Inflation at its highest since April 2023
4.3%
September, unchanged from August
Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation rose to 3.9%. Transport was the main upward pressure.
Source Trading Economics, 8 Oct
Across every category
Three forces shaping the quarter
Government steps in on cement
8 days
Ultimatum to cement producers
Retail prices reached TZS26,000 a bag in some outlets. The government told producers to increase supply and reduce prices.
Source Cemnet, 20 Aug
Supply is not the constraint on paper
10.3Mt
Output against 8.5Mt of annual demand
Plant failures and a higher excise duty from July are cited behind the price rise.
Source Global Cement, 26 Aug
Building materials
Prices drew government action despite output exceeding demand.
Producers get eight days to increase supply and cut prices
A survey put the average at TZS321,251 a tonne before VAT. Manufacturers pointed to clinker plant breakdowns, and distributors to fuel and transport costs.
Source Cemnet, 20 Aug
Capacity is 13.6Mt across 15 plants
Output was 10.3Mt against domestic demand of 8.5Mt. The article lists mechanical failures, input costs, a higher excise duty from July and fuel-driven inflation.
Source Global Cement, 26 Aug
Health
Regulators are tightening on unregistered medicines.
TMDA seizes TZS360 million of unregistered medicines at the main airport
Two shipments on 7 and 9 September included injectables, vitamin concentrates and surgical equipment. Five suspects are in custody.
