TANGA, Oct. 7 -- THE newly formed Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has called on investors to seize the untapped potential in Tanga Region, emphasising the need for balanced growth between the agriculture and industrial sectors to ensure sustainable development.

Speaking at a working meeting for Trade, Industry and Investment Officers from Tanga Regions 11 districts, TISEZA Mobilisation Officer Mr Cuthbert Kangila revealed that while the region has nearly 1.9 million hectares of arable land, an estimated 686,500 hectares remain uncultivated.

“Although agriculture remains the primary livelihood for most people in Tanga, the majority of investment capital has been directed toward manufacturing. While...