Prof Makame Mbarawa
Prof Makame Mbarawa is the Minister for Transport in Zanzibar, recognized for his efforts to address transportation challenges in the region. He has highlighted the disparities in cargo volumes between Zanzibar and larger ports, advocating for investment opportunities that would enhance direct shipping routes and reduce costs for local businesses.
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Recent news mentions
Transport Minister Prof Makame Mbarawa said the new route is more than just a commercial venture, describing it as a step toward realising the Pan-African aspirations championed by Tanzania’s founding president Julius Nyerere and Ghana’s first leader Kwame Nkrumah.
ATCL launches direct flights to Accra, expands West Africa footprint
Tanzania· 2026-01-31
The minister for Transport, Prof Makame Mbarawa, acknowledged the issue during a report on the upcoming meeting of the Federation of Customs and Freight Forwarding Agents in Africa and the Middle East.
Zanzibar’s sea transport issues drive up cost of doing business, say entrepreneursTanzania· 2025-03-18
