As part of efforts to strengthen local participation in the mining sector, the Tanzanian government has announced a significant ban prohibiting non-Tanzanians from providing goods or services to companies that are 100% owned by Tanzanians.
According to Daily News, the announcement was made on April 27, 2026, in Parliament in Dodoma by the Minister for Minerals Anthony Mvunde while presenting the ministry’s revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2026/27 financial year.
The Minister said the measure is part of the implementation of the Local Content Policy in the mining sector, as well as strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations for holders of mining licenses.
He further explained that the responsible authority will ensure that all mining license holders purchase goods and services available within the country, while continuing to publish a list of goods and services that must be provided exclusively by companies fully owned by Tanzanians.
