More than three million improved coffee seedlings have been distributed in Kilimanjaro Region to address the decline in coffee production and enhance farmers' incomes. Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde informed the National Assembly that annual coffee production in the region has decreased from 25,000 tonnes to approximately 4,000 tonnes of clean coffee.

Tanzania has approved the allocation of 10% of mining sector revenue to finance advanced mineral exploration activities. This funding aims to support high-resolution surveys, identify new mineral-rich areas, attract investment, and enhance the sector's contribution to economic growth.

The Tanzanian government has made several key revisions to the Finance Bill, 2026, in response to recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget. These changes aim to reduce the tax burden on specific sectors and enhance the investment and business environment. Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar presented the updated bill in the National Assembly.

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.

The Government of Tanzania is considering recommendations to enhance the small-scale mining sector by improving access to finance, technology, and geological information. Proposed measures include the establishment of a mining fund, the expansion of credit guarantees, and support for mineral research, all aimed at increasing employment, reducing poverty, and promoting economic growth.

The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Kakurwa, emphasized the need for unity and cooperation among fish farmers as the Tanzanian government aims to enhance the aquaculture sector to boost economic growth and create jobs. This statement was made during a meeting with stakeholders in the fish farming industry.