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WATER PROJECT SET TO SERVE OVER 12,000 RESIDENT IN TANZANIA

Posted on 17 June 2024 by Gambeta News

The recent launch of a significant water project in Kabila Village, Magu District, Mwanza Region, by Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) and the African Community Advancement Initiative (AFRIcai) is a milestone in community development and sustainability efforts in Tanzania. Valued at 220 million Tanzanian shillings, this project will serve approximately 12,000 residents, addressing a critical need for clean and safe water. Key components of the project include the installation of a submersible pump in a borehole,…

EACOP COMPLETE 99% COMPENSATION TO PROJECT-AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS IN TANZANIA

Posted on 13 June 2024 by Gambeta News

The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) has successfully completed 99 percent of compensation payments to project-affected individuals in the lake zone, as revealed by EACOP Communications Division Officer, Ms. Catherine Mbatia. During a presentation in Geita town, Ms. Mbatia assured journalists that nearly all affected parties, whose land or houses were impacted by the project, have received compensation. Ms. Mbatia emphasized that the project has adhered to human rights standards and complied with…

TANZANIA PM LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANDING SITE AND FISH MARKET

Posted on 5 June 2024 by Gambeta News

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a landing site and a fish market in Chato district, Geita region. These projects, aimed at boosting the local economy, underscore the government’s commitment to involving fishermen and farmers in development plans. During his one-day tour, Majaliwa emphasized the significance of the project in providing opportunities for those involved in the fishing sector to benefit and increase their income. He highlighted that…

CANADA TO INJECT 20M CAD TO SUPPORT SMART AGRICULTURE IN TANZANIA

Posted on 17 May 2024 by Gambeta News

Global Affairs Canada, has committed 20 million Canadian dollars (approximately 38 billion Tanzanian shillings) to empower women and youth in the agriculture sector in three regions of Tanzania. This funding aims to combat the consequences of climate change through the ambitious “Her Resilience, Our Planet” project, launched by Canadian Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen in Mkuranga District, Coast Region. The objective of the project is to empower women and youth in agriculture to adapt…

TANZANIA PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED CONTRIBUTION OF TZS100MILLION FOR ARUSHA CHURCH CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 2 May 2024 by Gambeta News

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s contribution of 100 million Tanzanian shillings towards the construction of St Karoli Lwanga parish church in Usa River demonstrates her commitment to fostering reconciliation, unity, and national cohesion. Representing the President, Arusha Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda emphasized the importance of the contribution in promoting unity and solidarity among the residents of Arusha. In addition to the President’s donation, Mr. Makonda personally contributed 10 million shillings towards the project. He prayed for…

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

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Gambeta News

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…

EGYPT GOVT. TO BUILD LOGISTICS CORRIDOR IN TANZANIA

Posted on 27 February 2024 by Gambeta News

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…

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

Posted on 21 February 2024 by Gambeta News

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,…

MBAMBA BAY PORT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN TANZANIA

Posted on 30 January 2024 by Gambeta News

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…

HOW MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING PROJECT NEEDS MORE RESEARCH IN TANZANIA

Posted on 20 December 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

HOW TANZANIA CAN REDUCE PETROL-IMPORT DEPENDENCY

Posted on 28 November 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

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

Posted on 10 October 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

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

Posted on 20 September 2023 by Gambeta News

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,…

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

Posted on 14 September 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

TANZANIA GOVT. SET TO ESTABLISH SALT PROCESSING PLANT

Posted on 28 August 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

TANZANIA DART PHASE FOUR PROJECT TO KICK-OFF IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on 17 August 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

MOZAMBIQUE PRESIDENT INAUGURATE NEW PAVED ROAD PROJECT LINKING TANZANIA

Posted on 11 August 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

HOW TANZANIA NATURAL GAS IS A GAME CHANGER FOR THE NATION

Posted on 7 August 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

TANZANIA GOVT. TO CONSTRUCT A SEAWALL TO PROTECT MKUMBUU CITY

Posted on 19 July 2023 by Gambeta News

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…

ROAD CONSTRUCTION LINKING DAR AND KAREMA PORT BEGANS IN TANZANIA

Posted on 13 July 2023 by Gambeta News

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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