Reasons for my rejection of Epa remain: Mkapa

Former President Benjamin Mkapa and CEO Roundtable—Tanzania chairman Ali Mufuruki (left)arrive for the dinner gala hosted by the CEOs in Dar es Salaam on Saturday. PHOTO|THE CITIZEN PHOTOGRAPHER

What you need to know:

  • In his acceptance speech while receiving a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Public Service’ over the weekend, which was conferred on him by the CEO roundtable of Tanzania on Saturday, Mr   Mkapa said the European Union-led trade agreements were not friendly to trade in Africa.