AGP Executive Report

Agribusiness & Standards: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is offering free on-site testing at Nanenane in Arusha, helping farmers secure better prices by proving quality and reducing middlemen exploitation. Seeds & Food Security: The Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) urged farmers at Nanenane Dodoma to use certified, climate-resilient seeds and check the TOSCI seal to cut losses from fake products. Regional Farm Financing: EAC stakeholders warned that agricultural transformation is now blocked less by political will and more by weak budget execution and financing capacity under the CAADP agenda. Education for Conservation Jobs: HESLB and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority launched a scholarship scheme for 15 students in wildlife conservation, forestry, archaeology and tourism. Electric Mobility Push: Enabel, Mercy Corps and NMB Foundation unveiled EVOLVE, a Sh2.6bn programme to finance and grow electric mobility ventures. Shipping & Trade Links: HMM announced a new Gulf–India–East Africa container service calling at Dar es Salaam and Mombasa from September. Mining Investment: A US-backed consortium is reportedly favored to invest in Tanzania’s Kabanga nickel project. Fuel Costs: EWURA cut August retail caps for petrol, diesel and kerosene, easing transport and production costs.

Agriculture & Food Security: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba urged Tanzania to back agriculture, livestock and fisheries with stronger research that reaches farmers, markets and food security, pointing to young graduates using modern tools like drones. Seed Integrity: Bayer and Tosci launched a digital verification system for seed authenticity in Mwanza, using scratch codes and a mobile short code to curb counterfeit seeds, with prizes to drive adoption. Farm Productivity Tech: VETA was praised for locally made farm and livestock technologies at Nane Nane, including feed-mixing machines designed to cut costs and raise output. Contract Farming Rules: COPRA warned farmers to avoid contracts with unregistered partners, stressing fair pricing and verified support across the value chain. Value Chains & Storage: Mbeya’s Mpanda District plans to add groundnuts to the Warehouse Receipt System next season to protect farmers from middlemen and expand local processing. Industrial Jobs: GFA’s Kibaha plant expanded assembly capacity from 50 to 2,000 vehicles, employing about 200 youths after skills transfer. Vision 2050 Execution: Samia launched an implementation framework for Vision 2050, with the private sector expected to drive most investment. Health & Innovation: COSTECH said it is pushing research findings into real end-user use via the Samia Commercialisation Fund, while Ardhi University showcased AI tools to fight counterfeit drugs and improve financial access. Trade & Logistics: HMM announced an India–East Africa container feeder service (GIA) calling at Dar es Salaam and Mombasa starting September. Tourism Infrastructure: Tanzania’s tourism minister said the 7m arrivals target is achievable, citing new and upgraded airstrips and improved access roads. Maternal Health Drive: Africa CDC and AU stepped up efforts to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths, focusing on financing, primary care and local production. Cybersecurity: INTERPOL reported AI now powers over half of African cybercrime, with losses rising sharply—highlighting the need for coordinated action.

Lung Cancer Warning: Health experts mark World Lung Cancer Day (Aug 1) urging Tanzanians to cut tobacco use (cigarettes and shisha) and reduce exposure to air pollution and workplace chemicals, noting smoking drives most lung cancer cases. Vision 2050 Execution: President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the implementation framework for Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050, backed by a public-private push and 24 measures to speed investment, industrialisation, jobs and exports. Agribusiness Rules of the Road: COPRA warned farmers to avoid contract farming deals with unregistered partners and urged formal, written agreements that protect producers; meanwhile, contract farming was promoted at Nane Nane as a way to secure inputs and markets. Farm Finance & Markets: Mbeya’s Mpanda District plans to add groundnuts to the Warehouse Receipt System next season to curb middlemen exploitation, while Tanzania also moves to include groundnuts to safeguard farmers. Skills for Production: VETA was praised at Nane Nane for locally made farm and livestock technologies that lower costs and boost productivity. Logistics & Trade: Tanzania prepares to host the Africa50 General Shareholders’ Meeting and Infra for Africa Forum (Aug 5–6) with top African leaders expected. Rail Manufacturing Link: Türkiye exported its first domestically produced diesel-electric shunting locomotive to Tanzania, supporting local-content rail engineering ties. Tourism Services: Plaza Premium Group plans to open a premium lounge at JNIA in September, betting on Tanzania’s growing international arrivals.

Tanzania Vision 2050 Rollout: President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched the implementation framework for National Development Vision 2050, putting the private sector at the centre and calling for a business-friendly environment to unlock investment and growth. Cooperatives Push for Farmers: Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi urged farmers, livestock keepers and fishers to join AMCOs during Cooperative Day in Dodoma, stressing transparent management and stronger support for cooperative finance and insurance. SME Funding Boost: NMB Bank’s inaugural IFC offshore Tanzanian shilling bond listing on the London Stock Exchange raised Tsh262bn to expand long-term local-currency financing for MSMEs, women-led businesses and farmers. Energy Efficiency Skills: Tanzania launched an Association of Energy Engineers chapter to build certified expertise and cut industrial energy losses, with support from UNDP and EU-backed programmes. Blue Economy Rights: A new human rights report warns that coastal development and marine resource competition are shrinking small-scale fishers’ access to traditional fishing grounds, threatening livelihoods and food security. Rail & Industry Link: Türkiye exported its first homegrown diesel-electric shunting locomotive to Tanzania, signalling stronger regional rail manufacturing ties. Cybersecurity Alert: INTERPOL says AI is driving a surge in African cybercrime, with losses rising sharply since 2024. Tourism Spend Up: Tanzania reported higher average tourist spending in 2025, with premium travel and leisure driving receipts growth. Cricket Infrastructure: ICC chairman Jay Shah inaugurated Tanzania’s first ICC-approved cricket arena at UDSM, aimed at high-performance training and grassroots development. Agribusiness Skills: Cashew value-chain training in East Africa targets production, processing and value addition to create jobs and raise incomes. Mining Tension: Volt Resources says Tanzania has cancelled its Bunyu graphite licences, despite years of exploration and development work.

Cooperatives Push: Tanzania’s VP Emmanuel Nchimbi urged farmers, livestock keepers and fishers to join Amcos during Cooperative Day in Dodoma, saying cooperatives help small producers pool resources, access markets and financial services, while the Cooperative Development Commission will act against misuse of assets. SME Funding Milestone: NMB Bank’s inaugural IFC offshore Tanzanian shilling bond was listed on the London Stock Exchange, raising TSh262bn to unlock long-term local-currency financing for MSMEs, women-led firms, farmers and entrepreneurs. Energy Efficiency Skills: Tanzania launched an Association of Energy Engineers chapter to build certified expertise for energy audits and cut industrial power losses, supported by EU and UNDP. Blue Economy Rights: A new human rights report warns coastal small-scale fishers in Mtwara, Lindi and Tanga are losing access to traditional fishing grounds as development and conservation compete with artisanal livelihoods. Quality for Trade: The government rolled out the Africa Quality Mark to reduce border inspection delays and costs, boosting competitiveness for Tanzanian manufacturers under AfCFTA. Cricket Infrastructure: ICC chairman Jay Shah inaugurated Tanzania’s first ICC-approved cricket arena at UDSM, positioning it as a high-performance centre for elite and grassroots development. Mining Licence Clash: Volt Resources said Tanzania cancelled its Bunyu graphite mining licences despite years of exploration and development work, including feasibility steps and funding plans. Tourism Spend Up: Tanzania’s average tourist spending rose 19.1% in 2025 to $289 per night, with travel receipts up 9.5% to $4.41bn (year ending May 2026).

Sickle Cell Care Under UHC: Health experts meeting in Nairobi say African countries, including Tanzania, are moving to embed sickle cell services into Universal Health Coverage—pushing for newborn screening, diagnosis, transfusion/referral systems and sustainable financing. Cashew Value Chain Skills: 81 cashew experts from 11 countries, with Tanzania among them, graduate from a Mombasa training aimed at boosting production, processing and market access to shift Africa from raw exports to higher-value products. TADB Funding Priorities: Tanzania’s Finance Minister directs TADB to back government agriculture priorities, while the Prime Minister also urges investment in post-harvest storage to strengthen the Warehouse Receipt System and unlock farmer lending. Poultry Overhaul Strategy: A new 10-year plan launched in Dodoma targets modernising poultry for productivity, jobs, incomes and food security. Agri Tech Drones: Tanzania’s first indigenous drone maker, Mati Technologies, showcases crop-spraying drones at Nane Nane to speed up spraying and cut costs for farmers. Construction Cashflow Pressure: Contractors’ groups warn that delayed payments are stalling projects and hurting local businesses, urging funding to be secured before tenders. Tourism Infrastructure Push: Stakeholders call for fast-tracking the Serengeti International Airport to protect Tanzania’s safari competitiveness. Green Building With Cassava Waste: A UNDP-backed training in Coast Region trains communities to turn cassava peels into construction material as a low-cost, greener alternative to cement.

Construction Finance Pressure: In Dodoma, Tanzania’s contractors’ body (TUCASA) urged government and project owners to pay contractors on time and only tender projects after funding is secured, warning delays are stalling delivery and hurting suppliers and workers. Agribusiness & Value Addition: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba directed TADB to expand lending and invest in post-harvest storage to strengthen the Warehouse Receipt System, while also pushing for a bigger capital base to reach more farmers, livestock keepers and fishers. Poultry Modernisation: The PM also launched a 10-year strategy to transform Tanzania’s poultry sector, aiming to boost productivity, jobs, incomes and food security. AgriTech Manufacturing: Mati Technologies showcased Tanzania’s first indigenous crop-spraying drones at Nane Nane, promising faster, more precise pesticide application. Digital Finance Growth: UNCDF’s PesaTech programme says it mobilised over $18m for Tanzanian fintech firms since 2022, supporting 22 companies and reaching 2.3m users. Tourism Infrastructure: Stakeholders called for fast-tracking the Serengeti airport project to protect Tanzania’s safari competitiveness as Kenya advances its Maasai Mara airport. Health System Reform: Hospital stakeholders urged patient-centred reforms beyond tech upgrades, citing medication access and billing frustrations.

Agribusiness Finance: In Dodoma, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told TADB to boost lending by investing in post-harvest storage to strengthen the Warehouse Receipt System (WRS), so farmers can use produce as collateral and access loans. WRS Results: A WRRB report says farmers earned about 2.679tri/- in 2025/26 through WRS, with 1.12bn kg of crops sold via digital auctions. Poultry Strategy: The government launched a 10-year plan to modernise Tanzania’s poultry sector, aiming at better productivity, food security, jobs and incomes. Agri Tech: Tanzania showcased home-grown crop-spraying drones at Nane Nane, with Mati Technologies saying each drone can spray an acre in minutes. Maritime Security: PM Nchemba ordered tighter coordination for newly acquired high-speed patrol boats, and directed ministries to budget for fuel and maintenance. Digital Finance: UNCDF’s PesaTech programme says it mobilised over $18m for Tanzanian fintech firms, reaching 2.3m users and driving large transaction volumes. Health Reform: Hospital stakeholders urged patient-centred reforms beyond tech upgrades after complaints about drug fees, billing and delays. Food Safety: Dar es Salaam traders were reported washing fish and vegetables in the Gide River under a busy interchange, raising public health concerns.

Science & Innovation Policy Overhaul: Tanzania is set to review—and possibly replace—its Science and Technology Policy to better anchor research, digital innovation and start-ups in Vision 2050, with preparations for the 2026 National Education, Skills and Innovation Week in Tanga. Agribusiness Finance via WRS: Farmers and producers earned about 2.298tri/- through the Warehouse Receipt System in 2025/26, with trade value reaching 2.679tri/- and local authorities collecting over 61bn/- in crop cess, as digital auctions via TMX keep expanding. Spice & Herbs Push at Nane Nane: Stakeholders are being urged to use the Spice and Herbs Garden at the 2026 Nane Nane Exhibition in Dodoma (Aug 1–8) to learn production tech, including vertical garden methods for small land. Maritime Security Upgrade: The PM ordered tighter coordination for Tanzania’s new high-speed patrol boats, directing agencies to deploy officers to the National Joint Operations Centre and to budget for fuel and maintenance. Energy/Industry Finance: Tanzania Investment Bank is seeking stronger SADC development-finance collaboration to mobilise long-term capital for industrial projects tied to Vision 2050. Health & Industry Link: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan attended the inauguration of Angola’s Julius Nyerere Burn Hospital in Luanda, underscoring regional cooperation beyond trade into health infrastructure.

Helium Drilling Prep: Noble Helium says it’s nearly ready to spud in late August at the Kinambo prospect in Tanzania’s North Rukwa Project, with rig mobilisation expected mid-August and a self-contained camp nearing completion. Agri-Trade Payments: Tanzania’s Warehouse Receipt System paid farmers and producers over 2.298tri/- in 2025/26, with total WRS trade at 2.679tri/- and local levies topping 61bn/-. Nanenane in Dodoma: Preparations are complete for the 2026 Nane Nane exhibitions (Aug 1–8), with the venue set to become a year-round agriculture services centre; stakeholders are urged to learn from the spice and herbs garden. Corporate Education Support: In Rukwa, NBC delivered 100+ school desks worth 60m/- to improve learning conditions, highlighting the role of private support in education. Maritime Security: Tanzania launched two modern patrol boats to strengthen surveillance and crack down on piracy, illegal fishing and smuggling. Seaweed Sector Funding: Tanzania’s seaweed industry is getting new momentum from financing and World Bank-linked aquaculture support aimed at boosting processing, value addition and marketing.

Maritime Security: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba commissioned two new patrol boats for Tanzania’s coastline and major lakes, urging ministries to budget for operations and maintenance to stop piracy, illegal fishing, trafficking and smuggling. Energy Finance: Tanzania’s off-grid solar sector is drawing mainstream capital, with d.light’s $50m green bond and Sun King’s $286m securitised debt testing whether PayGo models can scale commercially. Mining & Dividends: AngloGold Ashanti reported strong Q2 and H1 cash generation, declaring $364m in Q2 dividends and $949m for H1, while outlining brownfield growth plans that could lift gold output from existing mines including Tanzania’s sites. Agribusiness Push: Dodoma’s Nanenane Exhibition opens with a record 1,133 exhibitors, while councillors are urged to mobilise farmers and livestock keepers to use the event for modern production knowledge. Edible Oil Strategy: Government unveiled a 10-year National Edible Oil Strategy (2026–2035) aiming for self-sufficiency by 2035 and cutting the import bill by about $200m a year. Youth & Jobs: The VKB project selected 100 young innovators for agribusiness training in Dodoma and Singida, targeting job creation and modernising food systems. Transport & Logistics: PM Nchemba called for faster modernisation of roads, rail, ports and airports to unlock Vision 2050 and strengthen trade links. Digital Transformation: UDOM graduates’ tech firm IPF Software is expanding AI and machine-learning solutions across African organisations, turning a university project into a growing industry player.

Helium & drilling in Tanzania: Noble Helium says it has lined up funding and a rig for its Kinambo helium campaign in Tanzania, planning two vertical wells (Kinambo-1 to ~850m and Kinambo-2 to ~1,750m) with mobilization targeted for August 2026. Edible oil push: Tanzania unveiled a 10-year National Edible Oil Strategy to cut the import bill by boosting local production and aiming for self-sufficiency and net exports by 2035. Cash-lite drive: The Bank of Tanzania urged wider adoption of digital payments as TIPS volumes surged in 2025, alongside new rules expanding mandatory electronic payments. Public procurement reform: Tanzania urged officials to fully use the NeST system to improve transparency and support local suppliers. Agribusiness financing impact: TADB reports that 1.55tri/- in loans (2021–2025) helped lift food crop output and create exportable surplus. Shipping & trade links: GT Lines launched the Khorfakkan–Dar es Salaam service to strengthen the East Africa–Gulf trade corridor. Mining & local value: SADC leaders urged members to process critical minerals locally before exporting raw. Digital media upgrade: MCL signed a partnership with iPF Softwares to accelerate its digital and AI transformation.

Shipping & Trade Corridors: GT Lines, via Gulftainer, launched the Khorfakkan Tanzania Express (KTX) linking UAE’s Khorfakkan with Dar es Salaam, starting mid-August with a 10-day frequency and ~9-day transit to tighten East Africa–Gulf–Asia cargo connections. Public Procurement & Industry Growth: Tanzania urged full use of the National e-Procurement System (NeST) to boost transparency and efficiency, with priority for local suppliers and locally produced goods. Agri-Finance & Food Security: TADB says Sh1.55tri/- loaned to farmers (2021–2025) lifted food crop output from 17.1m to 22.8m tonnes, creating a surplus for exports. Cash-lite Push: Bank of Tanzania steps up the cash-lite drive as mandatory electronic payments expand, with TIPS hitting 651m transactions worth Sh54.95tri/- in 2025. Mining & Gold Pipeline: Lake Victoria Gold began Phase 1 earthworks at its Imwelo project, upgrading roads and preparing the processing plant footprint. Infrastructure Investment: Tanzania hosts the Infra for Africa Forum and Africa50 meetings in Dar es Salaam (Aug 5–6) to move projects from plans to delivery. Digital & Payments in Mining: BoT continues pushing digital transactions in mining areas to curb counterfeit cash.

Clean Cooking Finance: Tanzania is mobilising about Sh4.6 trillion to reach 80% clean cooking use by 2034, saying public funds alone won’t cover the plan and calling on development partners for LPG, electricity, biogas, stoves, and distribution support. Party & Governance: CCM reshuffled its secretariat ahead of 2027 internal elections, appointing new deputy secretaries-general and heads of key departments, including an economic department change. Geothermal Drilling: TGDC awarded Italy’s ELC Electroconsult a contract to supervise slim-hole exploration drilling at the Ngozi geothermal site, with capacity-building for TGDC staff. Ports & Trade: TAEC inspected Dar es Salaam Port radiation scanners, backing compliance and faster container clearance; separately, Tanzania’s clean trade push also shows up in broader regional payment and logistics moves. Agribusiness Showcases: Dodoma’s Nane Nane exhibition (Aug 1) is set to draw 1,300 exhibitors from 24 countries, while Mwanza’s Nane Nane event urges farmers to “know the market” before producing. Mining & Industry Finance: Perseus reported strong June quarter cashflow and progress at its Nyanzaga gold project, while Lifezone Metals highlighted ongoing work tied to Tanzania’s Kabanga Nickel project and procurement at scale.

Tanzania Digital Finance & Regulation: The Bank of Tanzania has finished a regulatory concept for virtual assets, paving the way for formal oversight of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with next steps now moving through policy and legal processes. Mining & Investment: Lifezone Metals says it is moving Tanzania’s Kabanga Nickel Project into large-scale procurement and highlights continued engagement with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, while also reporting progress across other projects. Gold & Project Delivery: Lake Victoria Gold has started Phase 1 earthworks at its Imwelo gold project, including access road upgrades and plant-site preparation, with a Tanzanian-led EPCM approach. Agribusiness & Jobs: Mwanza officials are pushing youth into the fisheries value chain beyond fishing—seed, feed, aquaculture, processing and marketing—citing investment gaps and raw material constraints. Trade & Industry Events: Preparations are complete for the 2026 Nane Nane Exhibition in Dodoma (Aug 1–8), focused on agriculture, livestock and fisheries innovations plus productivity and investment discussions. Housing & Construction: Tanzania Building Agency’s advisory board says the Magomeni Kota housing redevelopment in Dar es Salaam remains on schedule for October completion, with multiple apartment blocks already occupied or nearing finish.

Ports & Trade: Adani Ports is weighing a bid for the UK’s Associated British Ports, targeting a controlling stake (~63.9%) to expand its global transport footprint—an angle that matters for Tanzania’s port competitiveness and investor interest. Mining & Industry Finance: Breakaway Research says financing could unlock construction and lift valuation for Black Rock Mining’s Mahenge graphite project in Tanzania, with permits, debt and offtake already in place and a project-level equity push underway. Helium Exploration: Rift Helium says its Upepo Project in Tanzania is moving toward 3D seismic acquisition after the EIA nears completion, keeping the 2027 drilling campaign on track. Digital Payments: Visa is expanding Visa Pay across Africa via an SDK, including Tanzania, to help banks and mobile money operators launch virtual cards and speed up digital disbursements. Energy & Skills Platforms: Registrations are open for the 2026 ASCON conference in Zambia (23–25 Sept) focused on industrialisation, tech and trade barriers—relevant for Tanzania’s supply chain and manufacturing push. Air Connectivity: Air Tanzania begins direct Muscat–Dar es Salaam flights (3 weekly), boosting business and tourism links. Regional Media & Investment: Taifa Group says Nation Media Group operations resume in Uganda after President Museveni’s authorisation, a reminder of cross-border business continuity in East Africa.