AI in Agriculture: Researchers at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) unveiled Pataintel, an AI-powered digital platform giving onion and garlic farmers location-specific guidance on weather, crop care, pests, harvesting and market access. Digital Health: Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) introduced a smart patient monitoring bedsheet that tracks heart rate, oxygen levels and other vitals at home, aiming to catch deterioration early. Education & Tech Ties: India’s VP C. P. Radhakrishnan met Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi in New Delhi, with talks spanning trade, education, technology and the blue economy; India’s EAM Jaishankar also met Mwinyi to expand cooperation in AI, digital tech, water, healthcare and higher education. Rail & Skills for Trade: TAZARA revitalisation added momentum with groundbreaking of a training centre and operations control centre, targeting better rail operations and future expertise. Clean Energy & Clean Cooking: Norway and TaTEDO-SESO signed an NOK 30m grant to speed Tanzania’s clean cooking strategy and green energy transition. Maritime Security: A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen, moved toward Puntland waters. Sports Payments Tech: betPawa reported $1.67m paid through its Locker Room Bonus programme across eight markets, reaching 7,000 players via instant, parity-based payouts.