Tanzania Bans Foreigners From Key Businesses, Risks Regional Fallout

Tanzania bans foreigners from key businesses, risks regional fallout

Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment.

EAC Demands Compliance as Tanzania Blocks Non-Citizens from Trade

Arusha, Tanzania — The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has formally raised concerns over Tanzania’s recent move to ban non-citizens—including nationals from fellow EAC member states—from engaging in a wide range of business activities. The Secretariat warned that such unilateral action a

Tanzania Blocks Foreigners from Operating Small Businesses

Tanzania has introduced a wide-ranging ban preventing foreigners from engaging in 15 key small business sectors, aiming to protect local livelihoods and economically empower citizens. The new directive, signed by Industry and Trade Minister Dr. Selemani Jafo, targets activities like running retail shops, mobile phone repair businesses, real estate brokerages, and small-scale mining. Offenders face fines, […]

Tanzania’s ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash

Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya. - Kenya breaking news

Ruto Calls Suluhu After Tanzania Bombshell

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Calls Suluhu After Tanzania New Business Laws Kenyan President William Ruto held a phone conversation with his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, amid a diplomatic standoff after Dodoma banned foreigners, including Kenyans, from certain business activities within its borders. Tanzania’s Minister for Trade and Industry amended the Business Licensing Act, a move that could compel a…