KAHAMA, March 26 -- A KEY road linking Tanzanias mining corridor in the Lake Zone is nearing a major milestone, with officials and residents saying the upgrade could significantly improve transport, trade and daily life in the region.

The 73-kilometre Kahama– Bulyanhulu Junction–Kakola Road has reached the blacktop stage, marking progress in efforts to address long-standing transport challenges in the area.

The project is being implemented by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). For years, the route between Kahama and the Bulyanhulu mining area has been described as unreliable, with conditions varying sharply between seasons.

Dust and poor visibility during dry periods, combined with near impassability ...