Tanzania Roundup: Investment climate, disappearance cases, renewable energy
Improving investment climate
The government of Tanzania is focused on improving the investment climate to attract more domestic and foreign direct investment projects. The Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office, Planning and Investment, Mr Stanslaus Nyongo has emphasised the importance of creating a conducive environment for investors and commended the Tanzania Investment Centre for its efforts in facilitating services to investors. Project registrations have surged by 91.6% due to the new Investment Act No. 10 of 2022, according to Daily News.
Tanzanian fights for justice in the US
Tanzanian national Andrew Hango fought for justice after being wrongfully imprisoned and tortured in the US for seven years. He is seeking $5 million in compensation for brutality and wrongful imprisonment, and his family claims Tanzanian officials provided little help. Hango was eventually freed in December 2021 with the help of international diplomats and rights advocates. According to The Citizen, his family continues to pursue a rightful settlement and permanent resolution for his ordeal.
Renewable energy in Tanzania
The TriDEP Initiative, a partnership between the U.S., India, and Tanzania, has been launched to enhance renewable energy infrastructure and policy in Tanzania. The initiative includes workshops, capacity-building sessions, and collaboration with government bodies, utilities, and private enterprises. The focus is on strengthening grid infrastructure, promoting renewable energy technologies, and integrating disaster risk reduction and climate-smart agriculture initiatives for sustainable development, as reported by Energetica.
Apology for poll rigging
Tanzanian Cabinet Minister Nape Nnauye's apology for suggesting that the ruling party didn't need to win votes through ballot boxes has not ended criticism. Opposition, activists, and analysts are calling for his resignation. Nnauye's controversial remarks sparked debate and were rejected by the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. This is not the first time he has made controversial statements during an election. Various political figures and academics have condemned his remarks and called for his resignation, as reported by The Citizen.
Police held over child disappearance cases
Activists in Tanzania are demanding that the police take immediate action when child disappearance cases are reported, instead of waiting 24 hours to begin investigations. They argue that waiting increases the risk of missing children and that the current procedure is inefficient and inhumane. However, the police spokesperson, David Misime, disputes this, stating that initial steps are taken immediately and further investigation is launched if necessary after 24 hours, The Citizen reports.
