AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTanzania–DRC Trade Push: President Samia Suluhu Hassan and DRC President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, infrastructure and peace—aiming to strengthen transport links and unlock shared economic value. Port & Logistics Boost: Tanga Port upgrades are already lifting throughput and revenue, with stakeholders discussing dry ports to prevent congestion as cargo and passenger volumes surge. Uranium Exploration Update: QX Resources says its Madaba uranium project in southern Tanzania now has a JORC-compliant exploration target (20–30Mt at 400–500ppm U3O8), setting up maiden drilling in H2 2026. Zanzibar Urban Transformation: Zanzibar is positioning Fumba as a modern town blending commerce, tourism and sports, with the AFCON stadium project seen as a catalyst for wider development. Road Safety Drive (Zanzibar): Zanzibar recorded 85 road accidents in three months, killing 61—prompting calls for tougher enforcement and better training for driving instructors. Standards Enforcement (Coast): Tanzania Bureau of Standards destroyed 39 tonnes of substandard food products worth Sh14m/- for failing quality and labelling requirements. Fintech Outlook: Tanzania’s fintech sector is seen as poised for growth as regulation clarifies virtual-asset rules, with calls for stronger engagement ahead of ABF 2026 in Nairobi. Regional Youth Sports: FEASSA Games in Morogoro are underway with EADB sponsorship of $90,000, drawing 413 teams and 5,548 participants. Noble Helium Drilling Prep: Noble Helium has completed key Kinambo site infrastructure in Tanzania, including access roads and a 56-person camp, ahead of expected drilling in mid-September. Nigeria Cement Probe (Regional Spillover): FCCPC investigations into possible cement price manipulation in Nigeria compare Nigeria with Kenya and Tanzania, where cement is reported cheaper—fueling wider regional scrutiny of pricing practices.
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