DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 20 -- THE Tanzanian government plans to construct a new market for small-scale traders, commonly known as machinga, in the Kigogo Sambusa area of Dar es Salaam, with completion expected within the next six months. The initiative aims to ease congestion and address challenges facing traders in the Kariakoo business district.

The Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office responsible for Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), Professor Riziki Shemdoe, announced the plan during a meeting in Dar es Salaam with Kariakoo business leaders, street vendors and regional officials.

Professor Shemdoe said the market would provide an immediate solution as the government continues preparations to complete a ...