Budget & Vision 2050: Tanzania tabled a Sh86.3trn 2026/27 strategic plan, targeting 6.3% growth, inflation at 3–5%, domestic revenue at 17.1% of GDP, and under-3% deficit, with 1.7m jobs promised as Vision 2050 implementation begins. Tax & Clean Transport: Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar proposed VAT exemptions for EV charging equipment and cut EV import duty (25% to 10%), alongside directives for public institutions to shift to electric and gas-powered vehicles. Dodoma Investment Push: Officials reported record investment registration—915 projects worth about US$10.95bn in 2025—expected to create 162,000 jobs, with Tanzanians leading 51% of projects. Health & Social Policy: Mwananchi journalist Herieth Makwetta won a Menstrual Health Award 2026 as the government reiterates menstruation as normal and expands guidelines and friendly services. Education Finance: HESLB honoured 11 compliant employers after record loan recoveries, while also running awareness on 2026/27 loan procedures. NGO Funding Shift: NaCoNGO says Tanzania NGOs will meet in Dodoma in October to focus on domestic financing as donor uncertainty tightens. Regional Connectivity: Musoma and Shinyanga airports move toward reopening after upgrades, while MV Liemba restoration hits 75% with August return to service. Sports & Governance: Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was removed from the World Cup officials list after a US visa denial, leaving Africa with six referees at the tournament.