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Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has declared this year’s GGM HIV Kili Challenge a success after all 42 climbers safely reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The company said the successful ending marked another milestone in the company’s long-running campaign to support Tanzania’s fight against HIV/AIDS.

The expedition, which also featured a cycling team that circumnavigated Africa’s highest mountain, ended with celebrations as participants were received by government officials, health stakeholders and members of the public after completing the challenge without any major incidents.

GGML said the annual campaign, which has run for more than two decades in partnership with the Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) and other stakeholders, continues to raise funds for HIV interventions, promote awareness and support Tanzania’s ambition of achieving the Triple Zero targets by 2030.

AngloGold Ashanti’s Vice-President for Sustainability and Corporate Affairs – Africa, Mr Simon Shayo, said the expedition represented more than a physical achievement.

“We are extremely proud that every participant reached the summit and returned safely. Their achievement symbolises resilience, teamwork and our collective commitment to supporting Tanzania’s fight against HIV/AIDS. Every step they took carried a message of hope and solidarity for people living with HIV across the country,” he said.

Mr Shayo said funds raised through the campaign continue to support HIV programmes, including the procurement of medical equipment, delivery of health services, community education initiatives and support for care centres, all aimed at reducing new HIV infections and improving the quality of life for people living with HIV.

Representing the Director General of TACAIDS, Mr Nyangasi Laizer commended GGML for sustaining the initiative at a time when international funding for HIV programmes is declining.

“The GGM HIV Kili Challenge has become a model of how domestic partnerships can help sustain Tanzania’s HIV response. Beyond fundraising, it promotes HIV awareness, voluntary testing, blood donation and the fight against stigma. We congratulate GGML and all stakeholders for another successful campaign,” he said.

Mr Laizer said the partnership reflects Tanzania’s efforts to mobilise domestic resources and strengthen collaboration with the private sector to ensure the country’s HIV response remains sustainable despite changing global funding trends.

CRDB Bank Plc has reported a strong start to 2026, with profit after tax rising by 20.3 percent to Sh417 billion in the first six months of the year, reinforcing its position as Tanzania’s most profitable financial institution.

The lender also recorded robust balance sheet growth, with total assets increasing by 34 percent to Sh26.4 trillion, further cementing its status as the country’s largest bank by assets.

The performance was driven by growth across the bank’s core businesses, supported by higher customer activity, increased lending and continued investment in digital banking.

Customer deposits rose by 37 percent to Sh18.8 trillion, while net loans expanded by 38 percent to Sh16.9 trillion, strengthening the bank’s capacity to finance businesses and productive sectors of the economy.

Group chief executive officer and managing director, Dr Abdulmajid Nsekela, said the results reflected the successful execution of the bank’s strategy, continued investment in digital innovation and growing customer confidence across its markets.

“Our performance reflects balanced and diversified growth across the business. Interest income increased by more than 30 percent to Sh1.18 trillion, while non-interest income rose to Sh401 billion, driven by higher transaction volumes, continued growth in fees and commissions and increasing adoption of our digital banking solutions,” he said. Dr Nsekela said the bank continued to strengthen its regional footprint through operations in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, supported by CRDB Insurance, the CRDB Foundation and its representative office in the United Arab Emirates.

He said continued investment in digital platforms and payment solutions was accelerating financial inclusion and improving customer experience across the group’s markets.

“As our balance sheet expands, so does our capacity to finance businesses, empower entrepreneurs, support farmers, facilitate trade and invest in innovations that improve people’s lives,” he said. Board chairperson Prof Neema Mori said the results reflected the bank’s commitment to sustainable growth through sound governance, prudent oversight and disciplined execution of its long-term strategy.

“Our results demonstrate the quality of the Group’s earnings as much as their scale. Strong balance sheet growth, prudent risk management and disciplined cost optimisation have enabled us to deliver sustainable profitability while maintaining resilient capital and liquidity positions,” she said.

Group chief financial officer Fredrick Nshekanabo said the bank’s performance was underpinned by disciplined balance sheet management, prudent risk practices and operational efficiency.

He said the group maintained a return on equity of 29.1 percent, while its cost-to-income ratio improved to 43.2 percent. The non-performing loan ratio remained low at 2.3 percent despite significant growth in lending.

The results position CRDB for another strong year as it focuses on accelerating digital transformation, expanding regional operations and supporting sectors that drive economic growth.

For East African (EA) citizens, the past few months have been engulfed with buzzing news on regional refinery project. The famed Aliko Dangote publicized his intentions to expand his petroleum refinery business to East Africa, mirroring his 650,000 barrel-per-day Lagos refinery. The actuation of the contemplated refinery project is contingent on the EA governments offering the requisite financial and operational support.

Dangote’s announcement of the regional refinery project sparked a relevant debate regarding its location. It was initially thought that the refinery would be constructed in Tanga (Tanzania), but it was later revealed that the project’s location would be Lamu County (Kenya). The reasons behind Kenya’s preference were attributed to its deeper ports and larger markets.

EA member countries compete for mega projects i.e., attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Therefore, strengthening Tanzania’s competitive advantage by bolstering the business and investment environment will place the country in a favourable position against its EA peers.

Tax is a crucial ingredient of the business and investment environment; experts believe that priority should be directed towards reforming tax laws or treaties in a way that will either level the playing field or give the country a competitive edge. Some argue that a starting point might be Double Tax Agreements (‘DTAs’) through reforming the ambiguous articles or adopting an interpretation of the articles that conforms to the DTAs’ initial purpose i.e., preventing double taxation and fiscal evasion.

For instance, tax disputes concerning the interpretation of the DTA provisions have mostly been on ‘taxation of business profits’ specifically withholding tax (WHT) applicability on service fees paid to an enterprise of another contracting state lacking a permanent establishment (PE) in Tanzania.

Taxpayers have always argued that such ‘service fees’ were envisaged to be part of the ‘business profits’ which should only be taxed in Tanzania when the enterprise has a PE; therefore, WHT should not apply to service fees paid to the enterprise of another contracting state lacking PE in Tanzania.

On the other hand, the TRA has always claimed that the ‘service fees’ were not envisaged to be part of the ‘business profits’; therefore, WHT should apply to service fees paid to the enterprise of another contracting state lacking a PE in Tanzania.

The Court of Appeal of Tanzania (‘Court’) has been invited to address the above conundrum on numerous occasions. In Civil appeal No. 218 of 2019 between Kilombero Sugar Company Ltd and Commissioner General (TRA) and Civil Appeal No. 265 of 2021 between Mlimani Holdings Limited and Commissioner General (TRA), the Court subscribed to the TRA’s interpretation of the DTA provisions and held that WHT is chargeable on service fee paid to the enterprise of another contracting state lacking a PE in Tanzania.

Recently, the High Court of Kenya (‘High Court’) was invited to address a similar DTA conundrum in tax appeal No. E062 of 2021 between the Commissioner of Legal Services and Board Coordination and McKinsey and Company Inc. Africa Proprietary Limited. The High Court reiterated that service fees were envisaged as part of business profits; thus, WHT should not be charged on service fees paid to the enterprise of another contracting state lacking a PE in Kenya.

While the High Court’s decision is still subject to further appeal, the established authority in the above case will be celebrated among the business and investment fraternity and is likely to play a part in swaying potential investors’ decision in terms of investment location in the context of East Africa.

In essence, mega investment projects normally require procuring certain critical services from foreign suppliers, and investors usually prefer suppliers from countries that have executed DTAs’ with Tanzania. The rationale is that the costs associated with such suppliers will likely be affordable and reasonable as there is no element of income tax applicable on the contemplated transaction i.e., income tax element usually drives upward the contemplated costs of procured services from foreign suppliers.

Thus, it might be pertinent for Tanzanian courts to borrow a leaf from the High Court’s ruling and bank on such persuasive precedent to depart from its previous interpretation of the DTAs’ provisions, specifically on the taxation of business profits. The Courts may subsequently adopt an interpretation that conforms to the purpose of having such DTAs’ and bolsters the business and investment environment in the process.

Otherwise, the Government should engage relevant stakeholders in revisiting, reviewing, re-drafting and re-negotiating all ambiguous DTAs’ articles in a manner that will effectively bolster the business and investment environment.

Tanzanians living abroad have been urged to prioritise due diligence and formal legal procedures over personal relationships when investing in property back home, amid growing concerns over fraudulent land and property transactions that have cost some investors their life savings.

Real estate professional and author of The Tanzanian Diaspora Property Handbook, Emil Sylvester Mdinda, says diaspora investors are particularly vulnerable to property fraud because they often rely on relatives, friends or agents to complete transactions while they remain overseas.

“Trust the process before you trust the person,” Mr Mdinda says in an interview, urging investors to conduct official land searches, insist on legally binding contracts and use secure payment arrangements before releasing funds.

Mr Mdinda who is a graduate from Ardhi University in Property and Facilities Management, manages institutional property portfolios worth millions of shillings.

He shares one case that remains vivid in his memory, involving a Tanzanian living abroad who purchased a plot through instalment payments and completed them ahead of schedule, only to discover that the promised title deed never materialised.

The dispute eventually reached court, where it emerged that the seller had allegedly sold the same property to multiple buyers.

“What haunts me is how ordinary it is-the same land sold again and again,” he says.

According to Mr Mdinda, the impact of such fraud extends beyond financial loss. Many Tanzanians abroad, he says, spend years working long hours, including night shifts, to save enough to invest in their homeland.

“When that money is lost, people begin to feel their own country has betrayed them, and a little of their patriotism dies with it,” he says.

He warns that foreign investors are also susceptible to similar schemes, including in Zanzibar’s popular investment destinations such as Paje, Nungwi and Matemwe.

“The trap is not a place or a people; it is trusting a friendly face instead of a documented process,” he says.

His experience living in the United States and Canada also reshaped his understanding of the Tanzanian diaspora.

“The diaspora is not one group,” he says. “It includes diplomats, professionals, caregivers and many others, each with different investment goals, financial capacity and attitudes towards risk.”

Mr Mdinda believes the diaspora’s contribution to Tanzania’s economy is substantial but often overlooked.

While Tanzania welcomed about five million international visitors in 2024, generating roughly $4 billion, Tanzanians living abroad remitted an estimated $1.27 billion during the 2024/25 financial year, much of which was channelled into property investment, he says.

“When a portion of that money is lost to fraud, it is not only one family’s loss; it is money taken out of the national economy,” he says. His book aims to equip diaspora investors with practical knowledge before they commit their money.

He advises prospective buyers to resist pressure from agents or sellers demanding immediate deposits and instead verify ownership documents and transaction records before making decisions.

“When someone insists you must pay today, that is often the moment to pause rather than proceed,” he says.

Mr Mdinda also advocates professionally managed collective property investment schemes, arguing that pooling resources could reduce individual risk while improving transparency through documented ownership, escrow arrangements, audited accounts and proper regulatory oversight.

He believes strengthening professional standards across the real estate sector would also benefit young practitioners and provide diaspora investors with consistent service regardless of where they choose to invest in Tanzania.

Mr Mdinda welcomes government efforts to regulate the real estate industry and the proposed Tanzanite Card, saying the initiatives could improve accountability while providing Tanzanians abroad with a clearer legal framework for owning property in the country.

He also stresses that successful property ownership extends beyond acquisition.

“Buying property may take a day, but managing it well determines its value for decades,” he says.

Ultimately, he hopes more Tanzanians living abroad will invest with confidence by following proper procedures rather than relying solely on personal trust.

“When you come home, do not send only money,” he says. “Bring back the standards and systems you learnt while living abroad.

“Shelter is dignity, and property is opportunity.”

The Tanzania Kabaddi Sports Association (TKSA) has announced the names of 31 players who have successfully passed the selection process for the men’s and women’s national teams that will represent Tanzania at the 4th African Kabaddi Championship (World Kabaddi Qualifier) scheduled to take place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), from August 20 to 30, 2026.

The selection exercise involved eight women’s and men’s clubs and was conducted on July 25, 2026, at the St Joseph University grounds in Luguruni, Dar es Salaam. The exercise aimed to identify players with the ability to form competitive national squads.

Speaking after announcing the selected players, TKSA Vice President Mohamed Said Kiganja said the selection process was conducted in a transparent, fair and highly competitive manner to ensure Tanzania fields teams capable of performing well at the continental competition.

He said the selected players will enter a training camp from August 3 to 19 at St Joseph University, Luguruni, under coaches Joseph Isaya Mlotwa Lusinde and Arugumusammy. A final assessment will then be conducted before selecting the final squads of 12 players each for both the women’s and men’s teams.

‘The players who make the final squads will depart for Kinshasa on August 19 ahead of the tournament, which will run from August 20 to 30,’ Kiganja said. He also called on sports stakeholders and companies to support the teams’ preparations to enable Tanzania to participate successfully in the continental event.

For the women’s team, Buffalo produced the highest number of selected players, contributing five athletes: Amina Ally Mwakyondo, Zuwena Miraji Hassa, Leilah Aboubakar Himid, Maria Jonas Thomas and Fatuma Mohamed Saidi.

Kampala International University also contributed five players: Saada Mwalimu Dilunga, Mwanaidi J. Mwamba, Sophia Novatus John, Ilham Hemed Rashidi and Zakia Kanyamale.

Kaole was represented by Mwajabu Juma Omary and Naomi Mpangala, while other selected players include Ashura Ally Mkungu from Galolile, Nasra Saidi Omary from Crocodile, and Amina Abdallah Muksin from Nyuki Zanzibar.

In the men’s category, Kaole dominated the selections with six players: Juma H. Sultani, Ibrahim Mashaka, Elisha Swalehe Haji, Saidi R. Tindwa, Ally Athumani Hija and Omari Mtambala.

Star contributed four players: Hussein I. Mbembati, Roland E. Aswile, Joseph G. Mkinga and Best I. Mpanda, while Kampala International University was represented by Masud R. Tindwa and Campbell Mwadime.

Buffalo contributed Athumani N. Kaniki and Seif Said Makota, while Nyuki Zanzibar produced Ally Bakari Ally and St Joseph University was represented by Denis Kimata.

The selected players are expected to use the training camp as an opportunity to compete for final squad places as Tanzania prepares to challenge for honours at the African Kabaddi Championship.

There was a time when you could recognise a Bongo Flava song within seconds.

The Swahili lyrics, storytelling and melodies gave Tanzania a sound that was impossible to confuse with music from anywhere else in Africa.

Today, that identity seems to be fading.

Walk into most clubs, scroll through streaming playlists or spend a few minutes on social media and you’ll hear the same thing, Amapiano dominates the speakers.

There is nothing wrong with that, South Africa deserves credit for creating one of the continent’s biggest musical exports.

But as Tanzanian artistes increasingly embrace the sound, one question keeps coming back, are we slowly forgetting what made Bongo Flava special?

This is not a call to reject musical evolution, music has always borrowed ideas and crossed borders.

The problem begins when influence replaces identity that is why the recent comments by British-Nigerian trio Shiikane stood out. The sisters Shay, Annamay and Kay encouraged Tanzanian artistes to preserve the sounds that define their cultures instead of constantly following whichever genre is trending.

Their message was simple: originality is what makes music travel.

The same concern has been raised before. South African artiste Sho Madjozi once spoke about missing the earlier sound of Bongo Flava, praising its originality and distinctive identity.

It says something when people outside Tanzania recognise the value of our music before we do.

Bongo Flava became one of East Africa’s biggest genres because it sounded proudly Tanzanian.

It told local stories in Kiswahili, reflected everyday life and blended different influences without losing its own character.

Artistes did not become successful by sounding like someone else, they became successful because they sounded like themselves.

That confidence is what seems to be missing today. Ironically, the best example of protecting identity comes from another Tanzanian genre Singeli.

For years, Singeli was dismissed as street music. Today, it is performed at international festivals and embraced by global audiences.

It did not achieve that by sounding Nigerian or South African. It succeeded because it remained unapologetically Tanzanian.

Nigeria exported Afrobeats because it invested in its own sound. South Africa gave the world Amapiano because it developed a genre with its own identity.

Tanzania already has Bongo Flava and Singeli, two sounds capable of carrying the country’s culture far beyond its borders.

Protecting that identity should not be left to artists alone. Producers, DJs, radio stations, streaming platforms and event organisers all have a responsibility to ensure Tanzanian music remains at the centre of its own industry.

Bongo Flava doesn’t need to stop evolving. It should continue experimenting, collaborating and embracing new influences.

The next global hit from Tanzania should not leave listeners wondering whether it came from somewhere else.

It should leave them with only one conclusion, this could only be Bongo Flava.

More than 10,000 local and international runners are expected to participate in the sixth edition of the Yas Zanzibar International Marathon, as organisers seek to further cement Zanzibar’s reputation as one of Africa’s emerging sports tourism destinations.

Zanzibar’s Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Dr Riziki Pembe Juma, said participants are expected from across Tanzania and several other countries, underscoring the growing international appeal of the annual event.

He said the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar would continue partnering with the private sector to promote sporting activities that stimulate economic growth, boost tourism and encourage healthier lifestyles.

‘The Yas Zanzibar International Marathon has grown beyond being an athletics competition. It is a platform that showcases Zanzibar to the world, promotes sports tourism, nurtures athletic talent and encourages people to embrace exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. The Government will continue supporting stakeholders who invest in the development of sports and public health,’ said Dr Pembe.

The event was recently launched by telecommunications company Yas Tanzania, reaffirming the firm’s commitment to investing in sports, public health and tourism through the annual marathon.

Yas returns as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, with this year’s edition expected to attract a record number of participants from Tanzania and abroad. Registration and payments will be conducted digitally through the Mixx by Yas platform.

Yas Tanzania chief ffnancial officer Innocent Rwetabura said the company remains committed to using sport as a platform to unite communities, promote healthy living and support the growth of sports tourism.

He said the steady increase in participation over the years reflects growing public awareness of the importance of regular physical activity, particularly as Tanzania continues efforts to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.

‘The Yas Zanzibar International Marathon has become an important platform that brings together people from Tanzania and beyond, nurtures young talent and promotes Zanzibar as a leading sports tourism destination. As participation and visitor numbers continue to grow, so do the opportunities for the tourism industry, local businesses and Zanzibar’s wider economy,’ said Rwetabura.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reviving the constitutional review process, saying political reconciliation efforts will continue as the country moves towards constitutional reforms in accordance with the law.

Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with leaders of 18 political parties at State House in Dar es Salaam, President Hassan said the government remained committed to political dialogue aimed at laying the groundwork for constitutional reforms.

“The government will continue political reconciliation efforts leading to constitutional reforms in accordance with the laws and procedures of the country,” she said.

President Hassan said the reconciliation process in Zanzibar had reached an advanced stage and preparations were under way for the next phase, which would focus on constitutional reforms.

She said every stage of the process would be conducted within the country’s legal and institutional framework, adding that the initiative was intended to serve the national interest.

The President also announced that the government would continue holding meetings with political party leaders every three months to discuss matters of national importance.

The meeting brought together chairpersons, deputy chairpersons, secretaries-general and youth leaders from the 18 political parties. It was the second such engagement convened by President Hassan since the 2025 General Election.

The first meeting was held on March 31, 2026, at State House and brought together presidential candidates and running mates from parties that contested the 2025 General Election.

Besides political matters, President Hassan outlined the country’s economic performance, saying the economy grew by 6 percent last year and was projected to expand by 6.3 percent this year.

She said the government remained focused on completing ongoing development projects while continuing to invest in strategic infrastructure, including railways, roads, ports and other transport facilities.

On investment, President Hassan said improvements at the Port of Dar es Salaam had increased its capacity to handle both domestic and regional trade. She added that the government was also expanding operations at ports along the Indian Ocean coast and on lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa.

President Hassan urged political parties to safeguard peace, freedom and the national interest, saying maintaining peace was a shared responsibility.

“The protection of Tanzania’s peace is the responsibility of the government, political parties and all citizens,” she said.

During the meeting, political party leaders presented views on political, economic and social issues affecting the country.

The government said it would consider the recommendations through established institutional decision-making mechanisms as part of efforts to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with political stakeholders.

ACT-Wazalendo and the Zanzibar government have clashed over the cost of infrastructure being developed for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), with the opposition questioning conflicting figures while the government accuses critics of misleading the public.

The dispute centres on the cost of the Fumba stadium and other Afcon-related projects.

Speaking during the launch of electric buses on July 23, Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi dismissed claims that the government was spending Sh1.4 trillion on the stadium, saying the actual cost was $150 million, or about Sh300 billion.

‘The figures being quoted are incorrect. It is not true that we are spending Sh1.4 trillion,’ he said.

Although he did not mention anyone by name, his remarks followed comments by ACT-Wazalendo national chairperson Othman Masoud, who told Wasafi TV that the government planned to spend Sh1.6 trillion on the Afcon Sports City.

‘We are told the government will spend Sh1.6 trillion on the Afcon Sports City. How will such an investment be recovered?’ he queried.

Addressing journalists on July 29, ACT members in the Zanzibar House of Representatives called on the government to clarify the conflicting figures.

Reading a joint statement, the party’s chief whip, Prof Omar Fakih Hamad, said the public had been left confused.

‘We want to know which figure is correct. Who is telling the truth – the President or the Minister for Finance and Planning?’ he said.

Prof Hamad said the confusion arose because the 2026/27 Zanzibar budget stated that Sh1.069 trillion had been allocated for Afcon-related infrastructure.

Finance and Planning Minister Juma Malik Akil rejected the opposition’s claims, saying they misrepresented the budget.

He said the Sh1.069 trillion allocation covered all Afcon-related investment projects, including roads, tourism infrastructure, social services, ports and airports, rather than the stadium alone.

‘The budget document and Hansard are clear. No part of the budget states that Sh1.6 trillion will be spent on the Fumba stadium,’ Dr Akil added.

A review of the budget document by The Citizen confirms that the allocation is Sh1.069 trillion.

Dr Akil said the government allocated Sh165 billion for the stadium in the 2025/26 financial year and had budgeted another Sh186 billion in 2026/27, bringing the total cost of the stadium project to Sh351 billion.

He said the wider Afcon investment programme is intended to stimulate economic growth, expand tourism, create jobs and raise Tanzania’s international profile.

According to the minister, the tournament is also expected to attract local and foreign investment while creating opportunities for young people through employment and sports development.

The Board of Trustees of the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) has appointed Dr Ally Olotu (pictured) as the institute’s chief executive director, effective September 1, 2026.

Dr Olotu succeeds Dr Honorati Masanja, who has led the institute since 2016 and is credited with strengthening its scientific excellence, expanding its research portfolio and partnerships, and reinforcing its reputation as one of Africa’s leading health research institutions.

In announcing the appointment, the board thanked Dr Masanja for his decade of leadership and expressed confidence that Dr Olotu would build on the institute’s achievements.

“IHI warmly welcomes Dr Olotu to his new role and invites its staff, partners, collaborators, communities and stakeholders to support him as he assumes this important responsibility,” the board said in a statement.

Dr Olotu takes over at a time when IHI is marking nearly seven decades of health research. Founded in Ifakara, the institute has grown into one of Africa’s leading research organisations, contributing to health policy, scientific innovation and capacity building in Tanzania and beyond.

A medical doctor and health researcher, Dr Olotu has more than 18 years’ experience in infectious disease epidemiology, immunology, vaccine development and clinical trials.

He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Dar es Salaam and a PhD from the University of Oxford.

His work has focused largely on malaria and vaccine development, while also contributing to research on other infectious and emerging diseases.

He has led major clinical research programmes, including multi-country clinical trials, and has extensive experience in building international research partnerships and translating scientific evidence into health policy.

Dr Olotu is no stranger to IHI, having served in several senior leadership positions, including director of science and head of the Department of Biomedical Research and Clinical Trials.

In those roles, he provided strategic scientific leadership, helped shape the institute’s research priorities and oversaw major research programmes and clinical trial platforms.

Before joining IHI, he spent nine years at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kenya, where he contributed to malaria epidemiology and vaccine studies.

His achievements have earned him several international honours, including the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Senior Fellowship, the Medical Research Council African Research Leadership Award and the WHO/TDR Career Development Fellowship.

The board said Dr Olotu’s scientific credentials, leadership experience and deep understanding of the institute’s mission positioned him well to lead IHI into its next phase of growth, innovation and impact.