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Tanzania EPZA
Tanzania’s Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is the principal Government agency for promoting investments in Tanzania’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
The Authority operates as an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment of Tanzania.
EPZA is mandated to promote, register and facilitate investments in SEZs in mainland Tanzania.
The EPZA functions include the development of EPZ and SEZ infrastructure, provision of business services to EPZ and SEZ investors and issuing of EPZ and SEZ licenses.
Since their inception in 2008, the EPZs and SEZs have generated USD1b in foreign currency.
Tanzania EPZA Objectives
- – To promote investments in designated SEZs
- – To attract and encourage transfer of new technologies
- – To promote processing of local raw materials
- – To create and increase employment opportunities
- – To increase foreign exchange earnings
Tanzania EPZA Contacts
- Benjamin William Mkapa SEZ
- Mabibo External
- P.O.Box 12112
- Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
- Tel : +255 (0)22 2925058-60
- E-mail: info@epza.go.tz
Mkinga Special Economic Zone Launched in Tanga, Investment Opportunities Available
On 27th September 2022, Tanzania saw the official launch of the Mkinga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the…
Interview with Joseph Leon Simbakalia, Former DG of the Tanzania Export Processing Zones Authority
TanzaniaInvest had the pleasure of interviewing Col. (Retd.) Joseph Leon Simbakalia, Director General, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA).
EPZA Sign MoU with TanzaniaInvest.com for Business and Investment Promotion
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with www.TanzaniaInvest.com on August 2nd 2016…
China Delegation Explores Investment in Manufacturing in Tanzania
A Chinese business delegation recently visited Tanzania’s Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) to explore investment opportunities.
Tanzania among Top Five African Countries for Manufacturing Growth
Tanzania is among the top five countries by manufacturing growth in Africa, according to the recently published Q2…
Tanzania Launches Star City Township Project in Tungi Special Economic Zone
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tanzania has launched the Star City integrated township project in Morogoro,…
Tanzania Export Processing and Special Economic Zones Generated USD 1 bln in Forex
Col. Joeph Simbakalia, Director General of Tanzania’s Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) has recently announced that the two…
UAE Free Zone And EPZA Discuss Cooperation To Boost Tanzanian SMEs International Expansion
Officials from Ajman Free Zone of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently met with executives from Tanzania’s…
Tanzania And Vietnam To Raise Bilateral Trade To USD 1 Billion By 2020
Vietnam’s President Truong Tan Sang has recently concluded an official visit to Tanzania where he met with Tanzania’s…
Tanzanian Cargo Company Inaugurates USD 700,000 Storage Facility At Mtwara Free Zone Port To Boost Oil & Gas Exploration
Alistair Group, a Dar es Salaam based company involved with road freight, in-site logistic services and equipment rental…
