MWANZA, July 20 -- THE Ministry of Water, in collaboration with the Tanzania Chamber of Mines (TCM) and City Engineering Company, has begun offering specialised training for experts from mining companies to enhance emergency preparedness and response related to tailings and water dams.

The three-day training, which started yesterday in Mwanza Region, is conducted alongside the 2025 Annual Dam Safety Conference. The initiative aims to equip local professionals with critical skills to mitigate disaster risks, particularly in communities located near dams.

Speaking at a press briefing in Dodoma, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Dr Diana Kimario, emphasised the importance of the training and the conference in strengtheni...