DODOMA, June 11 -- THE government argues that its investment driven employment strategy is starting to bite, easing unemployment and setting the stage for a sharper surge in job creation over the next two years.

Presenting the 2025 state of the economy update and the countrys development plan for 2026/27 in Dodoma, Prof Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the Presidents Office (Planning and Investment), said Tanzania is positioning itself for a major scale up in employment generation.

According to him, the country is targeting about 1.7 million new jobs by 2026, up from 981,000 created in 2024, supported by a steady inflow of investment projects and improved economic conditions.

The minister disclosed that the unemployment rate has eas...