On February 28, 2025, The Chanzo highlights CHADEMA’s new campaign for local political funding, government defense of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and EIB’s support for climate finance in Africa. Opposition ACT-Wazalendo raises concerns over Malindi port operations, and charges against critic Wilbrod Slaa have been dropped, concluding nearly two months of detention.
The Chanzo Morning Briefing presents key news from Tanzania for February 28, 2025. The opposition party CHADEMA has initiated the ‘Tone Tone’ campaign aimed at enhancing public funding for local politics. Launched on February 27, the initiative has seen significant public engagement on social media and utilizes various digital payment platforms to facilitate contributions. Deputy Secretary-General Amani Golugwa emphasized the collective impact of individual contributions, stating, “The essence of this campaign is that a single drop may seem insignificant, but when collected together, it forms rain, rivers, and oceans.”
In an interview, government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa defended President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s governance, claiming that Tanzanians have numerous reasons to support her in the upcoming general elections. He outlined the President’s commitment to pluralism, economic growth, and public welfare, referring to her political philosophy encapsulated in the ‘4Rs’: reconciliation, resilience, reforms, and rebuilding. Msigwa asserted that the President has “excelled beyond expectations” in these areas.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged to support Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) $750 million Infrastructure Climate Resilient Fund. The EIB’s investment of $52.48 million will contribute to climate adaptation and sustainable infrastructure development across Africa. Additionally, the AFC has secured a record $253 million from the Green Climate Fund, which represents the largest equity investment by the fund in Africa to date.
The ACT-Wazalendo party has urged the Zanzibar government to terminate its contract with the operator of Malindi port, the Zanzibar Multipurpose Terminal, due to significant service failures. Deputy Chairperson Ismail Jussa criticized the poor performance of the operator and the resulting decline in services since they replaced the Zanzibar Ports Corporation.
In judicial news, Tanzanian prosecutors have dropped charges against government critic Wilbrod Slaa, ending his 48-day imprisonment on accusations of “false information.” Authorities stated they were no longer pursuing the case against Slaa, who had been detained since January 10 after comments he made during an online discussion about political influences. His comments suggested electoral manipulation involving President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the former CHADEMA national chairperson.
The Chanzo Morning Briefing highlights important political and economic developments in Tanzania. CHADEMA’s new funding campaign seeks to enhance local political engagement. The government defends President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s record as elections approach, while international investments aim to bolster climate-resilient infrastructure. Additionally, concerns regarding port operations in Zanzibar and the resolution of charges against a political critic spotlight vital national issues.
Original Source: thechanzo.com
