DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 24 -- MINISTER for Works, Abdallah Ulega has challenged university students, particularly those pursuing engineering and science programmes, to develop practical technological innovations to address persistent national infrastructure challenges.

Speaking during a visit to the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), where he met members of the Engineering Society at the College of Engineering and Technology (CoET) yesterday, he cited traffic congestion, affordable housing shortages and the recurring cycle of annual pothole repairs as areas requiring homegrown solutions.

“We want the country to obtain solutions through you scientists. The future of global development lies in scientists and innovators. Conduct more re...