To help businesses navigate the labour challenges caused by the pandemic, we have highlighted a few measures that may be applied to limit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to businesses in Tanzania.
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The coverage of this pandemic by the global and local media clearly indicates the economic problems ahead not only for individuals but also for businesses at large. This calls for a reflection of the effect of this pandemic on the financial sector in Tanzania given the current global and local environment.
On July 28, 2025, the Government of Tanzania issued Government Notice No. 487A of 2025, introducing the Business Licensing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens) Order, 2025 (the Order) under the Business Licensing Act, Cap. 101.
On May 6 2025, the Minister responsible for mining affairs notified the general public through a press conference held in Dar-Es-Salaam that the Government through the Mining Commission had issued default notices to 95 large and medium-scale mining license holders, warning of potential license cancellations due to inactivity.
Impact on employment contracts in foreign currency and the way forward
With the establishment of the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) following the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), 2022, Tanzania has made significant progress in strengthening personal data protection across both public and private sectors.
The ELRA is the main legislation that regulates labour and employment relations, safeguard rights, and establishes standards for a fair and productive workplace in Tanzania Mainland.