Tanzanian newspaper, Daily News has reportedly axed the staff who mistakenly ran an obituary ad of new President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in the state-owned publication.

 

Recall that Hassan, was recently sworn-in following the sudden death of John Magufuli, becoming the first female president of the African Country.

 

In attempt to publish a congratulatory message on behalf of State Mining Corporation (STAMICO), Daily News mistakenly published an in scripting that bears “mourning the death” of Hassan.

 

The Daily News edition of March 29 advert which features the president’s photograph read:

“The board of directors, management and staff of STATE MINING CORPORATION (STAMICO) join fellow Tanzanians in mourning the death of H.E President Samia Suluhu Hassan for being Sworn in as the 6th President of the United Republic of Tanzania,” the advert reads.

Subsequently, the newspaper apologised for “inadvertently inserted mourning the death” of Hassan, instead of congratulating her.

The newspaper said it will publish a corrected version of the advert on March 30.

“The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) advert that appeared in the DAILY NEWS of today, Monday, March 29, 2021 was inadvertently inserted mourning the death of H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, instead of congratulating Her Excellency for being sworn in as the 6th President of the United Republic of Tanzania,” it said.

“We sincerely apologise to H.E. President of the United Republic of Tanzania and highly regret for any inconvenience caused by this error. The corrected version and apology will be republished tomorrow March 30, 2021.”