German police investigate cause of death of DW broadcaster Isaac Gamba

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  • Police and medics in Bonn are investigating to establish the cause of the death of DW broadcaster originating from Tanzania Isaac Gamba who was yesterday found dead at his apartment in Bonn, Germany.  

Dar es Salaam. Body of a Tanzanian working with DW as broadcaster Isaac Gamba is still in the hands of police and medics who are investigating to establish the possible cause of his death.

Gamba was found dead at his home in Bonn, Germany after missing at his workplace for two consecutive days.

His workmates in Bonn say police were yet to release any report, noting that they will probably have more information later in the day.

Gamba joined DW from ITV/ Radio One where he became a famous broadcaster hosting news bulletin and events programmes.

Some of his friends in Tanzania described him as a good person and jovial who loved everybody.

More reports in Dar es Salaam say, friends and relatives were gathered in Gongolamboto at his aunt’s home.

His broadcasting life started in Arusha where he worked with Radio 5 before shifting to Mwanza where he joined the Radio Free Africa.

Early 2000, he joined Radio Uhuru and later in 2003 he moved to the ITV / Radio One.