The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has opened a two-year government bond, offering investors a secure opportunity to earn stable returns while supporting government financing.
The bond, identified as Government Bond No. 697, Auction No. 01, will be auctioned on March 4, 2026, and will mature on March 5, 2028.
Investors are set to earn an annual interest rate of 9.50 percent, with payments made semi-annually on March 5 and September 5.
BoT confirmed that the minimum subscription is TZS 1,000,000, making the bond accessible to both individual and institutional investors seeking low-risk, government-backed investment options.
The bond is also open to citizens of the East African Community (EAC), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and foreign investors residing in Tanzania.
Government securities, such as treasury bonds, remain a crucial tool for mobilizing domestic resources to fund development projects, while providing investors with reliable returns.
BoT emphasized that wider participation in these instruments also contributes to the growth of Tanzania’s financial markets, encouraging a culture of savings and investment.
As part of its efforts to deepen capital market participation and strengthen financial inclusion, the Bank of Tanzania has steadily expanded access to government securities.
Interested investors can access more information and participate in the auction via BoT’s official website or through licensed financial institutions operating in the government securities market.