ARUSHA: THE government is set to construct an Arts and Sports Arena worth 300bn/- as part of its broader efforts to uplift the creative and entertainment sectors in the country.
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa made the announcement on Sunday during the National Conference of the Tanzanian Event Hosts Association, held at Olasiti Garden in Arusha.
“This grand facility is part of the vision of our President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has shown strong commitment to nurturing arts, culture and sports as pillars of national development,” said Majaliwa.
He further underscored that the Government is determined to continue strengthening the creative industry, recognising it as a formal economic sector with the potential to create employment and contribute to the national GDP.
“The arts sector is not just about entertainment — it is an economy in itself,” he said.
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“We are fully committed to growing this sector and ensuring that creatives, including event hosts, are empowered with resources, skills and recognition.”
To support that vision, Majaliwa highlighted the government established the Cultural and Arts Fund.
The fund provides loans to artists up to 100m/- to artists and event professionals to support their ventures.
The Prime Minister also pointed to the 2022 amendments of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 1999, which introduced a copyright levy aimed at ensuring artists benefit from their work.
“Through this law, 60 per cent of all collections go directly to the artists and an additional 10 per cent is distributed through the Cultural and Arts Fund,” he explained.
Speaking at the same event, Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports, Palamagamba Kabudi, commended President Samia for creating space and opportunities for Tanzanians to develop their talents across various creative fields.
