Powerful interests delay rapid buses project

>Imagine this: Millions of Dar es Salaam, who are used to overcrowded, dirty and chaotic public transport wake up one day to a fleet of  modern rapid buses cruising the city’s roads. It is a dream they have had for two decades.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

TheCitizen

04 Jun

Rapid buses to bring relief

The entry of the rapid commuter buses in Dar es Salaam early next year is expected to bring relief to city residents from traffic jams after the start of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) services under the Dar Rapid Transit Agency (DART).

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

16 Apr

The battle for $100 million rapid buses

As Dar es Salaam residents wait with bated breath for modern rapid buses, the big question that seems to divide stakeholders is whether the $100 million (Sh186 billion) deal for over 300 rapid buses should be managed by foreign or local investors, The Citizen has learnt.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

12 Sep

Rapid transport project to include ‘Bodaboda’ users

>The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) will also include special routes for two-wheel motorcycles, popularly known as Bodaboda, and the three-wheel ones known as Bajaj, the minister for Works, Dr John Magufuli, said.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

05 Dec

Sugarcane project faces delay

Development banks and equity providers are hesitant to take part in a planned major sugarcane project in Bagamoyo.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

03 Dec

Payout hitches delay logistics centre project

Construction of a huge business centre that will offer a common entry point for imports from China, will now begin mid next year due to delays to compensate all of the Kurasini residents who will be affected by the scheme.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

22 Mar

Project management bad practices: Ubungo case in DART project

The project that aims at improving the very pathetic traffic jam situation in Dar es Salaam has arguably been among the greatest road projects in the city in modern times.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

24 Jun

I can’t keep up with their sport interests

Many parents believe that after-school sports are a vital part of their children’s growth. But, others believe that there’s very little “play” left in sports. Children’s sport has been a hot topic for quite some time now. First and foremost, it’s vital for parents to understand they play an influential role in determining what kind of experiences their children have.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

19 Jan

National interests should come first, says Mbatia

Putting national interests ahead of those of political parties will make Tanzania stable and truly democratic.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

25 Jan

Put national interests first for prosperity

Tanzania’s schedule this year is no doubt a very busy one. The Tegeta escrow account saga was carried over from last year and, even before it comes to a conclusion, the referendum on the proposed constitution is staring the country in the face.

 

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