A prominent businessman based in Dar es Salaam has made an impassioned appeal to the government to review the country’s investment laws, chiefly with a view to ensuring that no foreigners come in masquerading as investors and end up grabbing opportunities meant for Tanzanian nationals.
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – Esther Mngodo, like other Tanzanians, was relieved to hear this week government officials are finally urging people in the country to take precautions against the coronavirus – and even wear face masks.
“It is a good move,” said Mngodo, a 34-year-old resident of Dar-es-Salaam. “But much more needs to be done to increase public awareness, testing and treatment. Most importantly, we must have a clear strategy on how to navigate through these unprecedented times.”
In a surprise change in the official stance on coronavirus, President John Magufuli on Sunday said the government had not forbidden the wearing of masks and encouraged those who wanted to do so.
Tanzania s COVID-19 denial risks pulling Africa back
As President John Magufuli downplays the severity of the coronavirus, Tanzanians are waking up to the reality that the virus is spreading. Health experts now fear Tanzania s attitude could endanger the rest of Africa.
Tanzania did not order a total lockdown while many other African countries closed their borders due to COVID-19
Until recently, Tanzania gave the impression that the coronavirus pandemic which has brought the world to a standstill was under control.
President John Magufuli assured the 58 million inhabitants of the East African nation that they need not worry about observing COVID-19 preventative measures.