Tanzanian youth, women see fortune in Mining for Brighter Tomorrow initiative

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has continued to create a conducive environment for citizens to actively participate in the mining sector through various reforms, including the introduction of the Mining for Brighter Tomorrow (MBT) programme, which aims to empower young people and women, including those with special needs, to participate in and benefit from opportunities available in the sector.

Speaking at the launch of the programme, held alongside the launch of Barrick’s research aircraft, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals, Subira Mgalu, commended the government for introducing the initiative, saying it had come at an opportune time.

Mgalu said the programme was particularly important as the government continued to take measures to ensure that Tanzanians actively participate in mining activities and benefit from the country’s mineral resources.

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She said the mining sector had made significant progress as a result of various reforms aimed at increasing investment and productivity, strengthening Tanzanian participation, and ensuring that mineral resources benefit citizens and the nation as a whole.

According to Mgalu, these efforts are continuing to strengthen the role of the mining sector in driving economic development and expanding opportunities for various groups of citizens, particularly young people and women.