DAR ES SALAAM, July 15 -- TANZANIA has taken a significant step towards building a cleaner, more industrialised and technology-driven economy following the establishment of the countrys first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant. The investment has been welcomed by the Government as a milestone that is expected to accelerate industrialisation, promote technology transfer, create employment opportunities, strengthen local manufacturing and support the countrys transition towards environmentally friendly transport solutions.

The new manufacturing facility, operating under Plug & Ride Tanzania, is a joint venture between Indias Mangal Eco Group and Tanzanias Utegi Group. Beyond assembling electric vehicles, the company aims to establis...