Liganga, Mchuchuma joint venture pact to be signed soon: government

Dar es Salaam. The government is expected to conclude a long-awaited joint venture agreement with a new investor for the integrated Liganga and Mchuchuma projects by September 30 in what would mark a major milestone for one of the country’s strategic industrial ventures.

The $3 billion project, located in Ludewa District in Njombe Region, combines coal mining, power generation, and steel production, and has long been seen as a cornerstone of Tanzania’s industrialisation ambitions.