ZANZIBAR, Aug. 11 -- RASHIDI Mfaume Kawawa commonly referred to as the Lion of the Battlefield, was the second Prime Minister for Tanganyika, succeeding the Father of the Nation, Julius Nyerere.

He earned this title due to his fearless nature and remarkable courage in making difficult decisions, when necessary, always prioritising the interests of the public.

The late Kawawa was born on February 27, 1926, in Matepwende village, Namtumbo District, in the Ruvuma Region.

According to the official website of the Prime Ministers Office, Kawawa began his education in 1935 at Tunduru Town Primary School in what was then the Lindi Region.

He later joined Dar es Salaam Central Middle School in 1942 and continued there until 1947, before procee...