Expert Insights: Your Compass for Tanzania's Economic Landscape
Uncover expert analyses on Tanzania's economy and the East African business landscape through our Insights section. Stay informed and gain the crucial information you need to make strategic decisions in Tanzania's vibrant market.
Central Government Dominates Borrowing as USD Exposure Heightens Currency Risks As of June 2025, Tanzania’s external debt stock stood at USD 32,955.5 million (approximately TZS 82.4 trillion, assuming an exchange...
Pension Funds, Banks, and Retail Investors Drive Diversification As of June 2025, Tanzania’s domestic debt stock (excluding liquidity papers) rose to TZS 35,502.8 billion, marking a monthly increase of 0.9%...
In June 2025, Tanzania’s government securities market demonstrated strong investor confidence, with TZS 1.23 trillion in bids received for Treasury bonds—nearly double the TZS 638.7 billion on offer—indicating a 93%...
Strong Tax Revenue Spurs Resilience Amid Budget Deficit Pressures In May 2025, Tanzania's central government revenue collection reached TZS 2,880.2 billion, surpassing the target by 3.1% (approximately TZS 86.9 billion...
Tanzania’s current account deficit narrowed significantly to USD 2,117.6 million in the year ending June 2025, a 24.3% improvement from USD 2,797.7 million in June 2024. This USD 680.1 million...
Strong Growth, Low Inflation, but Trade and Budget Deficits Persist Zanzibar’s economy showed resilience in 2024, with real GDP growth rising to 6.8%, up from 5.1% in 2023, driven primarily...
Stability in Lending, Competitive Deposit Market, and a Narrowing Spread Signal Sector Efficiency In June 2025, Tanzania’s banking sector exhibited notable stability and competitiveness. The overall lending rate held steady...
Author: Dr. Bravious Felix Kahyoza PhD, FMVA CP3P, Email: braviouskahyoza5@gmail.com The Legal Framework, Ongoing Discussions, and Theoretical Perspectives Constitutional liberty refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms protected by a...
The Roadmap to PPP Development By Dr. Bravious Kahyoza, PhD, Senior Economist at TICGL Something profound is unfolding in Tanzania’s public investment landscape—a recalibration of how the state and market...
Between 2021/22 and 2025/26, Tanzania's debt service costs surged by 42–58%, from an estimated TZS 9–10 trillion to a confirmed TZS 14.22 trillion—now accounting for 25.2% of the national budget...
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