Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Innocent Luoga, is leading a delegation of Tanzanian experts participating in the 5th Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy, taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The meeting brings together experts from across African Union member states to deliberate on strategic solutions for strengthening energy systems and transport infrastructure as key drivers of economic growth, industrial development, and regional integration across the continent.
Tanzania’s participation, through the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Transport, reflects the country’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable development through modern, reliable, and interconnected infrastructure systems.
Engineer Luoga is heading technical discussions that focus on accelerating investment in renewable energy, improving the role of natural gas as a transition fuel, and expanding cross-border electricity interconnection systems to enhance energy security and support industrial growth in Africa.
The Tanzanian delegation also includes the Director of Transport Safety and Environment from the Ministry of Transport, Ms. Stella Katondo, the Director General of the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC), Mr. Mohamed Salum, and other technical experts from both sectors.
The experts’ meeting, which runs from April 27 to April 29, 2026, is addressing key continental priorities, including increasing access to affordable and reliable energy, expanding clean energy investments, and improving efficiency in transport systems.
On energy matters, discussions are centered on scaling up renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, and hydropower, strengthening natural gas utilization as a bridge toward cleaner energy systems, and expanding regional power transmission networks to ensure stability and affordability of electricity across borders.
In the transport sector, experts are focusing on the development of integrated systems covering rail, road, air, and maritime transport.
These efforts aim to reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency in the movement of goods and passengers, and enhance trade connectivity among African countries.
The meeting also underscores the importance of strengthening regional cooperation to unlock infrastructure investments that support Africa’s industrialization agenda and boost intra-African trade.
The experts’ session will be followed by a Ministerial meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, where Tanzania will also participate.
The ministers are expected to review the technical recommendations and provide policy direction for implementation across member states.
Tanzania’s engagement in the meeting highlights its strategic focus on building sustainable energy systems and modern transport networks as key foundations for economic transformation and deeper African integration.
