Rail Modernisation: President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to launch construction of the 506-kilometre Tabora–Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Lot Six, a project meant to cut travel and freight costs and link Dar es Salaam to the Great Lakes trade corridor. Regional Health Security: Kagera has intensified Ebola surveillance, ordering schools to screen students arriving from neighbouring countries with reported cases, while boosting thermal checks at entry points and isolation readiness. SDGs Recognition: Tanzania won praise at the UN after presenting its Third Voluntary National Review, with delegates commending its use of localised indicators and integration into Vision 2050. Clean Energy Push: Norway and TaTEDO-SESO signed an 8bn/- grant to expand clean cooking and green energy access under Tanzania’s National Clean Cooking Strategy. Domestic Workers Rights: The Commission for Mediation and Arbitration urged domestic workers to know their labour rights and reject violations, stressing priority handling of their disputes. Environment Enforcement in Dodoma: Authorities suspended a Chang’ombe factory over illegal plastic bag production, renewing concerns about the return of banned packaging. Transport for Lindi: Lindi officials ordered strict timelines and quality for a new Songosongo ferry to improve safety and boost local trade and tourism. Medical Tourism: Burundi says it will refer patients to Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, citing confidence in heart treatment capacity. Youth Innovation: Tanzanian girls’ STEM projects won a national competition and will represent the country at an African innovation event.