Tanzania’s Construction Boom Opens Doors for Local Engineers

Posted on :Thursday , 2nd October 2025

The enormous spike in ongoing construction projects around the country has created new opportunities for local engineers, attracting thousands to national development initiatives that were formerly dominated by foreign specialists. A growing pattern not only enhances professional expertise at home, but also offers the impetus required to fulfil the country's Vision 2050 for the construction sec. . .

President Samia Launches Construction of 103 Vocational Schools in 41.6bn/- Initiative

Posted on :Monday , 4th August 2025

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has begun a historic education initiative by laying the groundwork for one of 103 projected vocational secondary schools across Tanzania, with a total cost of 41.6 billion/-. The formal launch was held at Amali-Mwamapalala Secondary School in Itilima District, Simiyu Region, one of the initiative's key schools and is currently being constructed at a cost of 1.6 bil. . .

AfDB Commits $2.5 Billion to Boost Tanzania's Infrastructure Development

Posted on :Monday , 2nd June 2025

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed US$2.5 billion to fund critical infrastructure projects in Tanzania, with over 70% allocated to transport-related developments such as roads, railways, and airports. According to Eng. Mumina Wa-Kyendo, Chief Transport Engineer at the AfDB Tanzania Office, the funding targets priority upgrades that will improve regional connectivity and logistics. . .

Tanzania Signs $385 Billion Deal to Build East Africa’s Largest Conference Centre

Posted on :Tuesday , 1st April 2025

The Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF) for the construction of the Mount Kilimanjaro International Conference Centre (MKICC), an a cutting-edge conference Centre valued at more than Sh385 billion.

MKICC is expected to be completed in two years and operational by 2027, maki. . .

Tanzania and Burundi Ink $2.15bn Railway Deal with Chinese Firms

Posted on :Monday , 10th February 2025

Tanzania and Burundi have signed a contract with two Chinese companies to construct a railroad to transport metals, notably nickel, to Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam.

China Railway Engineering Group and China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting Group are going to develop the $2.15 billion project, with financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB).