The Director General of the Trade Development Authority (TanTrade), Dr. Latifa Khamis, announced that the 50th Sabasaba exhibition will feature 3,752 local exhibitors, an increase from 3,670 last year, with participation from 23 countries. The exhibition is scheduled to take place from June 28 to July 13, 2026, and expectations for further growth in participation are high, according to the announcement.

Arusha is set to make history with a major Arts and Crafts Festival scheduled for October 2026, aimed at strengthening the tourism and arts sectors while boosting the economy and innovation in Tanzania. The event is organized by the Tanzania International Tourism Festival (TITF) in collaboration with the Tanzania Crafts Federation (TASFA), with the goal of connecting artists, creators, and investors from both local and international backgrounds, according to Ibrahim Jamal, the director of TITF.

The Tanzania Tourism Board (TTB) has stated that the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba) serves as an important platform for promoting domestic tourism, showcasing tourist attractions, and preparing stakeholders to benefit from various opportunities, including the upcoming AFCON tournament next year. Naomi Mbilinyi, an official, spoke at the event.

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.

The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) officially launched the Insurance Village during the 50th anniversary of the International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam, known as Saba Saba. The event was led by Insurance Commissioner Dr. Baghayo Saqware and attended by insurance company leaders, brokers, service providers, and various stakeholders in the insurance sector. The Insurance Village serves as an annual platform organized by TIRA to provide the public with insurance education, professional advice, and various services.

The Women Action Towards Economic Development (WATED) participated in the 50th International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam, collaborating with GIZ as a sponsor to present results from an eight-month project that collected narratives from survivors of sexual gender-based violence in Tanga, Dodoma (Bahi District), and Dar es Salaam. Maria Matui from WATED stated that the aim of gathering these stories is to stimulate community discussions on social challenges contributing to gender-based violence.