ZANZIBAR, July 24 -- ZANZIBAR has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the blue economy through regional cooperation, youth and women-led investments and value chain development in the fisheries sector.

Speaking during the opening of the regional stakeholders forum, Director of Oil and Gas Development, Eng Mwadini Juma Khatib said the government is committed to ensure the development of the sector for the benefit of all Tanzanians.

Eng Khatib represented the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries, Capt Hamad Bakar Hamad.

The three-day event is jointly organised by TradeMark Africa, the AfCFTA Secretariats Private Sector Unit and the Mastercard Foundation. In his remarks, Eng Khatib expressed appreciatio...