Tanzania, June 26 -- Dodoma. The government has directed public officials to move quickly in resolving challenges facing investors and industrial production, warning that delays in factory operations undermine productivity, jobs and investment.

The directive comes as authorities seek to strengthen industrial growth and improve the business environment by addressing obstacles limiting factory output.

The minister for Industry and Trade, Ms Judith Kapinga, issued the directive during a visit to Mainland Group Agro Process Tanzania, a sunflower and cotton oil processing factory in Veyula, Dodoma.

Accompanied by ministry officials, Ms Kapinga inspected operations at the plant and instructed authorities to immediately address issues within ...