DODOMA, March 12 -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed Regional Commissioners, Council Directors and Regional Administrative Secretaries to take the lead in promoting investment and business growth in their respective areas.

Dr Nchemba made the directive while closing a meeting in Dodoma yesterday, aimed at validating the draft Second Blueprint for Regulatory Reforms to Improve the Business Environment, stressing the need for leaders to create a supportive environment for the private sector and traders.

He stressed that government officials should help businesses thrive rather than create unnecessary barriers that hinder investment and entrepreneurship.

“If a business is performing well and paying taxes but experiences t...