Tanzania: Newly Renovated Historic Lodge Receives High Rating From Traveler Publication - Tanzanian residents dreaming of a soothing and tranquil getaway before the holidays can now find solace amidst the rolling hills and lush organic gardens of Gibb's Farm. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Chinese To Build Ultra-Modern Sports Centre In Mbulu - Tanzanian government in collaboration with the Government of China expects to build an ultra-modern sports centre in Mbulu district to promote sports. The facility to be known as "High Altitude Sports Centre Mbulu" will cost Tsh.10 billion on completion. [AA Construction]

Tanzania: St. Thomas School Plans Major Expansion - St. Thomas, one of the top rated English medium primary schools in Arusha, plans to expand so that it can become a centre of excellence in education. [AA Construction]

Tanzania: Interest On House Loans to Fall - Govt - The Government is working on efforts to lower interest rates on housing loans to enable the people afford decent accommodation. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Sh16 Billion Water Scheme All Set to Commence - Work on a major water project to cost $12.43 million (about Sh16 billion) is expected to kick off next month. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: New High Class Hotel - A high-class tourist hotel, the 'Snow Crest' which recently opened at Kwa Ngulelo area is reported to have invaded a road reserve area meant for the development of a four-lane motor highway, authorities have confirmed. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Set to Get Three New Sewage Ponds - Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (Dawasco) will build three modern sewage treatment ponds for the city's domestic and industrial waste matter. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Motorists Unhappy With Slow Progress of Major Road Project - One year after it kicked off, the multi-million dollar Arusha-Namanga road project appears to be progressing at a slow pace. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Kikwete Launches 60-KM Road Project - President Jakaya Kikwete yesterday laid a foundation stone for the construction of the 60-km Ndundu-Somanga road. Completion of the section would make the entire Dar es Salaam-Lindi-Mtwara road tarred. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Arusha Environs Colonised By Vicious Stray Dogs - Arusha municipal authorities are planning to start shooting stray dogs which recently killed one a resident of Lemara. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: U.S.-Based NGO Funds Classrooms Construction - Hundreds of villagers from Karatu District gathered at Ayalabe Primary School on Sunday, July 26 to celebrate the official opening of two newly built modern classrooms and to recognize the support of numerous organisations and a safari company. [AA Construction]

Tanzania: Govt Rules Out Needless Demolitions - The Government has said there would be no demolitions unless houses stood on ground reserved for roads, schools, hospitals or open spaces. [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Forodhani Restoration Completed - The restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar's historic stone town has been completed, thanks to a $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion) funding by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC)). [AA Urbanisation]

Tanzania: Hilton to Open Two New Hotels in Dar - Doubletree, a franchise of the Hilton Hotels Corporation, yesterday signed two franchise license agreements in Tanzania with the owners of the Opulent Hotel Group that would see the country open two world class hotels. [AA Construction]

Tanzania: 281,000 Houses in Squatter Areas Formalized - Govt - The Government has formalised 281,028 houses constructed in unplanned areas, the National Assembly was told yesterday. [AA Construction]