Women from the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) joined others across the country and the world on Saturday to celebrate International Women’s Day, using the occasion to highlight the role of women in economic development and promote the upcoming Golden Jubilee edition of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, popularly known as Sabasaba.
Speaking during the event, TanTrade Director General Latifa Mohamed Khamis said the day serves as an important moment to recognise the growing contribution of women in business, leadership and community development.
She said women continue to play a key role in driving economic and social progress through entrepreneurship, innovation and participation in trade-related activities.
“Today we recognise the important contribution made by women in economic and social development. We commend women for their leadership, resilience and dedication in building stronger communities,” she said.
The authority also used the occasion to invite business stakeholders, entrepreneurs and members of the public to take part in the 50th Golden Jubilee edition of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), which is organised annually by TanTrade.
The Sabasaba trade fair is one of the country’s largest business exhibitions, bringing together local and international exhibitors to showcase products and services while exploring new investment and trade opportunities.
According to TanTrade, the Golden Jubilee edition will provide participants with opportunities to access new markets, learn about modern technologies and expand their business networks.
Over the years, the trade fair has served as an important platform for promoting Tanzania’s trade and industrial growth while helping small and medium enterprises reach wider markets.
This year’s International Women’s Day event organised by TanTrade was held in Mburahati area in Ubungo District in Dar es Salaam, bringing together women from different departments of the authority and members of the community to mark the occasion.
