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.
Tanzania’s current account deficit expanded to USD 4,807.9 million in January 2025, a 14.1% increase from USD 4,215.3 million in December 2024, driven by higher imports of fuel and capital...
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...
Borrowing Costs Remain High, Savings Offer Mixed Returns In January 2025, Tanzania's lending interest rates remained high, with the overall lending rate at 15.73%, slightly up from 15.70% in December...
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,...
The Bank of Tanzania's Statement of Financial Position as of January 2025 shows a 1.6% increase in total assets, reaching TZS 25.24 trillion from TZS 24.85 trillion in December 2024....
The Tanzania Shilling (TZS) showed significant appreciation in December 2024, reversing the depreciation trend observed in previous months. The currency’s movement was influenced by increased foreign exchange inflows, monetary policy...
As of December 2024, Tanzania’s domestic debt stood at TZS 32.65 trillion, reflecting a decline of TZS 919.9 billion from the previous month, signaling improved revenue collection and reduced short-term...
Borrowing Patterns, Debt Service, and Sustainability Risks As of December 2024, Tanzania’s total public debt stood at USD 46.6 billion, with external debt accounting for 70.7% (USD 32.9 billion). The...
Zanzibar’s economy grew by 6.2% in 2024, up from 5.8% in 2023, driven by tourism (12.7% growth), trade (7.1% growth), and infrastructure investments. The inflation rate dropped to 3.9%, improving...
Revenue Growth, Expenditure Trends, and Fiscal Deficit Challenges Tanzania’s budget performance in December 2024 reflected strong revenue collection, controlled expenditure, and a widening fiscal deficit. The government collected TZS 2,737.6...
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