Dar es Salaam, April 14 -- ARUSHA: THE government is set to construct an Arts and Sports Arena worth 300bn/- as part of its broader efforts to uplift the creative and entertainment sectors in the country.

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa made the announcement on Sunday during the National Conference of the Tanzanian Event Hosts Association, held at Olasiti Garden in Arusha.

“This grand facility is part of the vision of our President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has shown strong commitment to nurturing arts, culture and sports as pillars of national development,” said Majaliwa.

He further underscored that the Government is determined to continue strengthening the creative industry, recognising it as a formal economic sector with ...