Since the global port operator DP World took over operations at Dar es Salaam Port’s berths 0-7 in April 2024, Tanzania has seen substantial progress in revenue generation, efficiency, and overall port management. Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Prof. Kitila Mkumbo, recently highlighted these achievements while presenting the 2025/26...
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Serikali yaleta mikopo nafuu ya riba ya asilimia 7 kwa wafanyabiashara wadogo na wa kati.
Serikali imetenga Tsh bilioni 18.5/- za mikopo. nafuu ya kuwezesha wajasiriamali nchini kupitia Benki ya NMB, ambayo itatolewa kwa riba ya 7%. Mkataba wa utoaji wa mikopo hiyo, umetiwa saini tarehe 6 May 2024 Jijijni Dar es Salaam na Mtendaji Mkuu wa Benki hiyo, Ruth Zaipuna na Katibu Mkuu wa Wizara ya Maendeleo ya Jamii,...
Tanzania and Rwanda to open new border point.
Tanzania and Rwanda are moving to open a new border post as th two countries deepen trade ties at a time when trade and political forces pull region partners in different directions. The new post will be opened in Kyerwa district in the Kagera Region to provide a second passage for people and goods and...
Moody’s Report: Tanzania’s sovereign rating surges to B1, signaling stability and growth.
Tanzania’s remarkable economic trajectory has propelled it to the forefront of East Africa’s financial landscape. With Moody’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade to B1, Tanzania surpasses regional counterparts. This leap places Tanzania ahead of Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, signalling a significant milestone in its economic journey. Moody’s decision to elevate Tanzania’s credit rating underscores the...
Safari za Nje za Dkt. Samia Suluhu Zimeingiza USD 5.6/-. Soma Zaidi.
WAZIRI wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, January Makamba, amesema ziara za Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan zimeiwezesha nchi kupata miradi ya zaidi ya USD bilioni 5.6 na mtaji unaoingizwa nchini kukua kutoka USD Bilioni 1 moja mwaka 2020 hadi USD Bilioni 5.6 mwaka huu. Akizungumza katika mahojiano maalum na waandishi wa habari...
Kenyan investors harnessing President Samia’s Pro-business policies for profitable ventures in Tanzania..
Kenyan investors are setting their sights on Tanzania’s promising business landscape, aiming to double the number of projects in the country in the coming years. Their strategy revolves around leveraging Tanzania’s pro-business policies and growth potential. At the Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania (Kedit) forum held in Dar es Salaam on March 9, 2024, investors convened...
BOT: Matumizi ya noti ya 10,000 yameongezeka kwa 75%, hii ina maana gani kwenye uchumi?
Gavana wa Benki Kuu nchini Tanzania Emmanuel Tutuba amesema kwamba kuongezeka kwa matumizi ya noti ya Tsh 10,000 ni ishara ya kwamba uchumi unazidi kufunguka na biashara zinaongezeka. Gavana Tutuba amesema, matumizi ya noti ya Tsh 10,000 yameongezeka kwa asilimia 75 ndani ya miaka mitano. Takwimu za Benki Kuu Tanzania zinaonesha mzunguko wa noti ya...
President Samia Suluhu’s New Year Speech: A Holistic Analysis of Taxation, Production Sectors, and Inclusive Growth in Tanzania’s Path to 2024
President Samia Suluhu, in her New Year speech, provides insights into Tanzania’s economic strategies, particularly in tax collection and the pivotal production sectors. The announcement of a remarkable 8% increase in tax collection, totalling TZS 22.6 trillion for the fiscal year ending June 2023, signifies a positive trend in revenue generation. This growth aligns with...
Tanzania and Uganda launch Lake Victoria maritime project for enhanced safety and connectivity.
The Tanzanian and Ugandan governments have initiated the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communication and Transport (MLVMCT) project, focusing on physical infrastructure development. Implemented through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) in Ilemela District, Tanzania has allocated a 13,827 square meter land for various purposes, including the installation of the Search and Rescue main Station. Captain...
IMF supports Tanzania’s economic recovery with $150.5m: What it means for the country.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given its approval for the second review of Tanzania’s Extended Credit Facility Arrangement. This means Tanzania will receive an immediate disbursement of approximately $150.5 million to support its budget. The total access under this arrangement for Tanzania is now about $455.3 million. This arrangement aims to help Tanzania recover...