Christopher Makombe
Independent analyst Christopher Makombe noted that the Tanzanian shilling’s depreciation to 2,640 against the US dollar in the first quarter aligns with historical patterns related to increased demand for foreign currency after the holiday season.
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Independent financial analyst Christopher Makombe commented on Tanzania's credit rating and its implications for investors.
Focus shifts to upgrade path after Moody’s affirmed Tanzania rating
Tanzania· 2026-02-23
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe noted that a credit structure dominated by personal loans presents a clear trade-off.
What Tanzania’s credit mix reveals about national economic growthTanzania· 2026-01-26
Another independent analyst, Mr Christopher Makombe, said gold is currently Tanzania’s leading export earner, with revenues exceeding $4.3 billion in 2025.
BoT sees renewed hope for growth as gold prices edge higher globallyTanzania· 2025-12-24
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe said the shilling’s resilience in 2025 reflected a combination of structural and market-driven factors.
Shilling steady amid central bank’s interventions, export earnings riseTanzania· 2025-12-22
Independent financial analyst Mr Christopher Makombe said the rising price of gold reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions that continue to push investors toward safe-haven assets.
Central Bank rules out sale of gold despite record pricesTanzania· 2025-11-19
Independent analyst Christopher Makombe said the decline in DSE activity was likely driven by election-related uncertainty.
DSE trading slows as investors adopt wait-and-see stance ahead of pollsTanzania· 2025-10-28
Another analyst, Christopher Makombe, said Tanzania’s surplus production and entry into sugar exports mark a significant milestone in the country’s agro-industrial journey.
Tanzania begins exporting sugar after attaining self-sufficiency for first timeTanzania· 2025-10-23
Independent analyst Christopher Makombe highlighted that some microfinance institutions impose illegal interest rates, trapping borrowers in debt.
Read before you sign: How hidden fees, penalties devour microfinance loansTanzania· 2025-10-22
Independent economist Christopher Makombe echoed this view, saying the shilling’s strength stems from higher foreign exchange inflows.
Why Tanzanian shilling is among East Africa’s best-performing currenciesTanzania· 2025-10-14
Independent analyst Christopher Makombe echoed this view, saying that infrastructure development and favourable commodity markets remain critical to Tanzania’s growth momentum.
Central bank assures stability amidst election season jittersTanzania· 2025-09-10
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe agrees that government borrowing is central to the credit slowdown.
Winners and losers as new data shows slowing bank lendingTanzania· 2025-09-08
Independent economist Christopher Makombe described the shilling’s resilience during an election year as highly unusual.
Why Tanzanian shilling holds strong amidst election jittersTanzania· 2025-09-05
For financial analyst Christopher Makombe, the surge in CIS is the product of both structural reforms and clever innovation.
Why investors flock to collective schemes and corporate bondsTanzania· 2025-09-01
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe said that increased use of digital payment systems has many advantages for the economy.
Tanzania’s economy shifts rapidly towards cashless transactionsTanzania· 2025-08-20
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe cited both structural and behavioural factors behind low mortgage uptake.
Mortgage lending jumps, but home ownership still elusiveTanzania· 2025-07-28
Financial analyst Christopher Makombe pointed out that Tanzania could face decreased demand for raw materials due to the tariffs.
How Trump’s global tariffs could affect TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-03Independent analyst Christopher Makombe also noted that the shilling’s depreciation to 2,640 against the US dollar in the first quarter aligns with historical patterns.
Why Tanzanian shilling is losing ground to US dollar after brief rallyTanzania· 2025-03-07
Independent analyst Christopher Makombe also noted that the shilling’s depreciation to 2,640 against the US dollar in the first quarter aligns with historical patterns.
Why shilling is losing ground to US dollar after brief rallyTanzania· 2025-03-06Independent financial market analyst, Mr Christopher Makombe, said the oversubscription signifies strong investor demand and investor confidence on CRDB financial health.
CRDB Bank’s infrastructure bond generates Sh323 billionTanzania· 2025-02-19
