The Tanzania Infectious Diseases Institute (TIDI) has expanded its capacity to diagnose and manage infectious diseases after a government investment of more than 20bn/- in infrastructure and a modern laboratory, according to the Daily News. Acting Director Dr Leonard Subi said the funding covered new infrastructure and laboratory equipment at the former Kibong'oto Infectious Diseases Hospital in Kilimanjaro region.

Tanzania is progressing towards adopting nuclear energy for electricity generation by following a roadmap set by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The roadmap outlines 19 key infrastructure issues that must be addressed across three phases before the country can officially begin nuclear power generation. This development highlights Tanzania's commitment to expanding its energy sources.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has begun comprehensive inspections of major arterial roads in Kiambu County to carry out urgent maintenance ahead of El Niño rains predicted for October 2026. According to Ghafla Kenya, the technical assessment aims to identify vulnerable road sections needing structural rehabilitation, drainage clearing, and surface repairs in order to prevent severe infrastructure damage during the anticipated heavy rainfall.

Tanzania has signed nine public-private partnership (PPP) contracts as of June 2026, aimed at accelerating strategic projects, enhancing public services, and attracting investment. These contracts include initiatives related to the Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (DART) system, mandatory motor vehicle inspections, the Kariakoo commercial building, the TAZARA railway, and the operation of the Dar es Salaam Port in collaboration with DP World and Adani.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit to probe a R150 million road maintenance tender in South Africa's North West province. According to SABC News, the SIU will investigate the procurement process for the maintenance of the road. The authorisation allows investigators to examine how the contract was awarded, though no details of alleged wrongdoing have been disclosed at this stage.

The Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) has received five vehicles valued at 300,000 US dollars from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance its weather monitoring and early warning services. This support aims to improve data collection from monitoring and observation stations throughout Tanzania, thereby strengthening the agency's capabilities in providing timely weather information.