DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 27 -- THE third phase of the Productive Social Safety Net (PSSN III) under the Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is set to start in early 2026, targeting more than 500,000 vulnerable households across the country.

Speaking recently during a press briefing at Information Services in Dar es Salaam, Minister of State in the Presidents Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete said the programme will commence following the completion of PSSN II in September this year.

“Based on available resources, PSSN III will target about 575,000 of the most vulnerable households, with 500,000 expected to benefit from various economic empowerment interventions,” Mr Ridhiwani said. He no...