With robust corporate performance, a growing economy, and stable inflation, strong investor demand has kept Tanzania’s capital markets buzzing. Established players like UTT AMIS and Sanlam (Voda Mwekeza, Fixed Income, Balanced Funds) have already proven the case with consistent double-digit returns, while newer entrants such as iTrust Finance, Orbit Securities, and Global Alpha Capital are adding momentum.

Now, four hot new opportunities are stepping into this growth wave—two equity-focused (Inuka Dozen, VIS-ETF), one bond fund (VIS Bond Fund), and Tanzania’s first Sharia-compliant Sukuk (CRDB Al Barakah). These are opening pre-market windows for early investors—and the clock is ticking.

1. Inuka Dozen Index Fund

• About the Fund: A collective investment scheme tracking 12 of Tanzania’s best performing listed companies.
• Fund Manager: Orbit Securities Company Ltd. (~30 years of market experience).
• Returns: Targeted 12–15% annually.
• Minimum Investment: TZS 100,000 (~USD 40).
• Diaspora Eligible?  Yes — Tanzanian citizen diaspora and non-citizen diaspora.
• Need CDS Number?  Yes, DSE CDS account required.
• Fee: 2% of assets under management (annual).
• Taxes: Yes – 5% on dividends, deducted before payout (final).
• Deadline: Pre-IPO closes Oct 10, 2025.
• Read the official Inuka Fund Offer Document

2. VIS-ETF (Vertex Exchange Traded Fund)

• About the Fund: Tanzania’s first ETF, giving instant exposure to CRDB, NMB, NICO, DSE, Afriprise, and more.
• Fund Manager: Vertex International Securities (~25 years of experience).
• Returns: Expected to track underlying equities (historically 10–15%+ annually).
• Minimum Investment: TZS 20,000 (~USD 8).
• Diaspora Eligible?  Yes — Tanzanian citizen diaspora and non-citizen diaspora.
• Need CDS Number?  Yes, DSE CDS account required.
• Fee: Management fee 0.75–1.3% of assets, declining as fund matures.
• Taxes: Yes – 5% on dividends, deducted before payout (final).
• Deadline: Pre-IPO closes Sept 10, 2025.
• Watch the VIS-ETF Launch Overview

3. VIS Bond Fund

• About the Fund: A pooled bond fund investing in treasury bills, government bonds, and deposits.
• Fund Manager: Vertex International Securities (~25 years of market experience).
• Returns: Projected at ~14% per annum.
• Minimum Investment: TZS 500 only (!).
• Diaspora Eligible?  Yes — Tanzanian citizen diaspora and non-citizen diaspora.
• Need CDS Number?  No — pooled through the fund manager.
• Fee: Management fee (~1–2% of assets annually).
• Taxes: Yes – 5% on income distributions, deducted before payout (final).
• Deadline: Pre-IPO closes Sept 10, 2025.

4. CRDB Al Barakah Sukuk

• About the Bond: Tanzania’s first Sharia-compliant Sukuk (5-year Ijarah structure).
• Issuer: CRDB Bank – Al Barakah Islamic Banking (25+ years in financial services).
• Returns:
• • 12% annually in TZS (quarterly payouts).
  • 6% annually in USD (quarterly payouts).
• Minimum Investment:
• • TZS 500,000 (+ multiples of 10,000).
  • USD 1,000 (+ multiples of 500).
• Diaspora Eligible?  Yes — Tanzanian citizen diaspora and non-citizen diaspora.
• Need CDS Number?  Yes, via BOT securities account through a Primary Dealer.
• Fee: Subscription/processing fee (set by CRDB).
• Taxes: Yes – 10% on profit payouts, deducted before payout (final).
• Deadline: Subscription closes Sept 12, 2025; listing on DSE Oct 17, 2025.
• Read the official Sukuk Offer Document

Investment Procedures:

To buy into any of these funds, you’ll need to go through a licensed broker or bank. Recommended brokers include:

• Orbit Securities – www.orbit.co.tz
• Vertex Securities – www.vertex.co.tz
• LASE Securities – www.lasesecurities.co.tz

These brokers can help you:

1. Open a CDS account (if required for shares/ETFs).
2. Complete subscription forms.
3. Guide you on payments and ongoing management.

Act Now

These opportunities are not fly-by-night schemes. They are regulated by CMSA and have licensed custodians to protect your money. The pre-IPO window is your chance to lock in allocations early, before demand surges and doors close.

** Tip: Best to invest using money sourced in Tanzania or directly in TZS. This shields you from exchange rate risk (when the shilingi drops, your USD gains lose