COAST REGION, Aug. 4 -- TANZANIA has doubled its annual production of corrugated iron sheets, surpassing local demand and creating a surplus that positions the country to tap into the regional markets.

The country is currently producing double its yearly requirement, a development that signals the success of the governments strategy to develop and strengthen local industries.

Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Selemani Jafo, said last week during the opening of Kwala Industrial Park, Coast Region that the countrys national demand for corrugated iron sheets stands at 130,000 tonnes compared to output of 260,000 tonnes per year.

“This surplus is now available for export, positioning the country as a key player in the regional mark...