DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 9 -- IRELAND-BASED Portwest, a global leader in the design and manufacture of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE), has invested 8.8 million US dollars to establish a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dar es Salaam.

Operating under the name Afriport Apparel Limited, the plant is set to transform Tanzania into a regional export hub for high-specification protective clothing. The facility will produce a wide range of specialised gear, including high-visibility and flame-resistant workwear, safety footwear, industrial gloves and advanced PPE for the global market.

Speaking over the weekend, the Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Mr Dennis Londo (pictured), stated that the investment is a si...