Businesses rebound after one-day shutdown, traders express relief

Dar es Salaam. Commercial activity across Tanzania began to slowly rebound yesterday, with businesses expressing cautious optimism after a dramatic slowdown on December 9, when streets in major urban centres—including the normally bustling Dar es Salaam—fell silent over protest fears.

There had been potential protest on Tuesday that coincided with Tanzanian Mainland Independence Day although the police banned the move, calling it unlawful.