DODOMA, May 23 -- THE government has strengthened control over the involvement of foreign nationals in businesses reserved for Tanzanians as part of efforts to protect local enterprises and create more employment opportunities.

Presenting her ministrys 137.8bn/- budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament yesterday, Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga, said enforcement of Government Notice No. 487A issued on July 28, 2025, has already started yielding significant results.

The notice bars foreigners from engaging in 15 categories of businesses reserved for Tanzanians. The restricted businesses include wholesale and retail trade, domestic tour guiding services, mobile money agency services, salons and cargo t...