The Chanzo Morning Briefing for March 5, 2025, covers the condolence visit by General Jacob John Mkunda to the family of Sergeant Mohamed Abdallah Suleiman, a soldier killed in the DRC. It also features Juan Esteban Lazo Hernández’s visit to Tanzania and an announcement regarding the mining sector’s expected contribution to GDP reaching 10 percent by the end of 2025.
The Chanzo Morning Briefing for March 5, 2025, presents significant news from Tanzania. General Jacob John Mkunda, the Chief of Defense Forces, provided condolences to the family of Sergeant Mohamed Abdallah Suleiman, a soldier killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two Tanzanian soldiers, Sergeant Mohamed and Private John, died during operations against the M23 rebel group while on a SADC peacekeeping mission, initiated in December 2023.
General Mkunda emphasized the soldiers’ dedication, stating, Our soldiers fought in the mission to assist their fellow in the Congo to restore peace. He assured the family of Sultan’s return for a proper burial, which was conducted with full honors on February 13, 2025. Additionally, at a joint meeting on February 24, military leaders from SADC and EAC convened in Dar es Salaam to discuss security matters facing eastern DRC.
In another development, Juan Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of Cuba, is on an official visit to Tanzania. His itinerary includes meetings with prominent Tanzanian leaders, including Tulia Ackson, the National Assembly Speaker, and Mama Maria Nyerere, the widow of Tanzania’s first President.
Moreover, the Tanzania Mining Commission has forecasted that the mining sector’s contribution to GDP will rise to 10 percent by 2025, up from 7.2 percent in 2021. Ramadhani Lwamo, Executive Secretary of the Commission, reported the issuance of over 41,000 mining licenses, exceeding their targets. The rise in royalties is also notable, increasing from TSh 624.61 billion to TSh 753.82 billion in the past two years.
The briefing concludes with calls for readers to subscribe to the Chanzo newsletter for further updates and insights into Tanzanian news.
In summary, the March 5, 2025, Chanzo Morning Briefing highlights the tragic loss of two Tanzanian soldiers in the DRC and the condolences expressed by military leadership. It also covers President Lazo Hernández’s visit to Tanzania and the projected growth of the mining sector, with an expected contribution of 10 percent to the GDP by 2025. This briefing emphasizes the ongoing commitment of Tanzania to both its national interests and international partnerships.
Original Source: thechanzo.com
