ARUSHA, March 25 -- ZANZIBARS Second VicePresident, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, has directed ministers of sports in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar to ensure that newly built and renovated sports venues are protected and properly maintained ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.

Speaking during the opening of the World Swahili Radio Stations Conference in Arusha, Abdulla stressed that the government has invested heavily in modern sports infrastructure, and any acts that damage these facilities must be addressed firmly. He called on relevant authorities to take decisive action against individuals or groups responsible for vandalism or misuse of stadiums.

“We have invested significant public funds in building an...