COAST REGION, May 29 -- TANZANIAS cassava market is set to gain fresh momentum as Goodwill Tanzania Company expands into paper manufacturing, with plans to use about 50,000 tonnes of cassava annually as a key raw material.

The company, currently known for its tile production, is investing 110 million US dollars (297bn/-) into the new venture, located in Mkiu Village, Mkuranga District, Coast Region.

The expansion is expected to create over 1,000 direct jobs, largely targeting the local workforce and contributing to skills development and economic growth.

Goodwill Tanzanias Public Relations Manager, Sharifa Chen said production is expected to commence either next April or May, with further expansions anticipated in the second year that ...