DAR ES SALAAM, April 1 -- ANALYSTS have said Tanzania should use its B+ rating, growth and reforms to offer fair investor returns, while building credibility for a future upgrade.

They said fair-return deals can build investor confidence, show sound economic management and support a future credit rating upgrade.

Economist-cum-Investment Banker, Dr Hildebrand Shayo, said Fitch Ratings recent affirmation of Tanzanias B+ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook sends an important signal to global markets, investors and policymakers.

“Although the rating may initially seem modest, as it is firmly within the ‘highly speculative category, it has significant implications for the countrys economic trajectory, borrowing costs a...