TAB Group hails Tanzania’s role as vital gateway for business in the EAC bloc

DAR ES SALAAM: TAB Group Chief Executive Officer, Tahir Bari, says Tanzania is emerging as an important gateway for business in the East African region, citing the country’s significant agricultural opportunities and investment-friendly environment that is attracting interest from international companies.

Bari said Tanzania has been part of TAB Group’s plans for a long time, a development that led the company to organise the 10th Global Africa Agri Expo in Tanzania for the first time, alongside the 3rd Agriculture, Livestock and Poultry Expo.

He made the remarks on September 3, 2026, in Dar es Salaam during the exhibitions held at the Saba Saba Fairgrounds, which attracted participants from Tanzania and abroad.

According to Bari, investors from India, Europe and the Middle East have already begun discussions with Tanzanian authorities as they seek to understand the country’s investment environment, licensing procedures, required documentation and other strategies they need to consider before establishing operations in Tanzania.

He also commended local authorities and various associations for their cooperation in supporting international investors, saying the institutions play an important role in guiding investors on available opportunities and helping them establish their operations in accordance with local regulations.

Bari said one of the major opportunities arising from increased investment is the transfer of knowledge and technology, particularly in agriculture, which could enable Tanzania and other African countries to benefit from expertise and technological solutions offered by international companies.

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He further said Tanzania could learn from India’s experience in developing its agricultural sector, noting that India has made significant progress in agriculture over the past 40 to 50 years.

Bari said there are similarities between Tanzania and India, including the size of farms and production conditions, adding that India’s experience could help Tanzania develop technologies and solutions tailored to small-scale farmers.

Commenting on the exhibitions, Bari said he was pleased with the participation of various stakeholders and the support provided by the government and other institutions.

He said the exhibitions had created an important platform for bringing together agricultural stakeholders, investors and international companies, facilitating knowledge sharing, networking and potential business partnerships.

Bari said the organisers expect participants to return to their respective businesses and organisations with new ideas, knowledge and strategies that can help improve productivity and strengthen agricultural and business activities.