Sanjay Raja
United Kingdombusiness executiveMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Sanjay Raja is the Managing Director of Zanlink Limited, a telecommunications company in Zanzibar. Under his leadership, Zanlink has undergone significant network upgrades over the past two years, enhancing internet services for small businesses and households across the islands. Raja has emphasized the importance of reliable internet connectivity in driving economic growth and has implemented various initiatives to improve service delivery, including expanding the fiber network and addressing the unique challenges of operating in an island environment. His contributions to the ICT sector were recently recognized at the 2025 EAC Excellence Awards, where Zanlink was honored for its innovative services and quality management.
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Sanjay Raja, the chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank, said inflation would rise further – perhaps by up to another percentage point – in the coming months.
Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy | Global economyUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
Zanlink chief executive officer Sanjay Raja criticised the proposed 17 percent excise duty on internet services, arguing that it undermines the government’s digital transformation agenda.
Zanzibar private sector points to strengths, gaps in 2026/27 budget draft
Tanzania· 2026-05-27
Sanjay Raja is the chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank predicting a fall in inflation.
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures showUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Sanjay Raja is the chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank who commented on the easing pay growth.
Wage growth slows as number of people employed fallsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Sanjay Raja is the chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank, commenting on economic data.
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Sanjay Raja is the Managing Director of Zanlink Limited, overseeing major network upgrades in Zanzibar.
SMEs, households set to benefit from Zanlink internet upgradesTanzania· 2025-11-26