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By CHADEMA Media
SUMVE, MWANZA. Mr Freeman Mbowe, a National Chairman of Tanzania's main political party CHADEMA criticizes the government's decision to sign a contract with a Dubai-based company DP World for the investment and development of country's ports, accusing the government of ignoring advice given by various stakeholders including prominent leaders and professionals.
Mr Mbowe cites examples of individuals such as Joseph Warioba, Anna Tibaijuka, and legal experts like Prof. Issa Shivji, who have publicly criticized the deal. He points out that concerns raised by these figures have been dismissed by some, attributing their opposition to various factors, including age or gender.
The government, through Tanzania Port Authority (TPA), signed a contract with Dubai based investors - DP World for port investment. This contract was signed on October 25, 2022, and was later approved by the Tanzanian Parliament on June 10, 2023.
Critics of the contract raised several concerns whereby Mr Mbowe and the stakeholders have questioned the transparency of the investment and argued that the contract lacked provisions that would ensure the country's benefits from the investment.
The opposition political party is currently conducting an operation named "+255 New Constitution Save Our Ports" in the Lake Victoria Zone regions, including Kagera, Geita, and Mwanza, to gauge public sentiment regarding the government's decision.
Mr Mbowe expresses concerns about potential economic losses and lack of transparency in the investment deal, emphasizing that investments should benefit the nation and be disclosed to the public.
"My party supports investments but only deals that are beneficial to the country and transparent to citizens," says Mr Mbowe.
Addressing a press conference in June, Prof. Issa Shivji, a legal expert, had highlighted issues with the contract, including concerns about the extent of foreign involvement and potential lack of Tanzanian participation in management.
While Mr Joseph Warioba, a former Prime Minister of Tanzania, also expressed reservations about the contract, suggesting that it should be reviewed to address any worrisome clauses.
Both Mbowe and these experts criticize the lack of transparency, potential long-term consequences, and the need for a more thorough evaluation of the contract's terms.
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SUMVE, MWANZA. Mr Freeman Mbowe, a National Chairman of Tanzania's main political party CHADEMA criticizes the government's decision to sign a contract with a Dubai-based company DP World for the investment and development of country's ports, accusing the government of ignoring advice given by various stakeholders including prominent leaders and professionals.
Mr Mbowe cites examples of individuals such as Joseph Warioba, Anna Tibaijuka, and legal experts like Prof. Issa Shivji, who have publicly criticized the deal. He points out that concerns raised by these figures have been dismissed by some, attributing their opposition to various factors, including age or gender.
The government, through Tanzania Port Authority (TPA), signed a contract with Dubai based investors - DP World for port investment. This contract was signed on October 25, 2022, and was later approved by the Tanzanian Parliament on June 10, 2023.
Critics of the contract raised several concerns whereby Mr Mbowe and the stakeholders have questioned the transparency of the investment and argued that the contract lacked provisions that would ensure the country's benefits from the investment.
The opposition political party is currently conducting an operation named "+255 New Constitution Save Our Ports" in the Lake Victoria Zone regions, including Kagera, Geita, and Mwanza, to gauge public sentiment regarding the government's decision.
Mr Mbowe expresses concerns about potential economic losses and lack of transparency in the investment deal, emphasizing that investments should benefit the nation and be disclosed to the public.
"My party supports investments but only deals that are beneficial to the country and transparent to citizens," says Mr Mbowe.
Addressing a press conference in June, Prof. Issa Shivji, a legal expert, had highlighted issues with the contract, including concerns about the extent of foreign involvement and potential lack of Tanzanian participation in management.
While Mr Joseph Warioba, a former Prime Minister of Tanzania, also expressed reservations about the contract, suggesting that it should be reviewed to address any worrisome clauses.
Both Mbowe and these experts criticize the lack of transparency, potential long-term consequences, and the need for a more thorough evaluation of the contract's terms.
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