PM: Fast-track completion of CHAN training venues

DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the expedited completion of training venues for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals.

This directive is particularly important as Tanzania prepares to co-host the CHAN finals with Kenya and Uganda in August.

The venues undergoing improvements in Dar es Salaam include Major General Isamuhyo Stadium, the Law School and Gymkhana. During an inspection on Saturday, the Prime Minister directed government officials to assess the progress of contractors responsible for the upgrades, especially at the Gymkhana venue, to ensure they are completed on time.

To address delays, the Prime Minister ordered the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries for Finance and Sports and Culture and the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Secretary-General to meet and provide progress updates.

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Reports indicate that several purchased materials remain unused, prompting immediate calls for inspection.

“At Gymkhana Ground, much of the equipment is still in storage. I task the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Sports, along with the TFF Secretary General, to work closely over the next two days (Sunday and Monday) to inspect the equipment and assess the work done. I need a progress report by 10:00 AM on Tuesday,” Majaliwa stated.

“The work must be completed promptly. An 80 per cent completion rate at Gymkhana should be observed by the end of April.”