{"id":150595,"date":"2026-04-10T16:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/tanzania-prepares-for-50th-anniversary-of-sabasaba-fair"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:14:13","slug":"tanzania-prepares-for-50th-anniversary-of-sabasaba-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/tanzania-prepares-for-50th-anniversary-of-sabasaba-fair","title":{"rendered":"Tanzania Prepares for 50th Anniversary of Sabasaba Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Tanzania is preparing for the 50th anniversary of the Sabasaba International Trade Fair in 2026. Stakeholders are meeting to ensure the event meets high standards of quality and innovation, aiming to attract more participants. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade emphasized the importance of engaging young entrepreneurs and various sectors to unlock business opportunities,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>PREPARATIONS for the 50th anniversary of Tanzania\u2019s flagship trade fair have gathered momentum, with stakeholders convening to fine-tune strategies aimed at delivering a high-impact Sabasaba International Trade Fair in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting reviewed progress on key preparations, focusing on ensuring the golden jubilee edition meets top standards of quality, innovation and competitiveness, while attracting more participants from within and outside the country.<\/p>\n<p>Chairing the meeting, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Rajab Salum, expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, noting that planning is on track.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the PS stressed the need for broader stakeholder participation, particularly among young and emerging entrepreneurs, alongside players across production and service sectors.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mr Salum, the engagement is vital to unlocking business opportunities, boosting individual incomes, and driving wider national economic growth as the country marks 50 years of the iconic trade exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>The Sabasaba International Trade Fair, established in 1976, has become a cornerstone of Tanzania&#8217;s economic landscape, showcasing local and international businesses. Over the years, it has evolved into a platform for trade, innovation, and networking, reflecting the country&#8217;s growth and development in various sectors. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the fair aims to highlight Tanzania&#8217;s progress and potential in the global market, while fostering entrepreneurship and economic collaboration among participants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Tanzania is preparing for the 50th anniversary of the Sabasaba International Trade Fair in 2026. Stakeholders are meeting to ensure the event meets high standards of quality and innovation, aiming to attract more participants. 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