SAME, Dec. 13 -- THE Tanzanian government is set to hold a high-level meeting in Dodoma with key stakeholders in the gypsum mining sector, including small-scale miners, transporters, cement manufacturers, and local government officials, to find lasting solutions to challenges affecting the industry.

The announcement was made by Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa, during a visit to Makanya and Ruvu Jeungeni wards in Same District.

Dr Kiruswa said the meeting aims to address issues that have slowed down mining and trade, affecting the livelihoods of communities dependent on gypsum.

He reiterated that buying gypsum below the indicative price set by the Minerals Commission is prohibited, urging compliance to protect small-scal...