Tanzania Treasury bills and government bonds are open to all non-resident buyers after a July 2026 rule change, with entry from about US$189.
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Key Facts
—Legal change: Government Notice No. 206 of 2026, published on 17 July 2026, amended the Foreign Exchange Act to open the market.
—Old eligibility: Only East African Community residents, Southern African Development Community residents and Tanzanian diaspora could buy government securities.
—New eligibility: All non-resident investors may now purchase Treasury bills and government bonds issued by the Government of Tanzania.
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