During the trip, the delegation got acquainted with examples of electrification of residential buildings, educational institutions and small businesses, which improved the quality of social services and stimulated local entrepreneurship. Local residents and members of the public told how the advent of electricity has changed their lives and daily activities.
Speaking at the event, Mbumba noted that Tanzanian practice shows how electrification projects can become a catalyst for economic progress. «We are learning an important principle: electricity should be not just a communal good, but a means of economic development of the territories served», he said. The Republic of Zambia plans to improve its strategy by linking energy projects with the creation of income sources for the population and the sustainable development of the regions.
Engineer Deogratius Nagu from the REA Agency of Tanzania, who is involved in rural electrification projects, stressed that connecting villages to the electric grid has significantly changed the way of life of local residents, opening up opportunities for entrepreneurship and social progress. He noted that the advent of electricity has become a catalyst for the development of small businesses: mills, welding shops and cold storage facilities have appeared in remote areas, which previously was impossible without stable electricity supply.
He paid special attention to changes in education, citing the example of the Chahwa Elementary School, which now has uninterrupted power supply, which has significantly improved the educational process. Nagu explained that thanks to electrification, teachers can use improved teaching materials, and students have more time to study, including evening hours.
The rural electrification program remains key to Tanzania's development strategy aimed at increasing production capacity, modernizing social infrastructure, and supporting the agricultural sector. This visit demonstrates the strengthening of the partnership between Tanzania and Zambia in the energy sector, where the countries share experiences in expanding electric grids and their role in the sustainable development of the regions.
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