Maalim Seif: This is my plan for Z’bar after 2015 polls

Sunday, February 22, 2015 — updated on April 20, 2021 - 5 min read

Civic United Front (CUF) Secretary General and First Vice President of the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Zanzibar, Maalim Seif Sharif Hamad addresses supporters of his party during a public rally in Unguja yesterday. PHOTO | EDWIN MJWAHUZI

What you need to know:

Mr Hamad, who doubles as the First Vice President in the Government of National Unity under the CCM-led Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, told thousands of CUF supporters at Mnazi Mmoja grounds that the Isles’ economic ills were due to what he dismissed as the clueless leadership of the ruling party.

Mr Hamad, who doubles as the First Vice President in the Government of National Unity under the CCM-led Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, told thousands of CUF supporters at Mnazi Mmoja grounds that the Isles’ economic ills were due to what he dismissed as the clueless leadership of the ruling party. The four-time contestant for the Isles’ presidency said Zanzibar has what it takes to graduate from an economically miserable country to a properous one. “With all the potential around us, we only need to do two things--change the union system with Tanganyika and a visionary cadre of leaders,” he said to applause from supporters chanting party slogans. Yesterday’s meeting was meant to launch the party’s election committees in readiness for the October polls. The party also dished out 12 vehicles, 50 motorbikes and stationery for use in the party’s administrative stages--from ward to constituency, zonal and national levels.

Tanzania brings forward school closing date over El Niño rain concerns

Maalim Seif: This is my plan for Z’bar after 2015 polls

What you need to know:

Latest

Chivayo and Ginimbi: The tale of two African billionaires whose lives were tragically cut short

Ndilito takes early lead in race to succeed Ndejembi in Chamwino

Dar es Salaam RC gives Kariakoo traders October 24 deadline to clear roads

Morocco, Taifa Stars international friendly match cancelled due to five injuries

Experts turn to music to ease pain, stress in palliative care

EAC speakers agree to engage governments on unpaid contributions

In the headlines