Tanzania set to stop importing explosives as local factory commences production
The Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, speaks after inaugurating the Solar Nitrochemicals Limited factory in Kisarawe, Coast Region, on April 13, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY
Kisarawe. Tanzania is on track to end the importation of explosives and detonators following the commissioning of a major local manufacturing plant in Kisarawe District, Coast Region.
Each year, the country imports an estimated 10 million detonators and 26,000 tonnes of explosives to support its growing mining sector.
