DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 17 -- WITH January well behind us, we can confidently hold that Tanzanias capital markets began 2026 on a notably strong footing, recording a sharp rebound in equity trading activity, rising market capitalisation and sustained investor demand for government securities throughout the month. The performance signals renewed investor confidence and improved liquidity conditions at the start of the year.

According to the January 2026 market data, total equity turnover surged to 189.75bn/-, up from 55.42bn/- in December 2025, a remarkable 242 per cent month-on-month increase. Compared to January 2025, the turnover expanded by an even more striking 576 per cent, underscoring a substantial improvement in trading depth and par...