THE government and Jordan-based Al Fradaws Investment Company have agreed to deploy new ground-penetrating radio frequency technology to find and locate more underground water sources.

This, according to the Minister for Water, Jumaa Aweso will provide a straightforward solution to water access, addressing water scarcity challenges in various regions in the country.

Aweso made the announcement over the weekend following a visit to seed production farms in Choda village, Ikungi District in Singida region where the company has invested in irrigation farming.

Aweso highlighted that some areas in the country, such as Tunduma in the Songwe region, Kiomboi in Iramba District and Ngerengere in Morogoro region, face significant challenges in water access and the current technology used to locate water before drilling wells is often ineffective in the areas.

He stated that the new radio frequency technology from Al Fradaws Investment can identify the location, depth, abundance, and quality of water hence bringing relief to people both in rural and urban areas.

“There is no reason for Tanzanians to suffer from water blues. With this technology, we aim to resolve the water issue because the technology currently used by our ministry encounters difficulties in finding water in some areas,” he said.

Ahmed Alkhatib, director of Al Fradaws Investment assured that their technology for locating water is modern and reliable, providing 100 percent predictability on the presence of water at specific locations.

He noted that in many countries where this technology has been deployed, governments often enter into agreements with companies to find water using topographical methods, which sometimes face challenges in identifying water sources in drilling areas.

“Our technology uses ground-penetrating radio frequencies, allowing us to detect water underground without guesswork. We can determine the quantity, location, and quality of the water, including whether it is salty,” Alkhatib explained.

Justice Kijazi, Ikungi district executive director (DED), revealed that the company has invested in farms by being allocated 10,000 hectares in Choga village, and the land allocation process involved the village’s government.

Kijazi emphasised that the new water detection technology includes equipment capable of drilling up to one kilometre underground and a vehicle capable of drilling up to 700 metres.

He insisted that the technology is vital and could provide a solution to water shortages in some areas, particularly given that Tanzania cannot currently drill beyond 300 metres underground.