Coal debate lingers despite Dangote's assurance to JPM

The owner of the Mtwara-based Dangote cement factory, Mr Aliko Dangote, says he is against his company’s decision to import coal and gypsum for use at the factory.

What you need to know:

  • According to Africa’s richest man, importing goods that are locally available amounts to importing poverty into Tanzania and exporting jobs outside the country, adding that his company is not going to be part of that.