As someone deeply engaged in Tanzania’s mining sector, I couldn’t help but reflect on the Lobito Corridor railway project. This ambitious venture, linking Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia to Angola’s Lobito port, has the potential to reshape regional trade in ways we can’t ignore. But while it’s being celebrated as a…
Zanzibar has officially announced the opening of two new onshore oil and gas blocks for international investment, following the demarcation of a 12,814-square-kilometer area spanning Unguja and Pemba islands. The Minister made the announcement for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Shaaban Ali Othman, who invited international oil companies (IOCs) to submit proposals for the newly designated…
Tanzania’s mining sector, particularly the small and medium-scale operations, is a vital component of the country’s economy. Despite this, many miners still face significant challenges in accessing capital to grow and modernize their operations. The question arises: why aren’t more miners turning to the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) to raise the much-needed capital?…
