DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 17 -- THE government has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost industrial capacity by establishing 60 new industrial clusters by 2030, aiming to accelerate economic diversification, enhance manufacturing capabilities and create employment opportunities.

The Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo said in an interview with a local radio station that the initiative is a strategic effort to enhance the competitiveness of locally produced goods and reduce reliance on raw material exports.

“By focusing on the development of industrial clusters, the government aims to drive value addition and promote industrialisation at the grassroots level,” he said.

Currently, Tanzania has 40 established industrial...