Africa-Press – Tanzania. ADA-TADEA presidential candidate Georges Busungu has vowed to transform Tanzania’s transport infrastructure, pledging substantial investments in ports, railways and logistics systems to enhance national connectivity and stimulate regional trade.
The move, he said, is critical to accelerating economic growth and creating jobs for Tanzanians, particularly the youth.
Speaking at a public rally on Friday at Tangamano Market grounds in Tanga, Mr Busungu outlined his party’s plans, highlighting Tanga port as a focal point.
He said that upgrading the port and linking it with the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network will establish it as a strategic logistics hub serving countries such as Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and Rwanda.
“Tanga port has immense potential to become a gateway for regional trade. By improving connectivity, we will stimulate industrial activity, attract investment, create thousands of jobs and increase national revenue,” Mr Busungu said.
The candidate further emphasised the need to modernise domestic markets to support entrepreneurship.
He highlighted plans to upgrade Tangamano Market in Tanga and other major markets across the country, ensuring they are well-equipped, efficiently managed and capable of accommodating both small and large businesses.
Citizens attending the rally expressed optimism, noting that modern transport infrastructure would significantly improve livelihoods, boost incomes and strengthen the overall economy.
ADA-TADEA’s 2025– 2030 Election Manifesto outlines a vision for transforming Tanzania into a prosperous nation by harnessing its natural resources to drive industrialisation, economic diversification and sustainable development.
At the heart of this agenda is the modernisation of transport infrastructure to facilitate trade, reduce costs and enhance productivity.
The manifesto details plans to construct advanced passenger terminals, cargo facilities with modern handling machinery and organised logistics hubs at major ports.
The party also aims to accelerate the completion of central railway lines to Kigoma and Mwanza, initiate new rail segments toward Burundi and Mpanda and implement a fully integrated SGR network,reviving elements of the first-phase government’s 1969–1974 five-year plan.
On trade, industry and investment, ADA-TADEA promises to revitalise strategic factories, including a tyre plant using modern technology.
The party encourages the establishment of transportrelated manufacturing, covering motorcycles, cars, aircraft, railway carriages and electric vehicles, with a view to creating an integrated industrial ecosystem.
Additional infrastructure plans include developing the Liganga steel plant and the Mchuchuma coal processing plant, along with factories using local mineral resources for electric vehicle batteries and uranium-based power generation.
ADA-TADEA also aims to expand Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kigoma, Bagamoyo, Mtwara, Tanga and the Misungwi Development Area, further stimulating investment, creating employment and facilitating technology transfer.
Mr Busungu stressed that the party’s focus on infrastructure is intended to generate long-term economic benefits, enhance regional trade integration and position Tanzania as a competitive economic hub in East Africa.
“By investing in ports, railways and industrial facilities, we are laying the foundation for a new era of sustainable development, prosperity and opportunities for all Tanzanians,” he said.
The ADA-TADEA manifesto underscores a commitment to infrastructure-driven economic transformation, highlighting the link between modern transport, industrialisation and national growth, with the ultimate goal of improving living standards and ensuring equitable development across the country.
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