AGP Executive Report

Digital Transformation: YAS says it has poured over Sh1 trillion into Tanzania’s mobile network upgrade, rolling out more than 4,800 towers to expand 4G/5G access and push more people into the digital economy. Climate Governance: Tanzania secured 7 million NOK (about 1.87bn/-) from Norway and UNDP to strengthen greenhouse gas monitoring and set up systems for carbon reporting and participation in international carbon markets. Capital Markets: Government plans to list up to five state-owned enterprises on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange by 2026/27 to broaden public ownership and mobilise investment. Energy Efficiency Tech: Tanesco showcased smart home controls at DITF, letting households monitor and switch appliances remotely to cut bills and improve safety. Rural Infrastructure & Energy: TANROADS pledged faster, higher-quality road delivery after winning an East Africa public service award, while TARURA is scaling community-based routine road maintenance to keep roads passable year-round. Health Innovation: Tanzania launched a home UTI test kit to support early screening and reduce unnecessary clinic visits. Manufacturing Access: A local startup is building 3D printers from recycled plastic to make prototyping and digital fabrication more affordable for schools and innovators. Mining Power Storage: Alsym Energy and ERITY signed a deal to deploy non-flammable sodium-ion battery storage across mining operations, targeting large-scale energy savings. Language & Tech Culture: Kiswahili is expanding globally, with a major conference in Paris focusing on its growing role in diplomacy, education, technology and AI. STEM Recognition: An Irish scientist won a European Inventor Award for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, highlighting global research momentum.

AfCFTA Push at Sabasaba: President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Mozambique’s Daniel Chapo urged faster AfCFTA implementation, saying economic liberation needs roads, rail, ports, energy and digital links—not just agreements. Smart Energy for Households: Tanesco showcased smart home tech at DITF that lets customers monitor and switch appliances remotely via phones to cut bills and improve safety. Early UTI Testing: Tanzania launched a portable home UTI test kit to speed preliminary screening and reduce unnecessary clinic visits. Local Manufacturing Boost: A Tanzanian startup is building 3D printers from recycled plastic and training schools and innovators on digital fabrication. Rural Fuel Safety Loans: The Rural Energy Agency will sign loan deals for fuel service stations in rural areas to improve access to safer, quality petroleum. Roads Maintenance at Community Level: TARURA is scaling community-based routine road upkeep to keep routes passable year-round and create local income. Cyber Security Collaboration: Malawi’s military visited Sparc Systems to strengthen cyber defences with local tech. Rare Minerals Protection: Geologists called for protecting Mount Mautia in Dodoma due to unique rare minerals and research value. Digital Games Funding: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa with Sh129m to support small studios.

Football Tech in Tanzania: TFF President Wallace Karia says Tanzania’s Mainland Premier League will trial Football Video Support (VS) in 2026–2027 as a cheaper alternative to VAR, with talks underway with FIFA and CAF. Clean Energy & Rural Tech: Zimbabwe’s ministerial push highlights biogas digesters for households and schools, aiming to cut firewood use and protect forests. Digital Finance Innovation: Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq are piloting stablecoin settlement for mobile money top-ups in the DRC to improve cross-border payments. Smartphones for More People: Halotel and Samsung launched a smartphone financing plan at SabaSaba, bundling flexible device payments with Halotel connectivity. Climate Tech Funding: Catalyst Fund completed a second close, committing $30m to back early-stage climate resilience startups across Africa. Tanzania’s Revenue Drive: TRA marks 30 years, reporting growth from Sh207bn to nearly Sh38tn annually, with taxation now largely digital. Mining Execution Milestone: Lake Victoria Gold received Mining Commission approval for a Tanzanian-led EPCM team for the Imwelo Gold Project, moving it closer to construction.

Health Partnership: Tanzania and the United States signed a five-year global health MoU worth $3.1bn (about Sh8tn) to strengthen hospitals, labs, disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness, shifting from donor-recipient support to a co-investor model. Construction Tech: UDSM showcased locally developed “green” building and road technologies at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, including cold asphalt that cuts emissions and can reduce road costs by 20–25%. Digital Payments: Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq are piloting stablecoin settlement for mobile money top-ups in the DRC, aiming to ease cross-border remittance frictions. Mining & Local Content: Lake Victoria Gold cleared a key step for its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project, formalising a Tanzanian-led EPCM team after Tanzania Mining Commission approval. Aviation Safety Tech: Eardrum Technologies proposed a digital air-traffic monitoring system for remote Tanzanian airstrips, using cameras, fibre links and software to avoid costly control towers. AI Leadership: Tanzania’s UK envoy urged Africa to move from consuming AI to creating and governing it, including through language-focused models like Kiswahili. Urban Planning: Dar es Salaam will restart the Sinza Redevelopment Plan after residents complained about weak public participation and unclear land/property rights.

Health Partnership: Tanzania and the US signed a five-year global health MoU worth about Sh8 trillion to co-invest in resilient hospitals, labs and disease surveillance, shifting from donor-recipient support to country-led preparedness. Construction Tech: UDSM researchers showcased locally made innovations to cut road and building costs and emissions, including cold asphalt (Duracem) that can reduce road costs and speed reopening. Mining Project Delivery: Lake Victoria Gold formalised a Tanzanian-led EPCM setup for the Imwelo Gold Project, appointing City Engineering Company as main contractor under Mining Commission approval. Digital Payments: Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq piloted stablecoin settlement for mobile money top-ups in the DRC to improve cross-border payments. Energy Storage for Mining: Alsym Energy and ERITY signed a 9GWh sodium-ion BESS deal for non-flammable storage deployments across mining operations, including Tanzania. Urban Planning: Government restarted the Sinza Redevelopment Plan after residents raised concerns over participation and land/property uncertainty. Traditional Medicine Research: MUHAS conference opened with a push to scientifically test traditional herbs to expand treatment options and support universal health coverage. AI & Language: Tanzania’s High Commissioner backed a Kiswahili AI model push, arguing Africa must shape AI beyond consumption. Labour Justice: ILO reaffirmed labour justice support during a judiciary transition ceremony in Dar es Salaam.

Digital Aviation Safety: Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority may approve a locally developed remote airstrip monitoring system using HD cameras, fibre links and software—starting with Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti—to avoid costly control towers. Health Diplomacy: The US and Tanzania signed a five-year global health Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen hospitals, labs and workforce capacity for faster response to infectious diseases. Vision 2050 Push: Tanzania officially kicked off Development Vision 2050, with economic diplomacy at the Tanzania-Poland Business Forum and renewed focus on investor-friendly reforms. Broadband Rollout: Government targets universal high-speed internet access by 2030, coordinating implementation across ministries under the National Broadband Strategy. Data Protection Enforcement: Tanzania ordered all data-handling institutions to comply with the personal data protection law, with PDPC inspections and public awareness to build a trusted digital economy. Blue Economy Growth: Officials highlighted progress on implementing the Blue Economy Policy, pointing to oceans, lakes and rivers as underused wealth for fishing, transport, tourism and energy. Skills for Youth: ILO and Microsoft launched a 1,700-youth digital skills and employment programme for refugee and host communities in Kenya, using blended learning and certification vouchers. Finance & Governance: Office of the Treasury Registrar collected 1.327tri/- in dividends from state-linked firms, up 30% year-on-year, supporting national development priorities. Research in Tanzania: At Gombe, chimp urine is collected in the forest and processed the same day into stress and immune data for faster wildlife health insights.

Data Protection Push: Tanzania ordered all public and private data handlers to fully comply with the Personal Data Protection law, with PDPC urged to intensify awareness, inspections and cross-border coordination to keep the digital economy trusted. AI for Youth Skills: Samia Scholarship Extended Programme sends 34 students to Ireland to study AI, Data Science and Cybersecurity, aiming to build homegrown tech problem-solvers. Smart Livestock Insurance: CRDB Insurance and ACRE Africa launched AI-powered Smart Mifugo on DigiBima, using nose-print identification to speed claims and cut fraud for farmers. Road Safety Tech: UDOM students in Dodoma unveiled a wireless seat-belt monitoring system for long-distance buses, alerting drivers and conductors when belts aren’t fastened. Digital Finance Access Gap: A report highlights that many Africans can transact via mobile money but still can’t access loans and wealth-building due to weak banking eligibility and limited credit histories. Cybercrime Warning: ESET’s Allan Juma flags a surge in crypto scams and cyberfrauds, driven by increasingly sophisticated online fraud tactics. Transport & Trade Backbone: Tazara’s Golden Jubilee activities point to major rail rehabilitation to boost freight capacity and shift cargo from roads to rail, easing highway pressure. Environment Rights Research: ERA launches 20-country environmental rights case studies to assess how communities can access information, participate in decisions and seek justice.

Road & Rail Planning: A new Road & Rail Cost Calculator (R2C2) warns that using flat national averages can badly misprice projects, and helps planners estimate Tanzania road and rail costs faster using local terrain and rainfall factors. Rail Revival: Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara) rehabilitation was launched to boost freight capacity and reliability, shift cargo from roads to rail, and cut road pressure and emissions. Blue Economy Governance: Mtwara launched a Multi-stakeholder Seascape Forum to coordinate fisheries, marine protected areas, forestry, water and local government for healthier coastal ecosystems. Digital Payments: Africa’s central banks backed interoperable payment systems and common standards (including ISO 20022 and PAPSS) to reduce cross-border transaction costs and speed AfCFTA trade. AI Insurance for Livestock: CRDB Insurance and ACRE Africa launched Smart Mifugo on DigiBima, using AI nose-print identification to register animals and speed compensation while reducing fraud. Cyber Safety: ESET’s Allan Juma highlighted a surge in cryptocurrency scams and cyber fraud, driven by increasingly sophisticated tactics. Tech for Road Safety: UDOM students unveiled a smart seat-belt monitoring system for buses that alerts drivers and conductors when belts aren’t fastened. Youth & Skills: Coverage reiterated that Vision 2050 success hinges on youth-led skills, jobs and practical training. Mining & Industry Deals: Tanzania and Dangote discussed new investments spanning ports, roads, power and fertiliser. Seaweed Sector Stress: A study found over 70% of seaweed farmers in Mainland Tanzania are dissatisfied with production due to market barriers, climate impacts and limited technology.

Digital Livestock Insurance: CRDB Insurance and ACRE Africa launched Smart Mifugo on the DigiBima platform, using AI and biometric ID to register and manage livestock policies—timed with data showing livestock’s growing role in Tanzania’s economy. Data Privacy for Growth: Tanzania opened its first National Privacy and Personal Data Protection Conference, stressing that trusted digital systems and strong data governance are key to Vision 2050 and a safer digital economy. Big Tech in Education: IIT Bombay announced its first overseas sub-campus in the US with SUNY Old Westbury, starting with AI, sustainability and clean tech programmes—part of a wider global IIT expansion that includes Tanzania’s Zanzibar campus. Tanzania–Dangote Investment Push: President Samia met Dangote to discuss a new wave of projects spanning ports, a 40km access road, a 2,000MW power plan, and urea fertiliser—aimed at industrialisation and regional trade. Serengeti Resilience Works: After flood damage, government is rebuilding roads and crossings inside Serengeti, including major rehabilitation of the Ndabaka–Seronera route, to protect tourism and conservation access. Climate Science Boost: Tanzania called for more investment in climate science, advanced forecasting tech and early warning systems as extreme weather intensifies. Brain Cancer Conference: Tanzania will host an international brain tumour conference in Dar es Salaam, bringing specialists to improve diagnostics and treatment collaboration. AI and Scams Warning: A major report highlights how scammers use AI-powered tools from US tech to scale romance and impersonation fraud—raising urgency for digital safety. AI in Music: Tanzanian artistes warn that careless use of AI music tools could risk voice misuse and ownership disputes, urging clearer consent and platform rules. Circular Economy Move: Kamal Refinery in Bagamoyo showcased waste-oil processing and environmental compliance, pushing local recycling to support industrial growth.

Digital Privacy Push: Tanzania has registered over 16,000 Data Protection Officers as it rolls out its Personal Data Protection framework, urging institutions to protect personal data for an inclusive digital future. Health & Research: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is strengthening career readiness for health students with ongoing counselling, mentorship and networking, while Tanzania prepares to host a brain cancer conference to boost diagnostics and specialist collaboration. Climate Services: Tanzania calls for higher climate science investment and better early warning systems, backing faster forecasting using advanced modelling and AI. Tourism Resilience: After flood damage, Tanzania is rebuilding Serengeti roads and crossings with Sh12.6bn to protect access for visitors and conservation operations. Energy & Circular Economy: Kamal Refinery says waste oil processing is supporting industrial growth through better environmental compliance. Mobile Money & Connectivity: Halotel reports investing over Sh2.7tn in Tanzania and unveils upgrades to HaloPesa, including digital loans and bill payments. Industry Partnerships: President Samia and Dangote discuss new investments in ports, fertiliser, power and transport links. Tech & Skills: KOICA-backed support is set to establish Morogoro Polytechnic College to train practical mid-level technicians. Governance & Rights: CHRAGG urges citizens to pursue rights through established laws and procedures.

AI & Creative Rights: Tanzanian artistes warn that AI music tools can replicate voices if creators accept platform terms without reading them, pushing for clearer consent and ownership rules. Health Workforce Readiness: MUHAS is rolling out career support services after a baseline showed students lacked awareness of career pathways and workplace readiness, aiming to better match training with modern health roles. Education Tech & Integrity: A UDOM student built an AI system to monitor service delivery and flag exam malpractice using facial recognition, fingerprints and behavioural tracking. Energy Innovation for Efficiency: Tanzania’s Energy Efficiency Hackathon 2026 backed three youth solutions with Sh30m seed funding, supporting practical tech for cutting energy costs. Mining & Value Addition: Tanzania says mining revenue hit 1.338tri/- this year, exceeding targets, while government warns it will revoke idle mining licences and reassign them. Digital Economy for SMEs: Yas and the French Tanzania Chamber of Commerce launched a six-month training programme to help entrepreneurs adopt digital tools for growth. Power Reliability: TANESCO apologized after a national grid outage and says faults triggered automatic protection before restoration. Tourism Push to China: Tanzania targets 100,000 Chinese tourists annually by 2027, citing film campaigns that boosted arrivals. Regional Connectivity: Tanzania’s road works for AFCON 2027 are being ordered to run round the clock to meet international standards.

Graphite-to-batteries Push: InVert Graphite is pairing its Morogoro graphite project with Curtin University-backed RapidPulse processing tech, reporting early testwork of ~99% purity and up to 98.8% graphitisation, with next steps including deal completion, pre-pilot trials and battery-cell validation. AFCON Infrastructure: Tanzania’s Works ministry orders round-the-clock road works for AFCON 2027 projects in Arusha to meet international standards ahead of inspection teams. Mining Value Addition Drive: Tanzania says mining revenue hit 1.338tri/- this financial year, surpassing the 1.2tri/- target, as TMIC 2026 preparations ramp up to attract investors around value-added minerals. Power Reliability: TANESCO apologises after a national grid fault caused an outage, saying engineers restored supply and are investigating root causes to prevent repeats. Digital Public Services: Tanzania is moving deeper into open source for public systems, citing UN Open Source Week remarks on cost savings, security and digital freedom. Smart Trade Fair Entry: Sabasaba 2026 goes fully digital with paper tickets abolished; visitors must use the TanTrade Biashara App for entry. Youth Tech for Energy: A national energy efficiency hackathon funded three youth-led solutions with Sh30m total seed support to cut energy costs and improve efficiency. Clean Cooking Alarm: A new IEA report warns sub-Saharan Africa’s clean cooking gap is widening, with nearly 970m people still lacking clean fuels and access expected to exceed 1bn by 2027.

AI for public services and exams: UDOM student Caroline Lema unveiled an AI system that monitors how service providers interact with clients using facial recognition, fingerprints and video analytics, and can also be used in education to flag possible exam malpractice by tracking movement and gaze. Road safety tech: UDOM students also showcased a Wireless Seat Belt Monitoring and Alert System for long-distance buses that detects occupied seats and whether belts are fastened, then alerts drivers and conductors. Education leadership upgrade: Dodoma’s top teachers and education leaders are in a South Korea study tour to learn modern teaching methods, school leadership and education technology for classroom impact. Energy innovation funding: Three youth-led energy efficiency solutions won Sh30m seed funding after a national hackathon, supported by the Ministry of Energy, Ireland’s embassy, TIRDO and UNDP. Digital trade fair access: Tanzania’s Sabasaba (DITF) goes fully digital on entry, with tickets sold only via the TanTrade Biashara App. Digital sovereignty push: Tanzania told UN Open Source Week that it is using open source tech to build public systems, cut licensing costs and strengthen control over infrastructure and data. Start-up scaling support: NMB Bank and UNCDF signed an agreement to back technology-driven start-ups with regulatory/legal help, market access, finance and mentorship. Maritime and mining investment drive: Tanzania Shipping Agency (TASAC) promoted maritime investment and search-and-rescue capacity at Algeria’s Algiers Exhibition, while preparations for TMIC 2026 in Dar es Salaam focus on mineral value addition and technology transfer. Health and clean cooking: A study highlights that mass treatment for elephantiasis may reduce HIV risk, while an IEA report warns sub-Saharan Africa is still falling behind on clean cooking access.

Digital Sovereignty: Tanzania says it is using open source technology to strengthen digital freedom and public service delivery, citing laws like the e-Government Authority Act (2020) and the Personal Information Protection Act (2023) while improving security and integration. Smart Trade & Public Services: Sabasaba (DITF) goes fully digital as paper tickets are abolished; visitors must buy entry electronically via the TanTrade Biashara App. Start-ups & Finance: NMB Bank and UNCDF open a new pathway for technology-driven start-ups with regulatory/legal support, market access, and mentorship under the PesaTech programme. Road Safety Tech: UDOM students unveil a Wireless Seat Belt Monitoring and Alert System for long-distance buses, detecting seat occupancy and seat-belt use to alert drivers and conductors. Mining Value Addition: Tanzania prepares for TMIC 2026 in Dar es Salaam, focused on value-added minerals and technology transfer across the mining value chain. Maritime Push: TASHICO rebrands to expand from Great Lakes shipping to international ocean routes, while TASAC promotes Tanzania’s maritime investment and search-and-rescue capacity at Algeria’s FIA 2026. Clean Cooking Crisis: A new IEA report warns sub-Saharan Africa’s clean cooking gap is widening, with access expected to fall short for over 1 billion people by 2027. Health Innovation: A study links mass treatment for elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis) to lower new HIV infections, raising questions about adding parasite control to HIV prevention.

Digital Sovereignty: Tanzania’s role at UN Open Source Week highlighted a push for open-source, open standards and “switchable” digital systems to reduce dependence on US cloud giants. Road Safety Tech: UDOM students in Dodoma unveiled a Wireless Seat Belt Monitoring and Alert System for long-distance buses, flagging unbelted passengers and alerting drivers. Clean Cooking Push: Oryx Energies Tanzania and Kidoti Foundation signed a three-year deal using salon professionals as clean-cooking ambassadors to shift customer behaviour. Public Health Research: A mass treatment campaign against elephantiasis (Wuchereria bancrofti) in southwest Tanzania is linked to lower new HIV infections, raising hopes for parasite-focused HIV prevention. Transport & Urban Mobility: Dar Rapid Transit Agency secured World Bank funding for the Gongo la Mboto BRT depot expansion, including a CNG filling station, with completion targeted for April 2027. Rural Internet Expansion: Tanzania Community Networks and Innonet plan to scale Television White Space (TVWS) connectivity for underserved communities across East Africa. Energy & Nuclear Outlook: Analysts say SMRs are gaining traction across Africa, with Rwanda aiming for an operating nuclear power plant in the early 2030s and Tanzania among countries advancing nuclear ambitions. Aquaculture Skills & Jobs: VETA will introduce cage fish farming training at Ukerewe from January, while the government identified 107 suitable cage-farming sites across Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika. Mining Research Cooperation: Tanzania and Japan’s JICA agreed to expand cooperation, including research on strategic minerals like copper, graphite, beryllium and heavy rare earth elements.

Digital Sovereignty: UN Open Source Week put open-source, interoperability and open AI on the “operational agenda,” with Tanzania’s ministerial input framing sovereignty as owning data and infrastructure so countries can switch vendors without breaking essential services. Urban Transport & Finance: Dar Rapid Transit Agency (Dart) secured about Sh56.6bn from the World Bank to expand the Gongo la Mboto BRT depot, including a CNG filling station and airport terminal facilities, targeting completion in April 2027. Public Health Research: A mass treatment campaign against elephantiasis (Wuchereria bancrofti) in southwest Tanzania coincided with a decline in new HIV infections, raising calls to consider parasite elimination in HIV prevention toolkits. Mining & Research Cooperation: Tanzania and JICA agreed to expand support for strategic minerals research, including copper, graphite, beryllium and heavy rare earth elements, building on the Kizuna capacity programme. Aquaculture Skills & Jobs: VETA will introduce cage fish farming training at Ukerewe from January, while the government identified 107 suitable cage-farming sites across Lakes Victoria and Tanganyika. Connectivity for Rural Areas: Tanzania Community Networks and Innonet plan to roll out TVWS solutions to extend internet access in underserved communities. Energy & Climate: A hydropower outlook highlights pumped storage surpassing 200GW globally, as flexibility needs rise with wind and solar growth. Health & Mobility: Air Tanzania will launch direct Russia–Tanzania flights from 2 July, aiming to tap growing Russian tourism to Zanzibar and national parks. Regional Trade & Logistics: Tanzania is pushing corridor upgrades—ports, rail and roads—to cut logistics costs and strengthen its gateway role for landlocked neighbours. SMR Nuclear Interest: Analysts say more African states are eyeing small modular reactors to expand electricity access, with Rwanda, Togo, Niger and Tanzania among those advancing nuclear plans.