EAC Investment Push: East Africa’s CEO and investment forum in Nairobi warned that non-tariff barriers, fragmented regulation, high energy costs and weak industrial links are still blocking regional trade and investment from turning into factories and jobs; the EAC wants intra-bloc trade to rise from 15.2% to at least 50% in five years. Policy Shift in Tanzania: At Arusha’s National Planners’ Conference, PM Mwigulu Nchemba urged a move from control to facilitation, and said development plans must be matched with domestic resource mobilisation and a mindset change that gives the private sector trust and a bigger role. Air Connectivity: British Airways returns to Tanzania after 15 years with direct flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar starting May 29, 2027. Trade & Finance for SMEs: Afreximbank approved a $10m export finance facility for Azania Bank to fund Tanzanian SMEs in export value chains. Ports Capacity: Kigoma Port cargo jumped to 815,285 tonnes in 2025/26 after a 100bn/- capacity boost. Tourism & Hospitality Deals: Banyan Group agreed a majority-stake acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across seven countries including Tanzania. Digital Inclusion for Livelihoods: Zanzibar seaweed farmers are set to access digital payments and financing via Mixx and Yas Business. Health & Social Impact: WHO says dementia is a growing Africa burden, costing families about $15.6bn annually. Business Confidence Theme: Rostam Azizi told Tanzania’s 200 CEOs forum that predictable policies and credible institutions are key to investor confidence.