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.

Zanzibar has launched direct EgyptAir flights connecting Cairo with the islands, a move officials say opens a new gateway for international tourism, trade and investment. According to the Daily News, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Dr Khalid Salum Mohammed said the arrival of Egypt's national carrier marked a new chapter in Zanzibar's efforts to connect with international markets. The route is expected to strengthen links between the Tanzanian archipelago and North Africa.

The Zanzibar Revenue Authority (ZRA) reported a revenue collection of over 1.215 trillion Tanzanian shillings in the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 41 percent increase from the previous year. This growth is attributed to improved economic activity and stronger tax administration. The ZRA achieved 96.7 percent of its revenue target of 1.257 trillion shillings during the period from July 2025 to June 2026.

East Africa's tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, with Kenya receiving 2.7 million international visitors in 2025, up from 2.39 million in 2024. This 12.97% increase has led to a record tourism revenue of Sh500 billion. Experts suggest that enhancing tech infrastructure could further boost this growth, addressing challenges such as fragmented booking systems and reliance on cash transactions.

According to the Bank of Tanzania's May 2026 review, Tanzania's exports increased by 13.5% to USD 18.9 billion for the year ending April 2026, driven primarily by gold and tourism. The report also noted a rise in headline inflation to 4% due to higher fuel prices, a 23.6% growth in private sector credit, and an appreciation of the Shilling by 2.7%. Foreign exchange reserves reached USD 5.7 billion, sufficient to cover 4.4 months of imports.

Official port statistics indicate that cargo traffic to and from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) via the Port of Dar es Salaam and Tanga surged from 4,180,902 tonnes in 2024 to 7,239,741 tonnes in 2025, marking a 73.2 percent increase. This development positions the DRC as the largest transit cargo market for Tanzania's ports.