Tanzania, Zambia discuss natural gas pipeline plan

Minister for Energy January Makamba speaks during a press conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday. PHOTO | SUNDAY GEORGE

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and Zambia are considering the establishment of a new gas pipeline as they meet today to review the security and extension of the Tanzania-Zambia Mafuta (Tazama).

According to the Energy minister, Mr January Makamba, today’s meeting will also involve Tanzania’s minister for Defence, Mr Innocent Bashungwa and Home Affairs minister Hamad Yussuf Masauni.