evidence: According to TPA Public Relations and Communication Manager, Mr Nicodemus Mushi, the Mbamba Bay Port will serve as an essential transport link between Tanzania and Malawi. "The port of Mbamba Bay will be an important driver of the Southern market, increasing cargo and efficiency at Mtwara’s port. [...] TPA Deputy Director General Engineer Juma Kijavara said the Mbamba Bay project was crucial for economic growth in the southern part of Tanzania.