GGML pledges more jobs for Tanzanians, boosts safety efforts

Geita. Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding employment opportunities for Tanzanians, aligning its operations with the country’s long-term development agenda under the National Vision 2050.

The company said the private sector is expected to play a central role in driving sustainable development, with a targeted 70 percent contribution to the national economy.

Speaking during the International Workers’ Day (May Day) celebrations in Geita Region, GGML Human Resources Officer, Ramadhan Burude, said the firm continues to prioritise hiring local talent, noting that more than 90 percent of its workforce is Tanzanian, including individuals in senior management positions.

“Our focus remains on creating job opportunities for Tanzanians as part of implementing local content requirements,” he said.

Mr Burude added that GGML has also invested in modern technologies to enhance safety standards at the workplace and within surrounding communities.

He noted that the company promotes employee welfare through incentives and recognition programmes aimed at boosting productivity and supporting national development goals.

“We provide modern equipment and continuous safety training to our employees, both during recruitment and after leave, to ensure they operate in a safe environment,” he said.

The regional May Day celebrations were held at Ludete Primary School grounds in Katoro Township, Geita District, where workers from various sectors called on the government to improve working conditions to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Presenting a statement on behalf of the Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (Tucta), the Geita Regional Secretary of the Tanzania Teachers’ Union (CWT), Ms Pauline Tinda, urged the government to support public servants with internet bundles, citing the rising cost of living.

She said many employees are forced to spend a significant portion of their salaries on work-related online activities, particularly when accessing government systems such as PEPMIS.

“These systems sometimes experience operational challenges, especially during data entry and reporting. In some rural areas, poor internet connectivity further delays submission of reports,” she said.

In response, Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigela directed district directors and human resource officers to allocate budgets for allowances and incentives to support timely reporting, as the government continues efforts to improve internet infrastructure.

“The government has already launched more than 700 communication towers in areas facing network challenges and will continue expanding connectivity and energy access to ensure all districts are linked to the national fibre optic network,” he said.

Mr Shigela also called on employers to maintain regular dialogue with workers to address workplace challenges transparently and urged authorities to prioritise study leave requests to help employees upgrade their skills.