Tanzania, May 18 -- Nyang'hwale. The second phase of a multi-million-dollar education infrastructure programme jointly implemented by the government and Barrick Mining Corporation has reached 83 percent completion.

Known as the Barrick-Twiga Future Forward Education Programme, the $30 million initiative aims to expand education infrastructure through the construction of 1,090 classrooms and 270 dormitories.

Through the project 1,640 toilets in 161 schools across the country will be constructed, benefiting an estimated 49,000 students.

During the first phase, implemented between 2023 and 2024, Barrick invested $10 million to support 64 schools through the construction of 396 classrooms, 97 dormitories and 600 toilets.

The second phase,...