Cybersecurity in Finance: Tanzania’s financial sector is being urged to harden cyber defences as AI-driven digital services expand, with calls for tighter collaboration among regulators, banks, telecoms, tech firms and academia. Digital Agriculture: Mobile phones are helping farmers access weather, pest alerts, market info and payments, but the push risks widening digital divides for smallholders. Water Science for Vision 2050: Water is framed as a core pillar for Tanzania’s sustainable future, linking infrastructure with science, research and innovation. Local Capital Push: African leaders at Egypt’s Alamein Africa Forum urged more use of home-grown financing by strengthening intra-African trade and investment. ICT Startup Funding: Tanzania launched a Sh5bn programme to finance youth-led ICT startups via loans from Sh1m to Sh100m, implemented with Azania Bank. Tax Tech & Revenue: TRA and ZRA exceeded Q1 targets, crediting improved tax administration and technology use, including mobile vehicle offices and handheld devices. Mining Local Content: Government called on Tanzanian firms to pool capital and skills to win bigger roles as 14 mining projects advance. Regional Refineries: East Africa’s refinery race is framed as energy-security and trade opportunity, not direct competition. IPU in Arusha: Tanzania is preparing for the 153rd IPU Assembly, with international delegations expected to spur governance and business links.