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Tanzania jails former finance, mining ministers over gold deal

Former Tanzanian cabinet ministers Basil Mramba (left) and Daniel Yona (right) (Photo: Courtesy)

DAR ES SALAAM:  A Tanzanian court sentenced two former ministers to three years in jail on Monday over corruption charges related to the award of a gold audit tender, according to court documents.

The convictions of former Finance Minister Basil Mramba and former Energy and Minerals Minister Daniel Yona represent two of the most high-profile convictions in the government's anti-graft drive. Lawyers said the ex-ministers would appeal.

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