AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElectric Mobility Push: Tanzania announced tax relief for electric vehicle products and directed public institutions to start buying EVs, aiming to cut upfront costs and speed adoption. National Development Targets: The government set a Sh86.3trn 2026/27 plan, targeting 6.3% growth, higher domestic revenue, and 1.7m jobs, with energy, transport, research and digital transformation as key pillars. Central Bank Tech & Gold: Bank of Tanzania marked 60 years with gold reserves rising to 27.5 tonnes and highlighted an AI unit plus university partnerships to strengthen forecasting and data analytics. Learning & Digital Inclusion: Airtel Africa Foundation released its inaugural annual report, committing $6.2m across FEED, including internet connectivity for 1,028 schools and STEM scholarships for 257 students. EV Charging in Dodoma: Autel Energy, UNDP and TANESCO launched a clean-energy initiative donating 50 public AC chargers, with the first site inaugurated at TANESCO’s Dodoma HQ. Agriculture Finance Skills: BoT and WFP trained 150 farmers (young people and women) in financial literacy to improve planning and farm returns. Cervical Cancer Accountability: Health leaders at the World Health Assembly side event urged stronger systems and accountability to accelerate cervical cancer elimination, including HPV vaccination, screening and treatment links. Connectivity for East Africa: EU-backed funding supports the Blue-Raman cable extension linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to a wider Europe–Middle East–Asia digital route. Mining Exploration Deal: Caro Holdings agreed to buy a 49% interest in Goldrange’s Tanzania assets in Bukombe and Chato, with plans for an initial drilling campaign.
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