TANGA, Dec. 15 -- TANGA Region is positioning itself at the forefront of a digital transformation drive aimed at turning youth helplessness into productivity through improved access to finance, skills and economic opportunities.

The initiative took a practical step forward recently in Muheza District, where the government disbursed 250m/- in loans to 29 groups of women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Speaking during the event, Tanga Regional Commissioner, Ambassador Batilda Burian, said the region is preparing to launch a Regional Youth Forum designed to ensure young people fully understand and benefit from the governments digitised 10 per cent local government loan scheme.

“We want to remove all barriers and ensure the you...