TANGA, June 26 -- MORE than 5,000 sisal farmers in Tanga Region are set to benefit from improved market access and better prices for their produce, following the construction of a modern sisal processing factory at Taula Village in Handeni District.

The factory, developed by the Tanzania Sisal Board (TSB), is part of a government-backed initiative to revive the once thriving sisal industry in Tanzania.

The project has already attracted over 710m/- in investment and is expected to create at least 150 direct jobs.

It is also anticipated to stimulate local economic activity by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises that will provide goods and services to the factory and its workers.

During a recent site visit by members of the TSB...