- Energy Minister order TANESCO to solve power challenges
- Meets with newly appointed Board and area Managers
Tanzania Energy Minister, January Makamba, has ordered the management of the state-owned power utility Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to resolve the power challenges in the country. Makamba issued this order while meeting with the newly appointed Board and the Managers of various zones in Da es Salaam.
“TANESCO’s old power machines caused it to lose up to 16 per cent of the power generated, far above the international standard, which allows losing a maximum of five per cent,” said Mr Makamba.
“In a few years to come, we want TANESCO to gain the value and respect it deserves within the country and entire African Continent…I don’t find any concrete reason for TANESCO to be troubled,” said Mr Makamba.
“The transformation done in the company should reflect on the desired revolution in resolving the many challenges including the problem of power cuts which have been regularly voiced by the public,” Makamba stated.
In his response, the Managing Director (MD) of TANESCO, Mr Maharage Chande, called upon the staff to collaborate, noting that the goal is to see the company excelling and delivers accordingly.