The Chanzo Morning Briefing: Key News from Tanzania on February 27, 2025

This briefing summarizes key news from Tanzania on February 27, 2025. Highlights include CHADEMA’s ‘Tone Tone’ campaign to increase local political funding, government support for President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the EIB’s investment in climate resilience, ACT-Wazalendo’s call for termination of a port operator’s contract, and the release of Wilbrod Slaa after charges were dropped. The overall landscape showcases civic engagement, electoral dynamics, and economic initiatives.

Good morning! The Chanzo is here with a summary of significant news stories reported in Tanzania on February 27, 2025. First, the CHADEMA political party has inaugurated the ‘Tone Tone’ campaign aimed at enhancing public contributions to local political activities. Launched just before midnight, this campaign has rapidly gained traction on social media, encouraging widespread participation through various digital payment methods. Deputy Secretary-General Amani Golugwa stated, “The essence of this campaign is that a single drop may seem insignificant, but when collected together, it forms rain, rivers, and oceans.” Meanwhile, Secretary-General John Mnyika reflected on the party’s growth since 1995, urging citizens to join in fostering positive change by participating in the campaign.

In another development, the government’s Chief Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, defended President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s record in a recent interview, asserting there are “a thousand reasons” for citizens to vote for her in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the President’s commitment to promoting pluralistic politics and improving economic and social welfare. Mr. Msigwa also discussed the President’s political values, which he summarized as the 4Rs: reconciliation, resilience, reforms, and rebuilding, claiming she has excelled in these domains.

Furthermore, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has collaborated with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to finance a $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund (ICRF). The EIB will invest $52.48 million into this initiative, which aims to bolster climate adaptation and infrastructure sustainability across Africa. Notably, the fund has already secured a $253 million commitment from the Green Climate Fund, marking a significant investment milestone for the continent.

In Zanzibar, the opposition party ACT-Wazalendo has urged the government to terminate its contract with the Zanzibar Multipurpose Terminal, the operator of Malindi port. The party expressed concerns over the operator’s failure to enhance services at the port following the government’s decision to replace the previous operator. Deputy national chairperson Ismail Jussa reported a decline in service quality since the transition.

Lastly, Tanzania’s prosecutors have dropped the charges against politician Wilbrod Slaa following his near two-month detention. Prosecutors indicated they no longer pursue the “false information” charges stemming from Slaa’s social media remarks related to President Samia’s discussions with former CHADEMA leader Freeman Mbowe concerning election matters. Slaa had been detained since January 10, 2025, after being denied bail.

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In summary, the Chanzo Morning Briefing highlights various political and economic developments in Tanzania as of February 27, 2025. The CHADEMA party’s innovative campaign aims to engage citizens in local political funding, while government officials defend the current administration’s record ahead of elections. Notably, the European Investment Bank’s investment in climate resilience and ACT-Wazalendo’s concerns regarding port operations reflect significant economic initiatives and political challenges. Meanwhile, the release of Wilbrod Slaa after dropping charges demonstrates continuing tensions within Tanzanian politics.

Original Source: thechanzo.com