MT. HANANG FIRE DESTROYS 400 HECTARES

By Sukhdev Chhatbar A wildfire that started on the upper ridges of Mount Hanang on December 3, 2025 has destroyed a significant section of the mountain’s protected forest, prompting large-scale response from district, regional and national authorities. Officials say, the blaze which began deep inside the Mount Hanang Nature Forest Reserve, has already consumed over…

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IRANGHE RE-ELECTED ARUSHA MAYOR

By The Arusha News Reporter Maxmillian Iranghe has been overwhelmingly re-elected Mayor of Arusha City, garnering 33 out of 34 votes cast by fellow councillors. He will now serve a second five-year term running from 2025 to 2030. At the same session early this week, the newly sworn-in councillors also re-elected Julius Medeiye as Deputy…

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STATE TO REBUILD NANJA DAM

By Mboneko Munyaga The government has set aside shs 2.3 billion for the reconstruction of Nanja Dam that supplied water to half of Monduli district in Arusha region during its heyday of dependability. The District Commissioner (DC), Ms Gloriana Julius Kimath, told The Arusha News that in the meantime, especially during this dry season, the…

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READING CULTURE MUST RETURN

Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi (right), launches Amb.Daniel Ole Njoolay’s autobiography in Arusha last week. (Photo by Richard Kipuyo). By Sukhdev Chhatbar The Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi has called on Tanzanians — especially the youth — to revive the culture of reading, warning that…

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LUANDA SUMMIT OFFERS TZ GATEWAY TO INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION

The 7th African Union–European Union Summit, held in Luanda, Angola, on 24–25 November 2025, marked a renewed moment of cooperation between Africa and the European Union. Europe remains Africa’s largest trading partner. As Jean-Claude Juncker, former President of the European Commission, noted, “Africa does not need charity; it needs true and fair partnerships. And Europe…

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SONECHA STEALS THE SHOW IN GOLF CHALLENGE

By The Arusha News Correspondent Arusha Gymkhana Club was buzzing with colour, cheers and competitive spirit last weekend as golfers took on the one-day challenging Jatin Sonecha Cross Country Tournament. The course layout — known for testing both skill and patience — delivered a thrilling day of shot-making and surprises. Rising above the field was…

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