Economy

 iTrust Opens Tanzania’s Investment Market to African Opportunities 

By Stacie Mburugu | November 2, 2026

Buying shares in a bank in another African country or investing in the continent’s growing technology industry has not always

Building Tanzania’s Startup Ecosystem: Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya
By Maria Goretti | October 23, 2026

Tanzania’s startup ecosystem has grown from 247 active startups in 2020 to more than 1,300 in 2026, supporting thousands of

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up
By Alfas Mulunda | October 18, 2026

Tanzania  Tanzania Targets Moving 1,500 Containers Daily by Rail to Cut Dar es Salaam Port Congestion  Tanzania plans to move

Lamu’s Big Win: The US$16 Billion Dangote Refinery
By Francis Gikonyo | October 2, 2026

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the $16–$17 billion (Ksh 2.2 trillion) Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, Kenya, marks

Tanzania’s Next Growth Chapter Begins with Self-Reliance
By Maria Goretti | September 19, 2026

Tanzania’s development agenda has entered a new phase. With Vision 2025 concluding in June 2026, the government has begun implementing

Tanzania and Japan Affirm Strong Bilateral Development Ties Across Infrastructure, Trade, and Cultural Exchange
By Francis Gikonyo | September 19, 2026

When Tanganyika achieved independence in December 1961, Japan was among the earliest sovereign nations to extend formal diplomatic recognition. Over

Credit Guarantees: Bridging Tanzania’s Financing Gap
By Veronica Shiroya | September 11, 2026

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has taken an important step towards strengthening the country’s financial architecture through the draft Banking

Trade And Financial Services Round-Up
By Stacie Mburugu | September 11, 2026

Tanzania  Tanzania Launches Climate-Smart Dairy Competition  The Government, in partnership with Heifer International Tanzania and other stakeholders, has launched the

Tanzania’s Energy Transition: Powering a Greener Future 
By Charity Muyoka | August 29, 2026

Tanzania’s energy transition is often presented as a climate story: a shift towards cleaner, more reliable and sustainable energy. But for Tanzania,

Gov’t Steps Up Polio Vaccination Efforts 
By Alfas Mulunda | August 29, 2026

Tanzania has made significant efforts to protect children from polio through nationwide vaccination programmes and routine immunisation services. Polio is a highly infectious viral

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round Up: Issue No. 33 of 2026
By Francis Gikonyo | August 29, 2026

Tanzania  Lissu Challenges Credibility of Prosecution Witnesses  Chadema leader Tundu Lissu has challenged the credibility of witnesses testifying against him

Trade and Financial Service Round Up: Issue No. 33 of 2026
By Francis Gikonyo | August 29, 2026

Tanzania  Indonesia’s PT Pertamina Seeks to Invest in Tanzania’s Energy and Industrial Sectors  Indonesia’s state-owned energy company PT Pertamina is

Energy Minister Ndejembi Endorsed for VP Following Nchimbi’s Exit  
By Francis Gikonyo | August 29, 2026

Tanzania’s executive leadership is set for a key shift after the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) endorsed Energy Minister Deogratius

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