Clamour for change in Tanzania, hope for EAC

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

There is excitement in the air over President Samia Suluhu assumption of power in Tanzania with pundits putting their money on improved intra trade within the East African Community.

The formation of a new ministry of Investment and her warning to Tanzania Revenue Authority to stop a crackdown on the private sector and other tax defaulters, are two major events that could signal a shift in trade policy change.