Author: Emanuel Nyangwe

Markets 8 September 2025

Tanzania’s Cashless Economy: How Digital Payments Are Rewiring Commerce

Real-time digital payments (TIPS/TISS) processed TZS 29.9 trillion (≈ US$11.6 billion) in 2024, more than double 2023’s value.

Industry 8 September 2025

Magufuli 16% Mining Law: Bold Nationalism or Investor Confrontation?

The spike to 15.3% in Q1 2020 reflected the immediate effect of Magufuli’s reforms. However, as the year progressed, the annual average aligned closer to the 7–9% range, suggesting seasonal and industry cycles. From 2021 through 2024, there's been a clear upward trend from 7.2% to 10.1% demonstrating the 16% law’s sustained impact when paired with institutional reforms.

Markets 7 September 2025

Fair Competition Commission (FCC) Tanzania: Guardian of Fair Markets, But Challenges Remain

FCC achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a global mark of service quality and effective management. This enhances trust from both local and international stakeholders. In 2025, FCC signed a $600,000 deal with TradeMark Africa to digitize its systems, automate services, and improve transparency. This step should reduce bureaucracy and speed up case handling.

Industry 7 September 2025

TIRDO: Tanzania’s Hidden Engine for Industrial Innovation

When Dangote Cement and TANCOAL clashed over coal quality, it was TIRDO’s testing lab that provided the trusted results. That single intervention stabilized supply chains and prevented huge financial losses.

Markets 7 September 2025

Tanzania’s Top Ten Businesses in 2024: Banking Giants Lead as Telecoms and Manufacturing Stay Strong

NMB Bank Plc emerged as the most profitable company in Tanzania in 2024, posting a net profit of TSh 643.8 billion (approx. US $243 million). The bank also holds the largest market capitalization on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), estimated at US $1.45 billion. CRDB Bank Plc followed closely, with a profit of TSh 550.8 billion (US $208 million) and total assets surpassing TSh 13.2 trillion (US $5.25 billion). CRDB is also the country’s largest employer among listed firms, with over 4,200 staff.

Infrastructure 4 September 2025

Driving Tanzania’s Agribusiness Potential Through Reliable Transportation: A Post-Nane Nane Reflection

With decades of experience delivering world-class automotive and mobility solutions across Tanzania, CFAO Mobility is uniquely positioned to address this gap. From robust trucks engineered to withstand rural terrains to modern fleet management systems that ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries, we provide more than vehicles—we provide assurance.

Industry 2 September 2025

East Africa Unites to Combat Illegal Fishing: Jahazi Roundtable Sets Joint Action Plan

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – September 2, 2025. Leaders from across East Africa have pledged stronger regional cooperation to fight Illegal, unreported, and unregulated...

Infrastructure 2 September 2025

Stop Paying Rent, Start Building Wealth: A Guide to Mortgages in Tanzania

In Tanzania, the legal framework for mortgages is governed by laws like the Land Act, Cap 113.

Industry 2 September 2025

Tanzania’s Cattle Horn Industry: Unlocking Hidden Wealth

Global markets especially in China, Vietnam, and parts of Europe, cattle horns are in high demand for decorative items, buttons, utensils, handicrafts, and even traditional medicine.

Industry 2 September 2025

Tanzania’s Leather Industry: A Pathway to $1 Trillion Economy by 2050

With more than 36 million cattle, 25 million goats, and 18 million sheep, Tanzania ranks second in Africa for livestock population (after Ethiopia) and 10th globally. If managed well, Tanzania’s leather industry could add billions to annual GDP, diversify exports, and absorb thousands of unemployed youth.

Industry 2 September 2025

How Tanzania Can Empower Youth in Fruit Farming; Learning From Germany and Netherlands

The country already has juice factories like Azam, Sayona, METL, and Dabaga that run below capacity due to inconsistent fruit supply.

Industry 2 September 2025

Tanzania’s Green Gold: How Avocado Production Could Transform the Economy

The country is already ranked among the top three producers in Africa, alongside Kenya and South Africa, and has emerged as a mid-tier global player, sitting within the world’s top 20 exporters.