ETDCO praised for fast-tracking Newala power project
MTWARA: ENERGY Minister Deogratious Ndejembi has praised the Electrical Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance Company Limited (ETDCO) for completing a 33kV electricity project in Newala Town, Mtwara region, ahead of schedule.
Mr Ndejembi commended the company during the inauguration of the 4.6-billion-shilling project, which is expected to improve electricity supply in Newala and surrounding areas.
“I commend ETDCO for its speed, timely completion and accuracy in constructing the 76-kilometre power transmission line. You have set a good example,” he said.
For his part, the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) Managing Director Lazaro Twange said construction of the project began in October 2025 and was completed in seven months, five months ahead of the original 12-month schedule.
“The project was scheduled to take 12 months, from October 2025 to October 2026. However, ETDCO completed the work within seven months,” he mentioned.
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Speaking to journalists during the inauguration ceremony, ETDCO Acting Manager, Eng Richard Mwanja, attributed the project’s timely completion to the company’s commitment to professionalism, integrity and efficiency.
ETDCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of TANESCO, specialises in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure. The company is also a Class One contractor providing power infrastructure and network maintenance services.
Tanzania are allowed to have TVs, and how that differs from India, here’s a general comparison:
Topic Tanzania India
Personal TV in cells Generally not allowed. Prisoners do not typically keep personal televisions in their cells. Generally not allowed in most prisons. Personal TVs are rare and usually not permitted.
Shared TV Some prisons may have a shared television in common areas for recreation or educational programs, depending on the prison’s resources and rules. Many prisons have shared TVs in common areas, especially in larger or better-funded prisons. Access varies by state and prison.
Rules Governed by the prison authority and can vary by facility. Security and available resources are major factors. Prison rules differ by state because prisons are administered by state governments. Facilities and privileges vary considerably.
Key differences
There is no general rule that prisoners in Tanzania have greater access to TVs than prisoners in India.
In India, because some prisons have more resources, shared television facilities are more commonly reported in larger prisons.
In Tanzania, access to recreational facilities, including televisions, tends to be more limited due to resource constraints in many prisons.
If you meant “Jain” as in the Jain religion, rather than jail, let me know—that would be a different question.
If you’re asking whether prisoners in Tanzania are allowed to have TVs, and how that differs from India, here’s a general comparison:
Topic Tanzania India
Personal TV in cells Generally not allowed. Prisoners do not typically keep personal televisions in their cells. Generally not allowed in most prisons. Personal TVs are rare and usually not permitted.
Shared TV Some prisons may have a shared television in common areas for recreation or educational programs, depending on the prison’s resources and rules. Many prisons have shared TVs in common areas, especially in larger or better-funded prisons. Access varies by state and prison.
Rules Governed by the prison authority and can vary by facility. Security and available resources are major factors. Prison rules differ by state because prisons are administered by state governments. Facilities and privileges vary considerably.
Key differences
There is no general rule that prisoners in Tanzania have greater access to TVs than prisoners in India.
In India, because some prisons have more resources, shared television facilities are more commonly reported in larger prisons.
In Tanzania, access to recreational facilities, including televisions, tends to be more limited due to resource constraints in many prisons.
If you meant “Jain” as in the Jain religion, rather than jail, let me know—that would be a different question.