Muhimbili Hospital Push: MPs in Dodoma welcomed plans for a major new Muhimbili National Hospital, a 1.2tri/- project meant to upgrade ageing facilities into a specialist and super-specialist centre aligned with international standards, with hopes of cutting congestion and boosting medical tourism. Parliament Tech Culture: Tanzania’s parliamentary reporters were urged to adopt technology to strengthen professionalism and protect the integrity of records as legislative work speeds up. Digital ID That Lasts: At ID4Africa 2026, African ID authorities stressed that building national digital ID is only the start—systems must stay trusted, inclusive and upgradeable over time. Child Safety in AI: First Ladies at the Africa Forward Summit called for a shared approach to protect children in digital spaces as AI expands—balancing innovation with safeguards. Energy Logistics Race: Djibouti broke ground on the Sh20.7b Fuelstor terminal in Damerjog, aiming to strengthen fuel storage and trading for East Africa amid regional energy-security concerns. Climate-Smart Farming: Tanzania backed climate-smart financing through the TADB Green Agri-Finance Strategy as droughts and floods threaten food production. Health Insurance Reform: Government is finalising Universal Health Insurance reforms, including a Sh150,000 annual package for eligible households, as it seeks parliamentary approval for the 2026/27 health budget.