Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has affirmed that Tanzania is among the countries that strongly collaborate with the private sector to drive economic growth and national development.
He made these remarks on the evening of Monday, May 12, 2025, during a high-level panel discussion featuring prime ministers from Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Guinea, and Cameroon.
The event was part of a two-day African CEO Forum taking place at the Sofitel Hotel in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Representing President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Prime Minister Majaliwa used the platform to highlight how the Tanzanian government actively engages the private sector by creating an enabling environment and opening doors to various opportunities for national advancement.
“The Government of Tanzania works closely with the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), trade unions, employers’ associations, and industrial stakeholders. We promote strong public-private partnerships and have opened investment opportunities to both local and international investors across Africa and beyond to stimulate our domestic economy,” he said.
The Prime Minister also underscored the strategic importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and how Tanzania is leveraging it to enhance its infrastructure, particularly in rail and port development.
“We have upgraded the ports of Tanga, Dar es Salaam, and Mtwara, and we are set to begin construction of the Bagamoyo Port,” he announced.
He added that Tanzania is continuing the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to strengthen connectivity with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. Additionally, the TAZARA railway line continues to serve Zambia.
“We’ve also improved air and road transportation to facilitate easier access for investors and enhance service delivery,” he noted.
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr. Cosato Chumi, emphasized that the forum offered a key opportunity to demonstrate President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s commitment to economic diplomacy and opening Tanzania to global markets.
“Many participants have praised Tanzania for hosting major international events, including the successful Energy Summit in January 2025. We’ve also received interest from Burkina Faso, which plans to visit and learn from the operations of the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, with the aim of replicating such a facility in their own country,” he said.
Tanzania’s Ambassador to Nigeria and representative to Ivory Coast, Ambassador Celestine Kakele, added that the country’s participation in the forum is instrumental in promoting investment opportunities, particularly in the sisal industry. “This is a prime moment for the private sector to assert its role as a key engine of development,” she said.
Meanwhile, Treasury Registrar Mr. Nehemia Mchechu noted that Tanzania’s presence at the forum has provided the country with an opportunity to engage with various African development stakeholders and promote its investment potential.
“These engagements have allowed participants to gain a deeper understanding of Tanzania and the vast opportunities available in sectors such as logistics, mining, agriculture, and financial services,” he concluded.