WASHINGTON D.C., February 28, 2017 – Residents of seven rapidly urbanizing cities in Tanzania will benefit from funding to scale up infrastructure investments and promote growth, the World Bank Group announced today. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved up to $130 million in additional financing for the Tanzania Strategic Cities Project covering the seven strategically important cities of Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Kigoma, Dodoma, Mbeya and Mtwara, to enable them keep up with the pace of rapid urbanization.
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Tanzania: Seven Cities get Support to Scale-up and Modernize Infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C., February 28, 2017 – Residents of seven rapidly urbanizing cities in Tanzania will benefit from funding to scale up infrastructure investments and promote growth, the World Bank Group announced today. The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved up to $130 million in additional financing for the Tanzania Strategic Cities Project covering the seven strategically important cities of Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Kigoma, Dodoma, Mbeya and Mtwara, to enable them keep up with the pace of rapid urbanization.
Rwanda: Airspace Agreement With Mali to Boost Trade
Trade and tourism between Rwanda and Mali could flourish following a new bilateral Airspace Service Agreement signed yesterday in Kigali. According to the agreement, all air service operations will be conducted under the fifth freedom arrangement, which means an airline has the right to carry passengers from one country to another and from that country to a third country.
Malawi: Asians Dominating Govt Procurement, MP Laments
Racial tensions, linked to the Malawian Asians’ economic dominance, do still exist, but it’s downplayed. However, Karonga central member of parliament Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo spoke strongly in support of indigenous Malawians and that government should liberate its people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation and economic inequality.
‘Overjoyed’ Madonna shares heartwarming snap of herself…
The star recently officially became the mother of Malawian twins Esther and Stella Mwale following months of secretly going through the adoption process. Taking to social media, the Hung Up singer finally confirmed that she was their new mother, and thanked her family for being supportive.
Madonna: ‘I’m not in Malawi to adopt’
Immediately after arriving in the small African nation between Tanzania and Mozambique, the pop star went to the Supreme Court of the country, located in the capital Lilongwe. Court spokesperson Mlenga Mvula said.Madonna has adopted two children from Malawi: David Banda in 2006 and Mercy James in 2009.
Drumming got him educated, now earns him a living
Whenever he plays drums, it seems like he feels his life slow down. His smile is evidence of the deep satisfaction.
Gadbrook Park Barclays team to set up computer suite for homeless children in Malawi
The team work for the bank at Gadbrook Park at Rudheath, and have raised more than A 20,000 to buy the equipment in just nine months. The team will be working at the Chisomo Children’s Centre in Lilongwe, a partner centre of the north west-based charity Retrak.
Court assessors shun Muslim clerics trial
The three court assessors in the murder and terrorism trial of 14 Muslim leaders, including leader of Tabliq Sect Sheikh Yunus Kamoga, yesterday did not show up at court and did not explain why. Accused.
600 places to catch fireworks tonight
New year fete : As the world welcomes the New Year, tradition has been that fireworks take centre stage at the stroke of midnight. And to usher in 2017 tonight, the Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, has cleared 618 venues for the spectacular display of fireworks.