India–Zanzibar–Tanzania Deal: India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi in New Delhi, agreeing to expand cooperation in higher education, capacity building, water supply, health, and digital/AI. Regional Trade & Logistics: Tanzania and Egypt also moved to deepen economic ties after talks in Dar es Salaam, with plans to boost agriculture and livestock, strengthen transport links, and position the Port of Dar es Salaam as a regional gateway; a Dar–Cairo multimodal cargo hub is in final stages. Rail & Trade Corridor: Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to launch the Tabora–Kigoma SGR, but analysts stress it must connect with the stalled Katabe shipyard to fully unlock Lake Tanganyika freight. TAZARA Revitalisation: Tanzania, Zambia and China marked progress with a new Training Centre and Operations Control Centre to build rail skills and improve operations. Health Systems Spotlight: The Mkapa Foundation was recognised for 20 years of strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare systems, including access and human resources. Illicit Drugs Concern: Reports say khat is being consumed openly in some Dar bars despite prohibition, raising addiction and health worries. Maritime Security: A Tanzanian-flagged tanker, MT ASANA, was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen and is being held near Puntland. Sports Betting Model: betPawa says its Locker Room Bonus programme has paid over $1.67m across eight markets, including Tanzania, with same-day payouts to players.