Oscar Mkude
TanzaniaanalystMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Oscar Mkude is a socio-economic analyst who has critiqued the government's management of the BRT project. He argues that allowing private vehicles in BRT lanes undermines the original objectives of the project and calls for clarity on the government's commitment to its successful operation.
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Independent economic analyst Mr Oscar Mkude stated that Tanzania’s trade performance reflects a structure dependent on key sectors.
How gold exports drive Tanzania’s trade surplus with neighboursTanzania· 2026-06-22
Independent economist Oscar Mkude said the growing use of technology in asset financing reflects the evolution of Tanzania’s digital economy.
How flexible, tech-driven payment plans are enabling Tanzanians acquire assetsTanzania· 2026-06-02
Economist Oscar Mkude said movements in global oil prices do not automatically translate into immediate changes at fuel stations.
Why falling crude oil prices may not cut fuel costs in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-30
Independent economic analyst Oscar Mkude said the mining sector has recently become more attractive to lenders due to improvements in its structure and policy direction.
Why credit growth to Tanzania’s mining sector has topped 90 percentTanzania· 2026-03-06
Mr Oscar Mkude, an independent financial analyst, explained that rising fuel and commodity prices hit fixed-income earners the hardest.
How Middle East conflict could hit wallets in TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-02
Oscar Mkude is an independent economist who noted that Tanzanian exports are sold as raw materials without much processing.
Shilling weakens again as BoT cites seasonal forex shortageTanzania· 2026-02-05
Independent financial analyst Mr Oscar Mkude said supporting SMEs and start-ups requires more than the provision of loans alone.
Credit guarantee firm seeks to transform access to SME financingTanzania· 2026-01-12
Independent financial analyst Mr Oscar Mkude said that while tax incentives are politically attractive.
Tanzania bets on speed, incentives to woo export-oriented businessesTanzania· 2026-01-11
Independent financial analyst Mr Oscar Mkude said gold prices have been on a steady upward trend over the past two years, an unusual pattern that reflects a shift in how the metal is perceived.
BoT sees renewed hope for growth as gold prices edge higher globallyTanzania· 2025-12-24
Independent economic analyst Oscar Mkude stated that the economic impact of the shutdown would be short-lived if activity continues to improve.
Businesses rebound after one-day shutdown, traders express reliefTanzania· 2025-12-11
Mkude said the $1 trillion goal, while ambitious, is not unattainable.
Tanzania Mainland at 64: Leaders’ role in economic transformationTanzania· 2025-12-10
Independent financial analyst Oscar Mkude noted that the revenue boost is closely linked to ongoing investments by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to expand gas distribution infrastructure.
Natural gas uptake drives surge in Tanzania’s revenue growthTanzania· 2025-12-03
Independent economist Oscar Mkude emphasized the urgency of implementing the projects to utilize Tanzania's resources effectively.
Why Tanzania must act fast on Mchuchuma–Liganga projectsTanzania· 2025-11-25
Independent economist Oscar Mkude suggested that reducing unnecessary expenditures would free domestic resources for development.
Samia warns of possible aid shortfall following poll chaosTanzania· 2025-11-19
Independent Analyst Oscar Mkude said that the cargo that recently arrived at the port was scheduled for removal after remaining there for an extended period.
Tanzania waives storage charges to speed up movement of cargoTanzania· 2025-11-07
Independent analyst Oscar Mkude described the achievement as transformative, noting that reaching sugar self-sufficiency while producing surplus for export enhances food security.
Tanzania begins exporting sugar after attaining self-sufficiency for first timeTanzania· 2025-10-23
Independent economist Oscar Mkude says a weaker dollar makes US products cheaper globally.
Central banks’ buying pushes gold reserves to 60-year highTanzania· 2025-10-16
Another independent analyst, Oscar Mkude, noted that while the shilling experienced volatility against the US dollar late last year, the BoT’s interventions helped restore stability.
Why Tanzanian shilling is among East Africa’s best-performing currenciesTanzania· 2025-10-14
Economist Oscar Mkude criticized the shifting of buses between routes as a short-term fix for the transport crisis.
Seven lingering questions over Dar Rapid TransitTanzania· 2025-10-03
Independent economist Oscar Mkude expressed concerns about the clarity of AGOA's future.
Tanzania’s access to US market in jeopardy after AGOA expirationTanzania· 2025-10-01
Economist Oscar Mkude welcomed the strategy but cautioned that establishing clusters does not automatically guarantee their success.
Why Tanzania banks on industrial clusters to drive inclusive economyTanzania· 2025-09-17
Mr Oscar Mkude linked the positive external trade performance to improving global economic conditions.
Tanzania’s trade surplus jumps 91.6pc in Q1 on robust exportsTanzania· 2025-09-12
Another expert, Mr Oscar Mkude, said Botswana’s vulnerability stems from its dependence on diamonds and tourism.
Experts urge Tanzania to learn from Botswana’s diamond crisisTanzania· 2025-08-28
Economic analyst Oscar Mkude highlighted the significance of Chaumma’s vision for oil and gas, noting that careful management of these resources could transform Tanzania’s economy.
Zanzibar autonomy, blue economy take centre-stage in Chaumma election agendaTanzania· 2025-08-20
Financial analyst Oscar Mkude said agriculture must be protected and modernised, calling for more irrigation schemes and support for mining and agro-processing.
Experts call for measures to bridge regional economic divide in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-08-05
Independent economic analyst Oscar Mkude noted that many employees and businesspeople borrow money from banks using job contracts as collateral.
How Tanzanians spend personal loansTanzania· 2025-07-29
Oscar Mkude is an economic analyst who emphasizes the importance of geothermal energy as a reliable source of electricity.
Sh1.4 trilioni zitakavyobadilisha hali ya umeme nchini ifikapo 2030Tanzania· 2025-07-10
Mr Oscar Mkude said PPPs reduce the financial burden on the state and enhance efficiency.
Govt unveils Sh948.5bn PPP plan to turn Sabasaba into economic hubTanzania· 2025-06-19
Economist Oscar Mkude echoed these sentiments, highlighting that Tanzania’s reliance on cash transactions makes higher-value notes more practical.
Sh10,000 note dominates everyday transactions in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-14
Independent analyst Oscar Mkude echoed these views, stating that local processing would allow the country to retain more value and lessen its vulnerability to external shocks.
Minerals to watch as new ores challenge dominance of goldTanzania· 2025-05-13