Vice President Directs TANESCO to Complete Nkangamo Substation Connection
What happened
The Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi directed the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to connect the Nkangamo power substation by December this year. He also instructed ministers to accelerate development projects and strengthen supervision of projects.
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Why it matters
Completing the Nkangamo connection is expected to improve electricity reliability in the Songwe Region. This improved reliability would support businesses and other productive activities in the area. The project is part of broader power interconnection efforts across East Africa.
Infrastructure projects are underway involving power interconnection between several East African nations, including Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Burundi.
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- Egypt is cooperating with South Sudan by donating power plants to various towns.