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Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>THE presidential candidate for Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged to continue efforts to improve transport infrastructure by rehabilitating and expanding the TANZAM Highway that links Tanzania and Zambia.<\/p>\n

Speaking today, September 3, 2025, in front of residents of Tunduma in Songwe Region, Dr. Samia stated that the government plans to expand the road into a four-lane highway from Igawa to Tunduma, a distance of over 70 kilometers, aiming to reduce the heavy congestion of cargo trucks passing through the Tunduma border.<\/p>\n

She added that the CCM government will continue implementing major development projects aimed at strengthening the economy, improving social services, and connecting Tanzania with neighboring countries through modern infrastructure.<\/p>\n

This promise is part of CCM\u2019s manifesto that Dr. Samia is presenting to voters ahead of the 2025 General Election, where she seeks a mandate to lead for another term.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Tanzania<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE presidential candidate for Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged to continue efforts to improve transport infrastructure by rehabilitating and expanding the TANZAM Highway that links Tanzania and Zambia. 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