Tanzania Rural Electrification Program to Reach 7,873 Villages in 5 Years

Posted on :Wednesday , 10th August 2016

The Tanzania Rural Energy Agency (REA) recently announced the beginning of implementation of the Rural Electrification Program Phase III.

In its 3rd phase, the project aims to electrify more than 7,873 villages in rural Tanzania over the next 5 years.

7,697 villages will be connected to the national grid, while the remaining 176 will be connected to other energy sources.

Tanzania to connect 1 mln households to power for $3 bln over 5 yrs

Posted on :Tuesday , 9th August 2016

East Africa: Brazil Keen On Links With East Africa

Posted on :Tuesday , 9th August 2016

Arusha — Brazil, an economic giant of South America, is keen to promote stronger economic ties with East Africa, its ambassador to Tanzania Carlos Alfonso iglesias Puente revealed here on Tuesday.

"The Brazilian business community already has a significant presence in Tanzania and Kenya, especially in construction, energy and solid waste management sectors,&quo. . .

Tanzania: Brazil Keen to Invest in Energy Sector

Posted on :Monday , 8th August 2016

Brazil has expressed interest to invest in the country's energy sector, especially generating bioelectricity and hydropower.

This was said in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the Brazil's Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Carlos Alfonso Puente, during his meeting with the Minister for Energy and Minerals, Professor Sospeter Muhongo.

Ambassador Puente told Prof M. . .

Chinese firm launches construction of Ethiopia-Kenya power project

Posted on :Friday , 5th August 2016

 A Chinese company has commenced the construction of a major power transmission line project which will link grids of Ethiopia with Kenya.