By Sukhdev Chhatbar Renowned primatologist, Dr. Jane Goodall, has spent over six decades studying chimpanzees, informing global understanding of primates, man’s closest relatives, as well as environmental conservation. Reflecting on her work in Gombe, Tanzania, in an exclusive interview with The Arusha News (please see pages 8 and 9), she notes that while chimpanzee behaviour…
By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha and Kilimanjaro are currently experiencing very hot weather, with daytime temperatures soaring to over 34°C, a significant increase for the highland regions that typically enjoy a moderate climate and become extremely chilly during their dry or wintry season, expected in just the next three months. According to the Tanzania…
Some juvenile participants at the start of the Manyara Race, held in Babati. (Photo by a Correspondent). By The Arusha News Reporter John Nahhay took top honours at the Posso Sports Madunga 10-kilometre Cross Country held in Babati, Manyara region, on February 8, 2025. Nahhay clocked an impressive 29:46.43, outpacing his closest challengers, Peter Gidoska,…
Vulgarity in Music: Threat to Tanzania’s Cultural Values TALKING SPORTBy A Special Correspondent In recent years, Tanzania has seen a surge in musical content from young artists that stirs debate about its alignment with the country’s cultural norms and values. Songs like “Naenda Toilet, Nyege Nyegene, Nipe Bia” and “Nitongoze”, among others, may seem humorous…
High-altitude mountain climbing poses many challenges, which makes it all the more exhilarating when diplomatic envoys, typically not associated with high levels of physical endurance, successfully reach the freezing summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. According to information from the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), three ambassadors—one retired and two still serving—were among nearly…
TANZANIA has once again claimed its crown as the World’s Leading Travel Destination, solidifying its position as a global tourism powerhouse. This prestigious accolade was announced by the World Travel Awards during the grand finale event held in Funchal, the capital of Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira, last week. A key factor contributing to this…
