Aspiring farmers in the Free State have expressed that a lack of funding is a significant obstacle to their agricultural ambitions. This concern was highlighted during the first day of the two-day Agri Expo, which took place at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein.

The Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, held at the Sabasaba exhibition grounds, has transformed over the past 50 years into a significant platform for trade, investment, and economic diplomacy in Tanzania. It has generated business opportunities valued at approximately 129.23 trillion Tanzanian shillings and has facilitated connections between Tanzania and both regional and global markets, according to Daily News.

Several leading Algerian companies are looking for partnerships in Tanzania's manufacturing and agricultural sectors, driven by Tanzania's growing reputation as a promising investment destination in Africa. This interest was highlighted during the ongoing 57th Algiers International Fair (FIA), where Tanzanian representatives are promoting opportunities for trade and investment.

The East African Community (EAC) is set to host the 26th Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair in Kigali in late October. This year's event will focus on the leather and horticulture sectors, which are considered vital for the region's industrial development and strengthening local supply chains, according to The Independent.

On June 16-17, 2026, Tanzania's Tech & Media Convergence (TMC) hosted the Africa Innovation and Technology Forum (AITF) 2026 in Dar es Salaam. The event gathered stakeholders to discuss Tanzania's digital future and launched a report on the political economy of digital governance. Key topics included data sovereignty, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and necessary policy reforms to develop a trillion-dollar digital economy.

A preview event in Nairobi introduced the GreenShift Forum 2026, scheduled for October 22, bringing together participants from technology, sustainability, finance and other sectors. According to TechTrends KE, the forum aims to serve as a meeting point for businesses, policymakers, investors, sustainability practitioners and innovators addressing major questions facing East Africa's green economy. The preview event was designed to draw a wider audience into the conversation ahead of the main gathering later in the year.