DODOMA, June 13 -- THE countrys 2026/27 national budget has been hailed as a significant stride towards economic self-reliance, with analysts and economists saying that it underscores the governments commitment to funding development through domestic resources, while simultaneously reducing dependence on external support.

The 62.33tri/- budget, tabled in the National Assembly on Thursday by the Minister for Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians while accelerating the countrys transition to a more resilient and self-sustaining economy.

Speaking to the ‘Daily News yesterday, analysts said the budget marks a significant shift towards funding development priorities through local revenue ...