Mining Safety Push: After two women died in a Matobo District pit collapse in Zimbabwe, a new safety and training drive is being set up for artisanal miners—covering responsible methods, shaft support, compliance, and formalisation. Prison Reform Momentum: Tanzania’s President Samia is pushing reforms beyond punishment, stressing evidence-based rehabilitation, job skills, and tracking reduced repeat offences. Customs Tech for Trade: Tanzania’s TRA is urging modern, connected customs systems and cross-border information sharing to cut smuggling, speed clearance, and protect revenue. AI Governance in Media: MCL has launched an AI policy for newsroom use—allowing support for tasks like research and translation while keeping human editorial control. Health Budget Boost: The health ministry unveiled a Sh1.8tr 2026/27 plan, with universal health insurance and local pharma production among top priorities. Digital Finance Growth: Mixx and the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange say mobile share investing jumped from Sh840m to Sh6.9bn in a year. Energy & Science Watch: New research points to a possible tectonic boundary forming in southern Africa, while Tanzania’s wider Vision 2050 keeps climate resilience front and centre.