SIMIYU, June 18 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on residents of Maswa District to fully embrace the various opportunities emerging from the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which will pass through the district from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza.

Speaking today June 18 in Maswa, Simiyu Region, President Samia said that, according to the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), a major SGR cargo loading and unloading station will be established in Maswa, a development is expected to unlock significant economic potential for local communities.

The President emphasized the importance of preparing and organizing to benefit from the opportunities, including employment, business tenders during the construction phase, and tra...