BY DIRAMAKINI
THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially released its Government Securities Issuance Calendar for the fourth quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, outlining plans to raise funds for government financing while maintaining liquidity stability in the financial system.
According to the published schedule, BoT will conduct regular auctions of Treasury bills with maturities of 35, 91, 182, and 364 days, alongside Treasury bonds ranging from medium- to long-term tenors of 5 to 25 years. The auctions are set to take place weekly from April through June, 2026.
In April, auctions are scheduled for the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. The April 15 auction will feature a 10-year Treasury bond, effective April 16, 2026, and maturing on April 16, 2036. Additionally, a 5-year Treasury bond will be auctioned on April 29, commencing on April 30, 2026, and maturing on April 30, 2031.
For May, auction dates are set for the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. A 15-year Treasury bond will be issued on May 13, taking effect on May 14, 2026, and maturing on May 14, 2041. Furthermore, a 20-year Treasury bond will be auctioned on May 27, with an effective date of May 28, 2026, and a maturity date of May 28, 2046.
In June, auctions will be held on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. A 10-year Treasury bond will be offered on June 10, effective June 11, 2026, and maturing on June 11, 2036. The June 24 auction will feature a long-term 25-year Treasury bond, effective June 25, 2026, and maturing on June 25, 2051.
Financial analysts view the issuance calendar as a significant opportunity for both individual and institutional investors to participate in secure, income-generating investments, while also contributing to the development of the domestic capital market.