Tanzania: VP Samia Suluhu to participate in Oil and Gas Congress

 Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania has formally announced her support and participation in the upcoming Tanzania Oil & Gas Congress (CWCTOG.com), organised by the CWC Group (www.TheCWCGroup.com).   The Congress will gather senior representatives from the Tanzanian oil and gas industry including Governments, international oil companies, indigenous producers, international and national service providers, financiers and.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Tanzania explores LNG prospects with NGC

 Tanzania wants to develop its liquified natural gas (LNG) sector and a delegation from that country recently visited the National Gas Company (NGC) Limited for talks. The group expressed interest in promoting NGC, T&T’s service sector and academic institutions, if value could be created in Tanzania’s critical stages of development.   “Th Government Negotiating Team of Tanzania’s (GNT) visit centred around learning more about T&T’s oil.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Norway to give Tanzania $10.5m grant as budget support

 The government of Norway will give Tanzania a grant of $10.5 million as budget support to boost the countries revenue over the next three years.Norway Foreign Minister Borge Brende announced this on Saturday in Dar es Salaam, when he met with Tanzanian Finance and Planning Minister Philip Mpango.   Norway was impressed by President John Magufuli’s drive to end corruption and increase domestic revenues, Brende said.   “A lot of countries have developed.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Vice President of Tanzania to meet gas, oil investors

 Vice President of the Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan will meet investors in the upcoming Tanzania Oil & Gas Congress in September.   In a formal announcement, Hassan extended his support and participation in the upcoming event which will be organised by the CWC Group.    The Congress will gather senior representatives from the Tanzanian oil and gas industry including Governments, international oil companies, indigenous producers, international and national.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Ashok Leyland wins Rs 1140 cr order from Tanzania government

  Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has won USD 170 million (Rs 1,140 crore) order from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania for the purchase of vehicles, gensets, spares and equipment for development of workshops, training modules and allied equipment to be fitted on ambulances, informed the company in a Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) filing.   Vinod K Dasari, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland said, "Export to key international markets is.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Tanzania: Japan to Help Establish Car Factories

 JAPAN, the country commanding the largest share of motor vehicles populating the entire globe, is committing itself to assist Tanzania and the other East African Countries to start manufacturing cars locally.   The Deputy Head of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Tanzania, Mr Kuniaki Amatsu, reaffirmed his country's commitment to support the East African Community's integration process but especially in the area of automotive industry.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Peak Resources: Magnet metal rare earths in Tanzania

 Since listing onto the Australian stock exchange back in 2006, Peak Resources Ltd has come a long way. Whilst exploring for phosphate minerals in East Africa, the company discovered rare earth minerals, creating a significant buzz across the mining industry that led to the establishment of its flagship Ngualla Project. Managing Director Darren Townsend explains how the company has taken the project, located in southern Tanzania, from discovery, all the way through to the recent.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

South Africa: SA to Explore Business Prospects in Kenya, Tanzania

 The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will lead an Outward Selling and Investment Mission to Kenya and Tanzania with the aim of increasing trade and investment between South Africa and the two countries.   A total of 27 local companies in the agro-processing, automotive, infrastructure, built environment, mining and capital equipment, chemicals, plastics and cosmetics sectors will be part of the mission that will get underway from 26 June.   Trade and Industry.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Tanzania orders a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to expand international flights

 The government of Tanzania is buying a new Boeing Dreamliner 787 for its national airline, bolstering the Chicago jet manufacturer's year-end order book.   The sale follows private meetings that Jim Deboo, Africa region sales and marketing director for Boeing (NYSE: BA), held with Tanzania President John Magufuli during a visit last week.   A $10 million down payment has already been made on the 787-8 Dreamliner, whose list price is currently $224.6 million,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Tanzania: Dar's Electricity Access Doubles

 NATIONWIDE access to electricity has more than doubled, from less than 30 per cent to 67.3 per cent during the past decade, Energy and Minerals Minister Sospeter Muhongo has said.   Prof Muhongo revealed further that access to power in rural areas increased from just two per cent in 2007 to 47.5 per cent today, noting that 97.3 per cent of urban folks have been connected to electricity.   "At 97.3 per cent access in urban areas, Tanzania is among few African.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Koyo to open PV panel factory in Tanzania

 The Japanese company has revealed that it is setting up a subsidiary in the East African country, with plans for a solar panel assembly plant.   It will officially open the subsidiary, Koyo Bussan Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam this week, according to an online statement.   It did not reveal additional details about the PV module plant, but said that it is interested in the commercial and residential solar sectors.   The Tokyo-based company, which specializes in.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017

Tanzania: Lighting Rural Villages - Solar Power Is a Game Changer in Rorya

 Residents of Manila village in Rorya District, Mara Region have opened a new chapter in their neighbourhood. They no longer have to bear the brunt of 'living in the dark' after a new solar power named Firefly came to their rescue.   About 500 residents in a village located about 10 km from Lake Victoria can now conduct their activities comfortably, thanks to an American Engineering Group Limited (AEG) and Mashaka Foundation for successfully implementing the solar power.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th July 2017