IF DANGOTE BUILDS AN OIL REFINERY IN MOMBASA, TANZANIA MUST RESPOND STRATEGICALLY NOT REACTIVELY — The ongoing discussions surrounding the possibility of the Dangote Group establishing a large-scale oil refinery in Mombasa or Lamu, Kenya, deserve far more attention than a conventional investment an
Tanzania stands at a defining moment in its economic history. Over the past two decades, the country has invested heavily in ports, railways, roads, airports, power generation and regional trans
Global energy markets have pivoted from expectations of an LNG surplus to renewed fears of supply shortages as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global trade routes. With oil and LNG prices climbing and competition for fuel intensifying, the latest developments underscore the importance of Tanzania accelerating its LNG project, strengthening energy security, and positioning itself as a dependable supplier in an increasingly uncertain global market.
Electric motorcycles represent far more than a cleaner mode of transport—they offer Tanzania a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a multi-billion-dollar industrial ecosystem. By investing in local manufacturing, battery-swapping networks, renewable energy, digital finance, carbon markets and regional exports, the country can transform the bodaboda sector into a catalyst for industrialization, job creation, energy security and sustainable economic growth, positioning Tanzania as East Africa's leading electric mobility hub.
Every nation invests in roads, railways, ports, power plants and digital infrastructure. These projects are visible. They create jobs, improve productivity and stimulate economic growth.But there is a
The escalating military confrontation between the United States and Iran has once again placed the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global attention. Carrying approximately 20% of the world’s crude