DAR ES SALAAM, June 11 -- SOUND reforms across state-owned enterprises (SoEs) have enabled the government to collect significantly higher dividends and contributions this year, with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) emerging as the top contributor.

TPA, which falls under the Treasurys category of entities required to contribute 15 per cent of their gross income, increased its contribution by nearly 19 per cent to 181.5bn/- in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from 153bn/- the previous year.

The National Identification Authority (NIDA) followed, contributing 38.8bn/-, up from zero last year.

In terms of dividend payouts, Twiga Minerals Corporation led the pack with a 16 per cent increase, paying out 93.6bn/-, up from 53.4bn/-. Airtel Ta...