AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Milestone: President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to commission the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHPP) on August 22, adding 2,115MW and lifting Tanzania’s installed capacity to about 4,646MW, with the project backed by domestic financing of about Sh7.45 trillion. Health & HIV: Tanzania reports major progress in preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, averting about 13,000 preventable child deaths in 2025 and cutting infant transmission to 6.9% by 2025. Connectivity Boost: Airtel has launched Starlink Mobile in DRC, letting compatible smartphones connect directly to satellites for SMS and selected light data services—an expansion model that could spread across Airtel Africa. Transport & Heritage: DMG has completed a TSh 34 billion overhaul of the historic MV Liemba on Lake Tanganyika, with technical trials starting and a return to service expected on September 1. Sports & Youth: Kenyan runners dominated the CRDB Bank International Marathon in Dar es Salaam as Tanzania ramps up event capacity ahead of AFCON 2027, while Simba begin their league campaign against Kagera Sugar. Regional Diplomacy: Tanzania denies claims it meddled in Zambia’s election, saying it has opened diplomatic steps to clarify the allegations. Dodoma Focus: Dodoma expands grape processing and value addition, pushing more local jobs from farm produce.
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