Why the Bank of Tanzania Sold Some of its Gold
Tanzania’s central bank has defended its decision to sell part of its 19.6-tonne gold reserve, saying the move is part of routine reserve management. Governor Emmanuel Tutuba stated that the sale aims to rebalance reserve assets and support foreign exchange liquidity, with current reserves still covering about five months of imports.
SGR Push to Malaba Marks New Phase in East Africa's Rail Race
Tanzania Drives Kenya Electricity Exports to Record Highs
Kenya’s electricity exports hit record highs in the final quarter of 2025, marking a structural shift in regional power trade after years of limited cross-border sales. Total exports rose from 26.13 GWh in October to 52.11 GWh in December, the highest on record. The surge was driven by rapidly rising shipments to Tanzania following the full operational ramp-up of the 400 kV Isinya–Singida interconnector, with Tanzania accounting for more than 96% of December volumes.
How Regulatory Overreach Forced Uber Out of Tanzania
At the center of Uber’s departure lies a prolonged standoff with Tanzania’s Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA), whose rules have steadily narrowed the operating space for digital mobility platforms.I&M Group Lifts Stake In Tanzania Unit To 95.5% As Minority Shareholders Exit
I&M Group PLC has raised its ownership in I&M Bank (T) Limited to 95.5% after acquiring shares previously held by PROPARCO and Microfinance East Africa Ltd. The stake increase from 84.9% follows receipt of all corporate and regulatory approvals and consolidates the group’s control of its Tanzanian unit, according to a board notice dated January 13, 2026.Tanzania’s Internet Blackout Has Cost Over US $238 Million - Paradigm Initiative
The Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised concern over Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and ongoing reports of bandwidth throttling in parts of the country
Tanzania’s Trader Ban Triggers Regional Tensions as EAC Presses for Policy Reversal
The East African Community (EAC) is facing renewed internal tensions following Tanzania’s decision to bar foreign nationals from participating in several business sectors, a move regional leaders warn could undermine [...]Tanzania Bars Foreigners From Small Businesses in Economic Nationalism Push
Tanzania has imposed sweeping restrictions on foreign participation in small-scale commerce, banning non-citizens from operating in 15 business sectors ranging from retail trade and mobile money to parcel delivery and [...]StanChart, British Investor Launch US$100Mn Trade Finance Facility for Kenyan, Tanzanian Firms
The Standard Chartered Bank and British International Investment (BII), a UK development finance institution, have signed a US$100 million trade finance agreement aimed at expanding access to capital for businesses [...]Zanzibar Partners with Tether to Advance Blockchain Education and Financial Innovation
Zanzibar has taken a formal step toward blockchain integration and digital asset education through a new partnership with Tether, a leading issuer of digital stablecoins, as the two parties signed [...]NCBA Tanzania's Profits Fall 22.5%, Assets and Loans Grow in Q1
NCBA Bank Tanzania has posted a net profit of TZS 2.6 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2025, a 22.5% decline from TZS 3.35 billion reported in the same [...]Kenyan Firms Face Currency Conversion Risks After Tanzania Tightens Forex Rules
Kenyan companies with operations in Tanzania now face rising currency risks following a ban on the use of foreign currencies for domestic payments as the government aims to increase demand [...]
