Tanzania's Planning and Investment Budget for 2026/27, amounting to TZS 144.85 billion, aims to support a new National Investment Policy and establish five strategic Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract over TZS 797 billion. The budget also targets making Tanzania a leading vehicle producer in Africa by 2030 and includes the creation of Youth Industrial SEZs across six regions. Ongoing flagship projects include Hengya Cement, Airtel's 5G rollout, and Songea Sukari's sugar complex.

In Q4 2025, the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority reported 278 projects valued at USD 3.16 billion, significantly up from USD 1.57 billion the previous year. This investment is expected to create 71,412 jobs, with China contributing USD 950 million. The report also announced the opening of four Special Economic Zones in Bagamoyo, Kibaha, Dodoma, and Kahama, and two public-private partnership projects in Dar es Salaam worth TZS 182 billion, targeting sectors like manufacturing and mining.

Msalato International Airport in Dodoma is set to commence operations in September 2026 as construction nears completion. The airport is designed to accommodate 1.5 million passengers each year and aims to enhance both domestic and international air connectivity, thereby bolstering investment and economic activity in Tanzania's capital.

Tanzania's planned Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project in Lindi, valued at over 70 trillion Tanzanian shillings, is anticipated to be one of the country's largest investments. It aims to create jobs, attract private capital, and support the government's Vision 2050. The project will be implemented by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and is expected to commence soon.

Tanzania's 2026/27 budget is set at TZS 62.33 trillion (USD 24 billion), reflecting a 10.3% increase from the previous year. The budget aims for a 6.3% GDP growth, with 74.2% of funding sourced from domestic revenue as grants decrease by 39.1%. Key measures for investors include reducing the deemed profit-distribution tax from 30% to 15%, a one-year income tax holiday for new businesses, and VAT exemptions on specific sectors.

The Kabanga Nickel Project is progressing towards implementation, with Lifezone Metals' Executive Chairman Keith Liddell and Treasury Registrar Nehemiah Mchechu briefing President Samia Suluhu Hassan on June 8, 2026. They confirmed an agreed project structure and are finalizing the refinery and beneficiation component. The USD 942 million project aims for a final investment decision in 2026, projected to generate USD 2.4 billion in corporate income taxes and approximately 1,090 jobs.