Get ready, trade buffs! 🌟 Tanzania’s southern coast is buzzing as the Kilwa fishing port nears completion. Built by the China Harbor Engineering Company from the Chinese mainland, this state-of-the-art facility is set to become East Africa’s first deep-sea fishing hub.
Designed to handle up to 60,000 tonnes of goods each year, the new port promises a major boost for local fisheries and processing plants. Best part? It could create around 30,000 new jobs, giving the economy a serious glow-up 💼🚀.
Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Bashiru Ally, says the government is teaming up with banks and private investors to encourage homegrown deep-sea fishing vessels. Think of it as leveling up Tanzania’s maritime game ⛴️💪.
Just up the coast, the Magufuli Bridge opened in mid-2025 at a $300 million price tag. President Samia Suluhu highlights its perks: "One of the key benefits of this bridge is that it will simplify the transportation of farm inputs and produce, making it easier to reach markets. Residents in surrounding areas are therefore encouraged to increase productivity, raise incomes, and contribute to economic growth." 🌉📈
These projects are part of a larger wave of collaborations between Tanzania and the Chinese mainland, a partnership that’s been growing for over 60 years. Since joining the Chinese mainland’s Belt and Road Initiative, Tanzania has also seen improvements from the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, which has long been a backbone for regional trade and connectivity 🚂🤝.
With fresh infrastructure on the horizon, Tanzania is charting a course toward a trade-powered future. Stay tuned for more updates on how these mega-projects will reshape East Africa’s economic landscape!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
