The Ugandan Minister of Finance presented the Budget Speech for FY 2026/27, which includes tax amendments impacting the energy and minerals sector. This annual event typically elicits varied reactions from the public, reflecting differing opinions on the proposed financial changes. The implications of these amendments for the sector are yet to be fully assessed.

Dkt. Blandina Kilama, Naibu Katibu Mtendaji wa Tume ya Taifa ya Mipango - Biashara na Ubunifu, ameeleza kutegemea Mamlaka ya Udhibiti Mkondo wa Juu wa Petroli (PURA) katika utekelezaji wa Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050, iliyoanza Julai 1, 2026. Katika Maonesho ya Biashara ya Kimataifa - Sabasaba, Dkt. Kilama alionyesha matumaini kwamba PURA itachangia kwa ufanisi katika kukamilisha malengo ya Dira 2050. Bw. Ebeneza Mollel kutoka PURA alithibitisha kuwa tayari wameanza kuhuisha Mpango Mkakati kufuatia utekelezaji wa Dira hiyo.

Tanzania's Finance Bill 2026, introduced by Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar on 24 June 2026, will take effect on 1 July 2026 and amends 26 laws to implement the 2026/27 budget tax measures. Key changes include the removal of a proposed 1% withholding tax on agricultural produce, a reduction in SME presumptive tax to 4%, and softened excise duties on imported used vehicles, among other adjustments.

According to Swahili Times, the prices of fuel have decreased, and new costs have been announced for all regions. The report details the updated fuel prices across various areas.

Lazaro Twange, the Managing Director of TANESCO, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the contractor working on the Hale Power Station upgrade project, which has been delayed since its commencement in 2022. Twange made these remarks during a site inspection of the Hale project on April 22, 2026.

The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has opened the application window for student loans for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants are required to submit their applications within 73 days before the deadline of August 31, 2026, according to Nukta Africa.