DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 13 -- RECENTLY, in the grand yet crisp halls of the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Ambassador Mobhare Matinyi, Tanzanias representative to Sweden (and by extension the Nordic and Baltic region), strode to the podium and didnt just shake hands, he shook up expectations.

He led the Tanzanian delegation at the 14th annual Nordic–African Business Summit, a high-powered match‑making event for governments, companies, investors and policy‑makers, combining agriculture, energy and infrastructure under one roof. First, a bit of background, just to underscore how crucial Matinyis role is.

He was appointed Ambassador to Sweden in early 2025 and in June 2025 formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King ...