EV & Clean Mobility Push: Tanzania proposes VAT exemptions for EV charging equipment and cuts EV import duty from 25% to 10%, while directing public institutions to prioritise electric and gas-powered vehicles—aimed at cutting fuel imports and lowering operating costs. Clean Cooking Rollout: TANESCO launches a programme for electric cooking stoves using on-bill financing via LUKU prepaid meters, alongside 50 EV charging stations, to make clean cooking affordable. Digital Economy Boost: Fees for online content licences are set to drop sharply under MKUMBI, with online service application fees falling from Sh50,000 to Sh10,000 and renewal/annual fees reduced to Sh50,000, targeting youth participation. National Vision 2050 Funding: Government unveiled an 86.3tri/- National Development Plan for 2026/27 and a 62.33tri/- budget, with priorities spanning governance, human capital, climate resilience, and drivers like energy, transport, R&D and digital transformation. Investment Surge: Tanzania registered a record 915 investment projects worth $10.95bn in 2025, expected to create 162,000 jobs, signalling a stronger investment climate. Tax Overhaul: A 2026/27 Finance Bill package is expected to raise an extra Sh1.72trn and reshape incentives and exemptions, including targeted relief for EV-related items and other priority sectors. Regional Digital Connectivity: Kenya’s EU-backed funding includes €102m for digital transformation and €37m to extend the Blue Raman submarine cable linking Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania to a wider international data corridor. Grants Under Pressure: Tanzania warns of a 39.1% decline in development partner grants for 2026/27, pushing faster domestic revenue mobilisation using tools like electronic fiscal devices and digital technologies. Health Tech in the Region: Tanzania’s JKCI reports successful CABG surgery on six patients, highlighting growing specialised cardiac care capacity.