Makamba Links TAZA Power Project to Tanzania-Zambia Business Ties

What changed

Tanzania’s TAZA electricity project has reached 92% completion in Tunduma and nearby areas, with completion expected in December 2026.

Deputy Energy Minister Salome Makamba said the infrastructure is intended to improve power reliability and strengthen business, production and other economic activity. The remarks came during Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi’s inspection visit.

Why it matters

For Tunduma, the remaining 8% is the part that turns a government progress figure into a working service. More reliable electricity could give businesses and producers fewer disruptions and make it easier to operate efficiently.

The Ministry of Energy says it is supervising contractors to keep the work on schedule and ensure it meets required standards. That oversight matters because the project’s value depends on what residents actually receive, not simply on its reported completion rate.

The December 2026 target is the key test. The remaining works, project cost and expected increase in capacity have not been specified, so the practical improvement will become clearer only as construction finishes and electricity services perform consistently.