Tanzania counting economic losses in the wake of chaos that hit key sectors


Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s economy, which had been projected to grow by six percent this year, was ground to an unexpected halt during the past few days following widespread unrest after the November 29 general election.

With most shops in Dar es Salaam — including the country’s busiest commercial hub, Kariakoo — remaining closed for days, traders who rely on daily transactions to sustain their livelihoods found themselves struggling.