Tanzania's investment hits $3 billion in first half of 2024


By Alfred Zacharia

Tanzania recorded $3,094.88 million in capital investments in the first half of 2024 (January to June 2024), a new Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) report affirms.

According to the recent report by TIC, the investment composition displays a strong mix of joint ventures, foreign investments, and local participation.

Joint ventures accounted for 59 projects, indicating a collaborative approach while foreign investments made up 185 projects, highlighting international interest in Tanzania's economy.

Local investments comprised 165 projects, demonstrating robust domestic involvement.

The report shows that TIC has registered 409 projects, expecting to generate 121,209 jobs, indicating strong economic momentum.

The manufacturing sector led with 196 projects, attracting $1,415.73 million.

“This sector will create 24,628 jobs, driven mainly by foreign investments and joint ventures (JVs). Local investors also contributed significantly,” the report reads.

The transportation sector followed with 68 projects, bringing in $570.55 million and creating 7,623 jobs.

Local investors dominated this sector, supported by foreign investments and joint ventures.

The commercial building sector registered 45 projects, securing $501.90 million and generating 3,500 jobs. Investment in this sector came from a mix of foreign, local, and joint venture sources.

The agriculture sector, contributing $51.57 million in capital, stands out for its job creation potential, with 78,779 positions expected. Investments were split between foreign, local, and joint venture sources.

Other key sectors include tourism, human resources (health & education), energy, services, and financial institutions.

Tourism attracted $225.44 million with 40 projects, expected to create 3,268 jobs.

The human resource sector, focused on health and education, saw $123.80 million invested across 5 projects, creating 1,032 jobs.

The energy sector, with 7 projects, secured $80.10 million, contributing 60 jobs, with joint ventures playing a major role.

The services sector added $39.25 million with 10 projects, generating 1,759 jobs.

The TIC’s data for H1 2024 illustrates broad-based growth across sectors, underscoring Tanzania’s appeal as an investment destination. These investments are expected to play a crucial role in the country’s ongoing economic development. 

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