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Public Water Utilities Draining Government Coffers in Africa: Tanzanian Minister

15 May 2013 - 10:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzanian — Loss-making public water utilities have become a major drain of public finances in Africa, Tanzania Water Minister Jumanne Maghembe said on May 13.

Tanzanian Government Ups Water Sector Budget by $111 Million USD

30 Apr 2013 - 08:15 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government on April 29 announced an additional $111 million USD for the water sector budget in the 2013-2014 financial year.The announcement by Minister for Finance and Economic Affai

Malawi Issues 172 Mining Licenses, Raising Environmental Concerns

29 Apr 2013 - 10:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government has issued 172 mining licenses in the past four years as part of its effort to boost the country’s agriculture-dependent economy.

$260 Billion Lost Each Year Due to Lack of Sanitation: World Bank

19 Apr 2013 - 09:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

washington, dc, united states — An estimated $260 billion USD is lost every year from a lack of access to sanitation, according to the World Bank.

Tanzanian Minister Says Two More Years Till All in Kibaha Have Water

15 Apr 2013 - 09:42 by Local Press Report

KIBAHA (IPPMedia) — Thousands of people living in Kibaha Township and its neighborhoods would have to wait another two years to get reliable supply of water, the deputy minister for Water Dr Binilith Mahenge told the

Botswana, South Africa Ex-Presidents Join Lake Malawi Mediation

11 Apr 2013 - 08:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The former presidents of Botswana and South Africa -- Festus Mogae and Thabo Mbeki, respectively-- have joined the mediation group working to resolve the border dispute between Malawi and Tanzania

Malawi Denies Pulling Out of Lake Border Dispute Mediation

8 Apr 2013 - 08:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawian government on April 6 denied that it was pulling out of the mediation effort in its territorial dispute with Tanzania.

Malawi Officials Claim Conflicts of Interest in Lake Malawi Mediation Team

4 Mar 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government this week expressed concern over the fact that a Tanzanian national is serving as executive secretary of the mediation team working on the border dispute between Malawi and Ta

UNICEF, Tanzanian Bank Sign MoU for Water in Schools

23 Jan 2013 - 10:55 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — Half of girls who drop out of school do so because of poor water supply, sanitation and hygiene while ten per cent do not attend school during menstruation. The Deputy Minister for Health an

Malawi Army Promises to Defend Border; SADC Mediators Pledge to Resolve Lake Malawi Dispute

2 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi Defense Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odillo last week assured Malawian citizens living in border areas, including the area around Lake Malawi, that his troops will continually patrol

Malawi, Tanzania Agree That Border Mediation Should Conclude by March

21 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi and Tanzania have agreed that the mediation process in their border dispute over Lake Malawi should be concluded by early next year.

Tanzania Invites Indian Companies to Bid for Dar Es Salaam-Chalinze Water Project

20 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has invited Indian companies to bid for a consultancy contract to manage the Dar es Salaam-Chalinze water supply project, which aims to significantly improve water supply i

World Bank Looks to Mobile Technology to Solve Global Sanitation Crisis

4 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united states, WASHINGTON DC — The World Bank and its partners this weekend launched the first-ever Sanitation Hackathon, modeled on the successful Water Hackathon of October 2011, bringing together software developers, designer

Malawi Turns Down Tanzania’s Latest Offer of Negotiation

5 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi has turned down Tanzania’s most recent request to revive stalled talks to resolve the ongoing border dispute over Lake Malawi, known in Tanzania as Lake Nyasa.

Tanzania Expects to Reach Urban Targets But Not Rural

2 Nov 2012 - 09:50 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — Tanzania expects to attain average water availability targets of between 90 and 100 percent in major regional urban centres throughout the country by December 2014, but has doubts of meeting the

Powerful Malawian Group Accuses Government of Being “Soft” on Tanzania

31 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) -- an umbrella organization of influential religious groups that played a role in Malawi’s political transition from a one-party to a multi-party political system

Malawi President Rejects Talks With Tanzania Over Disputed Lake

25 Oct 2012 - 09:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi’s President Joyce Banda said this week that her government would not hold further talks with Tanzania over ownership of Lake Malawi until Tanzania addresses its recent actions on the dispute

Malawi Consults Mozambique on Lake Malawi Oil Exploration

17 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government is consulting with Mozambique before it starts exploring for oil on the Mozambican side of Lake Malawi, in order to avoid a border dispute with its neighbor.

India Gives Tanzania $178 Million USD for Water Projects

3 Oct 2012 - 10:26 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — The Indian government has fulfilled its commitment to support Tanzania by approving $178 million USD to fund water supply projects in Dar es Salaam and Chalinze in Coast region. According to a

Tanzania Draws New Maps, Claims Half of Lake Malawi

1 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Tanzania last week issued a new map that show half of Lake Malawi in its territory.

China's Cino-Hydro Wins Tanzania Pipeline Contract

24 Sep 2012 - 08:37 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — There was exciting news at the weekend that Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (Dawasa) has signed a contract worth $76.3 million USD with Cino-Hydro, a Chinese company, for installation of

Malawi, Tanzania Sign Songwe River Basin Development Program

24 Jul 2012 - 08:21 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (East African Business Week) — The government of Tanzania has partnered with Malawi to implement Songwe River Basin Development programme, thanks to a grant from the African Water Facility (AWF) and new partnership for Africa'

Tanzania Signs $153.1 Million USD Deal With EU

23 Jul 2012 - 09:38 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (Tanzania Daily News) — The European Union (EU) and Tanzania yesterday signed a set of grant agreements totalling 126m Euros ($153.1 million USD).

Population Growth Stalling Chinese Project in Tanzania

16 Jul 2012 - 09:07 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (IPP Media) — Dar es Salaam city’s population growth is said to be the major reason for stalling the water project being undertaken by Chinese, better known as ‘Chinese pipes,’ the  Tanzanian House of Parli

Tanzanian Government Considering Water Agency

13 Jul 2012 - 09:18 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — The government is mulling formation of an executive agency that would oversee development of the water sector and maintenance of its infrastructure, the National Assembly here was told late Tuesd

Tanzanian Government Reaffirms $414 Million USD Emergency Water Plan

10 Jul 2012 - 09:12 by Local Press Report

DODOMA (Tanzania Daily News) — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to implement a $414 million USD Dar es Salaam emergency water master plan that seeks to increase supply in the city from the current 300,000 to 710,00

Kenya, Uganda Increase Budgets for Water Projects in 2012-2013

20 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

NAIROBI/KAMPALA — Kenya and Uganda have both increased funding for the water sector in their budgets for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, although the two countries have different goals for the investment.

Tanzania to Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments of Factories

14 Jun 2012 - 08:12 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (Tanzania Daily News) — An environment assessment impact is being conducted in major factories to help the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC) penalize environmental polluters in the country. The asses

Struggling Donor-Funded Project Examined by Tanzania Politicians

25 May 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzanian parliament members raised questions this week about a five-year, multi-million-dollar water supply and sanitation project, which they say may not deliver on its intended objectives.

Power Shortages in Tanzania Disrupt Water Supply, Threaten Economy

14 May 2012 - 14:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s persistent power shortages have disrupted water supply in the country’s major urban regions, including the capital.

Report Says Government Could Be Inflating Water Access Figures in Dar es Salaam

5 Mar 2012 - 08:59 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (The Citizen (Tanzania)) — A new study on access to clean and safe water suggests that the government could be inflating the number of Dar es Salaam residents with access to the commodity.

Urban Residents in Tanzania to Pay Higher Water Tariffs

27 Feb 2012 - 10:19 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (The East African) — Tanzanians living in urban areas are already grappling with higher electricity tariffs; it now appears they will soon have to pay more for water as well.

Officials Who Steal WaterAid Funds Face Prosecution

30 Jan 2012 - 20:35 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (The Citizen (Tanzania)) — Those district executive directors who are found to have misused or stolen funds from international NGO WaterAid will face prosecution and jail time, said Philip Mulugo, Tanzania’s deputy minister

DAWASCO to Drill 20 Wells in Dar Es Salaam

9 Jan 2012 - 19:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO) plans to drill 20 deep wells in the Kimbiji and Mpera areas early this year in an effort to end water problems in the city.

Tanzania Explores Ways to Involve Communities in Water Projects

14 Nov 2011 - 08:36 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government is exploring ways to effectively involve local communities in designing, planning, implementing and operating water projects, in order to more effectively utilize funds s

Official Blames Lack of Funds for Delay in Tanzania’s Water Plans

31 Oct 2011 - 21:27 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (OOSKAnews Correspondent) — Deputy Minister for Water Gerson Lwenge blamed the lack of new funds for water projects from donor partners for delays and cost increases in water plans for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 fiscal yea

Experts Call for Research Effort to Quantify Tanzania’s Water Sources

31 Oct 2011 - 20:21 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (The Citizen (Tanzania)) — Water experts said Tanzania should carry out research activities to establish the total amount of water produced by all sources and determine the best way to use it to end the current water shortag

Tanzania, Uganda in Dispute Over Lake Victoria Waters

12 Sep 2011 - 18:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The recently signed Nile Cooperative Framework Agreement could be facing a major test, after a group of Tanzanian leaders accused Uganda of using excessive water from Lake Victoria, a source of t

Tanzania to Implement $403 Million USD Water Plan

29 Aug 2011 - 16:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania is set to more than double the daily water supply capacity in Dar es Salaam over the next four years, at a cost of $403 million USD.

Barrick Gold to Invest $2 Million USD for Rural Clean Water Project

18 Jul 2011 - 12:14 by Local Press Report

DAR ES SALAAM (The Citizen (Tanzania)) — African Barrick Gold will invest some $2 million USD in a project to provide access to clean, safe water provision in rural Tanzania.