DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 14 -- TANZANIA could attract more foreign capital, deepen its financial markets and strengthen funding for development by opening its government securities market to all non-resident investors, economists said.

The reform, introduced through the 2026 Foreign Exchange (Amendment) Regulations, allows all nonresident investors to buy short- and long-term government securities.

The regulations were published in the Government Gazette on July 17 under Government Notice No. 206, according to the Bank of Tanzania.

Economists said the wider access could increase foreign-exchange inflows, improve market liquidity and broaden the investor base, although the impact would depend on foreign investor appetite, currency risks and ...