Covers the close of 28 Oct 2026 verified close
The headline share index takes a sharper fall: 0.91%
- What happenedThe wider share-price measure fell more sharply on Wednesday. The domestic-company measure fell less; the two describe different groups.
- WhyDSE All-Share closed at 4,454.85, down 0.91% on 28 October versus 0.14% on 27 October. The domestic index fell 0.27%.
- What is nextThe indices cover different companies. Their gap alone cannot show which shares caused it or why investors traded.
Money changing hands
Three companies take nearly all share-trading value
More money changed hands in shares than on Tuesday. Almost all of it went through NMB Bank, CRDB Bank and Tanzania Breweries. Pre-arranged block trades are included; funds are excluded. Trading value does not reveal investor motives or explain price changes.
- NMB BankTZS 3.48bn36.4% disclosed concentration
- CRDB BankTZS 3.35bn35% disclosed concentration
- Tanzania BreweriesTZS 2.51bn26.2% disclosed concentration
- Other 25 sharesTZS 0.23bn2.4% disclosed concentration
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| Observation | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| NMB Bank | 2026-10-28 | TZS 3.48bn |
| CRDB Bank | 2026-10-28 | TZS 3.35bn |
| Tanzania Breweries | 2026-10-28 | TZS 2.51bn |
| Other 25 shares | 2026-10-28 | TZS 0.23bn |
Dollar reference
The provisional dollar reference edges lower
The new reference requires slightly fewer shillings for one dollar than Wednesday’s. It remains provisional, not a customer quote. The Bank of Tanzania’s provisional 29 October mean is TZS 2,638.6325 per US dollar. TZS means Tanzanian shillings. The finalized record will test this provisional mean. Customer exchange rates and fees can differ from the indicative reference.
Observed 30-day range of dollar means; not customer quotes · TZS 2,630.89 per USD to TZS 2,643.13 per USD
- 28 October: finalTZS 2,639.02 per USD
- 29 October: provisionalTZS 2,638.63 per USD
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| Observation | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October: final | 2026-10-28 | TZS 2,639.02 per USD |
| 29 October: provisional | 2026-10-29 | TZS 2,638.63 per USD |
Opportunity Wire
CRDB’s higher profit comes with a changing funding mix
CRDB reported higher nine-month profit. Customer deposits fell from June while borrowing rose; profit alone does not describe its funding. Group net income after tax was TZS 672.07bn for nine months to 30 September, versus TZS 520.46bn a year earlier, rounded. The next results can clarify deposits and borrowing. Profit is not cash available to lend; no results date is confirmed.
- Nine-month reporting period ends
- Financial statements published
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| Observation | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nine-month reporting period ends | 2026-09-30 | N/A |
| Financial statements published | 2026-10-28 | N/A |
Coming up
The next tests, with timing stated
- Next verified DSE close
It can show whether trading value extends beyond the three companies that dominated Wednesday.
- Finalized Bank of Tanzania dollar record
It will test the provisional 29 October mean; customer rates and fees remain separate.
- Next CRDB financial results
Deposits and borrowing will help explain the funding behind the reported business growth.