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.

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has disclosed that the World Bank invested about N1.5 billion in the implementation of the IMPACT Malaria Project in Ondo State, Nigeria. According to the institute, the intervention contributed to significant gains in malaria prevention and control, as well as improvements in child health outcomes across the state. The disclosure highlights the role of international funding in supporting disease control efforts in the region.

The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has signed a $3.1 billion health agreement with the United States, but has rejected a provision for disease sample exchange, stating that it will develop that capability domestically.

Tanzania aims to achieve its goal of becoming a middle-income, industrialized economy by focusing on reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. The country recognizes that without sufficient electricity to support industries, businesses, and household needs, economic transformation will be limited. Consequently, energy development has been prioritized as a strategic national objective, according to Daily News.

The Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA) has outlined long-term strategies to improve education quality, research, innovation, ICT use and infrastructure as part of implementing the National Vision 2050 and government plans to develop human resources. According to TIA Chief Executive Prof. William Amos Pallangyo, speaking to journalists in Dodoma on September 7, 2026, the measures also cover the institute's activities for the 2025/26 financial year.