DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 3 -- Breaking the January curse: How Tanzanias stock market surged into 2026 FOR decades, January has carried a familiar pattern across many stock exchanges globally and particularly across African markets, including the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE).

Social obligations such as school fees, rent and household expenses have traditionally pushed investors to liquidate holdings, often resulting in softer prices and subdued market sentiment. However, January 2026 decisively rewrote this narrative, not with caution, but with confidence.

Instead of retreating, the market surged. Rather than engaging in pressure-induced sell-offs, investors chose to reinforce their holdings. What unfolded was not merely a strong start ...