Tanzania has been praised for its leadership in promoting clean energy initiatives in Africa.
President of Zambia, Dr. Haikande Hichilema, commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her efforts in implementing the continent’s energy transition agenda.
His remarks came on March 26, 2026, during the closing of the 13th International Mining and Energy Conference (ZIMEC) held in Kitwe, Zambia.
Dr. Hichilema highlighted Tanzania’s pioneering role in advancing the Clean Cooking Energy program, a flagship initiative driven by President Samia.
He added that Tanzania and Zambia are strengthening regional cooperation through strategic partnerships, investor-friendly policies, and cross-border infrastructure projects connecting the Southern African region.
The Zambian President also praised Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development for targeting three million tonnes of copper production by 2030, signaling the country’s commitment to sustainable growth.
At the conference, Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Mining, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, presented on enhancing regional infrastructure corridors to improve productivity and commercial competitiveness, underlining Tanzania’s role in promoting regional integration and economic development.
