TZ registers 1,828 investment projects worth 50tri/- in two years

GEITA: TANZANIA registered a total of 1,828 investment projects worth 20.31 billion US dollars, (about 50.37tri/-), between 2024 and 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has said. Chairperson of the TISEZA Board of Directors, Ambassador Dr Aziz Mlima, disclosed the figures on Monday during an official visit to Geita Region.

Dr Mlima said the registered projects have resulted in the creation of about 375,188 employment opportunities under the National Campaign for the Promotion of Domestic Investment.

He explained that in 2024 alone, the authority registered 901 projects valued at more than 9.31 billion US dollars, which created over 212,293 jobs, largely driven by a strong response from local investors.

According to Dr Mlima, domestic investment continued to grow significantly, with 497 projects owned by Tanzanians in 2024, accounting for 55 per cent of all registered projects.

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“In 2025, a total of 927 projects worth 11 billion US dollars were registered, creating more than 162,895 jobs. Of these, 469 projects were owned by Tanzanians, equivalent to 51 per cent,” he said.

Dr Mlima further said that in a bid to enhance the country’s investment attractiveness, TISEZA has launched the national campaign for the promotion of domestic investment, which is scheduled to run from January 18 to April 9, 2026, across the country.

“Through this campaign, the national investment authority expects to double the number of domestic investment projects under both the General and Special Schemes,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Geita Regional Commissioner, Mr Martine Shigela, said continuous public education is crucial to encouraging local citizens to invest through formal systems, contribute to national income and create employment opportunities.

He noted that Geita Region remains committed to showcasing investment opportunities across all sectors, including fisheries, livestock, agriculture, industry and trade, to achieve productive and sustainable investment. “As a region, we have agreed to ensure that no sector is left dormant,” he said.