A new private-sector-led initiative, Makazi 2050, has been launched to connect Tanzania's housing and construction sector with investors, financiers, professionals, and consumers. The initiative aims to translate the country's long-term housing ambitions into practical opportunities. Makazi 2050 is aligned with the Tanzania Development Vision 2050, which identifies affordable, safe, and decent housing and settlements as a key aspiration. The initiative is led by the private sector and is intended to complement national development priorities.
The Makazi 2050 initiative will begin with a leadership forum on October 27, 2026, which will bring together selected stakeholders to discuss housing finance, construction, urban development, technology, and investment. The forum will be followed by Makazi Expo 2026, scheduled for November 26-28 at Viwanja vya Posta, Kijitonyama, Dar es Salaam. A government official is expected to officiate the expo, although their name has not been announced. The forum and expo aim to connect Tanzania's long-term development aspirations with activity in the housing market.
The Managing Director of Mizizi Greenworks Limited, Elias Patrick, said the forum would provide an opportunity for Tanzanian housing-sector leaders to consider how people will live in the future and how the sector can respond to emerging challenges, including climate change. He said discussions would also focus on developing sustainable housing and policies needed to address challenges such as changing weather patterns and events associated with El Niño. Patrick emphasized that the initiative aims to deliver better homes and communities for Tanzanians.
The Makazi 2050 Forum will provide a platform for leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss priorities affecting the sector, while the expo will give businesses an opportunity to showcase products and services, engage consumers, and facilitate access to financing and investment opportunities. The expo is expected to attract more than 150 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors. The three-day event will feature six areas covering property and investment, construction and building materials, and smart, green, and utility solutions.
A key feature of the expo will be the Makazi Clinic, a public education and engagement programme aimed at helping consumers make more informed housing and property decisions. The clinic will focus on three areas: Jenga Sahihi (Build Right), Malizia Sahihi (Finish and Live Better), and Fanya Property Ifanye Kazi (Make Property Work for You). The clinic will provide guidance on proper construction, home finishing and living, and financing, owning, investing in, and generating value from property.
The expo will also provide an opportunity for businesses and innovators to showcase solutions, both locally developed and internationally sourced, that can support better and more sustainable living. Through the clinic and exhibition, consumers will be connected with professionals, products, services, and financing options available through participating exhibitors. The organisers expect the initiative to combine strategic dialogue, market engagement, and continued industry engagement.
The Makazi 2050 initiative is a private-sector-led effort that aims to complement national development priorities. The organisers describe the initiative as a platform for leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss priorities affecting the sector and for businesses to showcase products and services. The initiative's wider 2026 programme will combine strategic dialogue through the Makazi 2050 Forum, market engagement through the expo, and continued industry engagement under Makazi 365.
Key points
- The Makazi 2050 initiative aims to connect Tanzania's housing sector with investors, financiers, and consumers to achieve the country's long-term housing ambitions.
- The initiative includes a leadership forum and an expo, which will feature a public education and engagement programme, the Makazi Clinic.
- The expo is expected to attract more than 150 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors, and will showcase solutions for better and more sustainable living.
