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The Business Interviews section of TanzaniaInvest brings you exclusive, first-hand conversations with the leaders shaping Tanzania's economy.

This page gathers our long-form interviews with ministers, regulators, chief executives, ambassadors, and development finance leaders active in Tanzania.

Each conversation goes beyond headlines to explore strategy, policy direction, investment opportunities, and the outlook for key sectors such as finance, energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing.

What you will find here

Exclusive interviews with Ministers of Finance, Industry, Energy, Agriculture, and Tourism.

Conversations with Bank of Tanzania Governors and heads of financial regulators including TIRA, CMSA, and the DSE.

Insights from CEOs of DSE-listed companies and leading private sector firms operating in Tanzania.

Perspectives from ambassadors, trade commissioners, and heads of development finance institutions financing Tanzania's growth.

Interviews with executives at TISEZA, TanTrade, TIC, and other institutions driving investment and export promotion.

Who this section is for

Foreign investors evaluating entry into Tanzania and seeking direct insight from decision-makers.

Local business leaders tracking policy signals, reforms, and sector strategies.

Analysts, researchers, and journalists looking for primary source commentary from Tanzanian principals.

Diplomats and development partners monitoring the country's economic direction.

How to use this page

Browse the most recent interviews for updates on current policy and market shifts.

Use the section as a reference library when researching a specific ministry, regulator, listed company, or sector.

Cross-reference our interviews with related news, sector reports, and investment guides across TanzaniaInvest for a complete picture.

Why it matters

Tanzania is one of East Africa's fastest growing economies, and access to the voices behind its institutions and companies is essential to understanding where opportunities lie.

Our interviews are conducted directly by the TanzaniaInvest editorial team, giving readers verified, on-the-record perspectives they will not find aggregated elsewhere.

Last Update: July 2026

TanzaniaInvest Interview FAyaz Bhojani Managing Partner FB Attorneys

Interview with Dr FAyaz Bhojani, Managing Partner of FB Attorneys, on the Evolution of the Firm, and Litigation, Arbitration and Taxation Issues in Tanzania

TanzaniaInvest interviewed Dr FAyaz Bhojani, Managing Partner of FB Attorneys, the only law firm in Tanzania ranked at the top by all three leading international legal directories, Chambers and Partners, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500. He discusses the firm’s cross-border and arbitration work, its strength in mining, oil and gas, and M&A, and the two factors foreign investors weigh most before entering Tanzania: the rule of law and a fair, predictable tax system.
TanzaniaInvest Interview Christine Grau EU Ambassador to Tanzania

Interview with Christine Grau, EU Ambassador to Tanzania

TanzaniaInvest interviewed EU Ambassador Christine Grau to explore the EU–Tanzania partnership, including its shift from aid to mutual strategic interests. The discussion covers European business engagement, competitive advantages over other global players, and key programmes in infrastructure, agriculture, digitalisation, and business environment reform.
Interview Giuseppe Sean Coppola Ambassador of Italy to Tanzania

Interview with Giuseppe Sean Coppola, Ambassador of Italy to Tanzania

In this exclusive interview, Giuseppe Sien Coppola, Ambassador of Italy to Tanzania, shares insights on bilateral trade, investment, and development cooperation. The discussion is part of a TanzaniaInvest initiative to highlight the role of diplomatic missions in supporting economic relations.
Interview Latifa Khamis DG TanTrade

Interview with Latifa Khamis Director General of TanTrade

In this in-depth interview with TanzaniaInvest, TanTrade Director General Latifa Khamis explains the agency’s role in boosting Tanzania’s trade competitiveness through export readiness programs, trade missions, digital platforms, and policy advocacy. She highlights key growth sectors such as agro-processing, seafood, and light manufacturing, and outlines how regional trade agreements and government reforms are enhancing the country’s investment and export landscape.
Interview OSCAR KISSANGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TANZANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE (TCCIA)

Interview with Oscar Kissanga, Executive Director of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (TCCIA)

TanzaniaInvest conducted an exclusive interview with Oscar Kissanga, Executive Director of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture, to discuss the challenges faced by businesses in Tanzania, the chamber’s initiatives to support trade, agriculture, and industrial growth, and its role in fostering economic development through advocacy and strategic partnerships.