Tanzania, July 22 -- Dar es Salaam. Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has commended the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) and its partners for completing preparations for the seventh edition of the NBC Dodoma Marathon, saying the event has grown into a major sporting, tourism, and economic attraction for Tanzania's capital.

Senyamule made the remarks yesterday after receiving the official marathon jersey from NBC officials during a ceremony held at the regional commissioner's office, ahead of the race scheduled for July 26 at Jamhuri Stadium.

The event is expected to be officiated by Prime Minister Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba and will attract about 13,000 runners from different parts of Tanzania and abroad.

The ceremony was atte...