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On 14 August 2026, the Government of Tanzania published Government Notice No. 244, introducing the Fair Competition (Abuse of Dominant Position) Regulations, 2026.
Made under Section 99 of the Fair Competition Act, Cap. 285 R.E 2023, the 2026 Regulations operationalise the Fair Competition (Amendment) Act, No. 13 of 2024, which revised the definition of dominant position, introduced joint dominance, raised the market dominance threshold from 35% to 40%, and listed specific acts constituting abuse.
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The 2026 Regulations provide detailed criteria and analytical frameworks for determining dominance, assessing relevant markets, and evaluating each form of abuse, formally addressing concepts such as bundling, essential facilities, predatory pricing, and tying.
In this legal alert, we outline the key provisions and their practical implications for businesses operating in Tanzania.
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Should you have any questions on this legal alert, please do not hesitate to contact Geofrey Dimoso, Amiri Sharifu, or Eusebia Munuo.