AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoFuel Pricing Watch: Crude oil fell to about $87.3/bbl on May 30, but Tanzania’s pump prices may not drop fast because retail costs also hinge on transport, insurance, taxes and levies, after Middle East disruptions earlier pushed prices up and the government introduced a Sh259/litre diesel subsidy. Drug Trafficking Crackdown: Tanzania says 28 Tanzanians were arrested abroad in 2025 over drug trafficking, with Zambia holding the biggest share (20), while 14 foreign nationals were arrested in Tanzania. Corporate & Governance Loss: Leonard Mususa, former MCL board chairman and a respected business and corporate governance figure, has died at 72. Regional Finance: Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as the AfDB’s third-largest borrower, drawing higher disbursements amid rising debt-servicing pressures. Local Government Reform: PM Mwigulu orders a review of laws governing deputy mayor and vice-chairperson elections to reduce election-focused politics and improve service delivery. Trade Facilitation: Industry and Trade Minister Judith Kapinga told TBS to work with TRA to fix import permit delays caused by integrating TANeSW with TBS systems. EAC Budget Move: EALA will hold a special sitting June 1 to debate the EAC 2026/27 budget of about $110.9m. Integrity Training: Integrity Watch Tanzania launches lifestyle audit and integrity risk management training in Morogoro (June 15–19) to help institutions curb corruption risks. Investment Pipeline: Tanzania is presenting 60+ investment projects worth $2.85bn at an International Investment Conference in Arusha starting June 1.
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