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Tanzania bans non-citizens from running small businesses

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Tanzania is cracking down on foreign participation in key sectors of its economy. Under a new directive, foreigners are now prohibited from engaging in 15 business areas considered essential to grassroots economic empowerment.

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  • Tanzania bans non-citizens from 15 business areas, including salons and retail shops. 5s
  • Violators face fines up to 10 million Tanzanian shillings or six months in prison. 22s
  • The government aims to boost local job creation and income with this policy. 32s
  • The ban raises concerns about regional trade and could impact 40,000 Kenyans in Tanzania. 41s
  • The directive follows a recent ban on foreign currency use in domestic transactions. 1m 1s
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