15th October 2013
Houses in Tanzania currently under construction are
to be connected to the national fibre optic cable to allow occupants
easy access to internet services.
This is according to new regulations that the government is now preparing, the Minister for Communication, Science Technology, Prof Makame Mbarawa, said yesterday in Dar es Salaam.
He was speaking soon at the opening of the third Tanzania Home Exhibition organised by the EAG Group (T) Limited.
The two-day exhibition attracted over 30 exhibitors, mainly from the housing and insurance sectors.
Prof Mbarawa said, once completed, the regulations would compel property developers to install such communication devices in their houses to enable tenants and owners to communicate much more easily.
“They will have to use the Tanzanian’s fibre optic cable so as to enable their customers’ access services such as e-commerce or e-medicine without going far away,” he said.
He urged the public to visit the exhibition for information on how to acquire house loans or construction equipment. He said such exhibitions play a crucial role in development and enable participants to exchange ideas and experiences.
The EAG Group Tanzania Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Iman Kajula, said the exhibition was conceived and executed purposefully to cater for the growing housing and property industry in the larger East African region.
It showcases a variety of solutions for the industry. They include real estate firms, prime locations, financial services, décor and landscapes. Others are publishing, risk management, communication, construction, architecture, technology, machinery, furniture and general industry suppliers.
“The housing industry is experiencing a boom that goes hand in hand with significant growth of the middle income class in Tanzania,” he said.
The Tanzania Homes Expo brings together the largest housing and family event which gives a chance to buyers and different home solution providers from various sectors to exhibit their products.
According to Kajula, a number of property developers, banks, decoration companies, insurance companies and alternative energy companies are taking part in the exhibition.
“The country's housing industry is shifting from an era of accommodation renting to one in which a growing number of the middle class is opting to own homes,” he observed.
On other hand, he said, the growth of mortgage loans from banks is also expected to contribute to the growth of the housing sector.
This is according to new regulations that the government is now preparing, the Minister for Communication, Science Technology, Prof Makame Mbarawa, said yesterday in Dar es Salaam.
He was speaking soon at the opening of the third Tanzania Home Exhibition organised by the EAG Group (T) Limited.
The two-day exhibition attracted over 30 exhibitors, mainly from the housing and insurance sectors.
Prof Mbarawa said, once completed, the regulations would compel property developers to install such communication devices in their houses to enable tenants and owners to communicate much more easily.
“They will have to use the Tanzanian’s fibre optic cable so as to enable their customers’ access services such as e-commerce or e-medicine without going far away,” he said.
He urged the public to visit the exhibition for information on how to acquire house loans or construction equipment. He said such exhibitions play a crucial role in development and enable participants to exchange ideas and experiences.
The EAG Group Tanzania Ltd Chief Executive Officer, Iman Kajula, said the exhibition was conceived and executed purposefully to cater for the growing housing and property industry in the larger East African region.
It showcases a variety of solutions for the industry. They include real estate firms, prime locations, financial services, décor and landscapes. Others are publishing, risk management, communication, construction, architecture, technology, machinery, furniture and general industry suppliers.
“The housing industry is experiencing a boom that goes hand in hand with significant growth of the middle income class in Tanzania,” he said.
The Tanzania Homes Expo brings together the largest housing and family event which gives a chance to buyers and different home solution providers from various sectors to exhibit their products.
According to Kajula, a number of property developers, banks, decoration companies, insurance companies and alternative energy companies are taking part in the exhibition.
“The country's housing industry is shifting from an era of accommodation renting to one in which a growing number of the middle class is opting to own homes,” he observed.
On other hand, he said, the growth of mortgage loans from banks is also expected to contribute to the growth of the housing sector.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
