Health, energy get infrastructure boost
DAR ES SALAAM: THREE agreements involving Tanzanian institutions have been signed to expand kidney care services, attract private investment in electricity transmission and promote the use of domestic natural gas in industries, marking a major step in advancing the country’s infrastructure development agenda.
The agreements were signed yesterday in Dar es Salaam during the Africa50 General Shareholders’ Meeting and Infra for Africa Forum 2026, bringing together Africa50 and Tanzanian institutions in partnerships expected to strengthen healthcare, energy infrastructure and industrial development.
The first agreement was signed between Africa50 and the Ministry of Health to expand access to dialysis and renal care services across the country.
The partnership is expected to improve access to specialised treatment for patients with kidney diseases, strengthen the capacity of the public health system and support the country’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
Another agreement was signed between Africa50 and the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), to unlock private investment in electricity transmission projects through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
The partnership will support the development of transmission infrastructure needed to connect electricity generation with areas of growing demand, including industrial zones and other productive sectors, while strengthening the reliability of the national power network.
A separate agreement was signed between Africa50, the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Taka Arabia, to pioneer the distribution of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Tanzania.
The project is expected to promote the use of domestically produced natural gas in industries, strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported fuels and lay the foundation for the country’s larger LNG development plans.
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The three agreements were among five signed during the forum as Africa50 and its partners moved to translate discussions on infrastructure financing into concrete projects across the continent.
The other two agreements focused on mobilising financing for infrastructure development in Africa.
One was signed between the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, Proparco and the Italian Climate Fund to increase investment in infrastructure projects across the continent.
The partnership is expected to bring additional capital for strategic infrastructure investments, while strengthening collaboration between development finance institutions and private investors.
Minister for Finance Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar had earlier said the forum would deepen collaboration between governments, the private sector and international financial institutions while promoting investment in strategic infrastructure projects.
He said the programme included the signing of agreements aimed at supporting the preparation and implementation of infrastructure projects, reflecting the forum’s focus on turning investment commitments into practical development initiatives.
