Mining sector service providers move to boost local content

Service providers in Tanzania’s mining sector have come together to form a new alliance designed to enhance information sharing and increase the participation of local stakeholders in the industry.

The alliance, named Tamisa—an acronym derived from the Swahili term for “Mining Sector Service Providers”—is scheduled to be officially launched tomorow by the Minister of Minerals, Antony Mavunde.

Speaking at a press briefing, Dr Sebastian Ndege, Chairperson of Tamisa’s Marketing and Communications Committee, said the launch will be accompanied by a stakeholder forum aimed at exploring the role of Tanzanians in providing services within the mining sector….. Read More