Dar es Salaam, March 19 -- ZANZIBAR: The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph Mwale as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Additionally, ZIFF has named Hatibu Madudu as the Director of the annual event.

The organizations Board Chairperson, Chande Omary, made this announcement in Zanzibar on Tuesday, expressing optimism that the newly appointed top officials will enhance ZIFFs operations.

According to the Board Chair, the new leaders were elected on March 15, 2024, and immediately commenced their duties.

The selection of the new leaders comes a few months after the position of Chief Executive became vacant following the retirement of its former CEO, Prof. Martin Mhando.

However, in...