Tanzania

MSIMBAZI RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON COURSE AS HOUSE DEMOLITION SET TO KICK-OFF

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MSIMBAZI RIVER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON COURSE AS HOUSE DEMOLITION SET TO KICK-OFF

Plans are underway towards for the implementation of Msimbazi River Development Project as demolition of houses exercise is scheduled to begin at Msimbazi Valley in Dar es Salaam later this week. The proposed project worth US$260 million will involves re-contouring the river and floodplain to improve the flow capacity and allow for floodwater retention. Meanwhile, it also entails construction of an elevated bridge, demolition of the existing bus rapid transit (BRT) depot and construction of a…

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EGYPT GOVT. TO BUILD LOGISTICS CORRIDOR IN TANZANIA

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EGYPT GOVT. TO BUILD LOGISTICS CORRIDOR IN TANZANIA

Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir inspected the Kigali Dry Port in Rwanda, one of Egypt’s projects in African countries. The inspection was carried out by Minister of Transportation Kamel Al-Wazir and accompanied by Ambassador Nermin Al-Zawahiri, Egypt’s Ambassador to Rwanda. Covering an area of 50,000 square meters with an annual capacity of 50,000 equivalent container units, the port is considered the main dry port in Rwanda, a landlocked African country. This visit aligns with the…

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IRDP SET TO IMPLEMENT CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR NEW BUILDING PROJECTS IN TANZANIA

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IRDP SET TO IMPLEMENT CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR NEW BUILDING PROJECTS IN TANZANIA

The Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP) is implementing a mega project for the construction of four new buildings to accommodate students. The Institute has already set aside 11bn/- in the project which includes adding buildings for academic and student hostels, focusing on improving and widening accommodation facilities and training infrastructures at the stateowned education facility. Speaking during an interview with the `Daily News,’ the Institute’s Deputy Rector, Planning, Finance and Administration, Prof Canute Hyandye,…

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

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MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

The long-awaited Mbamba Bay Port construction and development project on Lake Nyasa in Ruvuma Region has kicked off. An official event for the handing over of the project took place on Sunday between the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) and a consultant, Anova Consulting Company Ltd, at the construction site, and was witnessed by various leaders and stakeholders of the transport sector. Speaking on behalf of the TPA Director General, Manager of Lake Nyasa Ports, Mr…

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HOW MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING PROJECT NEEDS MORE RESEARCH IN TANZANIA

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HOW MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING PROJECT NEEDS MORE RESEARCH IN TANZANIA

The Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) process being undertaken in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar requires more research, reliable data, and harmonisation of policies for the achievement of the Blue Economy (BE) agenda, an Earth Scientist has said. Mr Keven Robert, the national programme specialist and head of the natural sciences sector, UNESCO -Dar es Salaam, said at a ‘stakeholders’ workshop on marine spatial planning and ocean literacy dialogue’ forums held in Zanzibar that there was a…

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HOW TANZANIA CAN REDUCE PETROL-IMPORT DEPENDENCY

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HOW TANZANIA CAN REDUCE PETROL-IMPORT DEPENDENCY

Indian top players in the energy sector have argued that Tanzania can also reduce fuel import bills like India if it turns to producing ethanol from sugarcane or agricultural residues. The ethanol will reduce the amount of importation by blending it with petrol. They said this would complement the already available Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from Mtwara Region. The agricultural residues include rice straw, wheat straw, rice husk and corn stover, which are mostly left…

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TANZANIA ROAD CONSTRUCTION: AFFECTED RESIDENTS TO GET ALLOCATED FUNDS WORTH 16.2BILLION

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TANZANIA ROAD CONSTRUCTION: AFFECTED RESIDENTS TO GET ALLOCATED FUNDS WORTH 16.2BILLION

Tanzania Minsiter of Work, Mr Innocent Bashungwa has said President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has allocated a total of 16.2 b/- as a compensation fund for all citizens forgoing their lands for construction road projects across the country. Mr Bashungwa made the statement on Monday in Simiyu Region after inspecting the ongoing construction of the Maswa Bypass Road long 11.3 kilometres at tarmac level which has reached 99 per cent so far. He also scanned…

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TANZANIA FISHING PORT PROJECT: WHY CURRENT PRESIDENT IS EXCITED ABOUT IT

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TANZANIA FISHING PORT PROJECT: WHY CURRENT PRESIDENT IS EXCITED ABOUT IT

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is upbeat about the newly launched 280bn/- Kilwa Masoko Fishing Port project in driving Tanzania’s ambitious blue economy agenda. Speaking during an event to lay its foundation stone and hand over 160 boats to fishermen and seaweed farmers in Kilwa District of Lindi Region, Dr Samia disclosed that Kilwa can produce a lot of fish considering the rich water resources, which the area has been endowed with. “Due to available riches,…

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TANZANIA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANNED COMPLETION OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE NATION

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TANZANIA GOVT. ANNOUNCED PLANNED COMPLETION OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS THE NATION

Tanzania’s government has completed the necessary preparations for schools’ infrastructure to accommodate all standard seven leavers selected to join secondary schools for the 2024 academic year, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said. “The government has already completed the preparations for infrastructure to accommodate all students who will be selected to join Form One in the 2024 academic year,” President Samia said through her verified post on the X platform and Instagram accounts. The Head of…

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TANZANIA GOVT. SET TO ESTABLISH SALT PROCESSING PLANT

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TANZANIA GOVT. SET TO ESTABLISH SALT PROCESSING PLANT

The Tanzania government is planning to establish the salt processing plant at the Nangurukuru area in Kilwa, Lindi Region, to utilize the abundance of salt pools present in the Mtwara and Lindi regions. Minister for Minerals Dr Doto Biteko made the revelation here over the weekend noting that the plan is yet to be implemented by the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO). “We (government) have already set aside the budget for construction of the plant as…

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TANZANIA DART PHASE FOUR PROJECT TO KICK-OFF IN SEPTEMBER

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TANZANIA DART PHASE FOUR PROJECT TO KICK-OFF IN SEPTEMBER

The execution of the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit Agency (DART) Project Phase Four will officially start in September this year. This was revealed on Tuesday by Tanzania Road Agency (TANROADS) Project Manager for BRT Projects Engineer Barakael Mmari, during a visit by experts from DART and TANROADS to the areas where the project’s infrastructure will be built before handing it over to the contractor. The fourth phase   project extends from Tegeta through Bagamoyo and…

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MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT INAUGURATE NEW PAVED ROAD PROJECT LINKING TANZANIA

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MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT INAUGURATE NEW PAVED ROAD PROJECT LINKING TANZANIA

President Filipe Nyusi has inaugurated a road in Mueda district, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, which provides easier access to the border with Tanzania. The 70-kilometre paved road runs from Moma to Negomano. It ends at the Unity Bridge over the Rovuma River, which forms the boundary between Mozambique and Tanzania. The first stone for the new road was laid in October 2018. It was budgeted at two billion meticais (US$31.3 million), and…

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HOW TANZANIA NATURAL GAS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR THE NATION

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HOW TANZANIA NATURAL GAS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR THE NATION

Tanzania’s remarkable natural gas wealth has become a game-changer, propelling economic growth and improving the lives of its citizens. With vast reserves scattered across the nation, the potential for economic prosperity and global influence is immense. This article takes readers on an exciting journey through the discovery, utilization, and challenges of Tanzania’s gas resources, highlighting its crucial role in the country’s development. The article begins by introducing the significance of Tanzania’s gas reserves and their…

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TANZANIA GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT A SEAWALL TO PROTECT MKUMBUU CITY

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TANZANIA GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT A SEAWALL TO PROTECT MKUMBUU CITY

Plans are underway for the Zanzibar government to construct a seawall of about 500 meters to protect ‘Mkumbuu City ruins’ from being washed away by rising sea levels. The city is believed to have existed in the 11th century and it is one of the key tourist attraction sites in Pemba Islands. Some of the areas have been washed by the sea such as areas built in the 1st and 9th centuries, while other areas…

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION LINKING DAR AND KAREMA PORT BEGANS IN TANZANIA

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION LINKING DAR AND KAREMA PORT BEGANS IN TANZANIA

The construction of 110.6 kilometres asphalt road linking Karema Port and Dar es Salaam Port is expected to help decongest traffic at Tunduma Border Port bordering neighbouring Zambia. The road construction is planned to take three years and will also link Kigoma Port through Mpanda-Kigoma Highway. Additionally, the road will open up further and act as the gateway for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Southern Burundi to international market through the Dar…

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ZANIBAR SECURE 400MILLION EUROS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF KEY INFRASTRUCTURE IN TANZANIA

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ZANIBAR SECURE 400MILLION EUROS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF KEY INFRASTRUCTURE IN TANZANIA

Zanzibar has secured EUR 400 million (about 1.04tri/-) loan to fund the development of Pemba airport and several key roads in the Isles. The deal was signed by the State Minister- President’s Office (Finance and Planning) Dr Saada Mkuya Salum and British High Commissioner to Tanzania Mr David Concar at the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Hall in Unguja. Minister Mkuya said it was the biggest deal ever for Zanzibar, mentioning roads to be covered under…

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TANZANIA GOVT. SIGN DEAL FOR ESIA PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

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TANZANIA GOVT. SIGN DEAL FOR ESIA PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Tanzania government has signed a contract worth 349m/- for implementation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) project to purchase and construct fishing vessels so as to develop fishing in the deep sea. Speaking in Dodoma during a signing of the contract between the government and the TANSHEQ Company, the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament and Coordination), Dr Jim Yonazi said the project is expected to be completed in 75…

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CONSTRUCTION OF TFRF CENTRE FUNDS RELEASED IN TANZANIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF TFRF CENTRE FUNDS RELEASED IN TANZANIA

Authorities in Kagera Region have hailed the government for allocating over 600m/- for the construction of the Tanzania Fire and Rescue Force (TFRF) center. Bukoba Urban Legislator (CCM), Mr Stephen Byabato, who is also the Deputy Minister for Energy explained that out of the amount, at least 400m/- had already been released for the purpose. “We are thankful to President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for allocating the funds. For quite a long time Kagera residents…

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CONSTRUCTION OF SAMIA COMPLEX PROJECT TO COMMENCE SOON IN TANZANIA

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CONSTRUCTION OF SAMIA COMPLEX PROJECT TO COMMENCE SOON IN TANZANIA

Dodoma City is in the next few months expected to increase its buzzing pace, thanks to the much-awaited Samia Complex Project. President Samia Suluhu Hassan revealed at a well-attended event for the inauguration of the new State House in Dodoma that after the completion of her new offices in Dodoma, the government was going for yet another project. The project, she revealed, is none other than the much-awaited Samia Complex. According to the Head of…

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

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TANZANIA GOVT. MAKING PLANS TO CONSTRUCT 2000KM ROAD PROJECT

Tanzania is set to make history with the government eyeing to ink a deal next month for the construction project of 2000 kilometer roads this year. Making the revelation at Itigi during the signing ceremony on Sunday, the Minister for Works and Transport Prof Makame Mbarawa, said the project would involve the 24.83 km part covering Sibiti Bridge, Makongolosi-Ruangwa-Itigi-Mkiwa 6km long and Noranga to Doroto section as well as Itigi-Mkiwa 25.569 km at tarmac level….

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