Private investors have been urged to explore business opportunities in Mtumba Government City as the government expands infrastructure to support public administration and stimulate economic activities in the rapidly developing area.
The government has constructed 59 kilometres of tarmac roads in Mtumba, providing improved access to ministries and government institutions while laying the groundwork for further economic development.
Chief Government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Gerson Msigwa, said the investment was part of efforts by the Sixth Phase Government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, to improve public service delivery through modern infrastructure and digital technology.
He made the remarks in Dodoma during a visit by journalists and editors to Mtumba Government City ahead of the official inauguration of ministry buildings, government institutions and road infrastructure.
Mr Msigwa said the development of modern offices and digital systems was intended to make government operations more efficient and reduce the need for citizens to travel to government offices to access services that could be provided online.
"In modern terms, this is a smart city, meaning that services are now delivered more efficiently through specialised systems. Tanzanians who need to come to the Government City are served faster, while those who can access services through digital platforms from wherever they are can also be reached," he said.
The digital systems, he added, would improve access to public services while making government operations more convenient for citizens.
The 59 kilometres of tarmac roads have also improved connectivity within the administrative centre, making it easier for public servants, visitors and other service users to reach government offices.
For private investors, the expanding government centre presents opportunities to establish businesses and services that can respond to the needs of public servants, visitors and institutions operating in the area.
These could include commercial and service facilities, although specific investment projects and incentives were not outlined during the visit.
Meanwhile, Fatuma Maiga, a student at the College of Business Education (CBE), said the tour had enabled participants to appreciate the scale of government investment in improving public infrastructure and working environments.
She said they had visited the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, where they witnessed the quality of the buildings and facilities.
"I would like to sincerely thank the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan for investing resources and efforts in laying the foundation and demonstrating the quality of these ministries," she said.
Ms Maiga urged private sector players to visit Mtumba and assess available investment opportunities, saying increased business activity could benefit investors and contribute to economic growth.
The development of Mtumba Government City goes beyond the construction of government offices, with improved roads and digital infrastructure expected to support the delivery of public services and create an environment for private sector participation.
However, the extent to which the administrative centre will translate into wider economic benefits will depend partly on the ability to attract businesses, create employment and develop services that meet the needs of people working and visiting the area.
The government investment is therefore expected to provide a foundation for Mtumba to grow beyond an administrative hub into a centre of economic activity in Dodoma.