Tanzania
Exploring Tanzania rich cultural heritage, economic growth, and pivotal developments in East Africa.
- Announcements
Tanzania’s internet shutdown and X ban have cost its economy over $238 million
Tanzania's recent internet shutdown and ongoing X ban have cost its economy over $238 million, a new report warns.
- News
NetBlocks reports a total internet disruption in Tanzania during the presidential election
If you’re trying to reach a friend or track election results in Tanzania today, you’re probably getting that familiar, frustrating…
- News
Tanzania Scraps Foreign Business Ban for Kenyan Tech Firms
Kenyan SMEs in Tanzania spared, four trade barriers removed, more fixes due by March 2026.
- Startups
Britam’s New Accelerator Wants to Supercharge East Africa’s Tech Scene
The financial giant is on the hunt for the next big thing in fintech, health tech, and more, with a…
- News
Tanzania Restricts Non-Citizens from Key Business Activities in Protectionist Move
Tanzania bans non-citizens from 15 business sectors, threatening East African Community integration and cross-border trade relationships.
- News
Standard Chartered and BII Unlock USD 100 Million Trade Finance Facility for Kenyan and Tanzanian Businesses
Trade-finance deal between Standard Chartered and BII brings USD 100 million to Kenyan and Tanzanian SMEs, prioritising women-owned firms.
- News
Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornography Claims as $8.9M Economic Losses Mount Ahead of 2025 Elections
Tanzania blocks X citing pornography concerns, costing $8.9 million economically while critics allege election-period digital repression tactics.
- News
Tanzania Shuts Down X (Twitter) Amid Missing Activists
Tanzania blocks X again amid arrests, VPN bans, and rising digital censorship threatening free expression across East Africa.
- News
TCB Joins Stanbic Bank on Ramani’s Financial Marketplace to Boost SMB Access to Credit in Tanzania
Ramani partners with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand SMB financing via its digital marketplace, surpassing $210M in loans.
- International
GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects Across Africa
Explore how GEAPP and The Rockefeller Foundation are advancing energy access in Africa with 23 transformative projects across 12 countries…
- News
Airtel Africa Partners with TRACE Awards & Summit 2025 to Champion Creativity and Connectivity Across Africa
Airtel Africa partners with TRACE Awards 2025, celebrating African creativity through music, workshops, and global broadcasts from Zanzibar, Tanzania.
- News
Mawingu Raises KES 1.9 Billion to Acquire Tanzanian ISP Habari, Accelerating East Africa Expansion
Mawingu raised KES 1.9 billion to acquire Tanzanian ISP Habari, expanding affordable Internet access across underserved East African communities.
- News
New Report Calls for Urgent AI Governance in East and Southern Africa
A new report urges East and Southern Africa to enact ethical AI laws, emphasizing human rights, public participation, and global…
- Startups
XDC Network and LedgerFi Drive Blockchain Innovation in Zanzibar’s New National Sandbox
Zanzibar’s new Blockchain Sandbox, led by XDC Network and LedgerFi, empowers startups to innovate securely, boosting regional digital governance and…
- News
NMB Bank and Mastercard Introduce Tanzania’s First ‘QR Pay by Link’ Solution, Transforming Digital Payments
NMB Bank and Mastercard launch Tanzania’s first QR Pay by Link, enabling cost-effective, secure digital payments for SMEs without POS…
