TANZANIA SETS EXAMPLE IN AFRICA FOR ENERGY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.



📌 Efficiency Recognized at Africa Energy Forum


📌 Lesotho Seeks to Learn from Tanzania’s Energy Projects


📌 Engineer Mramba Highlights Private Sector Role in Energy Sector Growth


Tanzania’s impressive execution of energy sector projects, including the completion of electricity supply to 12,318 villages, has become a key highlight at the ongoing Africa Energy Forum in South Africa.


The successful implementation of the 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project and various regional electricity transmission projects has drawn attention, prompting Lesotho to express interest in learning from Tanzania to improve its own power sector.


Speaking at the forum in Cape Town, South Africa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, stated that Tanzanians should take pride in the progress their country has made in the energy sector, making it a model across Africa.


“Many Tanzanians may not fully realize this, but Tanzania is being closely observed by other countries, especially in the energy sector where we are making great strides,” said Engineer Mramba.


He added that due to Tanzania’s strong performance in the energy sector, government representatives from Lesotho attending the forum expressed interest in collaborating with Tanzania to enhance their electricity systems.


Mramba emphasized that the energy sector is vital to the national economy, as economic growth relies heavily on the availability of reliable and sufficient energy.


At the forum, Mramba also highlighted the importance of involving the private sector in energy projects. He noted that with Tanzania’s growing economy, the country is increasing efforts in energy generation, transmission, and distribution—areas where private sector involvement is essential.


He invited investors to participate in the development of power transmission infrastructure, pointing out that the government is also committed to further connecting Tanzania’s power grid with other countries. Currently, Tanzania's grid is already interconnected with those of Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi, with plans underway to link with Zambia and Uganda.


During the forum, Tanzanian officials engaged with various potential investors who showed interest in investing in the country’s energy sector.

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