Bati-Est Expo honours Tanzania as it exhibits construction and housing equipment

CONSTANTINE: TANZANIA has been honoured to the Guest of Honour at the Bati-Est Expo 2026 International Exhibition for Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Projects, taking place in Constantine, Algeria.

Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, represented the country at the ninth edition of the exhibition, which commenced on October 14, 2026, and runs for three days. Ambassador Matinyi attended the official opening ceremony alongside Constantine Governor Kerbouch Kamel.

Speaking to the Algerian Press Service (APS), Ambassador Matinyi invited Algerian investors and businesspeople in the construction sector to invest in Tanzania, highlighting the strong cooperation between the two countries and the wide range of investment opportunities available in Tanzania.

He noted that the construction sector contributes approximately 13 percent of Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and records average annual growth of around 10 per cent. He emphasised that Tanzania provides a favourable environment for investors and businesses seeking to capitalise on opportunities in the sector.

Ambassador Matinyi further explained that Tanzania is implementing various construction projects and occupies a strategic geographical position connecting East, Central and Southern Africa. He added that the country’s membership in the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) makes it an important trade hub in the region.

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He said the government under President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has prioritised expanding investment opportunities in the rapidly growing construction sector to attract foreign capital and increase international investor participation.

According to Ambassador Matinyi, the government continues to welcome investors from across Africa and other parts of the world, recognising the construction sector’s contribution to economic growth and the development of national infrastructure.

Major strategic projects currently being implemented in Tanzania include the construction and expansion of ports and airports, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), road networks, residential buildings, hospitals, schools, tourist hotels and sports stadiums.

Bati-Est Expo 2026 provides Tanzania with an opportunity to showcase its investment potential, attract new business partners and strengthen cooperation with Algeria’s private sector in construction and infrastructure development.