Drone Tech & Diplomacy: A 500-drone night show in Dar es Salaam celebrated the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People exchanges, blending tech with landmarks and the “Rafiki” message. Fintech Growth: Tanzania’s fintech sector is set for expansion as regulators move toward clearer rules for virtual assets, boosting confidence for entrepreneurs and investors. Digital Connectivity: Tanzania’s smartphone and internet use keeps rising, but the key question is whether connectivity will translate into real productivity and new businesses. Health System Planning: The Ministry of Health is finalising a five-year strategy (2026/27–2030/31) after stakeholder reviews to guide service delivery. Health Security Overhaul: Africa CDC urges countries to shift from reactive emergency response to proactive health security, including more local production of medicines and diagnostics. Internet Shutdowns Watch: A new ranking shows Tanzania recorded 8 internet shutdowns in 2025, placing it among the highest in Africa. Maritime Upgrades: Tanga Port’s dredging and berth expansion lifted capacity and revenue, with stakeholders pushing for dry ports to avoid congestion. Sports Tech in Football: Football Video Support (FVS) passed its first Mainland Premier League test, helping review key penalty incidents while keeping referees in control. Renewables Update: Dodoma reports progress in renewable energy projects and grid capacity plans to meet growing electricity demand. Water Infrastructure: Mwanza’s urban water project hits 70% completion, targeting clean supply for about 450,000 residents. Capital Markets Access: Timiza Plus Fund and Zan Timiza ETF were launched to make it easier for ordinary Tanzanians to invest in East Africa’s capital markets. Cyber Risk: Interpol warns Africa’s critical infrastructure is increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercrime, including ransomware.