DAR ES SALAAM, April 14 -- IMAGINE an economy where goods move faster than delays, where cities connect seamlessly and where opportunity is not limited by distance.

This is not a distant dream; it is the direct outcome of deliberate investment in infrastructure. For Tanzania, the question is no longer whether infrastructure matters, but how boldly we are willing to finance its future.

A healthy economy is one that prioritises infrastructure development. Roads, railways, ports and energy systems are not just physical assets; they are economic enablers.

When infrastructure is well developed, it unlocks productivity, reduces costs and accelerates the movement of people, goods and services.

The ripple effects are felt across every sector ...