Tanzania, July 7 -- Dar es Salaam. Vice President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has called on organisers and stakeholders of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) to transform the annual exhibition into a strategic platform for advancing Tanzania's Development Vision 2050.

Speaking during the Sabasaba Gala and awards ceremony marking the trade fair's 50th anniversary on Monday, July 6, Dr Nchimbi said the exhibition should serve as a catalyst for trade, industrialisation and investment, rather than simply a showcase for products.

He said the fair has evolved significantly over the past five decades and now plays an important role in connecting producers, investors, innovators and traders with local and international markets.

His rema...