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TANESCO Crackdown on Electricity Theft | Tanzania News
TANESCO is cracking down on electricity theft in Dar es Salaam, uncovering widespread illegal hookups that bypass meters and drain revenue—especially in Visiwani and Mwananyamala. One bar was caught with a meter reading zero despite heavy usage, thanks to a hidden rerouted connection. This theft not only hurts profits but endangers the entire power grid’s safety and reliability. TANESCO warns tampering with meters or lines is illegal and risky, urging residents to report issues directly—not fix them themselves or steal power. Public cooperation is vital to stop theft and keep electricity…
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