SONGWE, Sept. 4 -- CCM presidential candidate, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, yesterday unveiled her plans, if elected, to facilitate the smooth flow of cargo from Dar es Salaam Port to neighbouring countries.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Tunduma, Songwe Region, President Samia said the move responds to a surge in cargo volumes following strengthened operations at the port, which has seen throughput increase from 15.8 million tonnes to 28 million tonnes.

She noted that the rise in cargo has created heavy traffic in border areas such as Tunduma, adding that the government is addressing the challenge through strategic transport and infrastructure projects.

Dr Samia said plans are in place to expand the Igawa–Tunduma road into a four-la...