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As is the case in markets from Dakar to Durban, roads in Tanzania handle the majority of the country’s internal trade, largely due to a lack of alternatives, with rail suffering from underinvestment and poor maintenance. Port congestion and railway deterioration have led to rising road traffic and congestion in Dar es Salaam and border roads....

With established domestic gas production and ambitious plans to scale up, Tanzania’s energy sector is in the process of moving from potential to reality. Offshore gas reserves are sufficient to have prompted a proposal for a two-train liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lindi, while there is ample potential onshore around the Rift Valley...

As part of a significant push by the government to sustain economic growth and inclusion, industrialisation is set to accelerate in Tanzania, on the back of increased manufacturing output and recent investment in labour-intensive industries. However, the sector faces notable challenges, including rising production costs, limited infrastructure...

Expansion of air connections – including the launch of new low-cost routes – airport upgrades and developments, as well as new additions to the national airline are expected to help sustain Tanzania’s recent growth in visitor numbers, while also bolstering tourism overall.

Meeting demand for electricity is an increasingly important priority in Tanzania. Consumption more than doubled between 2000 and 2012, and with access to low-cost power a core element of the government’s push to develop industry, the pursuit of new generation options is even more pressing.

Already a dominant segment of the manufacturing sector, Tanzania’s agro-processing industry holds tremendous potential for future expansion. The country benefits from abundant agricultural resources, leaving it well positioned to grow its textile and leather production segments, while rising domestic demand for processed food should boost...