The Cognitive Load Theory states that our brains can only handle a certain amount of information at a given time when we are learning something new. In other words, while our capacity to learn things is virtually unlimited once the knowledge or skill has been incorporated into our long-term memories, when we are learning something…
The other day, I was briefing my young nephew who is on the verge of joining the National Service (JKT) after completing his secondary education. He had been informed that if he wanted to know anything about life in the service, he should consult veteran me. Yes, I had gone through the National Service regime,…
We as humans have a lot in common, more than we consciously think of. We share a basic humanity, we are born at some point and will certainly pass away at some point. Those of us who are more conscious of this common humanity tend to be there for others, and history has plenty of…
By Peter Lindstrom Stephen recently completed his circle of life. Arusha-based Hoopoe Safaris hosted the U.S. President Bill Clinton (second left) on his Tanzania philanthropic tour in 2015. Others in the picture are, from right, Peter Lindstrom, the late Stephen Laiser (second right), and Rupert Hatton (left). The late Laiser and Lindstrom initiated Hoopoe Safaris….
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are critical drivers of economic growth and national development in the modern world. All development that the world has witnessed from the Industrial Revolution to today’s space age is a result of STEM. Investing in STEM education is investing in the future; whatever technological innovations we see today are…
Last week we discussed the young soldier who committed suicide in 2021. She had been pestered by a senior officer while her superiors would not take her complaints seriously. Such struggles are everywhere, including sports. I know a guy who never watches female football. “I can’t bear seeing half-naked women running with the ball… showing…
By Mboneko Munyaga Some of our very good friends had given us not more than four months of publishing. There was no way, they said, a hard, print copy, not backed by massive financial capital, could survive in the digital era. But as they say, nothing beats determination, or rather that intangible quality of believing…
As the solemn and reflective period of Lent has begun, we at The Arusha News extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. These 40 days of fasting, prayer and penitence not only offer us a chance to introspect but also to deepen our connection with Christ’s journey and sacrifice. This Lenten season…
Nanja Dam, once a highly dependable source of water for a number of villages in Lower Monduli, is slowly dying due to siltation, evaporation, and invasion by weeds, which normally grow when the water gets very polluted. But at least, in this photo taken recently, the dam is still home to a flock of African…
Time flies very quickly, or so they say. It’s hard to believe that March 7, 2025, marked our first anniversary at The Arusha News. It feels almost like only yesterday, but it has already been a year—a period filled with dynamic reporting that has changed the social landscape for the residents of Manyara, Arusha, Kilimanjaro,…
