Energy & Transport Infrastructure: Tanzania is set to expand electric vehicle charging nationwide after the Ministry of Energy pledged to roll out stakeholder recommendations discussed during Energy Day at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair, including reliable power supply and dedicated transformers. Digital Inclusion: Tanzania won the WSIS Prize 2026 in Geneva for the 758 telecommunications towers project aimed at bridging the digital divide in rural and previously unserved areas. ICT & Business Awards: SPARC Systems (Africa) secured two Southern Africa Brand Quality Awards, reinforcing its push to deliver ICT solutions across the region, including Tanzania. Road Resilience: TARURA launched the World Bank-funded Community Based Routine Maintenance (CBRM) programme to keep over 15,000km of roads passable in rainy seasons through community groups. Science & Health Research: Prof Adolf Mkenda urged higher investment in local scientific research to develop and manufacture medicines, calling for better labs, funding, and stronger links between research institutions and health services. Forensics & Standards: The Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA) called for wider use of its accredited lab services for criminal investigations, consumer protection, public health and environmental safety. Cyber Safety: Zanzibar launched a nationwide campaign to protect children from online abuse as internet access grows. Regional Energy Link: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is reported at about 80–84% completion, targeting commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October, linking Uganda’s oil to Tanzania’s Tanga port.