April 25, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Prepares New List of Tax-Free Goods
The government is currently listing and verifying products and equipment eligible for tax exemptions. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania - U.S. Trade - Envoy Touts Mutual Benefits
NEWLY appointed American Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Michael Battle, has listed his top priorities for promoting trade and investment between the two countries during his tenure in… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Tanzania: Key Principles Drive Sound Development of China-Tanzania and China-Africa Relations
In March 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping came to Africa during his first overseas trip after assuming presidency, and Tanzania was his first stop in Africa. Read more »
Tanzania: Kabwe Port Lifts Cross-Border Trade
THE construction of Kabwe Port on Lake Tanganyika has lifted cross-border trade between Tanzania and land-linked countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Calls on Strong Measures to Fight Illegal Diamond Trade
TANZANIA has called for an increased accountability, transparency and implementable measures to combat illegal diamond trade in the world. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Tanzania: Kibirizi Port Sees Record Cargo Boom
KIBIRIZI port in Kigoma Region is witnessing record cargo volumes after undergoing major facelift as trade between Tanzania and land-linked DR Congo, Burundi and Zambia keeps… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Tanzania: Suluhu Hassan Hailed for Lifting Up Port Sector
PORT stakeholders in Kigoma Region have extolled President Samia Suluhu Hassan for lifting up the port sector and boosting shipping and trade during the first two years of her… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, India Trade Volume Notches Using Own Currencies
TRADE volume between Tanzania and India stands at 4.5billion US dollars (about10.4tri/-) by early March this year as the two countries agreed to use their own currencies while… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Tanzania: Kilwa Port Spices Tourism Boom
TANZANIA Ports Authority (TPA) has significantly improved service delivery at Kilwa Masoko Port, which has resulted in increased number of tourists in Southern Tanzania. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania, Swiss Trade Boost As Stcc Unveiled in Dar
TANZANIA is optimistic that the newly launched Switzerland-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce (STCC) will attract more businesses, ease Tanzanian-Swiss markets accessibility and… Read more »
Tanzania: Producers Urged to Increase Production to Curb Trade Deficit
THE Office of Chief Government Statistician- Zanzibar (OCGSZ) has released the monthly balance of trade statistics showing that the international trade deficit increased in January… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Tanzania: Coffee to Trade Under AfCFTA Market From July
COFFEE will be the first Tanzania's product to trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market in July this year, the Minister for Investment, Industry and… Read more »
February 09, 2023
East Africa: Kagera Trade Mission to Visit EAC
Kagera will send a delegation of 60 entrepreneurs to three East African Community (EAC) member states next month to look for opportunities in tourism, agriculture, trade and… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Tanzania: Mtwara Port Edges to Mega Trans-Shipment Hub
WITH massive infrastructures' improvements made at the Mtwara Port, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) is now gearing up to transform the facility into a mega trans-shipment… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Tanzania: Zanzibar Govt Says Ban on Banana Imports to Stay
THE Zanzibar government will not reverse a decision to ban imports of fresh banana into the Isles, the Minister for Agriculture, Natural Resources, Irrigation and Livestock, Mr… Read more »
Tanzania: Dar, Rabat Set to Boost Bilateral Trade
TRADE and investment relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and Tanzania have continued to flourish. Read more »
January 31, 2023
East Africa: Tanzania, DR Congo Trade Relations 'Not Affected' By Comesa Withdrawal
EXISTING trade barriers between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have no relations with the country's withdrawal of its membership from the Common Market for… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Tanzania: Business People Counselled On AfCFTA
The Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade, Dr Ashatu Kijaji has urged business people to make efficient use of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by exporting… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Comoros: Cargo Ship to Boost Tz-Comoros Trade
THE government has said it will deploy a cargo ship to ply between Mtwara Port and Comoros Islands from next month to serve traders in the two countries. Read more »
January 14, 2023
East Africa: EAC Intra-Trade Hits U.S.$10 Billion
TRADE among East African Community member states has continued to grow hitting 10.17 billion US dollars (equivalent to 23.75tri/-) by September last year. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Tanzania: Tanga Trade and Tourism Fair in Pipeline
PREPARATIONS for the 10th Tanga Trade and Tourism Fair anniversary, a corporate event that is branding Tanga City as a key centre for trade fairs, have begun here. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Tanzania: Mbamba-Bay Port Project Ready for Kick Off
CONSTRUCTION of Mbamba- Bay Port in Ruvuma Region is set to commence in this month, Director General for Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), Mr Plasduce Mbossa has affirmed. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Bans Salt Importation
THE government has banned the importation of salt, a move aimed at boosting the domestic market for locally produced products in the country. Read more »
December 28, 2022
Tanzania: High Import Bill Widens Zanzibar's Current Account
ZANZIBAR'S current account deficit widened to 329.5 million US dollars during the year ending October compared with 195.4 million US dollars registered in the corresponding period… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Tanzania: Ports Authority to Take Over International Container Services Operation Next Month
IT's now official, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) will from January 1 next year take over cargo handling services done by the Tanzania International Container Services (TICTS)… Read more »