Tanzania
Tanzania is East Africa’s second-largest economy, rich in gold, natural gas, and agricultural exports. Africaspoint covers Tanzania’s port and transport infrastructure, mining sector, investment climate, and the economic policies shaping one of the region’s most resource-endowed nations.
Tanzania steps in as Hormuz fuel shock hits East Africa
Tanzania's government has intervened to contain fuel price increases from the Hormuz oil shock, joining South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and…
Tanzania signs deal to become world’s 4th niobium producer
Tanzania signed a $300 million niobium mining agreement with US-backed Panda Hill Tanzania Limited on March 24, targeting 100,000 tonnes…
Tanzania attracts $1.12bn in Q1 as China leads
Tanzania registered 177 investment projects worth $1.12 billion in Q1 2026, expected to create 19,750 jobs, with China leading foreign…
Tanzania pitches $12.9bn energy pipeline to US investors
IN SHORT: Tanzania has pitched a $12.9 billion energy investment package to US investors at the Powering Africa Summit in…
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Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice
Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…
Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%
Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…
South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…
Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery
Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…