Card Payments in Tanzania: A Missed Opportunity or a Sign of a Deeper Trend?
After this heated discussion on Linkedin, I decided to write an article about why cards have such a low usage when…
From 39% to 6%: The Fall of Tanzania’s Interest Rates Explained
Tanzania’s money markets have tumbled and show no sign of recovering soon, leaving us to wonder what is happening…
Banking on Growth: Tanzania’s Banking Sector Leaps Ahead with Technological Advances
The banking sector has grown fast in the last three years thanks to a strong economic environment and falling…
Bank of Tanzania’s Move to Purchase Gold: Is it an Effective Hedge Against Inflation?
The Bank of Tanzania’s move to start gold purchases to bolster its foreign investment is judicious, yet doubtful of its…
Does a Risk-Averse Banking Sector Restrain Economic Growth?
Who remembers what the then Managing Director of the CRDB, Charles Kimei, had said on 27 September 2018? At…
Tanzania’s Exchange Rate Policy: IMF Urges Greater Flexibility for Economic Stability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently called for Tanzania to adopt a more flexible exchange rate policy to…
A Strategic Roadmap to Prosperity: Tanzania’s Investment Blitz Lures Global Players
With its golden sands and vibrant shores, Tanzania is rapidly becoming a magnet for global investors. This transformation is…
The Future of Bond Markets: Embracing Sustainability for Investors’ and Stakeholders’ Benefits – A Case of The NMB Jamii Bond
As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, the bond market is undergoing a significant transformation, with sustainability emerging as…
Equator Principles in Peril? Financiers of EACOP Pipeline Face Potential Breach Accusations, Raising Red Flags for ESG-Focused Banks
The ambitious East African Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, aiming to transport Ugandan oil across 1,443 kilometres to a Tanzanian…
BoT’s Certified Curriculum for Financial Educators, Mastering the Art of Financial Wizardry
In a groundbreaking move, the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has recently launched a certified curriculum for financial educators, aiming to…
