Africa Matters

BRI pioneers green infrastructure in Africa

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative is a vast, ambitious infrastructure and economic development project spanning across continents. As for China-Africa Belt and Road cooperation, one of its most significant and promising facets is its emphasis on green infrastructure projects, renewable energy development, and ecological conservation measures. At a time when the world is grappling with environmental challenges, Sino-African…

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What next after government entities agree on LNG project

Summary At least 1,763 Tanzanian firms have registered to seize business opportunities for the provision of services and products during the project construction phase. Dar es Salaam. Tanzanians could have up to three years before they start benefiting from the actual construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) processing plant, thanks to the completion of the Host Government Agreement…

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Japanese investors say they want more business with Africa

There is growing interest in Japan by the government, parliamentarians, mega companies and startups to invest more in Africa. Source African Development Bank Group Construction of Mozambique’s multibillion dollar gas project to restart in Q3 2023 ___ There is growing interest in Japan by the government, parliamentarians, mega companies and startups to invest more in Africa. As a delegation…

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What Sh1.5 trillion pacts herald for Tanzania’s economy

Summary The target of mining contributing 10 percent of GDP is expected to be surpassed soon Dar es Salaam. The government yesterday signed Framework Agreements worth $667 million (about Sh1.54 trillion) with three mining firms in a landmark development that would see Tanzania surpassing its target of mining contributing at least ten percent of the economy. The government’s target…

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