TANZANIA: RUSUMO HYDRO POWER PLANT ALMOST COMPLETE

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Rusumo 80MW hydroelectric power station is 59% complete. The construction of Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station to generate 80MW has now reached 59% compared to 32% in June last year. The revelations were made by the outgoing chairman of Energy Ministers from Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Tanzanian Minister for Energy, Dr Medard Kalemani. “After inspection, my fellow energy ministers and I were satisfied with the construction progress,” said the minister. Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Station involves the…

TANZANIA DISSOLVES 36 WATER AUTHORITIES

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

The government of Tanzania has dismissed 36 water authorities to save operating cost. The water authorities in Tanzania have different sectors, some cover the cost of projects and contribute to investment while others are subsidized with electricity and salaries of permanent staff. Tanzania scraped the water authorities to reduce the administrative cost which would be implemented on water projects in the rural areas. “The aim is to reduce operating cost as well as increasing efficiency…

AfDB LOANS USD 455 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TANZANIA’S NEW AIRPORT

Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 by Gambeta News

African Development Bank (AfDB) approves USD 455 million for the construction of a ring road and Tanzania’s new airport in the new capital Dodoma. The President of AfDB Akinwumi Adesina approved the loan at the bank’s headquarter in Abidjan in a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Palamagamba Kabudi. According the Adesina the loan was approved a means of supporting the economical improvement noticed with President John Magufuli. Also he…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on August 7, 2019August 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

ZIMBABWE AND TANZANIA TO BOOST ECONOMIC TIES

Posted on July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe and Tanzania discuss deal to boost economic ties. Plans are in motion for Zimbabwe and Tanzania to cement their relationship. This plan will enable both nations to thrash out numerous economic agreements. However, the discussion is set to take place during the Eighth Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC). Meanwhile, the deal is in line with the new dispensation’S drive to promote economic diplomacy for the attainment of Vision 2030 of…

TANZANIA: CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER

Posted on July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

The first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Dar se salaam and Morogoro (the business capital) to the East will begin in December. Tanzania’s Minister for works, transportation and communication, Isack Kemwelwe confirmed that procurement of the necessary equipment for the project have been concluded. “We have already set some funds to purchase the engines and also begun procurement of 1,430 cargo wagons, 20 locomotives, 60 passenger carriages and five sets of multiple…

TANZANIA TO GENERATE 10,000MW OF POWER BY 2025

Posted on April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania’s Deputy Energy Minister speaks to parliament on this huge plans Plans are in motion by the Government in Tanzania to generate 10,000MW of power. In essence, expanding its current power generation capacity moving sixfold ahead from 1,602 megawatts to reach 10,000 megawatts by 2025. This will be achieved through investments in thermal and renewable energy, Deputy Energy Minister, Subira Mgalu told the parliament on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019. Mgalu said, “We need to have abundant and reliable power…

TANZANIAN TEAM UP WITH UGANDAN IN OIL EXPLORATION

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzanian And Ugandan Collaborate in Oil Exploration Tanzanian Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani said Tanzania have teamed up with Ugandan to conduct oil exploration at various areas in Tanzania. The Minister said this at a recent workshop for the parliamentary committee on energy and minerals members. He also said that the ministry have set up a joint team to carry out the oil explorations. This joint team will enable experts from Tanzania borrow experience from their…

FIBERTEX SOUTH AFRICA ATTENDS ENGINEERING CONFERENCE IN TANZANIA

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Fibertex South Africa presents paper on ‘geosynthetics for road construction’ at Institute of Engineers Conference in Tanzania. Fibertex South Africa – specialists in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of Geosynthetic products – plays an important role in civil engineering and construction projects in Africa, through collaborative partnerships. The Fibertex exports team works closely with Nabaki Afrika Limited, one of Tanzania’s leading suppliers of building products and construction materials. “As part of its…

CONSTRUCTION OF DAR-MORO SGR IN TANZANIA REACHES 42%

Posted on February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Dar-Moro standard gauge railway construction reaches 42% completion. The Construction of Tanzania’s biggest standard gauge railway (SGR) is 42% complete according to the government. The Dar-Moro SGR will help connect its main port of Dar es Salaam to its land-locked neighbours. These neighbours include, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Tanzania Railways Corporation’s (TRC) Executive Director, Masanja Kadogosa said ”So far the construction progress is on the right track. He also said we…

PRESIDENT LAUNCHES MOBILE COURT IN TANZANIA

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli launches mobile court in Tanzania to help primary courts. President Magufuli has launched mobile court worth Sh470m in Tanzania. This mobile court will help reduce the number of cases at the primary level in the judiciary system of the nation; as over 177, 614 cases were filled at the primary court all over the country last year. The mobile court in Tanzania will help solves cases like involving traffic and environmental offenders. The launch…

CONSTRUCTION OF CASSAVA PLANT IN TANZANIA REACHES 90 PERCENT COMPLETION

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

The construction of a cassava plant in Tanzania is 90% complete. The construction of Lindi based Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation’s (CSTC) cassava plant in Tanzania is almost complete. Reports say the plant is already 90% complete and will soon become fully operational. The Lindi based Cassava Starch of Tanzania Corporation (CSTC) cassava plant will produce 60 tonnes of cassava per day. This will help create more produce as well as increase food security in the nation. Cassava…

CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA-TANZANIA PIPELINE TO START IN JUNE

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

Plans underway for the construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline. The much anticipated construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline will kick-off in June. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil across both countries as well as create a strong bond between them. The Uganda-Tanzania pipeline which is 1,445-km long will run from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania. It will cost approximately US$3.5 billion. Ministers and delegates from Uganda and Tanzania met last week Friday to finalize discussions that will pave way for…

TANZANIA AND KENYA TRADE PROBLEMS RESUMES

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenyans unhappy with Tanzania’s refusal to sale its product in their country resulting to trade and bilateral issues. Kenya and Tanzania have being having problem when it comes to trading of goods and services. An agreement between both nations on 24 February 2018 was meant to solve this problem. But the problem have still remained unsolved. Currently Tanzanian goods are freely getting into Kenya Market while the Tanzanian’s are restricting sales of Kenya’s products in…

CONTRACTOR URGED TO FINISH CONSTRUCTION OF TARMAC ROAD IN TANZANIA

Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 by Gambeta News

Calls for completion of tarmac road continues as pregnant mother lack access to healthcare facilities Construction of Tarmac road in Tanzania is taking to long to complete. Meanwhile, this has made residents and NGOs to raise concern about the state of the road. Such organisation like Maternity Africa have ask Arusha Regional commissioner to push for the completion of the project. Maternity Africa officer in charge Dr Francis Mollel said that the bad road is affect pregnant…

TANZANIA MINISTER HAPPY WITH CONSTRUCTION PACE OF OFFICES BUILDING

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Minister happy with progress of office building construction as part of plans to relocate to the state capital in Dodoma. Construction of water and irrigation ministry office is moving at a steady pace according to the minister. During his visit, the minister express his excitement about the pace of the project. He was also optimistic that the contractor will meet the deadline of the project. The project is part of plans for each ministry to…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT UNHAPPY WITH LOAN CONDITION FROM FINANCING AGENCIES

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Gambeta News

President John Magufuli unhappy with loans condition but assures that they can repay the money. President John Magufuli is unhappy with the loan condition set by some multilateral financing agencies. According to him Tanzania has the resource to pay, but that the loan is getting to much. The President made the statement during the launching of a major water project and sanitation projects in Arumeru district. The project was the laying down of a foundation…

TANZANIA MPs LIST CHALLENGES AFFECTING INDUSTRIALISATION DRIVE

Posted on November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Members of Parliaments (MPs) list out challenges affecting industrialisation drive in Tanzania. Tanzania is a nation with great potential but lack of industrialisation is affecting it. The members of parliaments during it session said its is due to unfriendly business environment. According to the MPs, this is hindering and also threatening industrialisation drive. The MPs cited tax burden and kidnaping incidents as some of the challenges that were impeding the industrialisation drive. Arusha Urban legislator (Chadema), Godbless Lema said “If…

TRADE MINISTER ASSURES COMPETITORS OVER SGR OPERATION IN TANZANIA

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Trade Minister address competitor’s fear over SGR immediate operation in Tanzania With the immediate complete of the Standard Gauge Railway, Competitors are afraid that their own business will be on hold. This was address during a Transporters Association of Tanzania annual general meeting as competitors became worried. In an effort to stop the fear, the minister said that the SGR will not limit work. This is due to fears of possible collapse of road freight when the…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT SET TO INAUGURATE TAZARA FLYOVER

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

President Magufuli set to commission the Tazara Flyover which has reduce traffic congestion in the city. Tanzania President John Magufuli is set to inaugurate the Tazara flyover. This project has been of immense importance to the people as it has reduce the traffic congestion on the road. The President will commission the project after 12 days of the overpass has been in operation. Meanwhile, the US$45 million (about Sh100 billion) facility will be launch tomorrow….

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