Railway Legacy & PPP: Tazara@50 held memorial ceremonies in Dar es Salaam and Zambia to honour Chinese railway workers, with officials saying the best tribute is keeping the line running through revitalisation under a new PPP concession. Wetlands Protection: Stakeholders proposed four priority measures to curb wetland degradation, stressing community participation, alternative livelihoods, stronger enforcement, and better coordination to protect ecosystems like the Kilombero River Valley. Gold Reserves Boost: The Bank of Tanzania bought about 28 tonnes of gold in 18 months (about $3.68bn) to strengthen reserves and support the shilling, alongside a rule requiring miners and traders to sell at least 20% of exported gold to the central bank. Port Efficiency: DP World Dar es Salaam cut cargo discharge times by over 90% since taking over in April 2024, shifting to RoRo operations and improving turnaround for larger vessels. Real Estate Regulation: Tanzania is moving toward a Real Estate Regulatory Authority to register and regulate brokers and agents, aiming to curb fraud and unqualified operators. Youth & Finance Online: A study warns that Gen Z “finfluencers” are increasingly shaping investment choices, raising risks from popularity-driven advice. SGR Ticketing Fix: Transport officials ordered improvements to SGR ticketing after complaints about being told trains are full despite available seats. Regional Energy Watch: Dangote confirmed preliminary work and site selection for a $17bn, 700,000-bpd refinery in Kenya’s Lamu, shifting momentum away from earlier Tanzania options. Security & Protests: Police deployments helped keep July 7 calm in Tanzania, with businesses operating normally under heightened security.