DAR ES SALAAM, July 29 -- IF there were a stock market for countries, Tanzania would be the hottest buy of the year and not just because of the sunshine.

This East African gem is brimming with untapped potential, golden opportunities and perhaps most importantly, rock-solid political stability.

Whether you are scouting your next big investment or planning a once-in-a-lifetime safari, Tanzania is not just calling, it is practically shouting. Let us be honest: In some parts of the world, the election season is treated like a disaster warning.

Investors flee, businesses freeze and panic spreads faster than rumours at a family barbecue. But in Tanzania? Elections come and go like polite guests, that is orderly, peaceful and without flippin...