In June 2023, Tanzania’s balance of trade saw a shortfall of $4.86 billion, a notable contrast from the $3.398 billion deficit registered in the corresponding period of June 2022. The driving factor behind this discrepancy, as outlined in the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) Monthly Economic Review for June 2023, lies primarily in escalated import expenditures....
Tanzania’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has issued a stark caution against potential disturbances in the wake of a port investment dispute. The warning comes as tensions rise following a court ruling that upheld an investment contract involving DP World, a Dubai-based company, and a subsequent call for protests by some dissenting parties....
In the heart of Tanzania’s Kibaha district, a transformative endeavour is shaping up to redefine the nation’s economic landscape. The Industrial Park, known as the Sitotan Industrial Park, is poised to become the country’s largest industrial park, with the potential to generate over 600,000 jobs and catalyze growth across multiple sectors. Already attracting investments from...
Tanzania’s real estate realm has exhibited a steady rebound from the hurdles posed by the pandemic, as demonstrated by a noteworthy uptick in the occupancy rates of commercial properties. This resurgence serves as a testament to the gradual recovery of businesses from the pandemic’s impact. In its most recent Financial Stability Report, freshly issued this...
Despite facing challenges such as tightened global financial conditions, climate-related concerns, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, a recent report underscores that Tanzania’s economy remains moderately exposed to risks. The Financial Stability Report, released by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), attributes this moderate risk profile to a robust...
Through the Medical Stores Department (MSD), the government has handed over modern generators to the District Hospitals of Lushoto and Muheza. These generators were provided in response to requests from these hospitals to MSD, aiming to enhance healthcare services for citizens. Dr Godfrey Andrew, Chief Medical Officer of Lushoto District Hospital, expressed gratitude to the...
Tanzania and the Abu Dhabi Development Fund of the United Arab Emirates have signed a low-interest loan agreement of $30 million, equivalent to 70 billion Tanzanian shillings. This loan is intended to construct a 220 kV power transmission line from Benaco to Kyaka and expand the Kyaka Power Substation in the Kagera region. The signing...
Professor Mussa Assad, the retired Controller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Government, who also holds over three decades of experience as a university lecturer, recently shared his insights on the issue of port investment in Tanzania. During a segment on Channel Ten’s “Dira ya Uchumi” television program, he addressed concerns that have arisen in...
The Tanzanian government is taking various measures to boost the production of sunflowers in order to reduce the country’s reliance on importing edible oil. Dodoma, Singida, and Manyara have been identified as strategic regions for increasing sunflower production. The government’s initiatives include providing farmers with access to quality sunflower seeds and agricultural inputs, such as...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Bo Li has commended Tanzania for its commitment to preserving Tanzania’s macroeconomic stability in a challenging global environment adding that the authorities’ swift policy response helped contain inflation and safeguard the economy against spillovers from the war in Ukraine. “I welcomed the authorities’ continued commitment to their...