The MISA Regional Secretariat has learnt with great shock and sadness of the death of six journalists in Tanzania in a tragic traffic accident.
A total of 14 people, including the six journalists, perished in the accident in Mwanza, about 680km northwest of the capital Dodoma on 11 January 2022
The six journalists are: Abel Ngapemba of RS Mwanza, Vanny Charles of Icon TV Online, Johari Shani of Uhuru Digital, Pembezoni TV Online, Steven Msengi of Habari Ukerwe, Husna Mlanzi of ITV and Anthony Chuwa of Daily News Digital.
MISA Regional Secretariat extends its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased journalists, the media fraternity and the people of Tanzania following their untimely deaths.
The MISA Regional Secretariat shares its deep grief with their families during this very difficult and traumatising time.
May the souls of the deceased journalists rest in eternal peace.
Source: MISA Zimbabwe
