The Tanzanian government has called on local salt producers to supply raw salt to Neelkanth Salt Limited’s factory in Mkuranga, Coast Region, amid concerns over dwindling stock levels. With only 500 tons of raw material left—enough for a single day of production—officials warn that operations may halt without urgent supply.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Kheri Mahimbali, emphasized the urgency during a joint site visit with the Ministry of Industry and Trade. “We are calling on anyone with salt to bring it here,” Mahimbali said, underlining the factory’s critical need for raw input to maintain output.
The factory, which employs over 500 workers and processes 600 tons of salt daily, plays a vital role in the local economy. Dr. Hashil Abdallah, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stressed that uninterrupted production is crucial for safeguarding jobs and ensuring continued government tax revenue.
A one-month window has been granted for factory management and producers to negotiate supply terms. In the meantime, all salt producers are encouraged to deliver directly to the factory, which has committed to purchasing all incoming stock.
