Plans to build the longest bridge in Africa have progressed to the advanced stages in Tanzania’s Parliament. The 50km bridge will connect the city of Dar es Salaam with Zanzibar Island. Geofrey Kasekenya, Tanzania’s deputy minister of Works and Transport, announced that the China Overseas Engineering Group Company (COVEC) has expressed interest in collaborating on the project and has been in advanced talks with stakeholders. The project is expected to involve a partnership with the private sector to facilitate the construction of the bridge. Negotiations for the project began in March 2023 – astart date for construction has not yet been set.