Dar es Salaam, April 22 -- ZANZIBAR: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has directed relevant organs to ensure that legal action is taken against people who commit Gender Based Violence (GBV) and cause students to suspend studies.

The Vice-President made the directive on Sunday when gracing the opening of the Maziwangombe Secondary School in Micheweni District, North Pemba Region as part of the 60th Anniversary of the Union.

Dr Mpango mentioned that GBV, which includes sexual abuse, early marriages and early pregnancy cases must be fought, adding that the problem of early marriages in North Pemba affects the well-being of female children and makes them miss various opportunities in life.

He added that both governments intend to promote ge...