Tanzania, March 31 -- Dar es Salaam. Fresh concerns have emerged over continued encroachment on the Tazama oil pipeline reserve, with officials warning that human activity near the infrastructure poses serious risks to life and property.

In the second part of an ongoing investigation, Tazama Tanzania Regional Operations Manager Saimon Salu says that even the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) has encroached on the protected corridor, compounding the danger for traders operating in the area.

However, when contacted for comment, Tanesco Managing Director Lazaro Twange declined to address the allegations, saying: "I cannot say anything."

Energy Permanent Secretary James Mataragio said the government would conduct inspections to es...