Tax & Trade: Qatar and Tanzania signed a double taxation agreement in Doha to curb tax evasion and boost transparency, capital movement, trade and investment. Banking & State Finance: Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) says it will strengthen profits and lending and plans to enter the capital market to support Vision 2050, aligning with reforms to list some state-owned institutions. Digital Infrastructure: TTCL provided internet services for Tanzania’s public institutions CEOs Forum in Arusha, while Yas Tanzania highlighted major fibre and data-centre investments and launched Zanzibar’s AI and Digital Policy framework. Travel & Tourism: Jambojet suspended its Mombasa–Zanzibar route, citing higher fuel costs and the new mandatory $44 travel insurance; Tanzania also removed Nigerians from the “referred visa” category, ending the invitation-letter requirement. Energy & Regional Links: Rwanda received its first 40,000-tonne bulk fuel cargo via Kenya’s Mombasa port under a government-to-government framework, strengthening the Northern Corridor. Mining & Exports: Tanzania’s gold exports rose 37% to about $5.67bn (year ending July 2026), as gold demand and market growth continue. Governance & Reform: New ministerial reshuffles in Dodoma put Constitutional and Legal Affairs among the toughest dockets, with stakeholders urging calm, clear explanations on constitutional reform challenges.