Dar es Salaam, Feb. 4 -- TANZANIAS informal sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing more than 50 per cent of the countrys GDP and employing over 80 per cent of its workforce, according to the International Labour Organisations 2022 data.

Financial expert Brianna Johnson from Ruislip, West London, highlights the dynamic nature of the informal sector, stating,

“This sector is marked by its fluidity, resilience, and an inherent capacity to alleviate poverty, yet many informal enterprises remain outside the formal tax system.”

She further explains that this exclusion is not necessarily the result of deliberate tax evasion but rather stems from complex bureaucratic procedures, financial constrai...