DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 6 -- TANZANIAN equities began the new year on a cautiously positive note, with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) posting modest gains on Friday 2nd of January, supported largely by domestic investor activity and sustained demand for government bonds.

The DSE All Share Index (DSEI) rose to 2,785.54 points from 2,761.93 in the previous session, reflecting modest price gains in a handful of actively traded counters. Trading activity remained highly concentrated, with banking and financial counters once again absorbing the bulk of investor flows.

CRDB Bank Plc dominated turnover by volume, reinforcing its status as the markets most liquid stock and the primary conduit for domestic equity demand. Other actively trade...