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Expected Economic Boost from Improved TANZAM Highway

Latest Tanzania economy news · Expected Economic Boost from Improved TANZAM Highway explained · updated Aug 13, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment

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  • MBEYA: CONSTRUCTION of the four-lane Tanzania-Zambia Highway (TANZAM) from Nsalaga to Songwe has reached 44.8 per cent, with the government releasing 9bn/- to accelerate implementation of the strategic 29-kilometre.
  • Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar said the government had agreed with Members of Parliament from the Mbeya Region on measures to ensure funds allocated for road projects are channelled directly to the Road.
  • Farmers in the Southern Highlands are among those expected to benefit, as the improved road will enable agricultural products to reach domestic and regional markets more quickly while reducing transport costs.

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