Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) has pledged to introduce nationwide satellite systems if elected, aiming to transform key sectors including security, agriculture, mining, and justice.
ADC presidential candidate, Mr Wilson Mulumbe, told supporters in Mwanza over the weekend that the initiative will enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and strengthen national security.
“The satellites will support operations in areas such as weather forecasting, border protection, mineral exploration, and judicial evidence collection,” he said.
He explained that satellite surveillance will act as reliable “witnesses” in courts by capturing incidents in real time, helping to expedite case resolutions. In the mining sector, Mr Mulumbe said satellites would identify strategic mineral reserves, including uranium for power generation.
“Tanzania has enough resources to end power rationing; we just need modern technology to harness them,” he said, urging citizens to vote for ADC in the October 29 general elections.
The technology, he added, will strengthen patrols across major water bodies, such as Lake Victoria, reducing illegal fishing and preserving breeding grounds.
“We aim to increase fish production for food security and income generation,” he stated. On agriculture, Mr Mulumbe said satellites will improve weather forecasting, helping farmers plan effectively amid climate change challenges.
“Farmers lose much when seasons shift unexpectedly. With accurate forecasts, we can ensure food security and agricultural productivity,” he noted.
The ADC also plans to establish clean energy plants— particularly solar and wind—in drought-prone regions to promote environmental sustainability. “Tanzania has made progress in green energy; our government will take it further,” he added.
He revealed that the party has engaged Tanzanian ICT experts abroad who are ready to return and oversee satellite installations. “This project will create jobs and promote skills transfer,” he said.
In the industrial sector, the ADC leader vowed to revive cotton ginneries and textile factories in Mwanza to strengthen the agricultural value chain. He also promised to ensure the supply of quality cotton seeds and farm inputs to boost yields.
During his campaign stop at Magomeni Market in Kirumba Ward, he pledged to operationalise the modern facility early in his tenure and offer free loans to registered traders.
“We are confident Tanzania will achieve middle-income status by 2030,” Mr Mulumbe declared.
Supporting the pledge, ADC parliamentary candidate for Ilemela Constituency, Mr Shaban Itutu, promised to expand the current 10 per cent loan scheme for women, youth, and persons with disabilities to 50 per cent and include men as a separate group.
He said the ADC government would eliminate ghost applicants and ensure loans reach genuine traders. “We will visit markets to verify applicants directly,” he said.
Mr Itutu also proposed a business-friendly tax system, under which petty traders with less than TSh5 million in capital would be exempt from levies until their businesses grow to at least TSh20 million.
“Taxation should nurture entrepreneurs, not punish them,” he added.
On land matters, he pledged to advocate for an amendment to ensure only landlords, not tenants, are liable for land and property tax, addressing concerns over charges linked to electricity consumption. He further promised Mwanza residents access to affordable fish and other Lake Victoria products, saying local consumers must benefit before exports.
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