MPANDA, Aug. 17 -- THE Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega has said that the construction of the 70-kilometre Kibaoni-Sitalike road is expected to unlock trade and economic opportunities in the Southern Highlands while strengthening economic links with neighbouring countries.

Speaking during the inspection of the progress of the Kibaoni-Stalike road, the minister said that completion of the road would ease the movement of passengers and cargo, connect production areas to markets and expand business opportunities for communities in Katavi and neighbouring regions.

“This road is crucial in and critical to improving transport connectivity and creating an enabling environment for economic activities in areas linked by the route. The go...