Tanzania's Fair Competition Commission will introduce a National Consumer Advocacy Council next month to strengthen consumer protection and ensure businesses operate transparently across the country. Acting Director General Hadija Ngasongwa announced the initiative during Industry and Trade Minister Judith Kapinga's visit to the commission's Dar es Salaam offices, emphasizing that the body will amplify citizen voices in policymaking while helping regulators monitor unfair marketplace conduct.
Kapinga praised the council's formation and underscored her ministry's dedication to expanding Tanzania's manufacturing base, which generates between 24 and 28 percent of export revenues. The government plans to establish specialized investment zones that will reduce administrative obstacles for investors, create jobs, and boost production capacity. Ngasongwa noted the council will collaborate closely with authorities to investigate market violations and combat counterfeit goods through enhanced digital communication strategies.
Kapinga praised the council's formation and underscored her ministry's dedication to expanding Tanzania's manufacturing base, which generates between 24 and 28 percent of export revenues. The government plans to establish specialized investment zones that will reduce administrative obstacles for investors, create jobs, and boost production capacity. Ngasongwa noted the council will collaborate closely with authorities to investigate market violations and combat counterfeit goods through enhanced digital communication strategies.
