DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has directed all public servants in Dar es Salaam to work from home today and tomorrow to mitigate disruptions caused by road closures during the Africa Energy Summit.
However, personnel whose duties require them to be at their workstations, such as security forces, healthcare workers and those in the transportation sector, are exempted from this directive.
The announcement was made by Chief Secretary Dr Moses Kusiluka in a statement issued yesterday.
The government aims to ensure smooth operations amidst the significant influx of delegates attending the summit, which will take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.
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According to the statement, banks will remain open and businesses at Kariakoo Market will continue to operate as usual.
Additionally, hotels and restaurants will remain operational throughout the two-day event.
“With the expected participation of over 2,600 delegates, including African Heads of State, international leaders and representatives from various development partners, key roads in Dar es Salaam will be closed for security and logistical purposes,” the statement said.
The statement also confirmed that the police have sanctioned the temporary road closures to accommodate the movement of dignitaries.
In light of these expected disruptions, the government has advised private sector employers to allow their employees in Dar es Salaam to work from home or make alternative arrangements to avoid transportation issues caused by the road closures.
The Africa Energy Summit, a joint initiative between the government, the World Bank and the African Development Bank, will gather key figures in the energy sector.
At total of 25 African presidents, 21 representatives of African Heads of State and six international institution leaders, including the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Mr Ajay Banga, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the President of the Rockefeller Foundation will be among the delegates.
The summit is expected to attract significant international attention to energy challenges and solutions across the African continent.
As a landmark event, the Africa Energy Summit highlights the growing importance of energy in driving economic development across Africa.
With energy access and sustainability being critical challenges for many African nations, the summit will focus on discussing innovative solutions, fostering collaboration between African governments, international organisations, private companies and development partners.
Key topics will include renewable energy, energy infrastructure, investment in energy projects and strategies for ensuring that energy production and consumption align with climate goals.
Tanzania, as the host nation, sees this summit as an opportunity to highlight its role as a regional energy leader.
Over the past decade, the Tanzanian government has made significant strides in expanding access to electricity, with a focus on renewable sources such as solar and hydroelectric power.
The summit provides a platform to discuss ongoing projects, share best practices and forge new partnerships that will accelerate energy access in Tanzania and beyond.
The success of this summit is expected to further solidify Tanzania’s standing as a key player in the African energy landscape and catalyse initiatives that will positively impact the continent’s energy future
