DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 4 -- TANZANIAS journey toward achieving full sugar self-sufficiency by 2025 continues to gain momentum as the country expands its industrial capacity and strengthens public–private partnerships.

The Government, through the Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR), holds minority shares in 56 companies, including Kilombero Sugar Company, playing a key role in supporting the growth and development of the sugar sector.

Going by the Sugar Board of Tanzania (SBT), national sugar production for the 2024/2025 season stands at 453,382.56 tonnes, against a national demand of 650,000 tonnes, including buffer stock.

Among the leading contributors is Kilombero Sugar Company, where the government is a shareholder, producing ...