ZANZIBAR, Sept. 25 -- ACT-Wazalendo presidential candidate for Zanzibar, Mr Othman Masoud Othman, has pledged that if elected President of Zanzibar, his government will abolish predatory lending to teachers and establish a new system of affordable credit to uplift their economic well-being.

Addressing supporters at a campaign rally held at Kwa-Geji grounds in Bububu constituency, Mr  Othman said teachers have played a vital role in educating the nation, yet they continue to be underpaid.

“Our teachers have been at the forefront of building Zanzibar and the nation at large, but what they receive is still far too little. An ACT-Wazalendo government will elevate teachers to a higher status, making the teaching profession one tha...