DAR ES SALAAM, July 29 -- TANZANIA is increasingly looking to energy as the engine that will power its next phase of development.

As the country begins implementing Vision 2050, the government is accelerating investment in electricity generation, natural gas infrastructure, transmission networks and renewable energy.

The objective is not merely to meet growing demand, but to build the foundation for industrialisation, investment, job creation and improved living standards for millions of Tanzanians.

The shift marks a new chapter in the countrys development journey. For decades, Tanzanias energy agenda was dominated by efforts to address power shortages and expand access to electricity.

While those priorities remain important, the focu...