Rentier States vs. Tax Democracies: How Money Shapes Citizenship
How a state earns its money decides the kind of citizens it grows. When governments can fund themselves without relying…
Learning from Zambia: How Not to Build a Nickel Monoculture
There was a time when Zambia’s copper belt seemed invincible. In the years following independence, copper revenues funded schools, hospitals,…
Enhancing Personal Tax in Tanzania: A Path to Fairness and Growth (Part 1)
The proposed enhancements to Tanzania’s personal tax system are a compilation of suggestions gathered from various stakeholders, including tax experts,…
Taxing Matters: Tanzania’s Personal Tax System in a Global Context
Personal Tax in Tanzania In Tanzania, personal taxes are categorized into several types under the Income Tax Act, 2004, and…
Rethinking Corporate Tax: Critical Review
Tanzania’s corporate tax system, designed to support public revenue and attract business investments, remains challenged by inefficiencies and inequities that…
Benchmarking Tanzania’s Economic Progress Against EAC Peers
This article comprehensively analyses Tanzania’s economic performance, comparing key metrics like inflation, GDP growth, fiscal health, trade competitiveness, and…
Tanzania’s 2024/25 Budget: A Glitzy Reveal, Grand Show! But What’s the Plan?
The Tanzanian budget is officially out, sadly it will be remembered for the pomp and how many times the…
Bank of Tanzania’s Game-Changing Policy Shift: A New Dawn for Economic Stability
As announced on the 3rd of January 2024, the Bank of Tanzania’s plan has moved from its traditional policy framework…
IMF’s Vote of Confidence: Tanzania’s Economic Reforms and the Path to Prosperity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and the…
Tanzania’s Battle Against Inflation: Strategies, Impacts, and Economic Outlook
Inflation, defined as the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money, is an economic phenomenon…
