Tanzania, Dec. 4 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has raised concern over the slow pace of implementation of the blueprint for regulatory reforms to improve the business environment.

Vice President (VP) Philip Mpango said the execution of the blueprint, which started on July 1, 2019, has only reached 13 percent, a pace that forced him to direct the authorities to pull up their socks.

Dr Mpango was speaking during a ceremony to mark Tanzania Private Sector Day 2022 that brought together the business community and government leaders to discuss the achievements and challenges in the business environment and chart the way forward.

He directed Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, to ensure that the blueprint is im...