Dar es Salaam, March 8 -- DAR ES SALAAM: FORMER cabinet ministers, academicians and government leaders have joined other Tanzanians to mourn Professor Philemon Sarungi, a prominent surgeon, medical educator and former cabinet minister, who was promoted to glory on Wednesday evening.

They said the news on Prof Sarungis demise was received with a lot of sadness, especially because they all knew him as a great leader, a talented and prominent surgeon who tirelessly and courageously served his nation in various capacities.

They said Prof Sarungi demonstrated the selfless leadership and set a great example that inspired many. Former Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlement Developments, Prof Anna Tibaijuka said Tanzanians have lost a...