Good morning!The Chanzo is here with a rundown of major news stories reported in Tanzania on December 04, 2024.
Calls to separate politicking from security organs intensify as Judge Warioba weighs in: ‘Leave the military out of politics’
Former Prime Minister and retired Judge, Joseph Sinde Warioba has raised concerns about the involvement of Tanzania’s security organs in politics. Speaking to the press today, December 4, 2024, at the Peacock Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Warioba emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the country’s military and criticized the politicization of the police.
“We mustn’t involve the People’s Defense Forces in political matters. Since its establishment, our military has done an excellent job,” said Warioba. He expressed concern over the heightened alert status of security organs during the recently concluded local government elections.
“I can confidently say that if there is an institution that operates with integrity, patriotism, and discipline in our country, it is the Defense Forces,” Warioba added. “They are the only remaining institution that does not follow the notion of ‘eating as far as your rope reaches.’ They operate with honesty, integrity, patriotism, and discipline.”
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Biden in Angola: Tanzania and Zambia take ‘connecting Africa’ position on Lobito corridor amidst U.S.-China rivalry
U.S. President Joe Biden concluded his trip to Angola on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with a meeting attended by Angolan President João Manuel Lourenço, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, and Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango.
The meeting dubbed the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit, focused on a transregional infrastructure project connecting mineral-rich southern DRC and northwestern Zambia to western markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, utilizing the existing Benguela rail network in Angola.
Supported by the U.S. and the European Union, the project is being implemented by a consortium of three multinational companies: Singapore-based commodity trader Trafigura (49.5%), Portuguese civil construction group Mota-Engil (49.5%), and European railway operator Vecturius (1%).
“When I launched this project with our G7 partners last year, I said our goal was to build a better future. And, folks, the future is here. It’s now. The future is here,” President Biden told fellow leaders.
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ACT-Wazalendo says abducted opposition youth leader Abdul Nondo’s medical report reveals high toxicity: Party suspects poisoning
ACT-Wazalendo has revealed that medical reports of Abdul Nondo, the party’s Youth Wing Chairperson showed a high level of toxicity something that the party fears the youth leader might have been poisoned by his abductors.
According to the statement, medical experts are yet to determine whether the poison resulted from physical torture or was intentionally administered during Nondo’s abduction.
“Doctors have reported that Abdul Nondo’s body shows a significant level of poison. It remains unclear whether this was due to the effects of physical assault or if he was deliberately poisoned by his captors,” said Philibert Macheyeki, the party’s Secretary for Information and Publicity.
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Eight arrested over alleged attempted abduction caught in a viral video
The police force Dar es Salaam Special Zone has arrested eight individuals in connection with the attempted abduction of Deogratius Tarimo, a businessman and resident of Kiluvya in Dar es Salaam.
This update was revealed by the Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander, Jumanne Muliro, on Tuesday, December 4, 2024, where he emphasized their ongoing efforts to prevent crime and arrest those involved in criminal activities, reiterating their commitment to ensuring safety and justice.
“On November 11, 2024, an incident occurred in Kiluvya, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, involving the attempted abduction of Deogratius Tarimo, a businessman from Kibaha, Pwani Region.
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