ArticleBeneficial Ownership Rules In TanzaniaUndeniably, we live in a world where corruption and money laundering schemes go through financial institutions undetected. TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawShikana Group
ArticleThe National Venture Capital Fund Is The Last Thing That Startups Need In TanzaniaEarlier this year (March 2024), news headlines across Tanzania buzzed with the announcement of the next big initiative aimed at rescuing the nation's struggling startup ecosystem: the National Venture Capital Fund (NVCF). TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawShikana Group
ArticleTanzania's New Investment Act: "Same – Same But Different"The New Tanzania Investment Act 2022 has now become law replacing the Tanzania Investment Act Cap 38 RE 2015 and its amendments. TanzaniaFinance and BankingShikana Group
ArticleThe 2022 Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations And What It Means For Traders And Investors In Tanzania And The EAC?The Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations, Government Notice No. 294 published on 13/5/2022 are creating quite some noise in Tanzania amongst traders and investors. TanzaniaFinance and BankingShikana Group
ArticleArbitration Act In TanzaniaThere have been several major issues addressed in Tanzania's 2020 Arbitration Act. This article highlights the amendments and largely explains them. TanzaniaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationShikana Group
ArticleThe Mining Industry In Tanzania: A Competitive Market?His Excellency President John Pombe Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania took a gamble and dared what few sovereign nations in Africa dared to do. TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleTanzania Foreign Currency Regulations 2025: What Businesses Must Know About The TZS MandateIn March 2025, the Bank of Tanzania issued sweeping new foreign currency regulations that fundamentally change how businesses price, invoice, and contract within Tanzania.TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawShikana Group
ArticleThe Personal Data Protection Law In Tanzania : Good Or Bad For Investors?Data privacy has increasingly become important both for investors and advertisers but also for the regulators. TanzaniaPrivacyShikana Group
ArticleThe Invisible Blueprint: Why Every African Project Needs A Second, Unwritten PlanFor most global investors, closing a deal is a moment of conclusion. In Africa, it's an act of initiation.TanzaniaReal Estate and ConstructionShikana Group
Article72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.WorldwideInternational LawShikana Group
ArticleSomalia's Access To The East Africa Community: Advantage Or Disadvantage To The Regional Bloc?Last week at the East African Community Summit meeting in Arusha, the official accession of Somalia to the East Africa Community (EAC) was announced. SomaliaInternational LawShikana Group
ArticleTanzania's Finance Bill Of 2022: The Good And The Less GoodWe have been zealously waiting for the Budget 2022 to come out and the ensuing Finance Bill of 2022 because this is President Samia Hassan Suluhu's budget in essence. TanzaniaTaxShikana Group
ArticleTanzania Interest Based Monetary Policy Framework And Implication On FDITanzania's interest – based monetary policy framework is a move to improve investment climate in Tanzania and to create investor confidence. TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleThe Challenges And Opportunities Of Mining In Tanzania: A Closer Look At Rare Earth Minerals And The Case Of Walkabout ResourcesAs negotiations have started with the Government of Tanzania and I find myself representing a few mining companies in this process, I was prompted to reflect on the mining industry in Tanzania.TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleThe Trump Economy And Africa: Are African Governments Prepared?As the days count down to the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, it's becoming increasingly clear what the next chapter of U.S. economic policy...TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleInvesting In Tanzania Agriculture: Legal Framework, Land Access, Tax Incentives, And FDI Guide 2025Investing 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...TanzaniaReal Estate and ConstructionShikana Group
ArticleThe East African Insider – Week 21st -27th March 2026East Africa continues to solidify its position as one of the world’s most dynamic investment frontiers, driven by rising foreign capital inflows, strategic infrastructure development...WorldwideEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleWashington Accords For Peace And ProsperityThe signing of the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in Washington on 4 December 2025 is being presented as a turning point for the Great Lakes region,...WorldwideGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleWho Is Who In The Mining Sector In Tanzania: The Institutional Framework And How It WorkA major change in the new mining act is the question of IndemnityTanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesShikana Group
ArticleThe Budget For 2024/2025 In Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda And DRC And Its Implications On InvestmentWith the release of the 2024/2025 budgets across East African nations, there is much to discuss, especially concerning the potential impact on investment and the socio-political landscape.TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group