DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 10 -- THE East African Community (EAC) has officially commenced the 49th Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (SCTIFI), which is expected to deliberate on various issues relating to trade, investment, competition and economic cooperation among Partner States.

The meeting is being held at three levels, beginning with the experts session from November 9 to 11, 2026, followed by the Permanent Secretaries session on November 12 and concluding with the ministerial session on November 13.

At the experts level, the United Republic of Tanzanias delegation is led by Benjamini Mwesiga, Director of the Department of Trade, Investment and Productive Sectors (DTIPS) ...