MWANZA, Aug. 18 -- MINING small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should diversify their funding sources beyond bank loans to attract private investment and expand their role in Tanzanias mineral economy, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) has said.

The call was made during an enterprise acceleration programme workshop organised by the DSE in Mwanza over the weekend, bringing together 43 companies involved in mining, mineral trading and services supporting the sector.

DSE Chief Business Development Officer Mr Emmanuel Nyalali said companies should strengthen financial management, internal controls and corporate governance early to improve their ability to attract investors.

“Companies need to start preparing themselves earl...