Power & Infrastructure: Tanesco signed a Sh198.67bn deal with TBEA to build a 220kV line and receiving substation to end power shortages in Songwe and Mbeya, with an 18-month timeline. Transport & Energy Costs: Morogoro motorists and auto-rickshaw operators are set for a 60%+ fuel cost cut as a new CNG station is scheduled to open in October, with CNG priced far below petrol and diesel. Mining Governance: Stakeholders in Kahama are pushing for stronger licence verification and geological surveys to curb disputes, fraud and losses in mining. Agribusiness Finance: Tanzania is rolling out a Pay-for-Results dairy push under the AgResults Climate-Smart Dairy Prize Competition (US$2.8m, 2026-2028) to improve services for smallholders. Digital/AI Cooperation: Tanzania and Hanyang University ERICA (South Korea) are seeking closer ties in AI, digital transformation and research. Trade & Regional Deals: Tanzania and South Korea agreed to accelerate a US$2.5bn financing commitment for transport, technology, industry, culture and health projects. Water Services: Zanzibar terminated Rand Water’s contract and handed operations back to ZAWA after concerns over performance. Security & Crime: Police in Tabora arrested suspects linked to a violent assault on an SGR contractor, tied to foiled fuel and materials theft attempts. Business Climate: Tanzania warns against fake seed dealers as Seed Co expands local processing and storage to reduce reliance on imports. Mobility Market Watch: Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, leaving fewer African markets—an indicator of tougher ride-hailing economics.