Health & Research Leadership: A new push argues Africa is moving from “hosting trials” to leading medical research, with late-stage TB vaccine work involving sites in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania. Wildlife Conservation Funding: DiCaprio and Bezos’ foundations launch a $200m plan to recover 100 threatened species under the Phoenix Species Project. Agribusiness Standards & Seeds: Tanzania’s Bureau of Standards offers free on-site testing to boost farm export value, while the Seed Agency urges farmers to switch to certified, climate-resilient seeds. Food Security Financing: EAC experts warn that agricultural transformation is held back by funding gaps, weak execution and donor dependence. Tourism & Investment Push: President Samia says Tanzania is open for tourism and investment partnerships as Africa50 and Infra for Africa discussions gather momentum. Education Access Model: HESLB and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority launch a scholarship scheme for 15 students to study conservation, forestry, archaeology and tourism. Housing PPPs: NHC is redeveloping ageing properties in Sh535bn PPPs, expanding to 62 projects nationwide. Banking Costs Debate: Tier-one banks’ profits rose 14.8% to Sh1.33tn, sparking questions on whether customers are getting affordable services. Transport & Trade Connectivity: HMM launches an India–East Africa container service calling at Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. Energy & EV Support: EVOLVE backs electric mobility ventures with Sh2.6bn, while EWURA cuts fuel prices for August.