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TANZANIA RE-ADVERTISE TENDER FOR KIGOMA PORT UPGRADE

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Tanzania government re-advertise tender for upgrading Kigoma port. Tanzanian government have re-advertised the tender for upgrading Kigoma Port to a port of destination (CIF Kigoma). The reason for the re-advertisement is to get a successful bidder who will conduct a feasibility study and detailed design as well as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). As the initial tender did not have any person showing interest. According to Atashasta Nditiye. Deputy Minister of Works, Transport and Communications, 21 companies have already…

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TANZANIA TAEC LAB CONSTRUCTION ALMOST READY

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Tanzania new high tech lab nearing completion. The construction of the high tech lab which kick-off in 2015 will have its first phase nearing completion in Tanzania. The project which is aim at helping the country reach its target of having an atomic energy use worldwide. Director of Nuclear Technology at the Arusha-based institution said Firmin Banzi, said “Up to 70 to 80% of the civil works are ready. He also highlight that the instruments testing would be…

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TRANSPORTATION UNIVERSITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

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China to construct a transportation university in tanzania that will help improve the transport sector in the country. The construction of the university is a join partnership between china and tanzania. The university construction will help strengthen the relationship between both nation. Apart from the relationship, the university will help the National Institute of Transport (NIT) to grow the transport sector. The institution which was established to training wing of the then National Transport Corporation (NTC). The…

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NEW CARGO TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TANZANIA

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Tanzania government set to sign contract with korea firm for the construction of a new cargo in Lake Tanganyika. Tanzania is set to sign a contract for the construction of a cargo. It will have the capacity to carry 600 passengers and 200 tonnes of cargo. While operate in the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika, it will reduce duties carried-out by the oldest MV Liemba. Deputy Minister for Transportation and communication, Atashasta Nditiye on a tour to the site said…

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TANZANIA’S SUMBAWANGA AIRPORT RECEIVE FUNDS FOR UPGRADE

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Sumbawanga Airport receive US $24.9m for upgrade of airport to international standard. The sumbawanga airport will soon be upgrade after funds was release by the government. The upgrade which will cost US $24.9m would make it an international standard and help grow the economic. It will also attract business opportunity from neighbouring countries like Zambia and DRC. The Deputy Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Atashasta Niditiye, had visit the site to inspect the airport during his two…

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US$45M OVERPASS CONSTRUCTION IN TANZANIA AT ADVANCE STAGE

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Overpass construction in Tanzania at advance stage. The construction of the overpass in  Dar es Salaam is at an advanced stage of completion. The Japanese government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding the project. The US$45m project comes as a great news to resident who have in recent years endure endless traffic jams. The traffic jams leading to the junction of Nelson Mandela Expressway and Nyerere Road will reduce after building the overpass. Project engineer for Tanroads, Rajab Manger…

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WATUMISHI HOUSING COMPANY CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF IN TANZANIA

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Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) set to kick-off construction of housing project in Tanzania. Tanzania housing firm watumishi-housing-company set to kick-off construction of its housing project in the country. The company is seeking for investors to raise funds and identify projects for development. WHC Chief Executive Officer,Fred Msemwa; “We will soon be holding consultations with the regulator and the seven investors that make up Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).” According to him we will start allowing…

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TANZANIA CHIEF JUSTICE WARNS POLITICIANS NOT TO MINGLE WITH JUDICIARY MATTERS.

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Chief Justice Ibrahim hamais Juma warns the government against meddling with the judiciary.  Head of Tanzania’s judiciary, Chief Justice Ibrahim Hamis Juma, has warned politicians to stop mingling with matters concerning the judiciary. He was speaking at a press briefing in connection with the country’s Law Week celebrations which marks the beginning of the court calendar that “Anybody who does so will be dealt with accordingly, this is the message I want to send. We are…

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TANZANIA’S $215M KIDUNDA WATER PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN JULY

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Tanzania’s Kidunda dam water project to commence in july. The long awaited Kidunda Dam water project in Morogoro Region in Tanzania will commence in july 2018. Negotiations between the Dar es Salaam water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA) and the National Social Securtiy Fund (NSSF) are ongoing as the project is aimed at increasing the water supply within the Dar es Salaam and Coast region. DAWASA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Romanus Mwang’ingo, said the authority…

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STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION AGREED BY TANZANIA AND RWANDA

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Tanzania and Rwanda to combined in the construction of a railway that will cost between US$800 to $900 million when completed. The construction of the project which is expected to start from Isaka (northwestern Tanzania) to Kigali in Rwanda was put into motion after Rwandan President Paul Kagame toured Tanzania yesterday in a one day official visit. During the tour, President of Tanzania john Magufuli said both infrastructure ministers of the two countries will meet next week…

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PREPAID WATER METER TO BE INSTALL BY DAWASCO IN TANZANIA

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DAWASCO to install prepaid water meter that will help control water usage and ensure their customer start paying their bills upfront before accessing water service. Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO) which is a water utility company in Tanzania is set to install a prepaid water meter that will help the company recover costs and debts as well as control water usage. The project is to improve the company business with their customer to…

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WATER ENTERPRISE PROJECT IN TANZANIA GETS US$1.7m

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Tanzania releases fund to tackle water shortage The Tanzanian  Ministry of Finance and Planning has released  US$1.7m o the Ministry of Water and Irrigation for a water enterprise, which involves drilling and construction of boreholes in areas of the country that are mostly affected by water shortage. This fund was released in response to queries raised by members of parliament concerning steps taken by the government to deal with water shortage in the country. Also in response…

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CONSTRUCTION OF US$751.2m KENYA TANZANIA HIGHWAY BEGINS IN 2018

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AfDB says construction of Kenya-Tanzania highway is set to begin by 2018 According to Lawson Zankli, AfDB Chief Regional Program Officer, although the African Development Bank (AfDB) is currently looking for financial partners who will be able to invest US$385.2m for the construction of the highway that will connect Kenya to Tanzania, it has said that construction work on the US$751.3m Kenya-Tanzania Highway is set to begin in 2018, as it has already set aside  US$289m for the…

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TANZANIA TO GET WATER PROJECT BY MWAUWASA

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Mwauwasa to help reduce Tanzania water shortage by developing a US $16.7m water project. Tanzania which has been having a short supply of water in recent years is expected to have a US $16.7m water project that will be embark by Mwanza Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Mwauwasa) that will serve at-least  45,000 residents in the country. The mini-project which is jointly funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), French Development Agency (FDA) and the Tanzanian government will…

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TANZANIA’S BAGAMOYO PORT CONSTRUCTION IN GOOD PROGRESS

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Bagamoyo port construction in good progress but the country miss out on ownership after falling short of the required fund as per the contract signed with China and Oman. The Bagamoyo Port is a proposed port to be constructed in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. The port which is the largest government infrastructure projects in the country and is expected to be the largest port in the east Africa. The port construction is a collaboration of China and Oman which…

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ALIKO DANGOTE CRITICIZES PRESIDENT OF TANZANIA OVER POLICIES

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Foreign Investors stress worry over the recently signed government policy requesting a free 16% ownership in all foreign owned businesses President of Dangote Industries, Mr. Aliko Dangote expressed his frustration over the enacted law, stressing that Mr. John Magufuli (President of Tanzania) is “coming through the back door to seize assets”. He made this statement while attending a summit organised by the Financial Times, in London this week. The State Stake Law, makes it mandatory…

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US$2.5BN WIND PLANT CONSTRUCTION MOVED FROM KENYA TO TANZANIA

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Swedish firm decides to move the 600mw wind power plant construction after kenya’s energy department cite lack of framework for renewable energy. VR Holding AB which is a Swedish firm has decided to move the 600mw wind farm construction from Kenya to Tanzania because the Ministry of Energy turned down the request citing lack of framework for renewable energy projects of that scale as well as low demand for electricity in the country. The project was turn…

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MPALE VILLAGE IN TANZANIA GETS LIGHT PROJECT AFTER 45YEARS

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The project which is expected to have at least 50 households in Mpale village, Korogwe District in Tanzania was launch between the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in collaboration with Ensol Tanzania Ltd. The project will connect the  power to the area which will improve social lives and boost economic activities. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Dr Juliana Pallangyo while speaking during the launch; ”I would like to thank UNCDF and Ensol for…

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WORLD’S LARGEST DRONE SERVICE TO BE LUNCHED IN TANZANIA

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Tanzania has partnered with Zipline International Inc. to launch the world’s largest drone delivery network in January, with drones transporting blood and medicines out of the skies to save the lives of women giving birth and children struck by malaria. California’s Zipline will make 2,000 deliveries a day to more than 1,000 health facilities across the east African country, including blood, vaccines and malaria and AIDS drugs, following the success of a smaller project in…

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

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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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