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Tanzania’s ICT sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by rising internet and smartphone use, expanding 4G and 5G coverage, digital services, infrastructure investment and growing opportunities for technology businesses.
Tanzania’s tourism sector is creating new opportunities across safari, cultural and heritage tourism, hospitality, marine tourism, conferences, adventure travel and tourism infrastructure as visitor numbers and tourism earnings continue to grow.
Tanzania is extending its National ICT Broadband Backbone towards the DRC through Lake Tanganyika, strengthening regional connectivity and its position as a digital gateway.
Tanzania and South Sudan are deepening agricultural cooperation to expand regional trade, strengthen food security and unlock new markets for key food crops.
TISEZA has partnered with ELLA Foundation to expand market access and economic opportunities for Deaf skilled artisans in Tanzania.
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Tanzania’s sovereign credit rating at B+ and maintained a Positive Outlook, citing stronger foreign-exchange reserves, sustained economic growth, improved fiscal management and ongoing macroeconomic reforms.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project comprises nine generating units, each with a capacity of 235 MW, giving the facility its total installed capacity of 2,115 MW. The project was constructed at an estimated cost of TZS 7.452 trillion, financed by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Construction began in June 2019 and was completed in March 2025.
Tanzania is strengthening its national grid, with the completed Chalinze–Dodoma 400kV transmission line improving power reliability and supporting electricity from the 2,115MW JNHPP.