Magufuli hits out at tough loan conditions

conditionsPresident John Magufuli press-es a button to launch a major water and sani-tation project in Arumeru District, Arusha Region, yester-day. With him are Water min-ister Makame Mbarawa (right) and Arusha Regional Commissioner Mrisho Gambo (left). Daily water supply in Arusha City will increase from 45 million litres to 200 million litres upon the proj-ect’s comple-tion. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE

What you need to know:

  • The government to discourage taking loans attached with stringent conditions and applauds the African Development Bank (AfDB) for financing many infrastructure projects through soft loans.