In this month's Finance Briefing, we provide an update on our Brief Note of January 2018 (the Previous Updater) that focused on the amendments to the Land Act, 1999 ...

With increasing interest in the Tanzanian construction market from China, understanding the local law requirements, agreements and registrations can be the first hurdle to project success.

During October 2019, we travelled to Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania to conduct Brand Identification Training at the REACT workshop with the FCC officials to assist them in combating the sale of counterfeit goods in Tanzania.

The East African development story is evolving beyond raw potential into one of pragmatic, systemic problem solving. The region is confronting its unique challenges...

The Government of Tanzania has recently passed the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 1 of 2018, an Act that amends certain written laws.

In this article we consider the risks of failing to amend the FIDIC 1999 Short Form of Contract in Tanzania, which prescribes adjudication as the first step of the dispute resolution process

In September 2013 we issued a projects & construction update on Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Tanzania.

In the wake of economic globalization, we continue to witness a flow of foreign investors into the United Republic of Tanzania.

The construction industry in Tanzania is composed of a myriad of stakeholders and regulations.

There are various professional boards which govern the membership of professional firms in the Tanzanian construction industry

This legal update explores the key changes to the sugar industry pursuant to the Sugar Industry Act (the Act), which has recently been amended by the Written Laws Act of 2020 (the Amendment).

While a stable government, substantial mineral resources, tourism and agriculture have all played a part in making Tanzania one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, with current annual GDP growth in the region of 7%, it is the energy sector that is expected to grab the headlines.

For most global investors, closing a deal is a moment of conclusion. In Africa, it's an act of initiation.

Investing in Tanzania Agriculture is one of the most profitable venture in East Africa. Tanzania’s agricultural sector contributes approximately 25% of GDP and employs the majority...

As the construction industry continues to develop in Tanzania, the use of international standard contracts has increased. In particular, we have seen the FIDIC

This finance briefing provides an update on our brief notes of January 2018 and March 2018 that focused on the amendments to the Land Act, 1999 (the Land Act)

Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda each present unique landscapes and economic frameworks.

The Tanzania Mercantile Exchange PLC (TMX) was set up in 2014 as a public private partnership between the Treasury Registrar ...

This week, East Africa continues to attract significant attention from investors and development partners, with major initiatives shaping the region's economic and industrial trajectory.

Welcome to Shikana Group's weekly newsletter on doing business in East Africa. We are glad to provide insights on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the DR Congo, Somalia, Ethiopia...