Mohamed Ali Salim
TanzaniapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mohamed Ali Salim is a prominent Zanzibari politician and member of the ACT-Wazalendo party, serving as the Representative for Ziwani. Known for his passionate advocacy for the rights and employment opportunities of Zanzibaris, he has been vocal in the House of Representatives about the challenges faced by local youth in securing jobs amidst competition from individuals from the mainland. Salim's remarks during the recent budget debate highlighted his commitment to defending Zanzibar's interests, even in the face of accusations of discrimination, as he argues for a clearer delineation of employment rights within the Union framework.
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Mr Mohamed Ali Salim warned that tax exemptions benefit large taxpayers while ordinary citizens face higher taxes.
Zanzibar lawmakers flag revenue loss from tax exemptionsTanzania· 2026-06-19
Mr Mohamed Ali Salim, the Representative for Ziwani, expressed concerns about employment opportunities for Zanzibaris being taken by people from outside the Isles.
Union discrimination, equality and justice concerns dominate Zanzibar budget debateTanzania· 2026-06-19
