Addressing Worker Complaints in AFCON 2027 Construction
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TLDR
- Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has directed contractors to accelerate the construction of training grounds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- The Prime Minister issued the directive on August 21, 2026, after inspecting construction progress at Farasi and Leaders Club training grounds in Dar es Salaam.
- Tanzania is co-hosting AFCON 2027 with Kenya and Uganda, and the facilities must meet standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- Dr. Nchemba emphasized the need for intensified construction work, including extending working hours, to ensure timely completion before CAF inspections.
- He also instructed authorities to address worker complaints regarding employment contracts and overtime payments.