Dangote Expansion Push: Tanzania’s planning minister Kitila Mkumbo says the government wants to deepen cooperation with Dangote Group, eyeing new fertiliser, energy and industrial infrastructure investments after Dangote already runs a major $800m cement plant in Tanzania. Helium Prospecting: Rift Helium CEO Charles FitzRoy says Tanzania could become a leading source of sustainably sourced helium, with drilling targeted for the first half of 2027 after approvals and 3D seismic work in the Rukwa Basin. Tanga Energy Hub Plan: A proposed $20bn regional energy hub around Tanga—linked to EACOP and Uganda crude export—aims to turn the port into a major trading and infrastructure node, though the MoU is not yet a final investment decision. Construction Costs Bite: Surging prices of steel, cement and other inputs—linked to fuel hikes and Finance Act 2026 tax changes—are squeezing Tanzania’s construction sector, raising fears for rents and jobs. Trade & Markets: TanTrade moves to bolster ties with Serbia to open European market pathways for Tanzanian farmers and manufacturers, while Tanzania also seeks stronger regional trade links. Tax Reform for Informal Sector: TRA urges more digital, simpler tax systems and better taxpayer services to encourage informal businesses to formalise. Corruption Watch: PCCB flags implementation gaps in 109 of 164 monitored Arusha projects worth nearly Sh470bn, citing delays and possible resource leakages. Health & Water: Dodoma steps up efforts to eliminate four NTDs by improving safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Humanitarian Support: Qatar Charity provides food baskets to 1,127 vulnerable people in Pwani. Business & Sports: CRDB International Marathon raises prize money to Sh120m for Dar es Salaam races. Energy Access: Shinyanga’s Mwanubi Hamlet gets electricity under HEP 2A, with a push to connect more hamlets by 2030.