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TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (Tazama) is seeking for funds to upgrade its pipeline diameter to 12 inches. The fund in question for the upgrade is proposed to be US$400million. Speaking to media, Tazama’s Tanzania Regional Manager, Abraham Saunyama said “What we want is to make the whole pipeline from Dar to Ndola a 12-inch to increase the performance of the pipeline,” He further said having different size diameters along the pipeline hinders the pumping capacity. That…

TANZANIA GOVT. ALLOCATE FUND TO CONSTRUCT VIP ROUTE ON MT. KILIMANJARO

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

As part of plans to increase the tourism sector of the nation, Tanzania Government has allocated fund for the construction the the VIP route. The construction of a 25-kilometre route for Very Important Persons (VIP), will be used by tourist while climbing Mountain Kilimanjaro. In a press statement by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism reads “The launching of the new route will help in hiking government revenue through local and international tourism, and…

CONSTRUCTION OF MIRERANI SPORT COMPLEX ON HOLD DUE TO FLOOD

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Gambeta News

Mirerani Sports Complex has been put on halt after flood invade the construction site. Director of Tanzanite Community Empowerment Organisation (TACEO), Charles Mnyalu while making the announcement said the project will now be move to August. According to Mnyalu, “the grass is first of all rotting, due to the soaked pitch, but the decaying forage is attracting all types of fish that feed on them”. Mnyalu said that, there is a large river nearby, which…

CRUDE OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of the pipeline is set to link Uganda and Tanzania which will take the two nations into a new height. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Dr Medard Kalemani when tabling his ministry’s 2.196trn/- budget estimates and expenditures for the financial year 2020/21. Kalemani said Tanzania has allocated 1bn/- for compensation to people and institutions affected with the implementation of a 3.5billion US dollar worth 1,445km-long underground pipeline. Kalemani also said the…

DODOMA ARENA CONSTRUCTION PLANS SET FOR KICK-OFF- TANZANIA MINISTER

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction plans for Dodoma arena is set to kick-off according to Minister for Information, Arts, Culture and Sports Harrison Mwakyembe. The ultra-modern sport complex is schedule to take up construction activities for 30months. These is after a series of seismic, topographical and feasibility studies has been carried-out to ensure maximum safety of the structure and the spectators. Speaking to the media, Mwakyembe said the new arena will cost between US$80million and US$100million that will accommodate…

TANZANIA’s MBULU DISTRICT HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION ON POINT

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

The committee is happy with the progress of work at Mbulu district hospital. Construction of Mbulu District Hospital is making great progress according to the Administration and Local Government Affairs Committee. The committee who is in charge of supervising the project was satisfied with the progress during a site visit. Speaking during the tour, Chairman of the committee, Dr. Jason Rweikiza said the government should disburse funds allocated from this year’s budget to complete the…

CONSTRUCTION OF SIX COURT BUILDINGS KICK-OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Integrated Justice Centres construction to help Tanzania’s Judiciary system. Construction has kick-off for six court buildings by the Judiciary of Tanzania. The buildings will be known as Integrated Justice Centres (IJC) and are aimed at helping the nation’s Judiciary system. According to the design, the buildings will be a one-stop center as it will accommodate all judicial services from the Primary Court level to the Court of Appeal. It is also reported by local media…

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…

KENYA MOVES TO ATTRACT OIL IMPORTERS

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government slash oil pipeline tariff price for oil importers by 50 percent. Kenya is trying to regain the regional fuel transport market after loosing it to Tanzania’s port Dar es Salaam. As a result of this loss, Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has slashed the oil pipeline tariff; from the usual US$60 to US$30.89 per 1,000 litres as a way of attracting oil importers. Tanzania is charging US$80 per 1,000 litres and…

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…

ZANZIBAR ISLAND: AFRICA’s SEMI-AUTONOMOUS ARCHIPELAGO

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zanzibar Island is an Archipelago that sits on the coast of Tanzania. It is home to one of Africa exciting beaches that gives way to the rainforest. The Island is an Africa dream of the 1000 and 1 night with a spicey and exotice aroma having a shining white beaches and fiery red sunsets. The Island brings to mind many explorers and slave traders that placed the area in the world history books. The name…

PRESIDENT MAGUFULI UNHAPPY WITH SLOW TRADE IMPLEMENTATION BETWEEN MALAWI

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

Tanzania President call for more improvement in the implementation of trade agreement with Malawi. Tanzania President John Magufuli is unhappy with the slow implementation of the trade agreement with Malawi. During a two-day visit to Malawi, He called for the speedy implementation of the agreement. He cited the construction of the one-stop border post at Songwe-Kasumulu as very slow. The construction is under the Memorandum of Understanding signed way back in 2015. President Magufuli said “There is…

RWANDA GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP RUSUMO BORDER

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Gambeta News

Revamping of Rwanda Biggest border set to kick-off after tour by government officials Plans are in motion for the revamping of Rusumo border by the Rwanda Government. The aim of the revamp is to boost trade and also increase their capacity to cope with the growing traffic of cargo. The plans was announced during a tour by government officials to know the challenges facing the border post. After the tour, the officials held a closed door…

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…

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