Author: Padili Mikomangwa

The mining industry in Tanzania holds a unique position as one of the most financially rewarding sectors, consistently generating foreign currency. Beyond its economic significance, this sector also wields considerable political influence within the nation. Therefore, a recent multi-million-dollar agreement forged with Australia and the US for the extraction and processing of critical minerals positions Tanzania advantageously as it prepares to participate in the forthcoming Critical Minerals Summit 2023.…

• Tanzania seeks to amass an abundance of energy and engage in energy trade with neighboring countries.
• However, the absence of sustainable access to energy services and products continues to impact the trajectory of economic growth. Tanzania aims to achieve a power generation capacity of 5,810MW by 2025.
• Tanzania boasts abundant energy sources, including renewable options and substantial reserves of fossil fuels like natural gas.

Energy holds a position of paramount importance in Tanzania’s pursuit of prosperity, akin to the significance of gold in wealth accumulation. Presently, Tanzania is confronted with a formidable appetite for power to fuel its burgeoning industrial ambitions.

The nation not only aspires to amass an abundance of energy but also seeks to engage in energy trade with its neighboring countries. While this vision remains attainable, the path forward necessitates a careful examination of costs and a well-crafted strategy.

It is undeniable that issues related to energy …

• Africa’s vast natural gas and oil reserves present significant untapped potential for economic growth.
• However, the continent faces challenges in fully harnessing its energy resources and transitioning to cleaner sources.
• The upcoming Tanzania Energy Congress serves as a critical platform for discussions and collaborations shaping the region’s energy future.

Energy in Africa presents both untapped potential and significant challenges hindering growth. The continent possesses vast natural gas and oil reserves, offering opportunities for economic advancement.

However, the current energy mix relies heavily on fossil fuels, demanding substantial investments in capital and technology, which Africa requires urgently.

Despite its resource wealth, Africa has struggled to fully harness its oil and gas potential, especially in the face of global shifts towards cleaner energy sources. Partnerships within the industry have historically fallen short, but lessons from past agreements can guide more productive collaborations.

Africa has the potential to emulate successful partnerships, such as …

• Africa’s energy sector is at a crossroads but it has the chance to lead the global shift to sustainable power.
• Africa is forging a cleaner, brighter future through renewables, innovation, community engagement, and resilience.
• For Africa, collaborations with global partners can light the way past the current sustainable energy financial hurdles.

Africa, known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural mix, is now emerging as a key player in the global transition to sustainable energy sources.

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and seeks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, the African continent finds itself at a critical juncture in its energy journey.

With abundant renewable resources, innovative technologies, and a growing commitment to sustainable development, Africa is poised to lead the way in the global shift towards clean and green energy.

Africa boasts an abundance of renewable energy resources, including ample sunshine, strong winds, …

• Over 283 million Africans experience hunger daily, and millions suffer from malnutrition, a crisis that demands attention
• Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu urges African leaders to prioritize the agriculture sector and align it with the 2014 Malabo Declaration.
• Kenya’s William Ruto says the adoption of technology, including online distribution of fertilizer, is transforming agriculture.

Africa faces a pivotal moment where challenges looming on its doorstep can be transformed into opportunities to revamp and reshape its agriculture policies and strategies.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized this during the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023, held in Dar es Salaam from September 5-8.

Dr Samia urged African leaders to prioritize the agriculture sector, aligning their goals with current economic needs and the Malabo Declaration 2014, which calls for increased agriculture budgets and inclusive growth.

Over 283 million Africans experience hunger daily, and millions suffer from malnutrition, a crisis that demands attention. President Samia implored fellow …

One remarkable shift at AGRF 2023 was the role accorded to Africa’s youth in shaping the discussions and actions concerning agriculture and food system transformation. Young innovators and farmers took center stage alongside heads of state, providing firsthand insights into the complex realities of farming in Africa. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan amplified the youth’s voice in these critical conversations, recognizing their pivotal role in the agrarian revolution. President Samia shed light on the challenges faced by Africa’s youth in the agriculture sector, including access to information, land, capital, pest and disease management, and the ever-pressing issue of climate change.…

• Oil and gas discoveries in Tanzania have caught the eye of energy giants Equinor, ExxonMobil, and Shell.
• Tanzania is strategically positioning itself for the commercialization of its energy resources.
• The upcoming Tanzania Energy Congress on September 20-21 will showcase the country’s potential in the sector.

Tanzania’s vast natural gas reserves have attracted the attention of energy giants Equinor, ExxonMobil, and Shell, marking a significant leap forward in the nation’s economic prospects. With a recent discovery of oil reserves in Wember-Eyasi, Tanzania’s energy landscape is poised for a transformative shift. Analysts note that oil and gas will bolster the country’s position as an emerging player in the global energy sector.

Strategic positioning in global gas market

Mirroring the ambitions of Africa’s top oil-producing nations, such as Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Angola, and Egypt, Tanzania is strategically positioning itself for the commercialization of its energy resources to fuel both its own industrialization and …

• Heads of State from China, Brazil, and India, except Russia will attend the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg South Africa, starting August 22.
• President Vladimir Putin will participate in the summit virtually but will be represented in Johannesburg by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
• The bloc is also expected to discuss how to boost local currency fundraising and lending within the New Development Bank.

The five nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) are now a band of economies showcasing their ambition to maximize their emerging economies potential, across geopolitics axis. In one day time, heads of state from China, Brazil, and India, (except Russia) will attend the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg South Africa from August 22-24.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to discuss a number of items as …

• Fresh financing will bolster Ethiopia’s progress in achieving wheat self-sufficiency.
• Data shows Ethiopia’s wheat productivity has struggled to match the demands of a rising population, urbanization, and economic expansion over the past decade.
• Statistics show that Ethiopia’s annual wheat imports average roughly $600 million.

Ethiopia, the second-largest wheat producer in sub-Saharan Africa, has received a significant boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the form of an $84.3 million grant aimed at propelling the nation’s wheat production to new heights.

The grant, a collaborative effort between the AfDB, the Government of the Netherlands, agribusiness firm OCP Africa, and the Global Center on Adaptation, holds the promise of not only enhancing wheat production but also bolstering exports.

CREW initiative in Ethiopia’s wheat production

As wheat gains prominence as a major crop cultivated across the vast expanse of African plains, Ethiopia strategically positions itself as a pivotal player in the sub-sector.…

• The Negomano-Roma Road was financed by the African Development Bank.
• President Nyusi finds the road reminiscent of the two nations’ Pan-Africanism aspirations.
• Road will facilitate residents with transportation services for health, education and local economic needs.

Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi has commissioned a critical cross-border link road, Negomano-Roma connection that was financed by the African Development Bank.

The road, which stands to be a key link for intensifying regional integration with Tanzania, stretches from the nation’s northern province. At the moment, the road is facilitating residents with decent transportation services for health, education and local economic needs.

Mozambique-Tanzania Pan-Africanism aspirations

Constructed under 42 months, and with the inclusion of 417 local workers under the framework of promotion and inclusion of local content, President Nyusi finds the road reminiscent of the two nations’ Pan-Africanism aspirations.

“The road is a great gain for the viability and maximization of regional integration. It is …