MPANDA, Oct. 19 -- CCM presidential candidate Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has unveiled plans to transform Katavi Region into a key western corridor for regional integration, driven by major investments in rail, port and road infrastructure.

The investment aims to strengthen connectivity between Tanzania and neighbouring countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi and Zambia.

Addressing a campaign rally at the CCM Azimio Stadium in Mpanda Municipality yesterday, Dr Samia said the CCM government, if re-elected, will complete and expand strategic infrastructure projects among them the Karema Port, Kaliua–Mpanda railway and key trunk roads to open new trade routes and boost regional commerce.

She said the 47bn/- Karema Po...