Dar es Salaam, March 19 -- TANZANIAS fishing sector has made significant strides over the past four years under President Samia Suluhu Hassans leadership, including the construction of the countrys first fishing port in Kilwa Masoko, Lindi Region.

The 289.5 bn/- project, currently 79 per cent complete, is expected to transform the industry by boosting deep-sea fishing and improving the livelihoods of fishing communities.

Elaborating, Chief Government Spokesperson Mr Gerson Msigwa said that the investments in the fisheries sector aim to increase the production of fishery products.

He added that the fishing port project includes the construction of wharf berths, which are 98 per cent complete, as well as an administration building and a ...