MTWARA, Oct. 17 -- MORE than 1,000 residents from villages surrounding the Lindi-Mtwara seismic survey block have gained temporary employment through a major gas exploration project being overseen by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).

Among the benefiting villages is Manamawa, located in Dihimba Ward under the Mtwara District Council.

During a one-day official visit to Mtwara Region to inspect the ongoing project, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Dr James Mataragio insisted that beyond supporting energy generation and reducing reliance on fuel imports, the government is keen to ensure local communities benefit directly from such projects.

“The goal is not only to generate electricity but a...