Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania June 28, 2024
Shocking revelation: A 27-year-old man who was kidnapped, shot in the head, and dumped in the wild, says he was first detained in a police workshop in Dar
Edgar Edson Mwakabela who went missing on June 23, 2024, leading to a viral campaign on X #WhereIsSativa, was found yesterday dumped in the Katavi National Park. In a shocking revelation, Mwakabela says he was first taken into the Oysterbay Police workshop, before leaving with his kidnappers to Arusha (600Km) and then Katavi (1400 Km).
In the first video that confirmed he was alive, Edgar is seen sitting in the dust, complaining that his head hurts. “Please help me, my head hurts, my legs are swollen,” Edgar can be heard pleading with the people who found him.
Later when he was taken to the hospital, Mwakabela revealed more details about his kidnapping saying that he was shot in the head, but by the stroke of luck, the bullet hit his jaw.
“I was kidnapped on Sunday around seven in the night and taken to Oysterbay Police Station. I know the Oysterbay station does not have my records, but they took me to the workshop at the Oysterbay Station where I stayed from eight o’clock until 5:20 in the morning,” explained Mwakabela about his ordeal.
He continued: “Then, the people who have been with me all these days came and took me from Monday until this morning when they shot me in the head. But God is good, I was shot in the head, but by God’s grace, the bullet passed through my jaw. As we speak, my lower left teeth need to be fixed.”
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Government reached a deal with traders as they agreed to end the strike
Following a meeting between traders and Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa which commenced on June 26, 2024, and concluded yesterday, traders through their leaders have agreed to resume business as usual.
This comes four days since the Kariakoo traders started their strike against unfair tax practices on June 24, 2024, leading for the strike to expand to nine regions.
Governmnet has outlined several agreed resolutions including for TRA to halt all operations for EFD inspection until August 2024. TRA in collaboration with stakeholders to establish an efficient system for keeping important documents during the importation of goods into the country. Port Authority to quickly expand dry ports for the delivery of deconsolidated cargo. TRA to provide intensive public education on various tax developments in the country
TRA to set prices and properly manage the list of eight products that will have a common pricing for tax valuation this includes Kitenge fabrics, shirts, other clothing, cosmetics, valuables, handkerchiefs, undergarments, and vests.
The government to organize small traders, government to continue reviewing tax rates in the medium and long term, government to address all operational complaints that do not involve policy or law amendment. TRA to complete the TANCIS system, which will include the auto valuation module for import.
TPA and TRA to ensure cargo ordered through shared containers are cleared using individual TIN numbers by July 2024. Ministry of Finance to review the service levy system. Authorities monitor the inspection of foreign permits and take action against those who do not comply with business regulations. Ministers of Trade to meet with traders.
Customs experts to meet with traders to discuss tax procedures, particularly importation, and redemption of goods.The Prime Minister’s Office to provide quarterly feedback
