DAR ES SALAAM, June 24 -- PREPARATIONS for the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) have reached 85 per cent, with public institutions being urged to increase the speed of branding their pavilions.

This was said on Monday by the Temeke District Commissioner Sixtus Mapunda when he visited TanTrade to inspect the preparations for the exhibition.

“I urge public institutions to speed up their branding preparations, as their current pace is too slow. If they continue at this sluggish rate, we might reach the exhibition date and find that their booths lack the required standards. I kindly ask them to come and ensure everything is ready on time.

“I also urge them to learn from private companies, which are doing a ver...