SEOUL: DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has launched a major investment drive in South Korea, positioning Tanzania’s capital as one of Africa’s fastest-growing investment destinations while inviting Korean investors to explore opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining, tourism and infrastructure.
Addressing the Tanzania-Republic of Korea Trade and Investment Forum in Seoul on Tuesday, Ms Senyamule said the Sixth Phase Government under President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has transformed Tanzania’s investment climate through economic reforms, investor-friendly policies and economic diplomacy, making the country, and Dodoma in particular, a secure and competitive investment destination.
“Through strategic reforms, investor-friendly policies and international engagement, Tanzania, Dodoma in particular, has become a competitive, secure and attractive destination for investment,” she told government officials, business leaders and prospective investors.
She said Dodoma has evolved beyond its role as the country’s administrative capital and is rapidly emerging as a regional hub for trade, industry and investment.
“Today, Dodoma is a city of transformation. We are building modern infrastructure, industrial parks and an enabling business environment that gives investors confidence to establish and expand their businesses,” she said.
The Regional Commissioner said the region, which covers more than 41,000 square kilometres and is home to over three million people, offers vast investment opportunities in commercial agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, housing and services.
She highlighted Dodoma’s fertile land, favourable climate and abundant sunshine as major advantages for investment in modern agriculture, food processing and renewable energy projects, particularly solar, wind and biogas.
Ms Senyamule also cited key infrastructure investments, including the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), Msalato International Airport, the Ihumwa Dry Port and an expanding road network, saying they have positioned Dodoma as a strategic logistics hub linking Tanzania with regional markets.
She noted that investors establishing businesses in Dodoma would also gain access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which serves a market of more than 1.3 billion people.
The Regional Commissioner further promoted the region’s tourism attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, Mkungunero and Swagaswaga game reserves, Gonga Hot Springs and the internationally recognised Grape and Wine Festival, saying they offer significant investment opportunities in hospitality, conference facilities, ecotourism and recreation.
She also highlighted Dodoma’s rich mineral resources, including gold, gemstones, copper, nickel, lithium and cobalt, which present opportunities for mineral extraction, processing and value addition.
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Ms Senyamule said the government continues to strengthen the investment climate through initiatives such as the Nala Special Economic Zone, tax incentives and streamlined investment procedures.
“My office is committed to being a partner to investors, not merely a regulator. We will continue removing unnecessary bureaucratic barriers so that investors can focus on innovation, production and job creation,” she said.
She also invited South Korean investors to visit Dodoma during the International Agricultural Exhibition scheduled for August to experience first-hand the region’s investment potential and ongoing transformation.
The investment forum formed part of a study and investment promotion mission to South Korea involving regional and local government leaders from Dodoma, alongside teachers who excelled in the 2025 Primary School Leaving Examination and Certificate of Secondary Education Examination.
The visit aims to expose the teachers to South Korea’s education system while promoting Dodoma’s investment opportunities to prospective investors.