Tanzania: Economists Hail Govt Over 'Beneficial Mining Pact'

ECONOMISTS and analysts have commended the government for entering a beneficial mining deal with Barrick, expressing satisfaction on the competence of Tanzania's negotiating team.

In separate interviews yesterday, economists and political scientists said the time has come for Tanzanians to begin enjoying from the mining sector. University of Dar es Salaam's (UDSM) Department of Political Science lecturer Professor Benson Bana said the victory was for all Tanzanians as without wisdom the agreement would have not been reached.

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