AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTanzania–Russia Business Push: President Samia Suluhu Hassan told investors at SPIEF that Tanzania is “not under sanctions” and unveiled five priority projects for partnership, including the Bagamoyo SEZ and Zanzibar’s Mangapwani transshipment port, as FDI rises. Air Connectivity for Trade & Tourism: Air Tanzania plans direct Dar es Salaam–Zanzibar–Moscow flights from July 2, while Brussels Airlines launched Belgium–Tanzania direct service, lifting Kilimanjaro airport movements and boosting the northern tourism corridor. Digital Payments Boom: Tanzania’s cash-lite shift is accelerating, with merchants accepting digital payments rising to 2.79m in 2025 and P2B transactions hitting Sh37.52tn. SME Financing: Stanbic Bank Tanzania secured a Sh70bn facility to expand SME lending, especially in sustainable agriculture value chains. Environment & Vision 2050: Dodoma launched a Sh7tn five-year environmental programme (2026–2030) linking climate action to growth, clean energy and waste management. Regional Trade & Investment: Zanzibar President Mwinyi pitched the islands’ reforms and investment appeal at a forum drawing 700+ participants.
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