 at his home in Njiro, Arusha city. Veteran conservationist died on June 19, 2026 at Mount Meru Hospital in Arusha following a short illness. He was…
EAC POISED TO PASS 2026/27 BUDGET BY DAVID CHIKOKO The East African Community (EAC) has proposed dollars 110.86 million budget for the 2026/27 financial year, placing regional security, trade growth, domestic revenue mobilisation and digital transformation at the centre of the bloc’s next phase of integration. EAC Secretary General (SG), Amb Stephen Patrick Mbundi, presented…
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…
Guru Nanak Rally founder, Amerjit Singh Dhillon BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER Arusha’s motorsport fraternity is mourning the death of veteran rally enthusiast and Guru Nanak Rally founder, Amerjit Singh Dhillon (64 – pictured), popularly known as “Mr Sunvic”, whose contribution helped shape rallying in northern Tanzania. Dhillon, a long-serving member of the Arusha motorsport…
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…
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…
While following up on the progress of the G7 Summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from 15 to 17 June 2026, my attention was drawn to the discussions on artificial intelligence. The dialogue covered a wide range of AI-related issues, including access to advanced AI models, AI and economic competitiveness and several other emerging concerns. I…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS REPORTER The Lions Club has organised a one-day fund-raising golf tournament at the Arusha Gymkhana Club today, Saturday, June 27, to raise at least TSh 10 million for charitable causes. According to Lions Club Tanzania District Governor Manish Chavda, the proceeds from the tournament will support eye-screening camps and assistance for…
BY THE ARUSHA NEWS CORRESPONDENT MCC booked their place in the final for the third time this year after defeating A to Z by 12 runs in the first semi-final of the 20-overs Arusha Cricket League at the St. Constatine Grounds, last weekend. MCC won the toss and elected to bat first. Despite losing an…
