Tanga Cement to construct second kiln in August

Tanga Cement Company Limited, one of the country’s biggest cement producers, will construct a second kiln in August this year. Cement production at Tanga Cement Industries. Pictures: File Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the company’s 2011 Annual General Meeting at the weekend, TCC Managing Director Erik Westerberg said the second kiln will enable More...

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On Monday, May 21st, 2012
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Geita mine opens doors to trade union activities

Geita Gold Mine A new chapter has been opened between management of Geita Gold Mine Limited and Tanzania Mining and Construction Workers Union (Tamico) after signing an agreement on Sunday to allow activities of More...

Dr Idle Farah, Director General of the National Museums of Kenya
On Friday, May 18th, 2012
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Kenya will create vibrant natural products industry

NAIROBI (Xinhua) — Kenya could become an industrial hub for a range of natural products if the government finalize the establishment of a policy and legal framework to catalyze the realization of this goal. Dr More...

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Tanzania gold production up 13 pct in 2011

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania’s gold production rose to 40.4 tonnes in 2011 from 35.6 tonnes a year ago after mining companies invested in higher output due to cash in on the rising price of the More...

African Barrick Gold
On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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African Barrick Gold plc Royalty Agreement with Tanzanian Government

Agreement to pay additional voluntary one percent royalty Further evidence of commitment to Tanzania and broader stakeholder base Follows a number of positive developments in our operating environment Strong endorsement More...

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
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Tanzania: ‘Reduce taxes on imported power generation equipment’

The government has been urged to reduce taxes on all imported power generation equipment to improve sugar production. According to a Tanzania Society of Sugar and Cane Technologists (TSSCT) report, reduction in More...

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Mining firms in Tanzania pay up new royalties

Geita Gold Mine Mining companies in the country have complied with the new royalty charge of four percent and paid up by the beginning of this month, Energy and Minerals Permanent Secretary, Eliakim Maswi has confirmed. The More...

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
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Tanzania: Poor safety in mines worrying

Minister for Labour and Employment Gaudencia Kabaka Safety and Health in the mining sector remains a challenge to the government and other stakeholders in the industry. The Minister for Labour and Employment, Ms More...

Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) stakeholders follow proceedings of the General Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. (Photo by Robert Okanda)
On Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
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Tanzania cement producer sees sales up

Tanzania Portland Cement Company (TPCC) stakeholders follow proceedings of the General Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. (Photo by Robert Okanda) Difficulties faced by the construction sector last year More...

Tanzania Portland Cement to Boost Output After Profit Rises ‎
On Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
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Heidelberg’s Tanzanian unit sees cement demand rising

Tanzania Portland Cement to Boost Output After Profit Rises ‎ DAR ES SALAAM May 8 (Reuters) – German group HeidelbergCements’s Tanzanian unit expects demand for cement in east Africa’s second-biggest More...