Free Port Push (Zanzibar): Zanzibar plans a US$560m free port and logistics zone at Mangapwani to handle larger ships, warehousing and industrial activity, aiming to diversify beyond tourism and deepen trade links across East Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. Digital Education Deal (TAMSA/BlueCloudX): TAMSA and BlueCloudX will roll out a Tanzania-focused digital platform plus 2,000 education scholarships (valued at $4m) to expand training and professional networking for future healthcare leaders. Power Market Integration (World Bank): The World Bank approved a $1.6bn, 10-year programme to integrate Eastern Africa’s power grids, strengthen regulation and enable cross-border electricity trade under Mission 300. Rural Connectivity (Airtel Tanzania): Airtel commissioned five new network sites across Mtwara, Geita, Dodoma and Tanga to extend digital services to underserved communities. Labour Costs (Domestic workers): Tanzania’s revised minimum wages for domestic workers (effective Jan 1, 2026) raise pay for live-in and live-out workers, sparking mixed reactions from households and unions. PPP Acceleration (Parliament): The National Assembly Speaker ordered urgent action to list and unblock stalled PPP projects, targeting faster private-sector financing for FYDP IV. Agriculture Cooperation (Tanzania–Türkiye): Tanzania and Türkiye renewed plans to boost agricultural collaboration, including irrigation, mechanisation, cold storage and capacity building. ICT Awards (Tanzania): The 2026 ICT Awards are set for July 15 with 345 applications across 14 categories, as Tanzania pushes a stronger digital economy.