The government is likely to lose $6 million (Sh9.6 billion) after the ministry of Energy and Minerals approved the sale of part of Kiwira Coal Mine to Tanza Coal Tanzania Limited.The chairman of the Public Organisations Accounts Committee (POAC), Mr Zitto Kabwe, told The Citizen that part of Kiwira was sold behind closed doors with the blessings of the minister for Energy and Minerals, Mr William Ngeleja.
But Mr Ngeleja said in a phone interview that the deal was signed in accordance with the law. "As a ministry, we issue licences based on laws and regulations," he said. "We have all the information and reports on this issue and we will furnish the committee with the information."
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