Tanzania's merchant ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth, with the number of registered merchants rising from 33,037 in 2020 to over 1.3 million in 2024. This rapid expansion has driven a...
Strong Investor Confidence Amid Tightening Liquidity Tanzania’s financial markets showed strong investor interest in government securities, stable foreign exchange rates, but rising interbank lending rates in January 2025. The 25-year...
Tax policies significantly influence Tanzania’s investment climate, affecting both local and foreign investors. While taxation is crucial for government revenue, an overly complex and high tax regime can discourage investments,...
As of December 2024, Tanzania’s external debt stood at TZS 79.72 trillion (USD 32.93 billion), with 67.8% (TZS 54.10 trillion) denominated in US dollars (USD). The Euro accounted for 16.2%...
Liquidity Trends, Government Borrowing, and Exchange Rate Movements In December 2024, Tanzania’s financial markets showed notable shifts in liquidity, government borrowing, and currency performance. Interbank cash market rates fell to...
Implications for Credit, Savings, and Economic Growth In December 2024, Tanzania’s interest rates showed mixed movements, reflecting shifts in monetary policy and banking sector dynamics. The overall lending rate declined...
Tanzania's mobile money sector has grown remarkably, with subscriptions rising from 32.27 million in 2020 to 61.88 million in 2024, a nearly 92% increase over five years. In 2024 alone,...
Tanzania’s internet landscape has experienced tremendous growth, with subscriptions surging from 23.1 million in 2019 to 86.8 million in 2024, reflecting a remarkable expansion of over 275% in five years....
As of December 2024, Tanzania's communication sector has experienced remarkable growth, with 86.8 million SIM cards registered, reflecting a 7.7% increase from September 2024. Internet subscriptions reached 48 million, marking...
Tanzania’s current account balance, a vital indicator of its trade and investment flows, has witnessed significant improvement over the past four decades. From a peak deficit of -17.3% of GDP...
