Tanzania’s key news highlights include opposition leaders blocked from an Angola summit, the official end of the Marburg virus outbreak, ongoing government resolutions regarding teachers’ grievances, and a major leadership reshuffle in the CHADEMA party.
On March 13, 2025, opposition parties CHADEMA and ACT Wazalendo reported that their delegations were barred from entering Angola to participate in the Platform for African Democrats Forum scheduled from March 15 to 16, 2025. The invitation to the conference was issued by the Brenthurst Foundation, an NGO advocating for democracy in Africa. Key figures in the ACT Wazalendo delegation included leader Dorothy Semu and national chairperson Othman Masoud Othman, while CHADEMA’s delegation was led by Tundu Lissu. The parties mentioned that their passports were confiscated at Luanda Airport without explanation.
Health Minister Jenista Mhagama announced that Tanzania has officially declared freedom from the Marburg virus disease following a period of 42 days without new cases since the last death. Previously, the outbreak, declared on January 20, 2025, recorded two confirmed and eight probable deaths, all in the Kagera region. The government implemented measures in collaboration with partners, especially the World Health Organization, to effectively manage and prevent the disease’s spread.
The Tanzanian government is set to investigate grievances from the Non-Employed Teachers Organisation (NETO) regarding unemployment among teachers. A meeting was held on March 12 between NETO leaders and government ministries, where it was agreed that a team from five ministries would review the issues raised within one month. NETO represents teachers who graduated between 2015 and 2023 and seeks government action against high unemployment rates in the sector.
CHADEMA conducted a leadership reshuffle on March 11 and 12, 2025, appointing new directors to form the party’s Secretariat under Tundu Lissu’s leadership. The appointments comply with CHADEMA’s Constitution. Key positions include John Pambalu as Director of Organization, Training, and Elections, John Kitoka as Director of Foreign Affairs, and Gaston Garubindi as Director of Legal Affairs. Brenda Rupia was appointed as Director of Communications and Publicity, while Titho Emmanuel Kitalika continues as Director of Finance and Economy.
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In summary, the Chanzo Morning Briefing highlights significant events in Tanzania, including the barring of opposition leaders from attending a forum in Angola, the declaration of freedom from a Marburg virus outbreak, discussions on teachers’ unemployment grievances, and a reshuffle within the CHADEMA leadership. These developments reflect both the political landscape and health safety measures being addressed in the country.
Original Source: thechanzo.com
