Oil & Infrastructure: Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline is nearing completion at about 80–84%, with electrical trace heating to keep waxy crude flowing to Tanzania’s Tanga port; officials target commissioning in July 2026 and first exports by October, with TotalEnergies, UNOC, TPDC and CNOOC involved. Mobile Money Policy: Kenya rejected a VAT on peer-to-peer mobile money transfers, warning it could push users back to cash—an approach Tanzania can learn from as it shapes its 2027/28 budget reforms. Health Workforce & AI: Tanzania is urged to prepare a new health workforce with digital and AI skills, shifting focus toward prevention as the sector faces future pressures. Trade & Standards: Tanzania’s ambassador to China says export growth under Beijing’s zero-tariff policy is held back by low production volumes, weak packaging and unmet international standards. Dairy Modernisation: Local dairy processors are gaining ground as milk production rises and import levies bite, though collection systems and productivity remain weak. Higher Education Financing: HESLB is exploring alternative funding models as student loan demand grows and government allocations reach about Sh1tn. Public Spending Skills: SADC officials meet in Johannesburg to train on cost-benefit analysis for smarter spending under tight budgets. Digital Infrastructure: Raxio plans to enter Tanzania with a Dar es Salaam data centre (TZ1) offering 6MW capacity, backed by $380m committed capital. EV Manufacturing: Plug & Ride Tanzania launches the country’s first EV manufacturing plant, aiming to build an electric mobility ecosystem beyond assembly.