Dar es Salaam, March 27 -- RUKWA: SUMBAWANGA District Commissioner Mr Nyankia Charukile has directed the contractor to speed up the construction work of Sumbawanga Airport which is expected to open up air transport services in the area.

The major facelift and expansion of 60.1bn/- modern Sumbawanga Airport has currently reached 9.0 per cent and its completion is scheduled for March next year.

The DC was speaking recently when he inspected the progress of the project and expressed dissatisfaction.

Upon its completion, the airport project will significantly open up the economic potential of the Southern Highlands zone.

Also, the terminal architectural magnificent structure will transform and beautify the scenario of the Sumbawanga town....