[IMF to support Zanzibar's blue economy]The Zanzibar Ministry of Blue Economy stated that the Zanzibar government will continue to vigorously develop the blue economy, and the International Monetary Fund has approved US$567 million for Tanzania through the Post-COVID-19 Recovery Fund, of which about US$100 million will flow to Zanzibar , including about $16 million to be spent on blue economy sectors such as small-scale fisheries, sea cucumber and seaweed farming, and mud crab fattening. At the same time, relevant departments of Zanzibar will carry out in-depth research on the blue economy value chain, protect biodiversity to support Zanzibar's development of the blue economy. Editor/Xing Wentao
The Manville hydropower station in Cameroon has been fully developed, with an installed capacity of 211 megawatts and an annual power generation of over 1 billion kilowatt hours. It is also connected to a 278 kilometer 225 kV transmission line and put into operation. The project overcomes challenges such as tropical swamps and rainy season construction, strengthens the power grid in southern Cameroon, improves power supply stability, and can also transmit power to neighboring countries, promoting regional energy interconnection and upgrading.Editor/Bian Wenjun
The order for four largest 4300TEU container ships from Ningbo Ocean Shipping has been landed, with a total investment of over 1.6 billion yuan. They will be constructed by Huangpu Wenchong and delivered in 2028. The ship type is adapted to the needs of international routes, combining low-carbon environmental protection and intelligent operation and maintenance advantages, and zero emissions can be achieved by docking. This move will strengthen the ocean shipping capacity, upgrade the fleet structure, enhance the service level of international routes, and consolidate the competitiveness of enterprise shipping.Editor/Biaan Wenjun