October 21

• Tanzania: Maasai Claim Use of 'Heavy Arms' Against Them

  The Maasai of the Loita clan, residing in Loliondo Division of Ngorongoro District have asked the government to investigate the infiltration of 'heavy military' weapons in their... Read more »

October 14

• Tanzania: Arusha Hosts First Pan-African Tourism Conference

  Arusha is set to play host the first Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in National Parks and Protected Areas which will bring delegates from 50 different... Read more »

• Tanzania: In Focus - Conservation by Non-State Actors

  Participants at a workshop in Arusha learned that state actors like the Wildlife, Fisheries, Forestry and Beekeeping Divisions and associated agencies make much effort to conserve... Read more »

• Tanzania: Soroptimist International of Arusha - serving Without Cease [opinion]

  This is an international organization of professional and working women coming together to help their communities, especially the woman and girl child. Come to us if you notice any... Read more »

• Tanzania: Tanapa Launches Media Awards

  The Tanzania National Parks has launched the first ever independent media awards aimed at promoting domestic tourism and conservation of game parks. Read more »

• Tanzania: Education - Pallotti Pioneer Course Graduates Shine Like Beacons [opinion]

  On 29th September 2012, the first Graduation Ceremony for graduates of the Teaching Certificate in Computer Applications took place at Pallotti Community Training Centre (PCTC) in... Read more »

• Tanzania: Poor Information Delivery Irks Regional Commissioner

  Regional, municipal communication departments leave much to be desired Read more »

October 7

• Tanzania: Motorcycle Rider Crashes to Death

  A motorcycle rider identified by the name of Ibrahim Simon Bajuta (38),a resident of Kibaoni, Sakina area died after he was knocked down by a vehicle while riding along the newly... Read more »

• Tanzania: Dogs Recover Bag Containing Baby Body

  A resident of Babati Town in Manyara Region, Agnes Baha (23) has been arrested by police for allegedly abandoning a male infant near her residence after an abortion. Read more »

• Tanzania: Other Values of National Parks [opinion]

  Creation of opportunity to generate revenue through tourism might be the most obvious reason why governments establish national parks. Other reasons are equally important.... Read more »

• Tanzania: The Meru Community Bank Extends 40 Million/ - Loans

  The Meru Community Bank (MeCoB) has extended loans amounting to Sh. 38.6 million since starting operations last year, it was announced in Usa River recently. Read more »

• Tanzania: Braeburn Opens 'Purpose Built Home' Facilities

  Braeburn boarders celebrate the opening of their new purpose built home. Read more »

• Tanzania: Meru Farmers Show Africa's Way Forward Koffi Annan, Melinda Gates Highly Impressed

  Growing alternative, drought resistant crops is an adoptive camouflage that helps farmers in Arusha to be immune to the effects of climate change currently taking toll on the... Read more »

September 23

• East Africa: The Silver Line of the Cash Bond "Crisis" [opinion]

  With both the customs union agreement and the common market in force, one would have expected to see the end of tariff and non-tariff barriers to doing business in East Africa. But... Read more »

• Tanzania: 600 Perish in Road Accidents in Arusha Region

  At least 441 people lost their lives in Arusha region in car accidents while another 120 died due to motorcycle accidents between January 2010 and August 2012. Read more »

• Tanzania: Motorcyclists Apprehend Suspected Thieves

  Two residents of Songambele in Mererani township in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region narrowly escaped death in the hands of motorcyclists notorious as bodaboda drivers. The... Read more »

• Tanzania: Mob Justice Claims Yet Another Life

  A resident of Unga Ltd in Arusha known as Mudy Mussa (27) died after a brutal beating in the hands of an angry mob that caught him attempting to steal from a farm. Read more »

• Tanzania: EU Statement on Development [column]

  Ms Connie Hedegaard has urged government officials in Tanzania to enhance impacts of projects on lives of people in rural areas. She made the statement recently in Arusha when... Read more »

• Tanzania: Girls Outnumber Boys in Class Seven Exams

  Official reports from the Acting Regional Administrative Secretary Mr Exaud Mwanga indicate that more girls than boys sat for this year's Class Seven exams in the region. Figures... Read more »

• Tanzania: Border Officials Shock Kagasheki

  The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki made a surprise visit at Namanga last weekend where he discovered bizarre happenings at the... Read more »

September 16

• Tanzania: Waridi Frank Now Miss Redds Northern Zone

  Miss Arusha 2012 Waridi Frank has emerged winner of the 2012 Miss Redds Northern Zone having stood out among nine other aspirants at a pageant held last weekend at Arusha's Naura... Read more »

• Tanzania: Police Have Arrested Bus Driver for Causing Death to a Cyclist

  Police in Arusha region have arrested a Hiace bus driver, Shahibu Said (27) a resident of Tengeru for allegedly knocking down and causing death to a pedestrian on the scene of... Read more »

• Tanzania: Transporters Object the Removal of Noah Vehicles

  The union of Drivers in Arusha Region have objected to the ban of Noah vehicles from plying Arusha-Namanga and Karatu routes in Arusha region come June next year. Read more »

• Tanzania: Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers

  Police in Arusha region have arrested three suspected armed robbers including two women, in possession of fire arms. Read more »

• Tanzania: Mutilated Body Found on Nduruma Bridge

  The body of an unidentified man aged between 45 and 50 years old has been found on the Nduruma bridge in Arumeru District , Arusha Region on September 9 at 4.00 pm. Read more »