He and mates were chatting in an Asian language. Not Hindi or Urdu. Not Japanese, Thai, or Chinese. None of those famous ones. Unknown countries tend to have people whose geographical knowledge is limited. Listen to this. Around 30 years ago, I visited Paraguay in South America. My girlfriend and I were just getting out…
Is there a controversy over the creation of the name Tanzania, which was given to the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, 61 years ago? A Tanzanian of Asian descent, Mr. Iqbal Muhammad Dar (R.I.P.), called a press conference in Dar es Salaam in September 2003, when I was with the Daily News, to claim…
This year, I set out to conquer not one, but two extraordinary challenges: Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro twice – first in June, then again in September. For many, scaling Africa’s highest peak even once is a daunting feat. I’ve known climbers who, after one attempt, swore never to return. Yet, while Kilimanjaro demands respect and should…
By Nicodemus Ikonko The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) and the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), both state-owned, have teamed up to build East and Central Africa’s biggest conference facility in Arusha capable of seating 4,500 delegates. A joint press statement said the agreement for the Sh 385 billion project was inked on March…
By Mboneko Munyaga To prevent the snows of the Kilimanjaro from melting, conserve Mount Meru’s forest cover, and combat desertification in Monduli, Karatu, and Babati, experts warn that Arusha, Manyara, and Kilimanjaro regions must prioritize environmental protection in all their activities for progress. GONE BALD: Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, is located about 100 kilometers…
By The Arusha News Reporter The future of gender equality rests on empowering the youth as the next generation of advocates for change, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said. Addressing the nation from the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha at the climax of celebrations to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, President…
The Arusha News, which celebrated its first anniversary on March 7, 2025, has been challenged to write more on tourism and the country’s cultural heritage, traditions, and customs. The remarks were made by senior academic and diplomat, Ambassador Daniel ole Njoolay, in his overview of the paper’s progress as it marked its one year of…
By Nicodemus Ikonko Tanzania is set to import 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Ethiopia through Kenya to address voltage outages in northern regions, including Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Tanga. President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced at a public meeting in Mwanga District, Kilimanjaro Region, recently that Tanzania would be purchasing electricity from Ethiopia. Explaining why Tanzania…
From Fina Lyimo, Moshi Among the people cheering the inauguration of the 406 billion/- Same-Mwanga-Korogwe water project by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on March 9, 2025, was Mr. Cleopa David Msuya, Mwanga’s first Member of Parliament (MP). Mzee Msuya (94), now confined to a wheelchair, is a prime stakeholder in the project billed to benefit…
By The Arusha News Reporter Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium sets the stage for an electrifying derby as Simba SC faces Young Africans SC today, Saturday, March 8, 2025. With both teams battling for supremacy in the Tanzania Premier League, this match promises fierce competition and thrilling football. Yanga are leading the table with…
