Dar es Salaam, Jan. 29 -- IT was a beehive of sports marathon at Merlin School ground in Dodoma where all systems of Tanzanias Parliament were fully engaged.

Brightened by hotly contested showdown, most notably in netball, football, handball, table tennis, and tug of war, the Saturday Sports bonanza was very productive health wise and Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, who also participated, was impressed with the exercise.

The PM used the opportunity to urge parliamentarians and other Tanzanian residents to participate in sports since the culture is vital for the well-being of the body and mental health.

Majaliwa said; “Sports for us MPs are more important because they make us healthier and sports also help people meet togethe...