Tanzania, April 9 -- With a heavy heart, I bid farewell to a cherished era in business journalism as I mourn the passing of a remarkable figure, who has left an indelible mark on our profession.

Zephania Ubwani, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 70, illuminated the pages of The Citizen with his unparalleled talent and unwavering commitment to excellence.

In fact, it was due to his writing style, along with the likes of Costantine Sebastian Muganyizi and Richard Mgamba (who are still alive), that I personally cultivated a passion for business journalism and writing for The Citizen in particular.

Their collective contributions spanned the vast landscape of business, finance, economy, mining, tourism and construction, captivatin...