Tanzania: France Commits 65 Million Euros for Airport Revamp

France, through its International Development Agency (AFD), has granted 65 million Euros (about 161.5bn/) as a concessional loan for the modernisation and extension of the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Terminal II built in the 1980s.   AFD Country Representative Mr Emmanuel Baudran told the 'Daily News' in Dar es Salaam yesterday that they have already sent the draft to the government, detailing how disbursement of the loan will be done and the interest rate.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 9th June 2016

Tanzania: Farmers to Benefit from New Chemical-Free Crop Storage Technology

Tanga — Farmers in the region are soon to benefit from local firm's PPTL new technology which will allow them to store crops after harvesting.   Dubbed Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS), the technology allows farmers to store crops in polyethylene without having to bother with the use of chemicals.   According to PPTL country representative Mr Lusekelo Panja, the PICS bags have three layers which don't allow oxygen to enter the bag thus killing any.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th June 2016

Tanzania: Rice Farmers Reap Benefits of Jica Project

Rice farmers in Kilombero have begun storing their crops in warehouses after harvest instead of selling them directly to buyers as it was in the past.   The farmers told a workshop for Horticulture Value Chain Development in Morogoro at the weekend that previously they had to sell the food crops under pressure from the farm, denying them the power to negotiate.   "The farmers' income in Msalise village has increased to 56 per cent while in Mkangawalo village has.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th June 2016

East Africa: Total Mulls Acquisition of GAPCO

Dar es Salaam — A leading retailer of petroleum products in Africa, Total is expanding on the continent with the acquisition of Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation's (GAPCO) assets in Kenya Uganda and Tanzania. The transaction is subject to the authorities' approval in the three countries.   A communiqué issued by the company of which this paper has a copy reveals that the principal assets being acquired are two logistical terminals in Mombasa, Kenya and Dar es.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th June 2016

Report Says Kenya Amongst Top Nations in Green Power

Kenya has developed the fourth-largest geothermal energy in the world, putting the country among top green energy economies.   The latest Renewables Global Status report shows that the amount of geothermal energy in Kenya's national grid expanded to a total of 600 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2015.   Geothermal now accounts for over a quarter of the country's total power capacity of 2,333MW.   Turkey set up the largest geothermal capacity of 159MW last year,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th June 2016

Trade Mark East Africa Aims to Raise U.S. $1Billion for Infrastructural Projects

Kampala — Trade mark East Africa (TMEA) is to raise about US$ 1billion from their development partner's to finance infrastructure projects and other social, services in the Six East African Community countries.   This was revealed by the Chairman of Board of Directors Ali Mufuruki who said EAC still needs the support of his organisation especially when it comes to Infrastructure development.   He said without well-developed infrastructure the EAC may fail to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 8th June 2016

Tanzania: Second Phase of Rural Electrification Project Almost Complete - Govt

 Dodoma — The second phase of the rural electrification programme is 91 percent completed by, the deputy minister for Energy and Minerals, Mr Medard Kalemani has said.   The programme, which is rolled out by Rural Energy Agency (REA) is expected to end this month to pave the way for the third phase.   Mr Kalemani said the third phase aims to connect all villages in the country to electricity but focus will be put on connection social amenities such as water.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th June 2016

Tanzania: Renewable Energy, Water and Transport to Get Sh240 Billion French Aid

Dar es Salaam — The French Development Agency AFD will inject over Sh240 billion into renewable energy, water and transport projects in Tanzania.   AFD Representative in Tanzania Emmanuel Baudra, told reporters in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the latest development plans are in line with the French President's commitment to increase support by a 50 per cent by 2020.   The AFD Board in Tanzania has already approved more than Sh187billion to finance public and.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th June 2016

Uganda: UETCL to Build $100 Million Power Sub-Stations with Chinese Aid

 Kampala — A Chinese construction firm has embarked on the construction of the four mega sub-stations at Luzira, Namanve, Mukono, and Iganga industrial parks.   Mr Mark Namungo, the senior power analyst at the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), said the project is expected to cost$100m (Shs337b) which was borrowed from the Chinese Exim Bank.   "... us being the government implementers of this project, we have contracted CAMC to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th June 2016

Tanzania: Industrial Sector Set to Get Investment from Pension Funds

As the temperature to industrialise in the country heats up, social security funds are seeing themselves in a position to invest in development of industries as their risks have been mitigated by existing guidelines.   The Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) Director General, Ms Irene Isaka, said in a statement that with the existing investment guidelines, investments in the industries can be in the form of loans, equities, properties or corporate.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th June 2016

Tanzania: President Invites Chinese Investors to Boost Infrastructure, Industrial Development

President John Magufuli has invited investors from Jiangsu Province in China to partner with Tanzanians in setting up industries and building the infrastructure, particularly the standard gauge railway line. In line with the invitation, Dr Magufuli has assured Chinese investors of maximum cooperation from his government.   According to a statement issued in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the Directorate of Presidential Communications Unit, the president extended the invitation in.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th June 2016

Kenya Power, Kipeto Sign 100MW Power Purchase Deal

UTHOR: By MARGARET NJUGUNAH, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 2 - In a move that will see Kenya's wind power increased from the current 787 Megawatts, Kenya Power and Kipeto Energy Limited have signed a 20 year power purchase deal which will see Kipeto deliver 100 Megawatts of power to the country's power grid.   The wind project will be put up at a cost of Sh32.26 billion and will be funded by the US government's Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).   Kenya Power Managing.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 4th June 2016