AGP Executive Report

Police Modernisation: Tanzania Police are sending officers for training abroad, including Indonesia, to upgrade skills, discipline and service delivery. Energy Expansion: Deputy Minister Salome Makamba says Tanzania targets 8,000MW electricity generation by 2030, backed by hydropower, solar, wind and geothermal, with private investors sought. Grid Build-Out: TANESCO and China’s TBEA sign a 198.67bn/- contract for a 220kV Mbeya–Songwe transmission line and substation to cut long-distance supply strain. Mining Value-Add: Shenghe Resources starts building a heavy mineral sands separation plant in Pangani, aiming to turn Tanzania into a regional processing hub. Critical Minerals Policy: A global analysis warns that refining is still highly concentrated, making supply chains vulnerable even when new mines open. Digital for Farmers: Tanzania’s milk value chain gets a new Maziwa Hub platform to link dairy farmers, processors and buyers with market info and services. Retail Digitisation: TBL and Vodacom partner to train 26,000 retailers in business, finance and digital tools. Power Theft Crackdown: TANESCO uncovers an illegal network at Kahama mine, exposing bypassed meters and unauthorised resale. STEM Scholarships: Algeria offers 150 STEM study slots for Tanzanian students under the Samia Scholarship programme. Connectivity Boost: Yas Tanzania launches two new 4G towers in Kilimanjaro to improve reliability for mobile money and online services.

Smart Water Infrastructure: Busan Waterworks Authority will share its smart waterworks leak-reduction and zone-based pipe management model with Tanzania’s Loriondo in Arusha under a KOICA ODA “Q-DEEP” consulting project. Rural Energy Access: In Dodoma, eight Tanzanian entrepreneurs secured Sh1.2bn in REA-backed loans (5% interest) to build small petrol and diesel stations in underserved rural areas. Power Grid Upgrade: TANESCO and China’s TBEA signed a Sh198.67bn contract for a 220kV Iganjo–Saza transmission line and substation to end shortages in Songwe and Mbeya. Regional Electricity Integration: Tanzania is set to join the Southern African Power Pool grid by February 2027, linking SAPP with EAPP to enable wider power trading. Digital Connectivity: Yas Tanzania launched two new 4G towers in Moshi and Mwanga to improve mobile money reliability and internet access. STEM Scholarships: Algeria’s Samia Scholarship will fund 150 top Tanzanian students for STEM studies, including a preparatory French year. Wildlife Protection Tech: Tanzania provided conservation agencies with 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to curb human-wildlife conflicts, especially elephant raids. Climate & Fisheries Research: Minister Kamani tasked TAFIRI with in-depth studies on how El Niño rains could threaten fisheries, alongside upgrades to cold storage capacity. Mining Cooperation: Tanzania and China pledged stronger mining sector cooperation, including capacity-building for geologists and a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey across central regions.

Rural Energy Access: Eight Tanzanian entrepreneurs in Dodoma secured a combined Sh1.2 billion in loans from the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to build small petrol and diesel stations in underserved areas, with loans of Sh75m–Sh133m at 5% interest, up to 6 months grace, and repayment over as long as 7 years. Wildlife Protection Tech: Tanzania is deploying 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to help conservation agencies prevent deadly human-wildlife conflicts, especially involving elephants, by improving patrols and early incident response. Digital Connectivity: Yas Tanzania launched two new 4G towers in Kilimanjaro (Moshi and Mwanga), aiming to boost network capacity and reliability for mobile money, education access, and online services. Power Infrastructure: Tanesco signed a Sh198.67 billion deal with TBEA to build a 220kV line and receiving substation to end electricity shortages in Songwe and Mbeya. Mining & Research Cooperation: Tanzania and China pledged stronger mining sector cooperation, including training Tanzanian geologists and a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey across Dodoma, Tabora, Singida and Shinyanga. Climate & Fisheries Planning: Minister Kamani tasked TAFIRI with in-depth studies on how El Niño rains could threaten Tanzania’s fisheries, alongside upgrades to cold storage infrastructure for fish value preservation.

Mining Tech Diplomacy: Tanzania and China agreed to deepen mining cooperation, including training Tanzanian geologists and a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey across Dodoma, Tabora, Singida and Shinyanga. Power Grid Upgrade: Tanesco signed a Sh198.67bn deal with TBEA to build a 220kV line and Saza receiving substation to end electricity shortages in Songwe and Mbeya. Transport Cost Relief: Morogoro’s new CNG station is set to open in October, promising over 60% lower daily fuel costs for motorists and auto-rickshaws. AI & Digital Learning Partnerships: Tanzania seeks closer ties with Hanyang University ERICA on AI and digital transformation, while also inviting partners to support education reforms using technology and AI. STEM Access: Tanzania will send 150 top STEM students to Algeria under the Samia Scholarship programme, with Algeria covering tuition. Wildlife Tech for Safety: Tanzania deployed 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to detect and respond to human-wildlife conflicts earlier, especially elephant incursions. Court Ruling on Tech Cheating: Tanzania’s High Court quashed St John’s University student expulsion in a high-tech cheating case and ordered her reinstatement. Science & Society: A study highlights East Africa’s mountain glaciers could vanish within 3–5 years, underscoring fast climate impacts. Education Export Lesson: Uganda’s education sector is growing but still lacks a strategy to turn foreign students into a stronger export industry.

AI & Digital Partnerships: Tanzania is seeking closer cooperation with South Korea’s Hanyang University ERICA, with plans focused on AI, digital transformation, research and innovation. Transport & Energy Relief: In Morogoro, a new CNG station opening in October is set to cut daily transport fuel costs by over 60% for motorists and auto-rickshaw operators. Power Stability for Industry: Tanesco has signed a Sh198.67bn deal with China’s TBEA to build a 220kV line and substation to end electricity shortages in Songwe and Mbeya. Education & STEM Access: Tanzania will send 150 top STEM students to Algeria under the Samia Scholarship programme, fully funded for tuition with accommodation and travel covered by the Tanzanian side. Wildlife Tech for Safety: Tanzania has deployed 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to detect and respond to human-wildlife conflicts, especially elephant incursions, with training for drone pilots. Digital Economy Push: Government calls for more investment in communications infrastructure and stronger public-private cooperation to expand affordable digital services and skills. Creative Sector Visibility: Stakeholders urge Tanzania to spotlight local innovators and cultural heritage to inspire more homegrown tech and business solutions.

Digital Economy Push: Tanzania is calling for more investment in communications infrastructure and closer public-private cooperation to expand affordable digital services, skills and innovation. Education Reform with Tech: Government invites partners to support education reforms under a Tanzania-Finland initiative, with AI and teacher capacity highlighted. Wildlife Tech for Safety: Tanzania deploys 40 drones and 55 motorcycles to detect and respond to human-wildlife conflicts, aiming to stop elephants and other dangerous animals entering residential areas. STEM Scholarships: Tanzania secures 150 fully funded study opportunities in Algeria for top STEM students under the Samia Scholarship programme. Regional Power Projects: Makamba launches a 220kV transmission line from Mbeya to Songwe, boosting grid expansion. Science for Youth: Club SciKidz shares simple household experiments on air pressure and airflow to spark learning. Climate Reporting Capacity: Tanzania’s Habitat Media is selected for MESHA’s Africa Climate Beacons Newsroom Initiative to strengthen climate solutions journalism. Sports Classification Access: Tanzania Paralympic Committee warns para-athletes face extra hurdles due to limited access to internationally recognised classification services. Tanzania–South Korea Deal: Tanzania and South Korea agree to accelerate a $2.5bn commitment for transport, technology, culture, industry and health projects. Agrifood Resilience Angle: UN Day for South-South Cooperation spotlights FAO work showing how Global South collaboration can scale practical agrifood system solutions.

Local Innovation Visibility: Tanzania urged to spotlight homegrown innovators, entrepreneurs and cultural heritage after Innovation Week, warning that limited visibility can shrink young people’s belief in local opportunities. Youth Leadership: 100 Tanzanian youth (17–19) start a two-week Tanzania NextGen Leaders Fellowship at UDSM, shifting from “voice” to “action” through leadership training and peer learning. Korea–Tanzania Tech & Growth: Tanzania and South Korea agreed to accelerate a $2.5bn cooperation push across transport, technology, manufacturing and health, with tighter monitoring to cut project delays. Japanese Investment Pitch: Tanzania told Japan it is opening doors for investment in critical minerals, value addition, manufacturing and technology transfer, noting only about 16% of mineral potential is explored. Power Infrastructure: Makamba launched construction of a 220kV line from Mbeya (Iganjo) to Songwe (Saza) to strengthen grid capacity. Fisheries Tech: Tanzania signed for three deep-sea fishing vessels under an IFAD-funded programme, aiming to boost deep-sea operations. Health Tech: Russia’s House in Dar es Salaam donated five surgical kits to Mwananyamala Regional Specialist Hospital to support daily operations. Agriculture Seeds: SeedCo Tanzania switched on a modern seed processing and storage plant to reduce reliance on imported seeds. Digital Health Systems: Government plans to integrate primary healthcare’s digital systems and set up a national health data centre in Magembe. Legal Safety for Creators: Content creators were urged to seek early legal advice to protect intellectual property and avoid copyright, trademark and patent mix-ups. Education Attrition Watch: Tanzania’s PSLE cohort shows a large gap from Standard One 2020 intake, with experts pointing to transfers, repetition and other cohort changes.

Digital Transformation: Siemens signed with Redington to roll out Siemens Xcelerator industrial software across Egypt, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Morocco and Tanzania, including PLM, design and simulation tools powered by digital twin and Industrial AI. Agriculture & Seeds: Tanzania launched a SeedCo Tanzania modern processing and storage facility in Arusha as part of efforts to cut imported seed reliance and boost local seed production under the 10/30 agenda, with stronger roles for ASA and TARI. Health Data Systems: Tanzania’s health ministry says it will improve interoperability across public and private digital systems and is preparing a National Health Data Centre to integrate health information from multiple sources. Cybersecurity & Fraud: TCRA ran an Ifakara awareness drive to curb mobile fraud and online scams, citing regional hotspots even as national reported cases fell. Connectivity & Telecom: Vodacom Tanzania and Fast Fibre urged East Africa to expand fibre and digital infrastructure beyond major cities, while TTCL upgraded Burundi cross-border connectivity with BBS to 10Gbps. Energy Progress: Tanzania credited VP Deogratius Ndejembi for gains in power and clean cooking, including EACOP progress and electricity connectivity expansion. Regional Tech Diplomacy: Tanzania led its KOAFEC delegation in Seoul under a theme of AI and digital infrastructure, with ICT minister highlighting the Digital Technology Institute in Dodoma. Road Safety for El Niño: TANROADS ordered nationwide inspections of roads and bridges to reduce El Niño rain damage and keep transport moving.

Green Innovation & Circular Economy: Pee-Cycling won Cape Town’s Afri GreenPitch Challenge 2026, turning human urine into fertiliser and non-potable water, with Tanzania’s Mattie’s Success (banana-stem waste to biodegradable hair braiding fibre) taking runner-up and People’s Choice. Health Tech & Data Systems: Tanzania is preparing a National Health Data Centre, Magembe, to integrate health information across systems and improve interoperability, alongside efforts to cut the number of separate digital platforms in care delivery. AI & Digital Infrastructure Diplomacy: ICT Minister Angellah Kairuki urged stronger Africa–South Korea cooperation on AI, data centres, skills transfer and investment, highlighting Dodoma’s Digital Technology Institute backed by a US$167.37m loan. Energy & Power Expansion: Government targets 8,000MW by 2030 through a diversified mix (hydro, solar, wind, geothermal), while TPDC says Tanzania has enough natural gas for over 50 years and deep offshore LNG development could start around 2034. Cybersecurity & Fraud Control: TCRA stepped up mobile fraud awareness in Ifakara, noting regional hotspots despite national declines. Connectivity & Regional Links: TTCL upgraded Burundi backbone connectivity from 4Gbps to 10Gbps via NICTBB. Agriculture Research: Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania is using research and training to help farmers manage pests, improve yields and protect indigenous seeds. Women, Peace & Security Implementation: A year after Tanzania’s TNAP-WPS launch, civil society is pushing for better coordination, localization and accountability so communities see results. Youth & Leadership: Tanzania’s prisons women network is urged to build skills and embrace digital opportunities for leadership roles. Investment Climate in Zanzibar: Germany’s embassy called for stable, predictable policies to boost investor confidence for Zanzibar’s growth.

KOAFEC & AI: Tanzania’s finance delegation led by Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar is in Seoul for KOAFEC, focused on harnessing AI and digital infrastructure for Africa’s transformation. Power Expansion: Dodoma targets 8,000MW of electricity generation by 2030, using a diversified mix of hydropower, solar, wind and geothermal, with private investors invited. El Niño Readiness: Tanzania orders urgent inspections of roads and bridges nationwide as heavy El Niño rains approach, with weekly regional assessments to spot vulnerabilities. Rural Water Gap: Ruwasa seeks alternative financing to reach 1,575 villages still without clean water, citing a Sh3 trillion funding gap. Digital Inclusion: Girls in Dar es Salaam demand equal access to devices, internet and digital skills as Tanzania pushes toward a tech-driven economy by 2050. Health in Zanzibar: A free eye camp in Chumbuni treated 150 patients and plans surgeries for about 50 more, highlighting the shortage of retinal specialists. Energy & Industry: A new 22km natural gas pipeline in Dar es Salaam will connect over 10 industries, aiming to cut reliance on diesel and heavy fuels. Transport Tech: ARC Ride raises $33.3m to scale electric motorcycles and battery-swapping across Kenya and expand into Tanzania and other markets. Ports Upgrade: TPA completes inspection of a 1,500-tonne modular floating dock to boost local ship repair capacity at Dar Port. Solar Manufacturing: A report says Africa’s solar panel manufacturing capacity could quadruple this year, with new plants in Egypt and Tanzania coming online.

Aid & Health: Americares says an unidentified Connecticut family has pledged a record $50m to keep medicines flowing to high-need health centres worldwide, as US aid cuts squeeze maternal and child health and HIV services. Immigration & Security: Tanzania arrested 134 Burundians in Mara after unlawful entry, in parallel with Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders that sparked regional diplomatic tension. Solar Manufacturing: Ember reports Africa’s solar panel manufacturing could quadruple this year, with new capacity in Egypt and about 500MW in Tanzania, much of it geared toward export markets. Digital Inclusion for Girls: Tanzania’s Girl Agenda 2026 urges equal access to devices, internet and digital skills so girls can claim roles in the digital economy by 2050. AI & Youth Jobs: Innovation Week in Dar es Salaam highlights calls for young people to build AI skills for entrepreneurship and productivity, with warnings against using AI as a substitute for verification. Infrastructure Tech: TARURA is deploying advanced soil-testing technology to improve road and bridge foundations, aiming for safer, longer-lasting infrastructure. Education Pressure: Tanzania’s Standard Seven PSLE draws nearly 1.17m candidates, ahead of a double cohort that will intensify Form One demand in 2028. Mining for People: Tanzania’s “Mining for Brighter Tomorrow” programme is launched to expand youth and women’s participation in mining, including support for people with special needs.

Helium Exploration: Noble Helium has begun mobilising a drilling rig for its 2026 helium campaign at Tanzania’s North Rukwa Kinambo-1 site, with the Schramm T130 XD rig due to arrive in late September and drilling targeting about 1,750 metres. Digital Finance Regulation: Kenya’s new stablecoin rules give the Central Bank more control over how foreign dollar-linked stablecoins reach users via licensed local providers—an East Africa-wide signal for cross-border payments. Climate Adaptation Finance: IFAD and Equity Group launched a US$200m ARCAFIM climate adaptation mechanism in Kigali, aiming to channel lending and technical support to smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Online Child Safety: UNICEF reports large numbers of children in Kenya and Tanzania facing technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, pushing calls for stronger online protection. Broadcast Modernisation: Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) and UCSAF start preparations to migrate radio from FM to digital broadcasting under Vision 2050. Energy & Transport Costs: More Tanzanian motorists are switching to CNG as petrol and diesel prices rise, with TPDC citing lower costs and wider use in transport and households. Pharma Manufacturing Push: Tanzania and Algeria discussed deeper cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including technology transfer and investment to cut import dependence. Education & Skills: Tanzania’s TIA is shifting toward practical entrepreneurship training, while NECTA reports 1,168,649 candidates registered for the PSLE starting 09–10 Sept.

Climate Finance for Farmers: IFAD and Equity Group launched a Sh25.9bn (about $200m) 12-year Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) in Kigali, targeting 260,000 smallholders and 500 rural SMEs across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Japan Investment Push: Tanzania is courting long-term Japanese capital in Tokyo to build industries, create jobs, transfer technology and expand value chains, aiming to double Japanese projects from 24 to at least 48. Women in Peacebuilding: Tanzania will host the first Women’s Parliamentary Conference in November (Nov 2–5) in Dar es Salaam to turn Great Lakes peace and security commitments into laws and budget priorities. Pharma Manufacturing Talks: Tanzania and Algeria discussed deeper cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including technology transfer and investment, with Tanzania citing five plants under construction. Fuel Switch to CNG: As petrol and diesel prices rise, more motorists and BRT fleets are adopting CNG to cut running costs, with Dar es Salaam now home to thousands of gas-powered vehicles. Digital Payments Uptake: Bank of Tanzania data shows declining use of regional payment rails like EAPS for shilling transfers, prompting calls to widen bank participation and harmonise rules. Wildlife Monitoring: A year-long camera trap survey in western Tanzania logged 150,000 images and recorded rare species, including a wild cat pattern first seen in Tanzania. Education Quality Review: Tanzania is reviewing university admissions to expand access while keeping enrolment within institutional capacity. Livestock Vaccine Demand: Tanzania’s veterinary lab agency is exploring easier delivery of Newcastle disease vaccines as poultry farmers demand water-based administration. Cancer Screening Drive: A foundation launch urged women to get regular cervical and breast cancer screening at least once a year for early detection. Innovation for Vision 2050: Innovation Week Tanzania 2026 focused on turning ideas into real solutions that create jobs and productivity for the Vision 2050 agenda.

Blue Economy & Ports: Tanzania is pushing its blue economy using digital technologies, modern port and trade systems, and scientific data to guide decisions, with higher learning and research institutions like the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute highlighted as key to building skilled talent. Fraud & Digital Finance: The Bank of Tanzania backed Creditinfo’s locally built fraud detection, identity verification and KYC solutions, aiming to strengthen controls as digital lending and remote account opening expand. Research-to-Business Push: COSTECH marks 40 years by stressing commercialization of homegrown science, citing over 100bn/- in research and innovation funding and a shift toward turning prototypes into sustainable businesses. Agriculture & Fisheries Delivery: IFAD and AFDP teams reviewed progress in Tanga, including a Kipumbwi fish market nearing completion and farmer field school results showing higher yields and stronger crop participation. Health Diplomacy in Dodoma: Turkish specialists ran a medical camp at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, performing minimally invasive surgeries and sharing skills with local clinicians. University Research Funding: UDSM researchers secured Sh3.12bn for climate-smart agriculture and neglected tropical disease studies, including maize adaptation work and interventions for parasitic infections. Satellite Comms Regulation: Tanzania’s TCRA benchmarked Kenya’s satellite communications regulation, focusing on Low Earth Orbit licensing, spectrum management and compliance. Sleep Science Note: A new review challenges the “eight-hour rule,” including findings from studies that report shorter natural sleep durations in parts of Tanzania.

Digital Finance & Fraud Control: The Bank of Tanzania backed Creditinfo’s locally operated fraud detection, identity verification and KYC solutions, saying they will strengthen AML controls as more services move online. Blue Economy Tech: Tanzania is pushing digital technologies, modern port and trade systems, and scientific data to guide decisions for its blue economy, with higher learning and research institutions highlighted as key. Agriculture & Fisheries Delivery (Tanga): IFAD/AFDP experts reviewed progress in Tanga, including crop Farmer Field Schools hitting about 20 bags/ha and a Kipumbwi fish market at 68% completion, plus cold storage and dagaa drying racks. Research Funding Boost (UDSM): Two University of Dar es Salaam researchers secured over Sh3.12bn for climate-smart agriculture and neglected tropical disease studies. Medical Tech Partnerships: Russian firm Neurosoft began talks with Tanzanian universities to train students and clinicians on digital diagnostics like EEG/EMG/ECG. Education Infrastructure Push: Tanzania plans to extend compulsory education to Form Four, requiring thousands of new classrooms, labs and libraries. Clean Cooking Finance: Carbon credit financing is expanding access to cleaner cookstoves across Africa, cutting smoke and fuel costs for households. Industrial Recognition: Petro Group won three awards at the 2026 President’s Manufacturer of the Year Awards across energy, logistics and metal products.

Primary Healthcare Push: Tanzania’s Arusha will host the 2nd International Primary Healthcare Conference (Sept 9–11) with 3,000+ stakeholders, spotlighting reforms to cut maternal and child mortality and expand Universal Health Coverage. Mining Local Content: Government says mining must build local industries and skills, warning small miners they may be left out without technology, expertise and locally made equipment. EACOP Progress & Energy Costs: EACOP reports 99.3% compensation in Geita (1,482 of 1,492 people) and says Compressed Natural Gas is helping cool diesel/petrol inflation pressures for transport and households. Digital Inclusion for Girls: Msichana Initiative launches the One Girl Plus Digital Platform to keep life-skills learning going for girls beyond school sessions. Child Online Safety Alarm: UNICEF reports about 20 million children aged 12–17 in 21 countries have faced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, including in Tanzania. STEM Education Link: East China Normal University students expanded technology education practice across Africa, including Tanzania, reaching 1,000+ learners. Government City in Dodoma: Samia will inaugurate Mtumba Government City phase two (Sh698bn) with offices for about 18,510 civil servants.