Tanzania, March 24 -- Kahama. Construction of the Kahama-Bulyanhulu Junction-Kakola road to tarmac standard has reached the asphalt-laying stage, with residents expecting the Sh101.2 billion project to improve transport, lower costs and support economic activities in Shinyanga Region and neighbouring areas.

The 73-kilometre road, which links Kahama with mining and farming areas is intended to improve the movement of people and goods.

The project is being implemented through cooperation between the Government and the private sector under Twiga Minerals, a joint venture between the government and Barrick, with construction carried out by China Civic Engineering Construction Corporation.

For years, residents say the poor condition of the ...