MTWARA, Aug. 14 -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to continue improving the business environment, including reviewing tax and levy systems, to enable the private sector to grow and contribute more effectively to the countrys development.

The Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga made the statement when concluding a three-day working visit to Mtwara Region, where she met with businesspeople to discuss challenges affecting their operations.

Speaking during her tour, the minister noted that the governments focus is to establish policies and institutions that facilitate private sector growth rather than hinder businesses through excessive controls.

“We have already said that about 70 per cent of our countrys developme...