Happy reading today’s The Citizen about TRC taking delivery of 3 locomotives and “27 shiny new passenger cars”! Hopefully, this time next year, they will still be “shiny”, service level consistent with the excitement and Railway Crossing Points will continue to be safe! B. Wishes

Supportive of Bishop Nchimbi’s NY’s msg@StAlban on Time Keeping. Most of our Leaders/Senior Officials find prestige & show of power/importance to be late at scheduled functions! Not only arrogance BUT rude to disrespect others’ Time. Wasted time a major cause of underdevelopment

Passing of @PeterMagubane another loss of prominent anti-apartheid campaigner, in photojournalism. Peter captured most memorable images that tell great stories of the struggle, from way back in 1950s to SA’s liberation. Known Peter well for some years. Khamba Khaktle my Brother!

I have been receiving endless calls @TM Its stupid and malicious rumor being circulated which must be dismissed with all contempt it deserves! May he continue to live long and healthy!

Yesterday, Moro RC Adam Malima accompanied by Kilombero DC, Kyobya favoured me a visit at my farm in Ifakara. Apart from catch-ups, had useful conversations on development challenges in rural Tanzania! Quite inspired by their perspectives and new thinking. Thank you very much!

SA’s strong lead@ICJ on ongoing craziness in Palestine, reminds of Mwalimu’s advice to Madiba, day after inauguration, “Don’t behave like a Big Brother..But Don’t pretend to be A Small Brother..” If there’san issue and rest of Africa is passive, don’t fold your hands: INTERVENE

Suddenly lost sleep at 2 am,tossing & turning. Little did I know, was losing dear friend and Brother Dr Hage G. Geingob We were to spend last holiday at his farm but I postponed to next Easter, he wrote back “we can discuss the Easter visit”. That’s how he said goodbye to me! RIP Bro!

While briefly in Dar for SADC Summit August 2019, @Hagegeingob and his dear wife Monica-found time and honored us with a visit to our house for a family dinner with friends. Go well my Brother. Political Power never made you forget old & powerless friends! Wonderful human-being!

Great loss @AHMwinyi fundamentally liberalised TZ’s Econ/Pol. spaces; picked me as his Pers. Ass. in Oct. 1985; Amb. & Director of Africa & ME in Jan. 1992; Pers. Representative & Mediator to Rwandese Peace Talks 1992/93; 1st Amb. to SA in 1994 & endorsed my retirement! RIP Mzee

@MinBashe may have diagonised the SUGAR DISEASE correctly but he surely is prescribing POISON as a cure! The sugar industry which had recently attained a substantial growth trajectory, is, unfortunately, likely to get a major setback! Timely corrective measure urgently required!

Personally &entire Board, Mngt &Staff of KSC have received the sad news of the tragic loss of our colleagues Mtibwaofficial with profound shock & disbelief. Our thoughts/hearts go out to our colleagues & families for this profound loss & wish the injured early & full recovery!

Finally, kicking 2024/25 sugar production season @Kilombero after prolonged El Niño driven, seasonal closure which some people call “cartel” Hopefully, our most modern Sugar Mill in SSA will go into production by year end, double production & fill current seasonal gap!

Congrats my dear sister Thoko Didiza for your well deserved election as the Speaker of SA’s 7th Parliament. Given the complexities of SA’s 2024 elections, your feat speaks volumes about your proven leadership qualities, unquestionable personal integrity & professional excellence!

Just had inspiring visit @Kilombero K4 expansion, due to start prod. June 2025: double capacity, meet national demand, double current 8K growers and add to current 4K workforce, generate 30MW, more ethanol, save forex etc

Congratulations Mr. President Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 and wishing you all the Very Best and absolute success, knowing that it wasn’t easy! The peaceful conclusion of electoral process and establishment of the new government offers greater hope for South Africa’s stability and prosperity!

As you mark your 82nd Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, my dear Leader, Mentor, Brother and all weather Friend, I wish you a joyous birthday and many more happy and healthy returns of the day! May you continue to serve Africa, its youths and entire humanity, with continued commitment and dedication!