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<title>Architecting Tanzania’s sovereign wealth fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tanzania’s economy is transitioning towards a higher level of economic complexity and so it requires a sophisticated mechanism to manage the inherent volatility of commodity prices ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:22:20 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Samia, Kagame pledge deeper cooperation in Dar es Salaam talks</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/samia-kagame-pledge-deeper-cooperation-in-dar-es-salaam-talks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In their talks the two leaders focused on strengthening cooperation between Rwanda and Tanzania across several sectors of mutual interest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:40:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Samia holds pay, orders labour and informal sector overhaul</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ She directed the Ministry of Labour to ensure that workers in small-scale enterprises are registered with social security schemes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:37:49 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania incurred Sh125bn economic loss following election unrest</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-incurred-sh125bn-economic-loss-following-election-unrest</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A special criminal investigation team will be formed to identify those who planned and financed the violence. 
This team will investigate looting, unresolved deaths, and missing persons. It will also look into incidents that occurred beyond the initially identified hotspots. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:08 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BRELA transitions to new online services system</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/brela-transitions-to-new-online-services-system</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The transition marks a significant step in the government&#039;s broader initiative to digitalise public services and improve the ease of doing business ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:24:58 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Global trade growth continues on gains from Africa, Asia</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/global-trade-growth-continues-on-gains-from-africa-asia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Trade in goods accounted for most of this expansion, rising by about 7 per cent and contributing nearly $1.8 trillion to the overall increase ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanian govt unveils new supply chain management policy</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-govt-unveils-supply-chain-management-policy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This policy initiative aims to stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunities across the country ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:41:22 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Market relief, oil plummets as Trump announces two&#45;week Iran ceasefire</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/market-relief-oil-plummets-as-trump-announces-two-week-iran-ceasefire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This move has ignited a relief rally across international bourses. Investors are hopeful that the agreement will lead to a resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:44:22 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tazara’s $1.4bn rehabilitation set to begin following Zambia&#45;China talks</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tazaras-14bn-rehabilitation-set-to-begin-following-zambia-china-talks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Once the infrastructure is fully upgraded, the cost of transporting heavy goods is expected to decrease significantly ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:51:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TASAC engages maritime stakeholders to address vessel allocation, berthing challenges at Dar Port</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tasac-engages-maritime-stakeholders-to-address-vessel-allocation-berthing-challenges-at-dar-port</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Stakeholders broadly agreed that the FBW system carries significant long-term advantages for port management and shipping logistics ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:57:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania Revenue Authority recovers Sh800bn through Out&#45;of&#45;Court settlements</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-revenue-authority-recovers-sh800bn-through-out-of-court-settlements</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This significant injection into the national treasury followed the resolution of 30 tax objection cases between January and March 2026, TRA commissioner general, Mr Yusuph Mwenda said in a statement on April 2, 2026 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:27:36 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TRA collects Sh9.3trn, exceeds third quarter targets</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tra-collects-sh93trn-exceeds-third-quarter-targets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Commissioner General, Yusuf Mwenda, confirmed that the Authority collected Sh9.31 trillion between January and March 2026, with the figure exceeding the initial target of Sh8.75 trillion, representing a performance rate of 106.4 percent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:07:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BoT holds central bank rate at 5.75pc amidist global tensions</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-holds-central-bank-rate-at-575pc-amidist-global-tensions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The decision was announced by Deputy Governor in charge of Monetary and Economic Policy, Dr Yamungu Kayandabila, during a briefing with banking leaders, financial institutions and media representatives on April 2, 2026 at BoT’s sub-offices here in the city ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:42:45 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Global bond and currency markets rattled by Iran war shock</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/global-bond-and-currency-markets-rattled-by-iran-war-shock</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Investors and traders say the turbulence has spread across major asset classes. These include US Treasuries, currencies, gold and oil ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:48:13 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Fitch maintains Tanzania rating at B+ with stable outlook</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/fitch-maintains-tanzania-rating-at-b-with-stable-outlook</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fitch ratings follows a similar move by Moody’s Ratings in February, which held the country at B1 with a stable outlook. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:08:46 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>CAG flags persistent losses at ATCL and TRC in latest audit report</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/cag-flags-persistent-losses-at-atcl-and-trc-in-latest-audit-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The findings were presented on Monday, March 30, 2026, when the Controller and Auditor General (CAG), Charles Kichere, submitted the 2024/25 audit reports to President Samia Suluhu Hassan at State House in Dar es Salaam ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:28:12 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>National debt tops Sh110trn as CAG submits Audit reports to Samia</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/national-debt-tops-sh110trn-as-cag-submits-audit-reports-to-samia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The reports, submitted at State House, show that Tanzania’s public debt reached Sh110.05 trillion as of June 30, 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:10:24 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>WTO members introduce world&amp;apos;s first baseline digital trade rules</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/wto-members-introduce-worlds-first-baseline-digital-trade-rules</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The agreement is separate from an e-commerce moratorium which bans customs duties being placed on digital downloads and streaming, which is currently the subject of a political deadlock between the US and India at the WTO meeting in Cameroon ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:18:03 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Global steel giant Danieli Group eyes major investment in Tanzania</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/global-steel-giant-danieli-group-eyes-major-investment-in-tanzania</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a meeting at the State House with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the CEO of Danieli Group, Mr Giacomo Mareschi Danieli, pointed to Tanzania’s strategic regional position and its abundance of natural resources like gas and mineral ore as key factors for their interest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:49:51 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia&amp;apos;s used&#45;car trade</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/lamborghinis-stranded-in-sri-lanka-as-war-disrupts-asias-used-car-trade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Japan and South Korea exported a combined $19 billion worth of used cars last year, with Japan accounting for a little more than half of that ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:04:25 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania&amp;apos;s long serving cabinet minister, William Lukuvi, dies at 70</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-long-serving-cabinet-minister-william-lukuvi-dies-at-70</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the time of his passing, Mr Lukuvi was serving as the Minister of State in the Prime Minister&#039;s Office [Policy, Coordination Parliamentary Affairs and Persons with Disabilities] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:05:56 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dollar strengthens as Iran conflict uncertainty unsettles currencies and global markets</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dollar-strengthens-as-iran-conflict-uncertainty-unsettles-currencies-and-global-markets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Among major currencies, sterling declined 0.51 percent to $1.3387 after gaining strongly in the previous session, while the euro slipped 0.27 percent to $1.1585, reversing earlier gains, according to Reuters ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:30:12 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Zanzibar to reclaim regional gateway title with $300m Mangapwani Integrated Port</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/zanzibar-to-reclaim-regional-gateway-title-with-300m-mangapwani-integrated-port</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The multi-million-dollar facility is expected to transform Zanzibar into a modern maritime gateway capable of handling large-scale international cargo operations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:33:42 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Efforts to turn Lake Tanganyika into maritime logistics lifeline underway</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/efforts-to-turn-lake-tanganyika-into-central-africas-economic-lifeline-underway</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ What was once a tranquil inland waterway, evocative of history and natural beauty, is rapidly evolving into a pulsating industrial corridor at the heart of East and Central Africa’s economic renaissance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:31:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Central banks hawkish but cautious in war&amp;apos;s shadow</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/central-banks-hawkish-but-cautious-in-wars-shadow</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a rare coincidence of the monetary policy diary, central banks of the United States, Japan, Britain, Canada and the euro zone - effectively the Group of Seven (G7) nations - convened this week, as have counterparts from several emerging economies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:56:56 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>President Samia signals new era for Tanzania with comprehensive tax reform</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-signals-new-era-for-tanzania-with-comprehensive-tax-reform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Samia noted during the ceremony that nearly 35 years have passed since the last major tax review, which was conducted by the Mtei Commission ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:57:35 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange rebounds with extraordinary gains in second week of March 2026</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-es-salaam-stock-exchange-rebounds-with-extraordinary-gains-in-second-week-of-march-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The market was heavily dominated by banking sector activity, particularly CRDB, which traded a remarkable 12.49 million shares over the five-day period ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:47:08 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania achieves engineering milestone with local locomotive assembly</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-achieves-engineering-milestone-with-local-locomotive-assembly</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The decision to assemble six MGR Class 91XX locomotives within Tanzania represents a significant departure from traditional procurement methods ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:54:19 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Oil Surges, global shares slip amid gulf shipping attacks</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/oil-surges-global-shares-slip-amid-gulf-shipping-attacks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The International Energy Agency’s plan to release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, the largest such release in its history, announced on Wednesday, did little to calm investor nerves ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:24:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dollar nears record highs in global markets as energy surge fuels inflation fears</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dollar-nears-record-highs-in-global-markets-as-energy-surge-fuels-inflation-fears</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dollar-nears-record-highs-in-global-markets-as-energy-surge-fuels-inflation-fears</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to Reuters, the dollar has climbed more than 1.5 percent against a basket of major currencies and is close to its strongest level since November ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:08:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BoT initiates stakeholder consultations on creation of joint credit guarantee firm</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-initiates-stakeholder-consultations-on-creation-of-national-credit-guarantee-company</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-initiates-stakeholder-consultations-on-creation-of-national-credit-guarantee-company</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This new entity is envisioned as a specialised institution dedicated to the provision and management of credit guarantees, effectively centralising functions currently nested within the central bank ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:26:11 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>EAC seeks joint road safety measures to improve transport, logistics</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-pushes-joint-road-safety-measures-to-support-transport-logistics</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-pushes-joint-road-safety-measures-to-support-transport-logistics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Among the key proposals Is a call for the East African Community Secretariat to mobilise resources for harmonised guidelines on traffic crash data management in collaboration with the Northern Corridor Transit Transport Coordination Authority and the Central Corridor Transport and Transit Facilitation Agency ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:16:01 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania unveils Sh86.3trn development plan for 2026/27</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-unveils-sh863trn-development-plan-for-202627</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-unveils-sh863trn-development-plan-for-202627</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The five-year programme carries an estimated price tag of Sh477.7 trillion, signalling the scale of investment required to drive economic expansion, create employment and strengthen key sectors of the economy ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:24:55 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>President Samia meets ABF Sugar chief to strengthen industry growth</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-meets-abf-sugar-chief-to-strengthen-industry-growth</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-meets-abf-sugar-chief-to-strengthen-industry-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABF Sugar, a global sugar producer and part of Associated British Foods, is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The group holds a 75 percent stake in Kilombero Sugar Company, while the government of Tanzania owns the remaining 25 percent ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:47:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Rostam Azizi’s Taarifa Ltd acquires controlling stake in Nation Media Group</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rostam-azizis-taarifa-ltd-acquires-controlling-stake-in-nation-media-group</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rostam-azizis-taarifa-ltd-acquires-controlling-stake-in-nation-media-group</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development announced on March 10, 2026 that it has entered into a formal agreement to sell its 100 percent shareholding in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited to Taarifa Ltd ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:34:41 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dar bourse sheds over Sh1.4 trillion as banking stocks drag market lower</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-bourse-sheds-over-sh14-trillion-as-banking-stocks-drag-market-lower</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-bourse-sheds-over-sh14-trillion-as-banking-stocks-drag-market-lower</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Market analysts attribute much of the decline to heavy losses in banking counters, which weighed strongly on overall market performance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:09:15 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania welcomes the appointment of Amb Mbundi as the new EAC SG</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-welcomes-the-appointment-of-amb-mbundi-as-the-new-eac-sg</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-welcomes-the-appointment-of-amb-mbundi-as-the-new-eac-sg</guid>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 22:34:15 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>EAC summit unveils customs bond to speed up regional cargo movement</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-summit-unveils-customs-bond-to-speed-regional-cargo-movement</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-summit-unveils-customs-bond-to-speed-regional-cargo-movement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The EAC Customs Bond replaces the requirement for multiple national bonds and is designed to lower compliance costs and reduce border delays for traders ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:42:09 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Rukwa airport to open up key production zone</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rukwa-airport-to-open-up-key-production-zone</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rukwa-airport-to-open-up-key-production-zone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 96 percent of works in the project, undertaken by Chinese contractor M/s Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co Ltd, have been completed, with formal handover slated on April 1, 2026 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:14:38 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania narrows trade gap as exports surge by over 10pc</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-narrows-trade-gap-as-exports-surge-by-over-10pc</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-narrows-trade-gap-as-exports-surge-by-over-10pc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2025, the total value of exported goods and services rose by 10.2 percent to $17.99 billion while total imports of goods and services rose to $17.826 billion ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:23:01 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania Chamber of Commerce goes fully digital with new trade portal</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-chamber-of-commerce-goes-fully-digital-with-new-trade-portal</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-chamber-of-commerce-goes-fully-digital-with-new-trade-portal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The chamber is also conducting capacity-building sessions to help producers and use the portal so that they can fully benefit from the services provided ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:30:54 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Govt opens public consultations on revised business and investment strategy</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/govt-opens-public-consultations-on-revised-business-and-investment-strategy</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/govt-opens-public-consultations-on-revised-business-and-investment-strategy</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:08:15 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Global markets, aviation collapse as Middle East conflict enters third day</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/global-markets-aviation-collapse-as-middle-east-conflict-enters-third-day</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/global-markets-aviation-collapse-as-middle-east-conflict-enters-third-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air corridors across key Gulf States were shuttered within hours of the initial escalation on Saturday, grounding thousands of flights and crippling some of the world’s busiest transit hubs ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:30:31 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzam’s Kitonga stretch set for four&#45;lane overhaul as traffic volumes double</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzams-kitonga-stretch-set-for-four-lane-overhaul-as-traffic-volumes-double</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzams-kitonga-stretch-set-for-four-lane-overhaul-as-traffic-volumes-double</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The road expansion is expected to generate far-reaching economic benefits, including reduced fuel consumption, lower vehicle maintenance costs, improved delivery schedules, and enhanced investor confidence in Tanzania’s transport infrastructure ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:34:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TanzaniA, Zambia resolve key barriers at Tunduma border to ease congestion</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-zambia-resolve-key-barriers-at-tunduma-border-to-ease-congestion</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-zambia-resolve-key-barriers-at-tunduma-border-to-ease-congestion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For years, transport and logistics operators have decried lengthy delays at the Tunduma border, where freight lorries bound for Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond frequently queued for days before clearance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:56:37 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Zanzibar’s investment authority announces strict new real estate regulations</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/zanzibars-investment-authority-announces-strict-new-real-estate-regulations</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/zanzibars-investment-authority-announces-strict-new-real-estate-regulations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ All real estate projects must now be officially registered with ZIPA before the commencement of any implementation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:45:32 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Moody’s assigns Tanzania’s B1 credit rating as growth offsets political, social risks</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/moodys-assigns-tanzanias-b1-credit-rating-as-growth-offsets-political-social-risks</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/moodys-assigns-tanzanias-b1-credit-rating-as-growth-offsets-political-social-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In its latest review, Moody’s Ratings affirmed Tanzania’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings at B1 and maintained a stable outlook, reflecting what it described as strong and increasingly broad-based growth momentum and resilience to shocks, balanced against weak institutional framework and low household incomes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:58:12 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TRC commences containerised freight operations with SGR carriers</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/trc-commences-freight-operations-with-sgr-container-carriers</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/trc-commences-freight-operations-with-sgr-container-carriers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This milestone follows the successful introduction of transportation of bulk goods, such as cement, which began in July 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:29:14 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>As Kariakoo reopens, the real task is reviving its regional trade power</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/as-kariakoo-reopens-the-real-task-is-reviving-its-regional-trade-power</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/as-kariakoo-reopens-the-real-task-is-reviving-its-regional-trade-power</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For decades, Kariakoo functioned as the beating heart of Tanzania’s commercial life and a magnet for traders from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique but over time, however, congestion, fragmented logistics, bureaucratic procedures and declining infrastructure steadily eroded that advantage ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:43:59 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>President Samia Opens Newly Reconstructed Kariakoo Market After Sh28 Billion Investment”</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-opens-newly-reconstructed-kariakoo-market-after-sh28-billion-investment</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-opens-newly-reconstructed-kariakoo-market-after-sh28-billion-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The reopening represents a significant milestone for thousands of traders who were displaced after a mysterious fire gutted the historic market on the night of July 10, 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:29:06 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Idrisa Modo</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanga port transformation and Tanzania’s ascent to a global logistics powerhouse</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/the-tanga-transformation-tanzanias-ascent-to-a-global-logistics-powerhouse</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/the-tanga-transformation-tanzanias-ascent-to-a-global-logistics-powerhouse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The development is set to reposition Tanzania as a leading logistics and transit hub, reshaping the competitive geography of East African trade ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:23:11 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania seeks global, local partners for pharmaceutical manufacturing push</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-launches-major-drive-to-boost-domestic-pharmaceutical-manufacturing</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-launches-major-drive-to-boost-domestic-pharmaceutical-manufacturing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The government has established the Pharmaceutical Investment Acceleration Programme, a framework designed to “de-risk” strategic investments and provide a streamlined “Green-Lane” approval process that bypasses traditional administrative delays ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:37:07 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania misses out on Africa’s top reserve holders despite vast economic potential</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-misses-out-on-africas-top-reserve-holders-despite-vast-economic-potential</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-misses-out-on-africas-top-reserve-holders-despite-vast-economic-potential</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to figures compiled by Business Insider Africa, drawing on Global Firepower data, Tanzania does not feature among the continent’s 10 countries with the largest combined gold and foreign exchange reserves at the start of 2026 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:41:54 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Can Tanzania’s new sovereign pragmatism stance advance economic diplomacy?</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-sovereign-pragmatism-and-the-pursuit-of-economic-diplomacy</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-sovereign-pragmatism-and-the-pursuit-of-economic-diplomacy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For decades, Tanzania’s diplomatic identity was rooted in the non-alignment of the Cold War era, a principled, yet often reactive, stance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:52:25 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania’s push to curb loan sharks sparks debate over policy signals</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-push-to-curb-loan-sharks-sparks-debate-over-policy-signals</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-push-to-curb-loan-sharks-sparks-debate-over-policy-signals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When government officials call for lower lending rates, markets may perceive this as political pressure, potentially weakening monetary policy credibility ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:28:44 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Central bank holds rate steady, signalling policy continuity and economic confidence</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/central-bank-holds-rate-steady-signalling-policy-continuity-and-economic-confidence</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/central-bank-holds-rate-steady-signalling-policy-continuity-and-economic-confidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The move by the Bank of Tanzania’s Monetary Policy Committee reflects confidence that prevailing monetary settings are sufficient to support growth while keeping inflation firmly within target ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:13:40 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Faraja Mgwabati</dc:creator>
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<title>Rwandan central bank team studies Bank of Tanzania’s in&#45;house ICT systems</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rwandan-central-bank-team-studies-bank-of-tanzanias-in-house-ict-systems</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/rwandan-central-bank-team-studies-bank-of-tanzanias-in-house-ict-systems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rwandan delegation received in-depth briefings on the BoT’s in-house development of digital platforms, quality-assurance procedures and the layered security frameworks that safeguard its ICT systems ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:27:29 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania, Zambia, China launch Tazara&amp;apos;s 21st&#45;century future</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-zambia-china-launch-tazaras-21st-century-future</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-zambia-china-launch-tazaras-21st-century-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rehabilitation is anticipated to inject considerable dynamism into trade between Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:48:29 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania to use natural resources as collateral for development financing, President Samia says</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-hassan-tanzania-to-use-natural-resources-to-finance-its-development</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-hassan-tanzania-to-use-natural-resources-to-finance-its-development</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This move is intended to offset any potential shortfall in donor confidence and accelerate the country&#039;s mega-infrastructure agenda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:39:46 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>President Samia names new Cabinet, retains 17 ministers</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-names-new-cabinet-retains-17-ministers</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/president-samia-names-new-cabinet-retains-17-ministers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The President structured the line-up to combine seasoned administrators with new entrants, retaining 17 members from the previous executive, of whom 11 have been entrusted with the same portfolios ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:22:16 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania’s President Samia pushes ahead with Mtwara–Mbamba Bay rail link</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-president-samia-pushes-ahead-with-mtwarambamba-bay-rail-link</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-president-samia-pushes-ahead-with-mtwarambamba-bay-rail-link</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The President described the ambitious project as an essential investment that will support mineral extraction, agricultural production and regional trade ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:37:36 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dr Nchemba takes helm as Prime Minister, faces huge task ahead</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dr-nchemba-takes-helm-as-prime-minister-faces-huge-task-ahead</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dr-nchemba-takes-helm-as-prime-minister-faces-huge-task-ahead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Having steered the Finance Ministry through the turbulent post-pandemic period since 2021, he is well aware of the importance of fiscal prudence, revenue mobilisation and transparent use of public resources ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:44:43 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>EAC trade grows as member states pledge to remove barriers at 25th MSMEs fair</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-trade-grows-as-member-states-pledge-to-remove-barriers-at-25th-msmes-fair</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-trade-grows-as-member-states-pledge-to-remove-barriers-at-25th-msmes-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ According to data shared during the opening of the 25th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair in Nairobi, intra-EAC trade rose from $14.2 billion in June 2024 to $18 billion by June 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:22:58 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania, Rwanda begin talks to link national payment switches</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-rwanda-begin-talks-to-link-national-payment-switches</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-rwanda-begin-talks-to-link-national-payment-switches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The move is a step towards enabling instant and low-cost cross-border money transfers for citizens and businesses across East Africa ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:05:44 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>What lies ahead for new Speaker of Tanzania’s Parliament, Mussa Zungu</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/what-lies-ahead-for-new-tanzanian-speaker-mussa-zungu</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/what-lies-ahead-for-new-tanzanian-speaker-mussa-zungu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mr Zungu steps into the role at a time when Parliament is being called upon to redefine its purpose to be more than a chamber of routine lawmaking, but a true engine of accountability and socio-economic transformation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:36:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dar es Salaam Stock Market regains momentum after post&#45;election disruptions</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-stock-market-regains-momentum-after-post-election-disruptions</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-stock-market-regains-momentum-after-post-election-disruptions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Data from the exchange show that total equity turnover rose sharply to Sh5.10 billion, compared with Sh3.75 billion during the shortened trading week that ended on October 30 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:44:42 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania’s commercial capital dusts itself off as more businesses reopen</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-commercial-capital-dusts-itself-off-as-more-businesses-reopen</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-commercial-capital-dusts-itself-off-as-more-businesses-reopen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the lifting of a stringent 6 pm curfew and the restoration of internet access, businesses are cautiously reopening their doors, tentatively embarking on the long road to recovery ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:33:10 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>EAC Customs overhaul: Bloc poised for digital trade revolution after 21&#45;year wait</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-customs-overhaul-bloc-poised-for-digital-trade-revolution-after-21-year-wait</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-customs-overhaul-bloc-poised-for-digital-trade-revolution-after-21-year-wait</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dated September 26, 2025, this legislation marks the first comprehensive overhaul of the EAC Customs Management Act, 2004 in over two decades ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:53:40 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania&amp;apos;s central bank seeks Chinese help in boosting gold, foreign reserve management</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-central-bank-seeks-chinese-help-in-boosting-gold-and-foreign-reserve-management</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-central-bank-seeks-chinese-help-in-boosting-gold-and-foreign-reserve-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The discussions come at a time when Tanzania is implementing a far-reaching strategy to strengthen its gold and foreign reserve management framework, reflecting the government’s broader economic reforms aimed at insulating the country from external shocks and currency volatility ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:27:33 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TCCIA launches digital platform to enhance service delivery for members</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tccia-launches-digital-platform-to-enhance-service-delivery-for-members</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tccia-launches-digital-platform-to-enhance-service-delivery-for-members</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The portal is designed to simplify registration processes for members, facilitate the issuance of Certificates of Origin, and provide a digital avenue for submitting non-tariff and non-customs-related challenges through the integrated Helpdesk and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) services ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:12:19 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BoT maintains central bank rate at 5.75pc for Q4 2025</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-maintains-central-bank-rate-at-575pc-for-q4-2025</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-maintains-central-bank-rate-at-575pc-for-q4-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The CBR is set by BoT as a benchmark for implementing various monetary operations, including lending to commercial banks. It directly influences interest rates on loans between commercial banks, which are expected to remain within a ±2.0 per cent range of the established CBR ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:15:47 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania targets £1bn UK export goal by 2030, urges exporters to &amp;apos;get certified&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-targets-1bn-uk-export-goal-by-2030-urges-exporters-to-get-certified</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-targets-1bn-uk-export-goal-by-2030-urges-exporters-to-get-certified</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the centre of this strategy is a focus on horticultural and agricultural products, which the Tanzania High Commission in London identifies as key to unlocking significant trade opportunities in the British market ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:58:32 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TAZARA revitalisation: deals signed, but challenges remain</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tazara-revitalisation-deals-signed-but-challenges-remain</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tazara-revitalisation-deals-signed-but-challenges-remain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While the MoU signals strong Chinese involvement, the structure of funding, whether through loans, grants, or a mix of both, has not been detailed ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:38:10 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanian Defence Minister lays foundation for military vehicle plant in Kibaha</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-defence-minister-lays-foundation-for-military-vehicle-plant-in-kibaha</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-defence-minister-lays-foundation-for-military-vehicle-plant-in-kibaha</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tanzanian government also entered into a partnership with Streit Group FZ-LLC of the United Arab Emirates to manufacture, repair, and sell armoured vehicles, a move expected to strengthen both national security and industrial growth ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:08:20 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>ATCL’s Dar&#45;Lagos flights open new chapter for trade under AfCFTA</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/atcls-dar-lagos-flights-open-new-chapter-for-trade-under-afcfta</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/atcls-dar-lagos-flights-open-new-chapter-for-trade-under-afcfta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The airline is now operating three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays using its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:24:18 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>How Tanzania’s bid to become east and central Africa’s economic powerhouse is taking shape</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-strategic-leap-from-gateway-to-regional-industrial-powerhouse</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-strategic-leap-from-gateway-to-regional-industrial-powerhouse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With a combined population of over 300 million across Eastern and Central Africa, the demand for manufactured goods, processed agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, and digital services presents an unparalleled opportunity for Tanzania to anchor a new industrial era ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:47:08 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dar es Salaam Port receives state&#45;of&#45;the&#45;art car carrier from China</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-es-salaam-port-receives-state-of-the-art-car-carrier-from-china</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-es-salaam-port-receives-state-of-the-art-car-carrier-from-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Completed in July 2025, the vessel has a carrying capacity of 9,000 vehicles. Measuring 220 metres in length and 38 metres in width, it arrived with 1,624 units that included lorries, buses and small passenger cars ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:58:30 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanians import motor cars worth Sh1 trillion in one year</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanians-import-motor-cars-worth-sh1-trillion-in-one-year</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanians-import-motor-cars-worth-sh1-trillion-in-one-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vehicle imports may have been bolstered by improved handling at the Dar es Salaam Port, following the commissioning of the dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) berth for motor vehicles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:08:49 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania tightens digital economy oversight as state pursues new revenue frontiers</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-tightens-digital-economy-oversight-as-state-pursues-new-revenue-frontiers</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-tightens-digital-economy-oversight-as-state-pursues-new-revenue-frontiers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As more businesses migrate online and citizens embrace electronic transactions, the state has sharpened its regulatory gaze ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 16:29:24 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TCB launches five year bond to support SME growth, capital market development</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tcb-launches-five-year-bond-to-support-sme-growth-capital-market-development</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tcb-launches-five-year-bond-to-support-sme-growth-capital-market-development</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bond, denominated in Tanzanian Shillings, carries an interest rate of 13.5 percent per annum payable quarterly in arrears, and is exempt from withholding tax on coupon payments ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:25:55 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania’s capital markets show robust growth amid strong bond and unit trust activity</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-capital-markets-show-robust-growth-amid-strong-bond-and-unit-trust-activity</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-capital-markets-show-robust-growth-amid-strong-bond-and-unit-trust-activity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The total market capitalisation at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) stood at Sh22,297.75 billion as of 20 August 2025, buoyed by robust performances in banking and industrial sector counters ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:57:48 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania gazettes new investment and special economic zones regulations</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-gazettes-new-investment-and-special-economic-zones-regulations-2025</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-gazettes-new-investment-and-special-economic-zones-regulations-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The regulations provide robust protection for investors’ assets against unfair seizure, while allowing for lawful expropriation in the public interest, provided adequate and prompt compensation is paid ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:32:38 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BUILDEXPO Tanzania 2025 to showcase global construction innovations</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/buildexpo-tanzania-2025-to-showcase-global-construction-innovations</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/buildexpo-tanzania-2025-to-showcase-global-construction-innovations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The three-day event, taking place from September 24 to 26 at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre in Dar es Salaam, promises to provide insights into the latest equipment and technologies, opportunities to expand professional networks, and avenues for new business partnerships ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:35:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Training equips Tanzanian entrepreneurs to overcome non&#45;tariff barriers under AfCFTA</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/training-equips-tanzanian-entrepreneurs-to-overcome-non-tariff-barriers-under-afcfta</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/training-equips-tanzanian-entrepreneurs-to-overcome-non-tariff-barriers-under-afcfta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While tariff reductions under the AfCFTA, the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Tripartite Free Trade Area have been celebrated as a major step towards integration, non-tariff barriers remain a formidable obstacle ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:59:03 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TRC invites bids for electric locomotive maintenance services</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/trc-invites-bids-for-electric-locomotive-maintenance-services</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/trc-invites-bids-for-electric-locomotive-maintenance-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The tender, published under reference number TR126/2025/2026/NC/12, follows a General Procurement Notice issued on 9 July 2025 through the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:22:20 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TCAA Invites Applications for Air and Ground Handling Services Licences</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tcaa-invites-applications-for-air-and-ground-handling-services-licences</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tcaa-invites-applications-for-air-and-ground-handling-services-licences</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Authority stated that the regulated services under its mandate include air transport services, aeronautical airport services (such as airside operations, ground handling, in-flight catering, and fuelling), and air navigation services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:18:40 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania aviation authority opens licensing window for air and ground handling services</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-aviation-authority-opens-licensing-window-for-air-and-ground-handling-services</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-aviation-authority-opens-licensing-window-for-air-and-ground-handling-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a public notice, the Authority stated that its Licensing Board will convene on  November 6, 2025 to deliberate on applications for air transport services, aeronautical airport services, including ground handling, in-flight catering, fuelling, and air navigation services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:39:33 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dar es Salaam–Burundi SGR: Forging a new trade artery for the Great Lakes</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-es-salaamburundi-sgr-forging-a-new-trade-artery-for-the-great-lakes</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dar-es-salaamburundi-sgr-forging-a-new-trade-artery-for-the-great-lakes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For Tanzania, the SGR cements its ambition to become the region’s logistics hub. For Burundi, the project represents a long-awaited lifeline to global markets ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:21:35 +0300</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Dar es Salaam–Burundi SGR  Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)  $2.15 billion project  Uvinza–Musongati railway  Tanzania logistics hub  Burundi global markets lifeline  Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa  President Samia Suluhu Hassan  President Évariste Ndayishimiye  Great Lakes trade artery  96 hours to 20 hours travel time  Musongati nickel deposits  Lithium and cobalt reserves  Mining sector cargo  Transport cost reduction ($3, 800 → $2, 000)  3, 000 tonnes cargo per train  Central Corridor vs Northern C</media:keywords>
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<title>Air Tanzania to launch Lagos flights as part of international expansion</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/air-tanzania-to-launch-lagos-flights-as-part-of-international-expansion</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/air-tanzania-to-launch-lagos-flights-as-part-of-international-expansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The addition of Lagos will complement ATCL’s existing international network, which already covers key destinations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:38:21 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL)  Lagos flights  Nigeria-Tanzania aviation  Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP)  Abuja aviation ceremony  Juba flights  Accra flights  Muscat flights  London flights  International route expansion  Tanzania national carrier  African airline network  Murtala Muhammed International Airport  Dar es Salaam to Lagos  Tanzania–Nigeria trade  West Africa air connectivity  East Africa air connectivity  Tanzania tourism growth  Nigeria tourism market  African aviati</media:keywords>
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<title>TRA extends registration deadline for small online businesses</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tra-extends-registration-deadline-for-small-online-businesses</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tra-extends-registration-deadline-for-small-online-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a public notice issued on August 11, 2025, TRA reminded individuals and institutions conducting business through online platforms that, under Section 4 of the Income Tax Act (Cap 332), anyone earning income from business, investment or employment is legally obliged to pay tax ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:40:00 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>How Kwala logistics hub could unleash Coast Region’s industrial potential</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/cif-kwala-how-kwala-logistics-hub-could-unleash-coast-regions-industrial-potential</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/cif-kwala-how-kwala-logistics-hub-could-unleash-coast-regions-industrial-potential</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tanzania&#039;s new Kwala International Logistics Centre is set to transform the Coast Region into a major industrial hub. The vast dry port will alleviate congestion at Dar es Salaam and position Tanzania as a leading regional trade centre. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:40:08 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwala International Logistics Centre  Kwala Dry Port  Tanzania logistics hub  Coast Region industrialisation  Tanzania Ports Authority  Tanzania Railways Corporation  Standard Gauge Railway (SGR)  Metre Gauge Railway (MGR)  President Samia Suluhu Hassan  African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)  Inland Container Depot (ICD)  Dar es Salaam Port decongestion  Tanzania industrial development  Kwala Industrial Park  Eastern and Central Africa trade  freight transport Tanzania  TAZARA railway  CI</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzania opens Chinese&#45;backed trade hub as regional commercial ambitions grow</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-opens-chinese-backed-trade-hub-as-regional-commercial-ambitions-grow</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-opens-chinese-backed-trade-hub-as-regional-commercial-ambitions-grow</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Situated in the bustling Ubungo district in Dar es Salaam the East African Commercial and Logistics Centre is Tanzania’s largest integrated trading facility to date ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:19:41 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>East African Commercial and Logistics Centre  EACLC Tanzania  Tanzania trade hub  Tanzania logistics infrastructure  President Samia Suluhu Hassan  Chinese investment in Tanzania  Dar es Salaam trade centre  Ubungo commercial facility  Tanzania regional trade  Tanzania SADC exports  Tanzania EAC exports  African Continental Free Trade Area  AfCFTA Tanzania  Tanzania economic growth  Tanzania Special Economic Zones Authority  TISEZA  Tanzania-China trade relations  Job creation in Tanzania  East</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzanian insurance firms now to raise capital through Dar stock exchange</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-insurance-firms-now-to-raise-capital-through-dar-stock-exchange</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-insurance-firms-now-to-raise-capital-through-dar-stock-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It is part of broader efforts by the government to promote inclusive financial services and expand insurance penetration across the country ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:21:09 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanzania insurance sector  Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange  TIRA and DSE MoU  Insurance capital markets integration  Bancassurance Regulations 2019  Insurance listing DSE  Financial inclusion Tanzania  Insurance investment opportunities  Gross Premium Written Tanzania  Insurance industry growth 2024  VAT exemption reinsurance Tanzania  Insurance sector reforms  Insurance capital raising  Financial resilience Tanzania  Tanzanian insurers DSE  Insurance penetration Tanzania  Insurance market regulati</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzania moves to reclaim small business space for citizens</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-moves-to-reclaim-small-business-space-for-citizens</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-moves-to-reclaim-small-business-space-for-citizens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The move, part of the amendments introduced under the Finance Act, 2025, was enacted through Government Notice No. 487A published on July 28, 2025, under the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:40:30 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanzania business regulation  Tanzania small business ban  Non-citizen business restrictions  Business Licensing Order 2025  Foreign traders Tanzania  Kariakoo trade crackdown  Indigenous entrepreneurship Tanzania  Tanzania informal sector policy Finance Act 2025  Dr Selemani Jafo  President Samia Suluhu Hassan  Ministry of Industry and Trade Tanzania  BRELA inspections  Immigration crackdown Tanzania  Micro and small enterprises  Business licensing laws Tanzania  Protected business sectors Tanz</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzania unveils one&#45;stop port office in Kigali to fast&#45;track cargo clearance</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-unveils-one-stop-port-office-in-kigali-to-fast-track-cargo-clearance</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-unveils-one-stop-port-office-in-kigali-to-fast-track-cargo-clearance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The newly unveiled TPA office is designed to serve as a one-stop shop for Rwandan traders, enabling them to access port services without the need to travel to Dar es Salaam or other Tanzanian ports ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:55:19 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanzania Rwanda relations  Tanzania Ports Authority  Kigali port office  TPA liaison office Kigali  cargo clearance Rwanda  Dar es Salaam Port  regional trade East Africa  Tanzania Rwanda trade  Joint Permanent Commission  Rwanda imports Tanzania  one-stop border post  agricultural cooperation Tanzania Rwanda  East African integration  AfCFTA implementation  Central Corridor logistics  Isaka-Kigali SGR  Rwanda Tanzania diplomatic ties  trade facilitation East Africa  Rwanda cargo clearance  port</media:keywords>
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<title>Africa&amp;apos;s next trade giant? Tanzania crafts AfCFTA implementation strategy</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/africas-next-trade-giant-tanzania-lays-out-10-year-afcfta-plan</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/africas-next-trade-giant-tanzania-lays-out-10-year-afcfta-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tanzania has officially launched its 10-year National Strategy for the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a comprehensive roadmap designed to dramatically expand its export capacity and align its economic priorities with the continent&#039;s ambitious integration agenda ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 19:03:18 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Competition intensifies as more banks join Tanzania mortgage market</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/competition-intensifies-as-more-banks-join-tanzania-mortgage-market</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/competition-intensifies-as-more-banks-join-tanzania-mortgage-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fourteen years since the mortgage industry was formally structured, the number of financial institutions offering mortgage products has grown from three in 2009 to over 30 by the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:56:55 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanzania mortgage market  Bank of Tanzania (BoT)  Mortgage interest rates Tanzania  Housing finance Tanzania  CRDB Bank mortgage  NMB Bank mortgage  Azania Bank mortgage  Residential mortgage growth  Mortgage market update 2025  Housing shortage Tanzania  Mortgage debt to GDP Tanzania  Housing Microfinance Fund (HMFF)  Affordable housing Tanzania  Mortgage repayment period  Mortgage lending institutions Tanzania  Real estate investment Tanzania  Mortgage constraints  Mortgage competition  Mortga</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzania launches survey on companies with foreign liabilities</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-launches-survey-on-companies-with-foreign-liabilities</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-launches-survey-on-companies-with-foreign-liabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The survey is being jointly conducted by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:32:43 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Doing Business Reporter</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanzania economy  Foreign investment  Balance of Payments  International Investment Position  Bank of Tanzania  National Bureau of Statistics  TISEZA  Investment data  FDI Tanzania  Economic survey  Private sector  Company liabilities  Investment regulation  Financial reporting  Business compliance</media:keywords>
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<title>EAC ministers agree on tax, duty exemptions list to boost trade and investment</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-ministers-agree-on-tax-duty-exemptions-list-to-boost-trade-and-investment</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/eac-ministers-agree-on-tax-duty-exemptions-list-to-boost-trade-and-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ the meeting deliberated on a wide range of issues, including tax measures enacted through national finance laws that have the potential to discriminate against goods produced within the region ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:33:10 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Investors, local and foreign, take note: Dodoma is Tanzania&amp;apos;s emerging economic powerhouse</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/investors-local-and-foreign-take-note-dodoma-is-tanzanias-emerging-economic-powerhouse</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/investors-local-and-foreign-take-note-dodoma-is-tanzanias-emerging-economic-powerhouse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unlike Dar es Salaam, which is situated at the country&#039;s periphery, Dodoma&#039;s centrality offers a strategic advantage that promises to redefine Tanzania&#039;s economic landscape ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:51:23 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanian, Rwanda central banks deepen ties in payments, gold reserves management</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-rwanda-central-banks-deepen-ties-in-payments-gold-reserves-management</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-rwanda-central-banks-deepen-ties-in-payments-gold-reserves-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The commitment was made during discussions held on July 24, 2025 when the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, visited BoT offices in Dar es Salaam ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:46:24 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Dira 2050: President Samia backs local private sector’s call to play large role in megaprojects</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dira-2050-president-samia-backs-local-private-sectors-call-to-play-large-role-in-megaprojects</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/dira-2050-president-samia-backs-local-private-sectors-call-to-play-large-role-in-megaprojects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prominent businessman Rostam Aziz, who spoke on behalf of local businessmen at the Dira 2050 official launch ceremony said the local private sector is calling for a larger stake in government contracts, particularly in mega-infrastructure projects ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:58:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania&amp;apos;s President launches Dira 2050, stresses execution</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-president-launches-dira-2050-stresses-execution</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-president-launches-dira-2050-stresses-execution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:52:53 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Why Tanzania should take advantage of AfCFTA</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/why-tanzania-should-take-advantage-of-afcfta</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/why-tanzania-should-take-advantage-of-afcfta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With its vast natural resources, expanding manufacturing base, and access to multiple regional markets, the country is well-positioned to become a hub for cross-border trade ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:03:32 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanian enteprises called upon to assess export preparedness for AfCFTA Market access</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-called-upon-to-assess-export-preparedness-for-afcfta-market-access</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-called-upon-to-assess-export-preparedness-for-afcfta-market-access</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Industry and Trade, with support from TradeMark Africa, is spearheading a national Export Readiness Assessment campaign designed to evaluate the capacity of Tanzanian enterprises—particularly in agribusiness and manufacturing—to tap into the vast opportunities presented by the AfCFTA ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:13:57 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania steps up preparations for crucial ICAO audit amid fallout from EU airline ban</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-steps-up-preparations-for-crucial-icao-audit-amid-fallout-from-eu-airline-ban</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-steps-up-preparations-for-crucial-icao-audit-amid-fallout-from-eu-airline-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ICAO audit takes on added urgency following the EU’s December 2024 move to include all Tanzanian-certified airlines, including Air Tanzania, on its Air Safety List, effectively barring them from operating within EU airspace ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:43:11 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania’s central bank injects Sh482.8bn into the economy in one month</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-central-bank-injects-sh4828bn-into-the-economy-in-one-month</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-central-bank-injects-sh4828bn-into-the-economy-in-one-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rise, though substantial, represents a slower monthly expansion compared to recent trends. In the same period last year, circulation rose by a much larger margin, from Sh6.52 trillion in May 2024 to Sh7.08 trillion in June 2024, an increase of over Sh560 billion ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:24:25 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TanTrade lauded for successful coordination of 2025 Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tantrade-lauded-for-successful-coordination-of-2025-dar-es-salaam-international-trade-fair</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tantrade-lauded-for-successful-coordination-of-2025-dar-es-salaam-international-trade-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, a flagship event on the East and Central African calendar, continues to serve as a strategic marketing platform for Tanzanian and regional businesses ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:33:34 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania leverages ‘Made in Tanzania’ mark to boost trade, industry and national identity</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-leverages-made-in-tanzania-mark-to-boost-trade-industry-and-national-identity</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-leverages-made-in-tanzania-mark-to-boost-trade-industry-and-national-identity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This emblem is a strategic instrument meant to anchor local production within a framework of quality assurance, national pride, and export competitiveness ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:57:47 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>BOT slashes central bank rate to 5.75pc, signalling robust confidence in Tanzania&amp;apos;s economic trajectory</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-slashes-central-bank-rate-to-575pc-signalling-robust-confidence-in-tanzanias-economic-trajectory</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/bot-slashes-central-bank-rate-to-575pc-signalling-robust-confidence-in-tanzanias-economic-trajectory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The reduction in CBR marks a pivotal shift in the country&#039;s monetary policy stance, representing the first adjustment to the CBR since its strategic introduction in the first quarter of 2024, having been meticulously maintained at 6.00 percent for five consecutive quarters ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:47:58 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania&amp;apos;s Air Cargo Sector Soars with New Dubai Link and Regional Expansion</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-air-cargo-sector-soars-with-new-dubai-link-and-regional-expansion</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-air-cargo-sector-soars-with-new-dubai-link-and-regional-expansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New freight services and the expanding operations of both local and regional carriers are poised to strengthen trade across Africa and beyond, enhancing the nation&#039;s position as a key East African logistics hub ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:26:03 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania flags off electric freight train operations</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-flags-off-electric-freight-train-operations</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-flags-off-electric-freight-train-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) confirmed in a statement that the maiden electric freight train, comprising 10 wagons and carrying approximately 700 tonnes of various goods, departed from Pugu Station near Dar es Salaam and arrived in Ihumwa, Dodoma, by midday Friday, June 27, 2025 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:27:05 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>CEOs champion green finance as Tanzania accelerates climate resilience agenda</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/ceos-champion-green-finance-as-tanzania-accelerates-climate-resilience-agenda</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Green finance encompasses investments that support environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, clean transportation, efficient water use, and circular economy practices ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:22:41 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzanian Parliament officially adopts ambitious Vision2050 document</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-parliament-officially-adopts-ambitious-vision2050-document</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (TDV 2050), tabled in Parliament on Thursday, June 26, 2025, by the minister of State in the President’s Office [Planning and Investment], Prof Kitila Mkumbo, outlines a strategic roadmap for repositioning the national economy through inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:38:06 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Magufuli Bridge unlocks new regional transport corridor to ease movement of goods, people</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:32:12 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>LATRA orders online bus ticket providers to link with government system by July 1</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/latra-orders-online-bus-ticket-providers-to-link-with-government-system-by-july-1</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This decisive measure aims to enhance oversight in the land transport sector, improve transparency in revenue collection, and guarantee passengers receive services in full compliance with the law ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:15:49 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Zanzibar tables Sh6.98 trillion budget for 2025/26, targets stronger domestic revenue</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tabling the revenue and expenditure estimates before the House of Representatives, the minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning), Dr Saada Mkuya Salum requested the House of Representatives to approve the revenue projections totalling Sh6,982.076 billion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:41:21 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania tables Sh56.49 trillion budget, focusing on domestic revenue, strategic investments</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-tables-sh5649-trillion-budget-focuses-on-domestic-revenue-clean-energy-and-strategic-investments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Presenting the estimates in Parliament on June 12, 2025, the Minister for Finance, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, said the budget aligns with the East African Community’s regional focus on inclusive economic transformation through domestic resource mobilisation and job creation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:17:06 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania aims for robust 6pc growth, despite currency pressures and rising debt</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzania-aims-for-robust-6pc-growth-despite-currency-pressures-and-rising-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The government also intends to narrow the overall budget deficit to 3.0 per cent of GDP and ensure that foreign exchange reserves remain robust enough to cover at least four months of imports – a benchmark already comfortably exceeded in 2024 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:55:14 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>TANZANIA’S STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY : A GAME CHANGER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-standard-gauge-railway-a-game-changer-for-economic-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ When the first Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger train left Dar es Salaam for Dodoma in August 2024, it began a new era in Tanzania’s transportation sector. For years, Tanzania relied heavily on road transport, but the launch of the SGR introduced a faster, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly alternative. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:19:38 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Idrisa Modo</dc:creator>
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<title>untapped investment opportunities in aggregate business</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/untapped-investment-opportunities-in-aggregate-business</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Investments in stone-crushing quarries for aggregate business are gaining traction among investors due to the abundant opportunities available in the construction sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:53:19 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Idrisa Modo</dc:creator>
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<title>TANZANIA’S EVER&#45;EVOLVING FERTILIZER INDUSTRY</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-ever-evolving-fertilizer-industry-23</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The fertiliser industry in Tanzania has been undergoing significant transformations over the past decade, driven by both the increasing demand for fertilisers and efforts to bolster domestic production. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 11:15:36 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Idrisa Modo</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzanian Government’s Intervenes on Chinese Petty Traders’ Saga</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-governments-intervenes-on-chinese-petty-traders-saga</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An investigation uncovered widespread exploitation, including the fraudulent use of local identities. In response, authorities have launched crackdowns, including deportations, and are implementing stricter regulations, such as a new permit system ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 21:33:18 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>The negative impact of the Chinese influx in Tanzania</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/the-negative-impact-of-the-chinese-influx-in-tanzania</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tanzania faces growing concerns over the significant Chinese presence, despite some economic gains. Local businesses struggle against cheaper imports, particularly in retail. Chinese firms dominate construction contracts and, through illicit means, mining. Real estate acquisitions create culturally exclusive hubs, while limited local job creation and environmental issues add to the unease, prompting calls for government intervention ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 21:13:26 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Faraja Mgwabati</dc:creator>
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<title>Boosting investment, tourism: Pangani River Bridge, road project to unlock coastal regions’ economic potential</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/boosting-investment-tourism-pangani-river-bridge-road-project-to-unlock-coastal-regions-economic-potential</link>
<guid>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/boosting-investment-tourism-pangani-river-bridge-road-project-to-unlock-coastal-regions-economic-potential</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Communities and businesses along the Tanga-Pangani-Bagamoyo stretch have endured years of inadequate infrastructure, relying on inefficient ferry crossings and lengthy detours to move goods and people ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:17:52 +0300</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Pangani, Road Bridge, Tanzania, Tanga, Bagamoyo, Tourism, Investments, Saadani, National Park, Marine</media:keywords>
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<title>Strategy charts path to adaption of clean cooking methods</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/strategy-charts-path-to-adaption-of-clean-cooking-methods</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ For decades, traditional cooking methods in Tanzania have predominantly involved the use of biomass fuels—wood, charcoal, and animal dung ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:13:48 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Improved Tanga Port poses fierce competition for Mombasa</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/improved-tanga-port-poses-fierce-competition-for-mombasa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tanga Port, once a modest facility in Tanzania, has undergone significant upgrades to become a serious competitor to Kenya&#039;s Port of Mombasa. With a deepened harbor, modern infrastructure, and competitive pricing, Tanga Port is emerging as a key player in East Africa&#039;s maritime trade, especially for northern Tanzania and landlocked countries. The port’s expanded capacity, reduced operational costs, and strategic location position it as a viable alternative for regional trade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:12:24 +0300</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Tanga Port, Mombasa Port, East African trade, maritime hub, cargo handling, Tanzania ports, Kenya ports, port competition, regional trade, infrastructural upgrades, Panamax vessels, cargo volumes, Tanga Development Corridor, port tariffs, EACOP project, logistics hub, agricultural exports, Tanzanian ports, sisal export, automotive imports, perishable goods storage, port modernization, Tanzania trade, Kenya-Tanzania trade, TPA, East Africa ports, shipping costs, freight forwarding, port efficienc</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzanian launches impact assessment report on ease of doing business</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanian-launches-impact-assessment-report-on-ease-of-doing-business</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tanzania’s government has launched an Impact Assessment (IA) Report on the progress of regulatory reforms since the 2018 Blueprint aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business. The report highlights significant achievements, ongoing challenges, and areas requiring improvement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:11:04 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Tanzania’s foreign financial assets reach TSh13.2 trillion amid reforms</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/tanzanias-foreign-financial-assets-reach-tsh132-trillion-amid-reforms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The increase, reflected in the Depository Corporations Survey published on April 23, 2025 covering the period from January 2000 to March 2025, is attributed to a combination of exchange rate movements, reserve accumulation, and targeted interventions by the central bank to shore up external buffers ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:09:25 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Government Initiates Preparation of the National Investment Report 2024</title>
<link>https://doingbusiness.co.tz/government-initiates-preparation-of-the-national-investment-report-2024</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The report, spearheaded by the President’s Office, Planning and Investment (PoPI), is being developed in collaboration with MG Empire Consultancy (T) Limited as the Lead Consultant, with support from Trademark Africa ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 18:08:03 +0300</pubDate>
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