Digital Banking Push: NCBA Bank Uganda rolled out two tech platforms—NCBA NOW for retail and NCBA ConnectPlus for corporates/SMEs—launched across Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania to boost remote transactions, payments and reporting. Crypto Regulation: Tanzania’s Bank of Tanzania says it has finished a regulatory concept for virtual assets and submitted it to the Ministry of Finance, aiming to bring cryptocurrencies and stablecoins under clearer supervision and consumer protection. Mining & Investment: Lifezone Metals reported progress on Tanzania’s Kabanga Nickel Project, including moving into large-scale procurement and engaging directly with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, while Lake Victoria Gold began Phase 1 earthworks at its Imwelo gold project. Energy Security: Muleba residents face power cuts after vandals tampered with about 18 transformers, mainly stealing copper wiring—TANESCO says police reports are filed. Housing Delivery: Tanzania Building Agency’s board says the Sh11bn Magomeni Kota housing project in Dar es Salaam remains on schedule for October completion, with early apartment blocks already occupied. Trade & Payments: Standard Bank says it processed over CNY 8bn through China’s CIPS in its first year, expanding access to countries including Tanzania to support RMB cross-border trade. Agribusiness & Jobs: Mwanza urged youth to invest across the fisheries value chain beyond fishing, including processing and marketing, to unlock jobs and investment.