DAR ES SALAAM, April 7 -- THE government has called for the accelerated implementation of strategies for the 50th anniversary of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), warning that delays could undermine the success of the historic event.

The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Mr Aristides Mbwasi, made the remarks recently during a preparatory committee meeting at the TanTrade offices, stressing the urgency of speeding up preparations to match the significance of the golden jubilee exhibition.

“The 2026 DITF, popularly known as Saba Saba, marks a major milestone and carries substantial potential to stimulate trade expansion and national economic growth. “This is a historic exhibitio...