MWANZA, Sept. 16 -- THE Chama cha Ukombozi wa Umma (CHAUMMA) party has pledged to revive all dormant industries across the country if it wins the upcoming General Election, giving current owners an 18-month ultimatum to restart operations or return them to the government.

Speaking in Mwanza on Sunday during the CHAUMMAs campaign rally in the region, the partys presidential candidate Mr Salum Mwalimu said the revival of industries would be a top priority in the partys efforts to stimulate job creation, promote local production and boost the economy.

“Industries must not be left to rot while millions of Tanzanians lack jobs,” Mr Mwalimu said. “If the industries are not operational within 18 months of our leadership, we w...