The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President – Investment, Fred Msemwa, has called on staff of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) to move away from routine working habits and focus on efficiency, professionalism, and service delivery that supports national economic growth.
He made the remarks in Dar es Salaam while opening the first Workers’ Council meeting of TISEZA, an institution formed after the merger of the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) and the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA).
Msemwa said the newly established authority plays a key role in attracting both local and foreign investment, stressing that its performance directly influences investor confidence and Tanzania’s competitiveness in the global economy.
He noted that Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 places strong emphasis on private sector-led growth, with projections that about 70 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product will come from the private sector.
He said this makes institutions such as TISEZA central in driving investment, creating jobs, and expanding economic opportunities for citizens.
Msemwa urged employees to ensure that investors are received and served in a professional and welcoming manner, adding that Tanzania must position itself as a safe and attractive destination for investment.
He emphasized that efficiency, transparency, and positive attitudes among staff are essential in reducing bureaucracy and improving the ease of doing business.
He further said the Workers’ Council should act as a platform for improving internal coordination, strengthening teamwork, and addressing challenges that may affect productivity within the authority.
Earlier, the Director General of TISEZA, Gilead Teri, said the authority has recorded strong progress in investment registration.
He said that between January and March 2026, a total of 177 investment projects were registered, valued at 1.2 billion US dollars.
He added that the projects are expected to generate around 19,750 jobs, reflecting growing investor confidence in Tanzania’s economic direction and reforms.
Teri said continued cooperation between TISEZA and the Office of the President – Investment has been instrumental in improving service delivery and strengthening investment systems.
He reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to further improving efficiency so that investors receive timely and reliable support, contributing to sustainable industrial growth and increased national income that benefits citizens.
