Tanzania: Contestants Turn Nomination Meeting Into 'Boxing Ring'

Sumbawanga — Two Chama Cha Mapinduzi aspirants for councillorship for Katandala 'A' Ward in Sumbwanga Urban constituency decided here to settle their differences through fighting instead of using the ballot box.

The two aspirants are outgoing Sumbawanga Municipal Mayor, Mr Samweli Kisabwiti and Mr Manfred Fusi. Mr Kisabwite, a councillor for Katandala 'A' Ward, is seeking re-election.

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