05th Nov 2025
Source: The Guardian
THE DAR ES SALAAM STOCK EXCHANGE PLC (DSE) RECORDS 50% INCREASE IN PROFIT
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) Group has reported outstanding financial results for the quarter ending 30 September 2025, recording a 50% year-on-year increase in profit before tax. This strong performance, driven largely by a surge in transaction volumes and an increase in new listings, marks a period of solid growth and renewed investor confidence in Tanzania’s capital markets.
The Group’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose to TSh 1.698 billion, up from TSh 1.195 billion recorded in the same quarter last year. This growth further translated into a 46% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT), reaching TSh 1.609 billion, compared with TSh 1.191 billion in September 2024.
The sharp rise in profitability was supported by a 69% increase in total revenue, which grew from TSh 3.067 billion in September 2024 to TSh 5.186 billion this year.
A breakdown of the revenue streams shows the key driver behind the surge. The most notable highlight is the sharp rise in trading activity, with transaction fees increasing from TSh 260.2 million to TSh 1.215 billion, representing nearly a five-fold expansion in the value and volume of trades executed on the exchange.
These results reflect growing investor participation, improved market performance, and the strengthening role of the DSE as a vital platform for capital mobilisation in Tanzania.
Source: The Citizen
CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO TANZANIA’S ELECTION TRAGEDIES
Calls for accountability are intensifying as Tanzania confronts the tragic events surrounding the recent elections, during which several people lost their lives. The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) has urged the government to establish an independent judicial commission to investigate the loss of life, incidents of violence, destruction of property, and other human rights violations that occurred during and after the 2025 elections. According to the organisation, an impartial investigation is essential for transparency, accountability, and national healing.
Several civil society organisations and concerned citizens have echoed this demand, seeking clarity on how the situation was managed. The Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) and the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) have also issued a joint statement expressing their shock and sadness over the election-related violence.
They noted that it is deeply disheartening that such events occurred despite earlier efforts by TLS, THRDC, and other stakeholders to encourage national consensus and prevent unrest before the elections.
Source: Daily News
HAMZA JOHARI SWORN IN AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
President Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has sworn in Hamza Johari as Tanzania’s Attorney General during a ceremony held at Chamwino State House in Dodoma. The event was attended by Vice President Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, National Assembly Speaker Hon. Dr. Tulia Akson, Chief Justice Hon. George Masaju, and Chief Secretary Ambassador Moses Kusiluka.
Mr. Johari’s reappointment reflects President Samia’s sustained confidence in his leadership of the office responsible for providing legal advice to the Government of Tanzania. The renewed appointment comes following the completion of the General Election and preparations for the Second Term of the Sixth Phase Government.
This underscores the importance of the Attorney General’s role in ensuring that the Government fulfils its duties in line with the principles of law, justice, and good governance.
06th Nov 2025
Source: Daily News
TANZANIA EXCHANGE TRADED FUND DEBUT LEADS REGIONAL MARKETS
Tanzania has entered a new chapter in capital market development with the launch of its first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), aligning with a week of steady performance across African markets. According to the African Markets Weekly Brief, the Vanguard Industrials ETF, managed by Vertex International Securities, recorded its first trading activity on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE). This milestone demonstrates meaningful progress in diversifying investment products and strengthening overall market liquidity.
The development drew significant regional attention after the DSE recorded its first-ever ETF transaction, which analysts described as a pivotal step towards product diversification and deeper market liquidity. According to the statement, the VIS-ETE saw 712,100 units traded, with a total turnover of 193.07 million, before trading was suspended last Tuesday following post-election unrest.
The debut of the ETF adds an important new layer to the DSE, which continues to attract interest from across the region as efforts to modernise market infrastructure and widen investor participation advance. Meanwhile, African stock markets closed the week on steadier ground, consolidating the gains made during the previous week’s rally.
Source: The Guardian
TRADE SECTOR CREDIT GROWS BY 29%
The trade sector has recorded the highest year-on-year credit growth to August, rising by 29.2% compared with a 2.0% decline last year. This surge reflects an improved business environment and stronger financing demands. The government has enhanced the business climate through a comprehensive strategy centred on regulatory reforms, the digitalisation of services, infrastructure development, and deeper engagement between the public and private sectors.
According to the latest Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Monthly Economic Review, the trade sector, alongside hotels and restaurants, was among the few to register positive credit growth during the period. Hotels and restaurants recorded an 11.4% increase, up from 1.1% in the same period last year.
Meanwhile, credit growth in the agriculture sector slowed to 30.1% from 39.5% in the corresponding period, while the manufacturing sector experienced a decline, dropping to 3.4% from 25.7% last year. This reflects reduced borrowing due to subdued investment and lower production activity.
07th Nov 2025
Source: The Guardian
CHINA’S DEVELOPMENT PATH OFFERS VALUABLE LESSONS FOR AFRICA
China’s rapid rise to become the world’s second-largest economy in just four decades continues to offer meaningful guidance for African nations. Humphrey Moshi, professor of economics at the University of Dar es Salaam and director of its Center for Chinese Studies, praised China’s reform and opening-up policy and its culture of long-term planning. He said these pillars not only lifted hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens out of poverty but also created a practical blueprint for sustainable growth that developing countries, including those in Africa, can adopt.
Moshi emphasized that one of the strongest lessons lies in China’s disciplined use of five-year development plans, which ensure continuity, accountability, and steady national progress. He added that African countries must cultivate consistency if they are to successfully implement long-term visions such as Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050 and Kenya’s Vision 2030.
He further noted that China’s economic opening has supported both domestic and global development. Initiatives such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have played a pivotal role in strengthening infrastructure, boosting industrial capacity, and enhancing human development across partner countries.
Source: The Guardian
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY HOLDS EMERGENCY MEETING TO DISCUSS URGENT SECURITY ISSUES
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency meeting in Dodoma to address several urgent matters requiring swift and coordinated decisions. Tanzania’s Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, represented the country at the high-level gathering, which brought together the SADC Council of Ministers.
Chairing the meeting, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the session demonstrated the continued unity of SADC member states as they work collectively to address pressing challenges that demand immediate attention.
Source: Daily News
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY REAFFIRMS STRONG DEVELOPMENT TIES WITH GERMANY
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership during the latest round of bilateral negotiations on development cooperation, held from 5 to 6 November 2025 at the SADC Secretariat Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana.
The high-level talks were co-chaired by His Excellency Mr. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of SADC, and Ms. Birgit Gerhardus, Head of the Division for Southern Africa at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Her Excellency Ms. Gabriela Bennemann, German Ambassador to Botswana and Special Representative to SADC, also took part in the discussions.
These biennial negotiations mark more than four decades of cooperation between SADC and Germany, a partnership grounded in mutual respect, shared priorities, and a collective commitment to sustainable development across the region.
FIN & LAW -TANZANIA WEEKLY LEGAL DIGEST – 03 to 17 November 2025
