DODOMA, June 13 -- THE government has unveiled plans to strengthen key border markets, including those in Vunjo, Mwika and Mutukula, through a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) framework aimed at enhancing cross-border trade and boosting local economies.

Deputy Minister in the Presidents Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Dr Festo Dugange, made the announcement in the National Assembly yesterday while responding to a question from Mbagala MP Abdallah Chaurembo (CCM), who sought information on the governments plans to rehabilitate the Mbagala Kizuiani Market.

Dr Dugange said the initiative is part of broader efforts in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to upgrade market infrastruct...