Dar es Salaam, Aug. 13 -- NATIONAL Institute of Transport (NIT) has assured Tanzania and Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) of its capacity to train local manpower to curb the current shortage instead of hiring skilled professionals from outside the country.

This is due to insufficient number of qualified manpower at Tazara while many colleges in the country are producing students with great potential in the transport sector who will be able to help in railway management.

According to a statement from Tazara, there are about 2775 employees, where 400 workers retire per year.

The NIT Rector, Prof Zacharia Mganilwa made the remarks during his visit to Tazara station in Dar es Salaam to observe its operations.

"As a college, we're excited...