DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 11 -- THE Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, said the solar power project in Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, is nearing completion.

She said a total of 50 megawatts is expected to be connected to the National Grid to strengthen electricity availability in Shinyanga Region and neighboring regions.

Makamba made the remarks during an inspection tour of electricity projects in Shinyanga Region, including the Kishapu Solar Power Project, the expansion of the Ibadakuli Power Substation, and the construction of a power transmission line from Ibadakuli to Simiyu Region.

She stated that the project has so far reached more than 89 percent completion and is expected to be finalized by the end of this month. She em...