President Magufuli wants gas talks expedited

President John Magufuli shakes hands with Norway’s new ambassador to Tanzania, Ms Elisabeth Jacobsen, after receiving her credentials at State House, Dar es Salaam. Four other new ambassadors also presented their credentials during the brief ceremony. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

What you need to know:

  •  President John Magufuli has asked the new Norwegian ambassador to help speed up talks between the potential Norwegian investor in Liquefied Natural Gas project and the government.
  • Talks between the two parts about the multi-billion project has been delayed over the lack of progress between the two parts.