AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPlastic Recycling & Manufacturing: Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) is turning plastic waste into durable motorcycle and Bajaj three-wheeler spare parts, plus industrial rubber pads and recycling machines, as Tanzania pushes a circular economy. Anti-Corruption & Health: PCCB donated neonatal equipment to Iringa Regional Referral Hospital, but officials say the biggest gap remains a dedicated neonatal ambulance as premature-baby deaths continue. Capital Markets: Tanzania plans to list up to five state-owned enterprises on the DSE by end of 2026/27, aiming to broaden public ownership and mobilise investment capital. Monetary Policy: Bank of Tanzania raised the benchmark Central Bank Rate to 6.25% for Q3 ending September 2026, citing Middle East-driven inflation risks. Governance & Public Service: PM Nchemba ordered a crackdown on diversion of government medicines after reports patients are told to buy from private pharmacies. Digital Infrastructure: YAS says it has invested over Sh1 trillion to expand connectivity nationwide, including 4,800+ towers. Climate Finance: Norway and UNDP signed a NOK 7m (about TZS 1.87bn) MoU to strengthen Tanzania’s carbon monitoring and prepare for carbon markets. Trade & Regional Integration: Tanzania and Mozambique urged faster AfCFTA implementation and deeper value-chain cooperation as DITF (Sabasaba) opened in Dar. Sports Business: CAF opened bidding for AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036 hosting rights, setting up a new cycle of tournament planning across Africa.
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