DAR ES SALAAM, June 7 -- MINISTER for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo said yesterday that the government is considering to table a Bill in the National Assembly under the certificate of urgency, aiming at strengthening legal protection for local businesses.

Dr Jafo said the proposed legislation, if approved, would address key challenges facing domestic entrepreneurs and ensure a more favorable business environment.

The minister was speaking shortly after receiving a report from a special committee formed to investigate the presence of foreign traders engaging in informal retail businesses, commonly known as “Umachinga” at Kariakoo Market.

He said the government is drafting the Bill, that will be tabled under the certif...