DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 25 -- TANZANIA must defend its industries not with guns, but through science, technology and innovation, the Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Mr Patrobas Paschal Katambi, has said.

Mr Katambi made the remarks on Monday during a tour of the Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO) headquarters in Dar es Salaam, where he described the institution as a strategic national shield that equips the country to compete globally while countering economic and technological domination.

“In todays world, nations are dominated by technology, innovation, creativity and science. Managing these effectively is key to neutralising major economic threats,” he said.

The Deputy Minister commende...