The World Bank is considering financing a second phase of the Dar es Salaam Port upgrade after the first phase, backed by a USD 345 million credit, reached 85% completion and helped raise annual throughput from 14 million tonnes in 2015/16 to 32.8 million tonnes in 2025/26. Regional Vice President Ndiamé Diop signalled the interest during a three-day visit that included talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan on 20 August 2026 covering the SGR, central corridor development, agriculture, education and the mobilisation of private investment.

Tanzania Electricity Surplus Hits 2,375 MW As Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project Is Officially Launched

The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project's 2,115MW plant lifted Tanzania's installed generation capacity to 4,646MW against peak demand of 2,271MW, with a surplus of 2,375MW, after President Samia Suluhu Hassan's inauguration on 22 August 2026. The government has signed an agreement to export power to Zambia and reached a trading arrangement with Kenya, while a newly completed 400kV Chalinze-Dodoma transmission line lifted national peak demand by 150MW within three days of coming online.

Tanzania's National Poultry Development Strategy Targets 3% of GDP by 2036, Doubling Meat Production, and USD 807 Million in Private Investment

Tanzania's National Poultry Development Strategy (2026-2036), launched in August 2026, targets TZS 3,526.6 billion (USD 1.33 billion) in investment to raise poultry's contribution to GDP from 1.8% to 3% and its share of livestock GDP from 30% to 40%. The strategy aims to more than double poultry meat production to over 380,000 metric tonnes and raise egg production to over 17 billion eggs annually by 2036, while mobilising more than TZS 2.14 trillion (USD 807.55 million) in private investment across the value chain.

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Week 34 of 2026: Equity Turnover Drops -22.46% to TZS 23.30 Billion as TOL (+17.45%) Leads as Best Stock Performer

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange recorded equity turnover of TZS 23.30 billion during Week 34 of 2026, a week-on-week decline of -22.46%, with 7,261,335 shares changing hands across 15,576 deals. TOL (+17.45%), MBP (+9.52%), and DCB (+8.60%) were the week's top gainers, while PAL (-8.70%), NMG (-7.27%), and NICO (-1.57%) led the losers. Total market capitalisation stood at TZS 37,048.62 billion as the All Share Index closed the week up +0.41%. Bond market turnover reached TZS 41.92 billion, a sharp week-on-week contraction of -57.65%.

DRC to Build Dry Port in Dar es Salaam, Deepen Transport and Mining Ties with Tanzania

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun preparations to build a dry port in Dar es Salaam that will provide customs, cargo handling, mineral certification, and quality control services for Congolese goods moving through Tanzania, President Félix Tshisekedi announced during a state visit to Tanzania on 18 August 2026. The DRC is among the largest users of Tanzanian ports, with approximately 7.2 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2023, as the two countries agreed to accelerate transport, trade, and mining cooperation along the Central Corridor.

Tanzania Exports Grow 17.2% to USD 19.9 Billion in Year Ending June 2026, Led by Gold, Manufactured Goods and Tourism

Tanzania's exports of goods and services grew 17.2% to USD 19,923.6 million in the year ending June 2026, led by gold, manufactured goods, and tourism. Private sector credit growth accelerated to 28.1%, reflecting increased lending for private investment and agricultural activity during the harvest season.

Tanzania Exports Grow 17.2% to USD 19.9 Billion in Year Ending June 2026, Led by Gold, Manufactured Goods and Tourism

Tanzania's exports of goods and services grew 17.2% to USD 19,923.6 million in the year ending June 2026, led by gold, manufactured goods, and tourism. Private sector credit growth accelerated to 28.1%, reflecting increased lending for private investment and agricultural activity during the harvest season.

TanzaniaInvest to Publish Free Tanzania Capital Markets Report & Guide in Partnership With DSE

TanzaniaInvest is preparing the Tanzania Capital Markets Report, a comprehensive free guide covering Tanzania's stock market, bonds, government securities, listed companies, investment funds, regulations, taxation and market institutions. Building on the success of the free Tanzania Business Investment Guide, the publication will combine an in-depth report on Tanzania's capital markets with an actionable guide for local and international investors, companies and financial professionals.

Tanzania Unveils 68-Project, USD 30.1 Billion Pipeline for EU Investment Roadshows to Finland, Italy and the Netherlands in September-October 2026

Tanzania and the European Union briefed the private sector in Dar es Salaam on 18 August 2026 on three thematic investment roadshows to Finland, Italy and the Netherlands between 28 September and 6 October 2026, presenting a national pipeline of 68 projects worth USD 30.1 billion, of which USD 29.1 billion remains investable. The roadshows target more than 300 European investors and 250 business-to-business meetings across the three legs, ahead of the EU-Tanzania Investment and Business Forum in Dar es Salaam in early 2027.

Tanzania Sees Launch of 3rd Exchanged Traded Fund (ETF)

Zan Securities has launched the Zan Timiza ETF, the first regional Fund of Funds in East Africa, alongside the Timiza Plus Fund, with both products approved by CMSA. Both funds opened their IPOs from 17 August to 17 September 2026 at TZS 100 per unit, with a minimum investment of TZS 20,000.

Tanzania Inflation Rises to 4.2% in July 2026 as Transport Hits 13.8%

Tanzania's annual headline inflation rose to 4.2% in July 2026, up from 4.0% in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Transport recorded the highest annual rate among main groups at 13.8%, while Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages held steady at 4.1%.

Tanzania and World Bank Finalize KAZI MPA Central Corridor Jobs Programme to Boost Youth Employment and Private-Sector Growth

The Government of Tanzania and the World Bank have finalized technical preparations for KAZI MPA, the Catalyzing Jobs and Resilient Growth in the Central Corridor Multiphase Programmatic Approach. The programme aims to expand youth employment, increase investment and strengthen private-sector participation along the Central Corridor in line with Tanzania Development Vision 2050.

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Week 33 of 2026: Equity Turnover Grows +16.06% to TZS 30.05 Billion as PAL (+11.29%) Leads as Best Stock Performer

Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange equity turnover rose +16.06% to TZS 30.05 billion in Week 33 of 2026, with 8,428,927 shares changing hands across 15,322 deals. PAL (+11.29%) and DCB (+10.71%) led the gainers while MCB (-13.83%) and SWIS (-4.46%) headed the losers. Total market capitalisation closed the week at TZS 36,898.87 billion as the DSEI gained +1.18% and the Banks, Finance Investment index advanced +2.19%. Bond market turnover surged +92.83% to TZS 98.98 billion.

Tanzania and US Reaffirm Strategic Cooperation in Minerals, Energy and Health

Tanzania and the United States have reaffirmed strategic cooperation across critical minerals, LNG energy, health and investment during talks in Dar es Salaam. The discussions build on a recently signed five-year, USD 3.1 billion health partnership and parallel work on government securities markets.

Tanzania Tells Fitch Ratings Economy Set to Grow 6.3% in 2026

Tanzania's Minister of Finance told Fitch Ratings that its economy is projected to grow 6.3% in 2026, up from 5.9% in 2025, driven by mining, gas, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure investment. He also acknowledged that the growth rate had not yet returned to pre-COVID-19 levels.