Tanesco in drive to recover $190m in debt

Workers at a Tanesco distribution centre in Dar es Salaam. The firm is cash strapped. Photo/File

Thousands of people and institutions could end up in court as the cash-strapped Tanzania Electric Supply Company embarks on a countrywide exercise to curb power thefts and recover $190.5 million owed by power consumers.

Executives at the power utility said the firm was planning to bring court actions against defaulters to strengthen its weak cash position, which has left it unable to pay its debts.