Struggles of private sector high-flyers in the public service

President Samia swears in newly appointed officials at State House, Dar es Salaam, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

Dar es Salaam. The redeployment of former Tanesco managing director Maharage Chande from TTCL to Tanzania Posts Corporation (TPC) within 72 hours reminds pundits of how private sector bigwigs end up being frustrated upon accepting appointment to public office.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan last weekend moved Mr Chande from Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) to Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL), but in a dramatic turn of events, the appointing authority reposted him to TPC on Monday.