AGP Executive Report

Farm Finance: Tanzania secured a $997,000 AfDB grant to expand digital climate insurance, targeting 300,000 smallholder farmers across 15 regions. Public Enterprises: Parliament is demanding stronger oversight after public investment rose 20.3% to Sh92.27 trillion in three years, while returns grew just 2%. AI Skills: Korea Eximbank signed a $170 million loan to build an institute training specialists in AI, robotics and data analytics. Industrial Energy: Tanzania aims to lift power capacity from 4,646MW to 15,000MW by 2031, supporting manufacturing and fertiliser production. Local Industry: New industrial and SME policies call for practical implementation, with public institutions urged to prioritise locally made goods. Horticulture: The sector employs 6.5 million people and contributes 38% of foreign exchange earnings; Arusha will host a major produce trade fair on November 8–10. Trade Links: DP World plans a weekly China–Africa shipping service from late November, connecting Dar es Salaam with Chinese ports and Maputo.

Industrial Policy: Tanzania has launched its Sustainable Industrial Development Policy 2025 and updated SME policy, aiming to sell 30% of locally made industrial products in AfCFTA markets while strengthening local firms. Horticulture: More than 3,000 delegates are expected in Arusha for HortiLogistica Africa, as horticulture exports reach Sh403 billion and avocado shipments exceed the 2030 target four years early. Agricultural Trade: Cashew sales have reached Sh682 billion through the Warehouse Receipt System, with 175,000 tonnes sold in the first three weeks of the season. Regional Markets: Tanzania and Kenya signed a five-year potato pact to improve seed quality, production and cross-border trade. Business Competitiveness: Tanzanian companies won several categories at the 2026 EAC Quality Awards, including Simba Pipe Industries as the top SME. Infrastructure Finance: Afreximbank has begun disbursing a US$28 million facility to Uganda’s DOTT Services to support regional construction projects, including opportunities in Tanzania.

Mining: Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals collected Sh411 billion in the first quarter of 2026/27, exceeding its target by 17% as small-scale miners boosted revenues. Industrial Investment: The country registered 209 projects worth $2.81 billion in the quarter, with manufacturing accounting for 115 projects and 23,558 expected jobs; commercial construction attracted the most capital. Manufacturing: A new five-year partnership with UNIDO will mobilise nearly $7 million for value addition, skills, exports, cleaner production and improved energy access. Renewable Energy: Zanzibar’s Bambi solar project is nearing its first grid supply, with initial tests of 8MW expected soon and 20MW targeted by December; the completed project is planned to generate 180MW. Banking: Tanzania’s 16 largest banks expanded lending by Sh4.14 trillion in the three months to September, while combined nine-month profits rose to more than Sh2.02 trillion. Digital Infrastructure: Wingu Africa secured design certification for Phase 2 of its Dar es Salaam data centre, supporting expansion of the infrastructure used by businesses and digital services.

Digital Infrastructure: Wingu Africa secured Tier III design certification for Phase 2 of its Dar es Salaam data centre, supporting expansion of infrastructure for businesses and digital services. Power Grid: Tanzania is extending 220kV lines and building substations to connect Lindi and Mtwara to the national grid; work on the Songea–Tunduru line is 51.6% complete, with completion targeted for September 2027. Trade and Logistics: DP World’s weekly China–Africa container service is due to start in late November, linking Shanghai, Ningbo and Nansha with Dar es Salaam and Maputo. The company says it is investing $500 million-plus to modernise Dar es Salaam port. Export Access: A Standard Bank-led delegation of 20 African businesses, including Tanzanian exporters of coffee, tea, cashews and other products, will attend China’s import expo to meet buyers and investors. Business Support: The government says it will work with commercial banks to expand credit products for young people starting or growing businesses.

Fishing Industry: Tanzania is seeking a private operator for the new $106.5 million Kilwa Masoko fishing port, built to handle 60,000 tonnes of fish a year and serve export markets. Trade Links: DP World plans a weekly China–Africa shipping service from late November, connecting Dar es Salaam with Chinese ports and Maputo and carrying machinery, construction materials and agricultural goods. Investment: TISEZA says 3,538 projects worth $68.6 billion were registered from 2021 to 2026, with more than one million jobs expected. Power: TANESCO has completed preliminary preparations for a Sh44.62 billion substation in Manyara, but is still arranging funding. Farm Productivity: A solar irrigation pilot in Chamwino roughly doubled mango production and farmers’ sales income, offering a way to reduce reliance on costly diesel pumps.

Transport: Tarmac laying has begun on the Nsalaga–Songwe highway upgrade in Mbeya, while 106 access points have opened to ease congestion on the Tanzania–Zambia route. Trade: More than 30 Tanzanian businesses and institutions are heading to China’s import expo to pursue export deals. DP World is also launching a weekly shipping service linking Chinese ports with Dar es Salaam, with operations due to start in late November. Energy: TPDC reported a 73bn/- profit for 2025/26 and says it is expanding gas production and distribution, alongside efforts to widen local access to oil and gas jobs. Agriculture: The government is exploring low-cost cold rooms in produce markets to reduce spoilage and protect farmers’ incomes. Business: A TotalEnergies partnership is giving Tanzanian investors a route into fuel-station ownership, with more than 50 people expressing interest.

Agribusiness: Tanzania is exploring low-cost cold rooms in produce markets to cut post-harvest losses and give farmers more time to sell their crops. Fuel Retail: More than 50 local investors have expressed interest in TotalEnergies’ dealer-owned station model, which offers branding and business support. Export Drive: Thirty-six Tanzanian businesses and institutions are heading to China’s import expo to showcase products and seek buyers and investment. Energy Investment: The government says it is opening electricity generation and distribution to private investors, aiming to improve supply for households and industry and enable power exports. Regional Trade: Tanzania and Angola have agreed to link their rail corridors, a plan that could strengthen freight connections between the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

Export Drive: Tanzania is sending 36 businesses and public institutions to the China International Import Expo, showcasing products including coffee, tea and honey as it seeks new buyers and investment. China says its zero-tariff policy for eligible African countries creates further export opportunities. Energy Investment: The government is opening electricity generation and distribution to private investors, while Russia’s Rosatom says it is in detailed talks with Tanzania on floating nuclear power technology. Gas & Industry: Tanzania’s 223-billion-cubic-foot gas discovery in Mtwara, alongside new exploration licences for TPDC, strengthens prospects for domestic energy supply and related investment. Zanzibar Partnerships: President Hussein Mwinyi’s South Korea visit advanced discussions on addressing Zanzibar’s power challenges and cooperation in renewable energy, industrial development, seaweed processing and aquaculture. Regional Logistics: Tanzania and Angola have agreed to link their rail corridors, aiming to connect Indian and Atlantic Ocean trade routes and improve regional transport links.

Energy: Tanzania is opening electricity generation and distribution to more private investment, aiming to improve supply for homes and industry and enable power exports. Rosatom says detailed talks with Tanzania are under way on floating nuclear technology; no agreement has been announced. Gas: A 223-billion-cubic-foot discovery at Mnazi Bay marks Tanzania’s first major gas find in more than a decade. The government has also granted TPDC four exploration licences and taken over Songas operations. Infrastructure and Trade: Tanzania and Angola have agreed to link rail corridors between the Indian and Atlantic oceans, while plans for a 1,000-kilometre Southern Railway have been revived. Mbamba Bay Port is nearing completion, supporting ambitions to grow regional trade. Dodoma Development: Mtumba Government City has begun operations, with the government saying it spent Sh700 billion of its own funds on the project, which includes roads, fibre-optic networks and clean-energy infrastructure. Agriculture: COPRA is promoting 129 crops for international markets, seeking to expand export opportunities for Tanzanian producers.

Energy Investment: Tanzania is opening electricity generation and distribution to more private investors; private producers already contribute more than 350MW, with surplus power targeted for regional exports. Rosatom says it is in detailed talks with Tanzania over floating nuclear technology, though no project has been agreed. Dodoma Development: Mtumba Government City has opened after a Sh700 billion investment in buildings and roads, funded domestically. President Samia says the spending must deliver better public services. Natural Gas: A 223-billion-cubic-foot discovery at Mnazi Bay and four new exploration licences for TPDC could strengthen domestic supply and create opportunities for local businesses. Transport Links: Tanzania and Angola agreed to connect Atlantic and Indian Ocean rail corridors, while plans for a 1,000-kilometre Southern Railway have been revived. Mbamba Bay Port is also nearing completion to support regional trade. Development Finance: MPs questioned whether private investors can provide the Sh62.3 trillion expected to fund most of Tanzania’s Sh89.3 trillion 2027/28 development plan, citing project readiness and bureaucracy.

Infrastructure: Tanzania and Angola agreed to link the TAZARA and Benguela railways, connecting Dar es Salaam and Atlantic ports through Zambia and the DRC and widening routes for regional trade. Public Investment: President Samia says Sh700 billion in domestic funds has gone into Mtumba Government City; MPs are questioning how the government will mobilise Sh89.3 trillion for the 2027/28 development plan, which relies on Sh62.3 trillion in private capital. Energy: Tanzania announced a 223-billion-cubic-foot gas discovery at Mnazi Bay and granted TPDC four exploration licences. Industry stakeholders also called for investment in CNG infrastructure and affordable financing to expand cleaner, lower-cost transport. Agriculture: FAO and IGAD warn that El Niño rains and flooding could raise Rift Valley fever risks in Tanzania, urging stronger livestock surveillance and preparedness.

Government Infrastructure: Tanzania has invested Sh700 billion of domestic funds in Mtumba’s Government City, including 28 buildings and 59.1 kilometres of roads. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the investment must deliver better public services. Regional Trade: Tanzania and Angola agreed to link the TAZARA and Lobito rail corridors through Zambia and the DRC, creating a potential route between Dar es Salaam and Angola’s Atlantic coast. Tanzania is also assessing a possible partnership in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery. Cleaner Transport: Industry and government stakeholders called for more investment, affordable financing and public awareness to expand CNG vehicle use and cut transport costs and emissions. Energy: Tanzania’s new 223-billion-cubic-foot gas discovery at Mnazi Bay adds to the country’s supply prospects; the government has also granted TPDC four oil and gas exploration licences. Agriculture: COPRA urged staff to turn its work into practical gains for farmers, including better market access and more efficient produce trade.

Trade and Transport: Tanzania and Angola agreed to pursue a rail link between the Indian and Atlantic Ocean corridors via Zambia and the DRC. Tanzania is also assessing a partnership in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery, as the countries seek to deepen trade and energy ties. Mining: The government reaffirmed its ban on raw mineral exports, urging investors to build processing plants and equipment factories. Mining contributed 10.3% of GDP in 2025, with a 15% target by 2030. Energy: A new Mnazi Bay gas discovery is estimated at 223 billion cubic feet. Production is expected to start in November, helping meet rising domestic demand. Agriculture: Tanzania signed a cooperation deal with Russian institutions on agricultural research, technology and training. COPRA says it has opened 15 overseas markets for crops among the 129 it regulates.

Energy: Tanzania has announced a 223-billion-cubic-foot gas discovery at Mnazi Bay, its first in more than a decade. Production is expected to begin in November, adding supply for homes, power and industry. Oil and Gas: TPDC has secured exploration licences for four blocks, strengthening state participation in the sector; it is also exploring a partnership in Angola’s Lobito refinery. Investment: Private businesses are expected to provide Sh62.3 trillion of the Sh89.3 trillion needed for the 2027/28 development plan, with manufacturing accounting for 57% of newly registered investment in the latest quarter. Trade and Transport: Mbamba Bay Port is 78% complete and is expected to improve regional trade with Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Agriculture: Tanzania and Russia have agreed to cooperate on agricultural research, technology and training, while COPRA says it has opened 15 export markets for the 129 crops it regulates.

Gas & Local Content: Tanzania estimates its new Mnazi Bay find at 223 billion cubic feet, the country’s first discovery in more than a decade. Production could begin in November. As TPDC takes on exploration licences for four areas, the government wants local firms and young people ready to win jobs and contracts. Jobs & Investment: The 2027 development plan targets 1.7 million new jobs and expects private investors to fund 70% of long-term development investment, including in industry, energy and infrastructure. Agriculture Skills: VETA and Tanzania Breweries will train 300 young people over three years to operate and maintain farm machinery. Trade: Kenya and Tanzania are working to recognise each other’s radiation-analysis certificates for food, aiming to cut border delays while maintaining safety standards. Finance: CRDB Group’s nine-month profit rose 29.1% to Sh672 billion, with lending up 43.7%, expanding its capacity to support businesses. Exports: Zanzibar seaweed farmers hope a China trade expo will connect them with buyers and help shift sales towards higher-value products.

Regional Trade: Kenya and Tanzania are working to recognise each other’s food radioanalysis certificates, aiming to cut border delays while maintaining safety standards. Jobs and Investment: Tanzania’s proposed 2027/28 development plan targets 1.7 million new jobs and expects private investors to provide 70% of long-term development funding, with industry, agriculture and infrastructure among its priorities. Energy: A new Mnazi Bay gas find is estimated at 223 billion cubic feet, with initial production expected as early as November. Tanzania also issued four exploration licences to TPDC and plans to build local youth and business participation in oil and gas projects; the announced gas volume is an estimate, not certified recoverable reserves. Transport: Mbamba Bay Port is 78% complete and is expected to support trade with Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia when finished. Blue Economy: Zanzibar seaweed farmers hope China’s import expo will open new markets, supporting a push to move beyond raw exports to higher-value products.