Sports Finance: Kenya’s Ministry of Sports says it has paid Harambee Stars players’ allowances for previous assignments after a training boycott, while noting later payments are still being processed. Maternal Health: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan urged more funding to cut maternal and child deaths, citing gains in facility births and falling maternal mortality. Tourism & Conservation: Tanzania’s Natural Resources and Tourism minister stressed community participation in protected areas, highlighting Wildlife Management Areas as a way to link conservation with local jobs and investment. Entrepreneurship: Morogoro widows’ groups are preparing for a Dodoma regional entrepreneurship meet to build skills, networks and income—despite capital constraints. Geospatial Innovation: Finland’s geospatial experts told Tanzanian officials that easier access to location data can help SMEs test digital products and help government plan services more fairly. Capital Markets: Tanzania Securities Limited (TSL) spotlighted its role in building the country’s capital markets as Tanzania targets a $1trn economy. Mining & Gold: Lake Victoria Gold reported improved 24-hour gold extraction at its Imwelo project after pretreatment upgrades; gold prices staying above $4,300 keep recovery-focused projects in focus. AFCON 2027 Budget: Tanzania says it spent Sh104bn on AFCON 2027 preparations, aiming to turn the tournament into investment and jobs. Agribusiness Value Addition: Tanzania explores with Algeria’s CAM SARL producing specialised machinery for processing and packaging Tanzanian agricultural products.