Tanzania's Planning and Investment Budget for 2026/27, amounting to TZS 144.85 billion, aims to support a new National Investment Policy and establish five strategic Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract over TZS 797 billion. The budget also targets making Tanzania a leading vehicle producer in Africa by 2030 and includes the creation of Youth Industrial SEZs across six regions. Ongoing flagship projects include Hengya Cement, Airtel's 5G rollout, and Songea Sukari's sugar complex.

A1 Iron & Steel Tanzania Ltd is set to invest TZS 600 billion in a new steel manufacturing plant in Nala, Dodoma, which will utilize local iron ore as its primary raw material. This initiative aims to enhance mineral value addition in Tanzania and decrease reliance on imported steel products. Construction is slated to commence in July 2026 and is projected to be completed within 15 months.

In Q4 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority reported 278 projects valued at USD 3.16 billion, significantly up from USD 1.57 billion the previous year. This investment is expected to create 71,412 jobs, with China contributing USD 950 million. The report also announced the opening of four Special Economic Zones in Bagamoyo, Kibaha, Dodoma, and Kahama, and two public-private partnership projects in Dar es Salaam worth TZS 182 billion, targeting sectors like manufacturing and mining.

Tanzania's planned Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Lindi, valued at over 70 trillion Tanzanian shillings, is anticipated to be one of the country's largest investments. It aims to create jobs, attract private capital, and support the government's Vision 2050. The project will be implemented by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and is expected to commence soon.

Zanzibar has approved a budget of TZS 8.52 trillion (approximately USD 3.28 billion) for the 2026/27 fiscal year, marking a 22.11% increase. The budget aims for a 7.5% GDP growth while reducing reliance on external financing to 2.8%. Key sectors for investment include tourism, agriculture, fisheries, small and medium enterprises, and the blue economy. Measures to attract investors include the upcoming launch of a stock exchange and tax incentives for manufacturers and commercial vehicles.

Tanzania's mining revenue reached TZS 1.394 trillion (approximately USD 558 million) in the 2025/26 financial year, exceeding the target of TZS 1.2 trillion by 16.13%. This figure represents a 30.2% increase from the previous year's revenue of TZS 1.071 trillion. The mining sector's contribution to GDP averaged 11.9% in 2025, with mineral exports rising by 31.1% to USD 5.4 billion.