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Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has invited UK investors to explore opportunities in the country’s key infrastructure sectors, highlighting roads, railways, and renewable energy as priority areas for collaboration.
Dr. Mpango made the call during a meeting at Chamwino State House in Dodoma on February 17, 2025, where he hosted Paul Woodman, the Chief Executive Officer of UK-based Innovo, and Nasser Sheikh, the Director General of MECCO. The discussions focused on potential investment partnerships aimed at improving Tanzania’s transport networks and expanding its renewable energy sector, particularly solar, wind, and geothermal power.
The Vice President emphasized Tanzania’s favorable investment climate, citing its stable and fast-growing economy, which has positioned the country as one of the most attractive investment destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. He also pointed out that Tanzania’s geographical location makes it a strategic hub for trade, serving as a gateway to landlocked neighboring countries.
Beyond infrastructure, Dr. Mpango highlighted opportunities in healthcare development, including the construction of hospitals and modern waste management systems. He noted that improving healthcare infrastructure is a key priority for the government as it seeks to enhance service delivery and meet the growing needs of the population.
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Innovo, which has a strong track record of financing and investing in major infrastructure projects across Africa, has been involved in constructing roads, hospitals, and airports in different countries. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore how similar investments could be made in Tanzania to support the country’s long-term development goals.
The discussions were attended by several senior government officials, including Minister of Transport Prof. Makame Mbarawa, Deputy Minister of Works Engineer Godfrey Kasekenya, Director General of the Public-Private Partnership Centre David Kafulila, and Ambassador John Ulanga, Director of Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.
