Tanzania: Mtwara Set to Become Economic Powerhouse

Mtwara — THAT Mtwara is hastily becoming Tanzania's economic powerhouse is no longer debatable. The question today is how well prepared are Mtwarans to not only adapt to but also benefit from the fast economic changes in the southern region.

The historically belittled and snubbed southern regions of Mtwara and Lindi have abruptly become the darling of everybody, entrepreneurs in particular, as thriving economic activities have resulted in business boom. The discoveries of oil and gas are the most attraction to multinational companies conducting deep sea exploration works in Mtwara and Lindi. According to Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), there are eight firms from the UK, Brazil and Norway conducting deep sea explorations for oil and gas.

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