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.

An opinion piece in Matooke Republic examines Uganda's Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, signed into law by the President in April 2026. The author describes stronger penalties for infringement, enhanced digital protections, and improved royalty mechanisms as meaningful steps toward modernising the country's intellectual property framework, while arguing that further action is needed to fully realise the law's potential beyond the entertainment industry.

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.

The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has defended its decision to distribute Shs216 million in royalties to musicians and copyright holders following criticism from Eddy Kenzo, president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF). Kenzo described the payout as inadequate and questioned the distribution amount, prompting UPRS to respond to his concerns.

South Africans have a limited time to submit their feedback on the proposed tax changes outlined in the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill. The deadline for public input is approaching, emphasizing the importance of citizen engagement in the legislative process.

Uganda's Cabinet, meeting at State House Entebbe, has approved phasing out the standalone Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individuals, replacing it with the National Identification Number (NIN) for all transactions. According to Business Times Uganda, the change affects every taxpayer in the country, meaning individuals will use their NIN rather than a separate TIN when conducting tax-related and other official transactions.