DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has stepped up preparations for the Africa50 General Shareholders’ Meeting (GSM) and Infra for Africa Forum, with officials expressing confidence that Tanzania is on course to successfully host the high-profile continental gathering next month.
According to a statement from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, the two-day event, scheduled for August 5-6, 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, is expected to attract more than 1,200 participants, including government leaders, Africa50 shareholders, international financiers, investors and private sector representatives from across Africa and beyond.
The progress was reviewed during a meeting of the national organising committee chaired by the Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary and Commissioner for External Finance in the Ministry of Finance, Rished Bade, who assessed the status of preparations and urged members to ensure all outstanding activities are completed on schedule.
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The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation offices in Dar es Salaam, was co-chaired by the ministry’s Acting Director of International Cooperation, Rose Kitandula.
During the meeting, committee members presented updates on key areas, including technical preparations, participant coordination and logistical arrangements aimed at ensuring Tanzania delivers a successful international conference.
After receiving the progress report, the two officials expressed satisfaction with the pace of preparations, while stressing the need to complete the remaining tasks within the set timelines to ensure the summit is efficiently organised and leaves lasting benefits for the country.
According to the ministry, the government believes hosting the event will strengthen Tanzania’s position as a regional hub for trade and investment in East Africa, while encouraging greater private sector participation in implementing the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV) and advancing the objectives of the National Development Vision 2050.