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CONSTRUCTION OF BAGAMOYO PORT UNDERWAY IN TANZANIA

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Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) has revealed in Dar es Salaam that preparations for the construction of Bagamoyo Port are underway. TPA’s Director General Plasduce Mbossa said on Saturday that the government is looking for a strategic investor although part of the mega project will be executed by the State. “We will implement a part of the project,” he said. The DG said this at a meeting with members of the East Africa Business Council (EABC)…

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ZANZIBAR AND UK FIRM SIGN ROAD PROJECT DEAL IN TANZANIA

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Zanzibar government has signed a 587.8bn/- agreement with the UK firm ‘Propav Infrastructures’ in partnership with local al company- MECCO, for the construction of three main roads in Unguja and Pemba Islands, measuring about 103.5 kilometers. The signing ceremony was held at the office of the Zanzibar Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport on Tuesday, where it was revealed that the project is being funded by the UK government through UKEF United Kingdom Export Finance….

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CONSTRUCTION OF TAEC HEADQUARTER BUILDING MAKING PROGRESS IN TANZANIA

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The parliamentary committee on Social Services and Community Development has expressed satisfaction over the ongoing construction of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) headquarters at Kikombo vicinity in Dodoma. The commission, currently based in Arusha, is expected to complete the construction at the end of September and will start providing radiation testing services in the capital. Speaking immediately after visiting and inspecting the construction of the offices at the end of the weekend, Chairman of…

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TEMBO NICKEL PROJECT SABOTAGE WILL DISRUPTING TANZANIA GOVT. ACTIVITIES

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Ngara District Commissioner Col Mathias Kahabi has said anyone who tries to sabotage the Tembo Nickel project is purely disrupting the government’s activities and that is unacceptable. Col Kahabi said this on different occasions in Rwinyana and Bugarama, during public meetings over the weekend on his way to explain the importance of land and asset survey for the communities surrounding the Tembo Nickel project in Ngara District, Kagera Region. “This is a big project which…

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KIGONGO-BUSISI BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION MAKING PROGRESS IN TANZANIA

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Tanzania continues to execute flagship infrastructure projects as the East African nation strives to lay a strong foundation for the much-envisaged industrialized economy. One such strategic project is the ongoing construction of the Kigongo- Busisi Bridge on Lake Victoria, meant to connect the mineral-rich regions of Mwanza and Geita. The 3.2 long kilometre bridge which is being constructed along with its 1.66-kilometre road, is now at 51 per cent and set to be completed by…

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TANZANIA STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY TO COMMENCE IN JANUARY

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The operations of the eagerly awaited Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro stretch are expected to commence next January should it receive endorsement from the regulatory body, it has been stated. Tanzania Railway Corporation (TRC) Director General Masanja Kadogosa said on Saturday that the 300-kilometer SGR had reached 97 percent as of June this year and the first trial run by the project engineers proved successful. He said the operational trial…

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TANZANIA’s LOCAL CONTRACTORS WANTS MORE NATIONAL PROJECTS OPPORTUNITIES

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The Association of Citizen Contractors Tanzania (ACCT) has emphasized adherence to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Act which, among others, directs offering tenders to local contractors to implement projects worth less than 10bn/-. The association criticized any decision that may violate the law by giving such projects to foreigners, leaving the locals idling. Sometimes even projects to be implemented for 5bn/- are implemented by foreign contractors. We have been witnessing such a situation,” ACCT…

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TANZANIA PRESIDENT APPROVED FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHANG’OMBE HEALTH CENTRE

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Dodoma district authorities have thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan for endorsing 500m/- for the construction of a district hospital, to bring quality health services closer to the people. Dodoma District Commissioner (DC), Mr Jabir Shekimweri gave the appreciation to President Samia during a tour of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Dodoma Regional Political Committee to inspect the construction of Chang’ombe Health Centre. Mr Shekimweri explained that the Dodoma district initially had no hospital, thus…

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TANZANIA GOVT. TO UPGRADE SEVEN STADIUMS AHEAD OF THE AFCON FINALS

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The government has pledged to upgrade seven stadiums with natural grass to meet the criteria of hosting big international events and increase the chances of staging the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports Mohamed Mchengerwa made the vow when he officiated the 2021/22 NBC-TFF Awards on Thursday night in Dar es Salaam saying the renovation works will begin soon. He named the venues to be decorated with natural…

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CONSTRUCTION RESUME AT KWALA DRY PORT PROJECT IN TANZANIA

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Construction works to complete the Kwala project are expected to resume this month as procedures to acquire a contractor are at the final touches. It was revealed that the construction will be completed in four months and the facility will begin operations in January, next year. The project in Kibaha District, Coast Region which will decongest Dar es Salaam Port, had stalled while reaching 65 percent due to some contractual challenges. Deputy Minister for Works…

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TANZANIA GOVT. TELLS CONTRACTOR TO SPEED UP MINISTRY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

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The Tanzania government has called on contractors working on the second phase of the Ministry’s buildings at Mtumba Government Town (Magufuli City) in Dodoma to speed up the project and complete it on time as stipulated in the construction agreement. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office accountable for Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, and Coordination, Dr. John Jingu, when he reviewed the advancement of the development. He said the development…

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TANZANIA GOVT. SIGNED DEAL WITH CHEC FOR PORT CONSTRUCTION

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Tanzania government has signed an agreement with China Habour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the construction of the long-awaited fishing port in Kilwa District, Lindi Region, as part of efforts to promote fisheries in the country. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Dodoma, on Wednesday, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr. Mashimba Ndaki, indicated that the project will spur the growth of the blue economy, and make a valuable contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NAKAPANYA HEALTH CENTRE FUNDS ALLOCATED IN TANZANIA

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Ministry of State in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government have said it has already allocated 200m/- for the construction of Nakapanya Health Centre in Kasulu District, Kigoma Region. The revelation was made in the august House on Monday by Deputy Minister in the ministry, Dr Festo Dugange when responding to a question from Muhambwe Member of Parliament, Dr Florence Samizi (CCM). In his question, the lawmaker had sought to know when the…

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MULEBA AUTHORITIES TO UNDERTAKE CONSTRUCTION OF DISTRICT HOSPITAL IN TANZANIA

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Muleba district is undertaking the construction of a district hospital, a project that upon completion will be bringing joy to the area residents, it has been disclosed. Muleba District Health Secretary, Mr Auxilias Mathew explained that the government recently allocated 500m/- under phase one, while construction work of an Out-Patient Ward (OPD) and a laboratory had already started. “We thank President SamiaSuluhu Hassan for her efforts to improve people’s lives. The government recently allocated 500m/-…

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TANZANIA WAMI BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED BY JULY

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The new wami bridge in Chalinze Council, Coast Region in Tanzania, which will be completed by July this year, is expected to catalyze accelerating the growth of industries, investment, and business activities between the country and neighboring countries, has been learned. Regional Commissioner Aboubakar Kunenge made the remarks after inspecting construction works at the site during his official tour to inspect various government strategic projects in the region this week. “When this bridge becomes operational,…

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TANZANIA GOVT. TO REVIEW RURAL WATER CHARGES

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Tanzania government plans to review rural water charges to enable Tanzanians living in rural areas to have access to the service at a much more affordable price. Minister for Water Jumaa Aweso expressed the government’s intention to continue bringing relief in water charges to rural dwellers on Friday as he was winding up the debate for his ministry’s new budget estimates he presented in Parliament. The minister said his ministry’s plan focuses on reducing water…

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TARURA IDENTIFIES ROADS FOR RECONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE IN TANZANIA

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The Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) in Geita District has identified about 1059.2 kilometres of roads which require reconstruction and proper maintenance. TARURA’S Geita District Manager, Engineer Bahati Subeya, made the remarks last week in her report over maintenance of road infrastructures from January to March this year. Eng Subeya explained that so far TARURA in Geita District serves a total of 1745.79kms of a rural roads network. He also recommended that, the entire roads…

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CONSTRUCTION OF MTWARA-MASASI ROAD ON COURSE IN TANZANIA

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Construction of the 358 kilometers of the road at tarmac level from Mtwara-Newala-Masasi to Songea in the Ruvuma region, is set to begin.  However, currently, the government through Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) is working on opening up the road while still at gravel level. The Deputy Minister for Works and Transport Godfrey Kasekenya said in Parliament that upon completion of the opening up of the road, the government would mobilize funds to develop the…

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IMPLEMENTATION OF GEOTHERMAL TO BEGIN BY TANZANIA GOVT.

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Tanzania’s government has reiterated its commitment to implementing a plan of generating 200MW from geothermal by 2025. Currently, is in dire need to diversify its electricity mix similar to other countries in East Africa. Energy Permanent Secretary Eng Felchesmi Mramba said Tanzania has identified 52 areas that could produce geothermal power. These sites are spread across the regions of Mbeya, Arusha, Dodoma, Iringa, Coast, Kilimanjaro, Kagera, Katavi, Shinyanga, Morogoro, Mwara, Manyara, Rukwa, Singida, Songwe and Tanga….

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TANZANIA GOVT. TO FINALIZE CONSTRUCTION OF INSTITUTIONAL OFFICE

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The government is keen on finalizing the construction of institutional accommodation for judges, magistrates, and deputy registrars in the country’s capital. Chief Court Administrator, Prof Elisante Ole Gabriel said that 48 units for Judge’s homes will be complete by December this year. Professor Ole Gabriel who was speaking during the launch of the second five-year Judiciary Strategic Plan (2020/21 – 2024/25) disclosed that some 6.2bn/- had already been paid as part of the 42.3bn/-, a…

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