News & Insights

From National Law to Regional Oversight: Addressing Buyer Power in Tanzania

By Maria Goretti | March 19, 2026

The regulation of buyer power is a growing concern in Tanzania’s competition law framework. Under the Fair Competition Act, 2003,

Tanzanian Investor Rostam Azizi Acquires Controlling Stake in Nation Media Group 
By Elian Otti | March 13, 2026

A significant ownership change has emerged in East Africa’s media sector following Taarifa Limited’s acquisition of a controlling stake in

Tanzania introduces an ICT Startup Labelling Framework
By Anne | February 16, 2026

  Tanzania has introduced a new way to label startups. The ICT Startup Labelling Framework is a new system to

Easy Passage: The Porous Border Dilemma
By Kieran Marisa | February 3, 2026

Recent reports reveal a sophisticated cross-border phone theft syndicate operating from Kenya, trafficking stolen devices to black markets in Tanzania,

Things Fall Apart: The Unravelling Global Order Amidst U.S. Withdrawal from Multilateralism
By Anne | January 26, 2026

Two weeks ago, United States (US) President Donald Trump withdrew the country from 66 international organisations and treaties, arguing that they no

Tanzania Charts New Course for Jobs and Investment Growth
By Maria Goretti | December 12, 2025

A national investment target of USD 50 billion by 2030 is central to the current government’s planning framework. An employment

Balancing Sovereignty and Global Expectations: The Risk of Tanzania’s Isolation in International Standing
By Agatha Gichana | December 5, 2025

Tanzania’s international standing has taken a clear hit following the recent general elections, underscored by a joint statement from European

EAC Chairmanship: Consequences of Tanzania’s Current State of Affairs
By Jewel Tete | December 5, 2025

The East African Community’s (EAC’s)) summit has unexpectedly been postponed. Heads of state were scheduled to meet on 4th December

IMF: Tanzania’s Economy Strong Despite Upcoming Elections and Climate Change
By Brian Otieno | September 26, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed a staff visit this week. The visit follows closely the 5th review of the

Driving Regional Connectivity: The Promise and Challenges of the One Area Network
By Kieran Marisa | September 26, 2025

The East African Community (EAC) has been a champion of regional integration. Its mission is to broaden and deepen economic,

The Suspension of Jamii Forums’ Licence by TCRA
By Naisiae Simiren | September 26, 2025

Freedom of expression and the right of access to information in Tanzania has recently been muzzled by the Tanzanian authorities

Tanzania’s Landmark Progress: Safeguarding Children’s Privacy Rights in the Digital Age
By Jewel Tete | September 10, 2025

In a significant milestone for digital privacy in Tanzania, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) has issued its first-ever judgment

Understanding Tanzania’s Consumer Protection Laws
By Kieran Marisa | September 10, 2025

Consumer protection aims to safeguard individuals against violations of their consumer rights. Tanzania’s consumer protection framework mainly functions under the

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