In a village in Same District, Kilimanjaro region, the night was alive with noise—roars, scurrying sounds, screams and grunts, most shrouded in mystery. I recognised the calls of nightjars, the Spotted Thick-knee, two owls constantly calling to each other, and the very loud cries of hyenas announcing their presence. They called almost throughout the night,…
Tanzania’s decision to build a $172 million indoor arena is a game-changer for East Africa’s creative industry. For years, governments in the region have focused on sports, pouring billions into stadiums while ignoring the arts. Now, following pressure from musician Diamond Platnumz, Tanzania has finally recognised the value of entertainment infrastructure. Our region has produced…
f you are a grandparent, parent or teacher, you have experienced those moments when your grandchild, your child or student has done something wrong, sometimes something very wrong. Naturally, you become angry or troubled or frustrated, or all of them together. What do you do in this situation? There are several ways of responding to…
We are in the holy month of Ramadan (Mwezi Mtukufu wa Ramadhani), therefore, let us begin with two recent clips on the subject. TikTok featured a Tanzanian woman speaking enthusiastically about Ramadan in Kiswahili. As we are aware, in the last 30 years, Muslims have been portrayed very negatively. Some nations have even restricted visas…
Gupta Auto Spares triumphed in the Kilimeru Seven-a-Side Tournament by defeating ACCA 3-1 in a thrilling final at Jaffery Football Ground last week. The match showcased skills and teamwork from both teams. Gupta Auto Spares, along with four other teams – Tan Management, Bobby Tours, and A2G – competed in the tournament. In the photo,…
It is almost impossible to discuss where the world stands today and where it wants to go regarding “sustainable development” or a sustainable environment without first appreciating what happened in the past. This is one linear story, not “Breaking News” that sweeps the reader off their feet with a “staccato intro” before plunging them into…
When I was in third year of medical college, I started using mind maps as a way of taking notes efficiently and quickly, and that made learning more fun and memorable. I recall in fourth year, in a morning class lecture of Obstetrics and Gynecology, I was making a mind map on what the professor…
The government chemical laboratory says it has been receiving more visitors lately. Not the usual clients going to test the chemical properties of medicines, liquid consumables, and the like, but irate parents demanding to ascertain the paternity of new members in the family. There are cases, particularly from fathers, suspecting that they have no resemblance…
By The Arusha News Reporter Arusha is set to host over 800 footballers for the ninth annual Kitambi Noma International Soccer Bonanza during the Easter holidays next month, organisers said. Among those assembling are five teams from Nairobi, Kenya, participating in the four-day event. Local teams from Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Mbeya, Tanga, Dodoma,…
By Nicodemus Ikonko Kenya’s Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr Felix Koskei, has said there is urgent need for training, especially for staff from newer member states, on the key aspects of the East African Community (EAC)’s governance architecture and the region’s integration culture and spirit. Kenya’s Chief of Staff and Head…
