AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Tanzania is watching the East African Crude Oil Pipeline move toward commissioning, with the 1,443-km line from Uganda to Tanga port reported at about 80–84% completion and targeting July 2026 start-up. Investments & Industry: Mohammed Dewji says he’s ready to co-invest $100m in Aliko Dangote’s proposed $17bn East Africa refinery—preferring Tanzania, but open to Kenya’s Lamu. Finance & Security: The Bank of Tanzania warns the public against “renting” accounts for suspicious transfers, stressing money-laundering risks. Regional Growth: Commentators argue East Africa’s integration is pulling in long-term investors, even when markets are smaller. Football: Young Africans appoint Manqoba Mngqithi as head coach, setting up a new Kariakoo derby rivalry with Simba’s Steve Barker. Public Health: JKCI reports over 40% of people screened at the Dar es Salaam trade fair had high blood pressure, often undiagnosed. Child Protection & Crime: Zanzibar launches a nationwide campaign against child online abuse, while Tanzania reports 160 trafficking victims rescued and 57 suspects arrested.
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