IPU Assembly in Arusha: President Samia Suluhu Hassan urged stronger parliamentary accountability and international cooperation as the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting opens, warning that conflicts, climate change and economic shocks demand cross-border scrutiny. Parliamentary ties: India’s Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh met Tanzania’s National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu to deepen cooperation, capacity building and skills exchange. Labour mobility: Senior officials from 33+ GCC, African and Arab countries met in Dar es Salaam for the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility, co-chaired by Tanzania, Qatar and the African Union, to turn commitments into measurable action. Climate funding gap: Tanzania faces a $12bn+ climate financing shortfall, with the World Bank warning inadequate action could cut growth and push millions into poverty. Mining investment: Barrick’s North Mara gold licence renewal for 15 years was confirmed, following a 2019 settlement and billions injected into Tanzania’s economy. Digital gaming rules: Regulators across Africa are tightening oversight of online betting and entertainment platforms, focusing on licensing, consumer protection and anti-money laundering controls. Business and banking: Stanbic Bank Tanzania launched Customer Service Week, including direct yuan payments for importers settling with Chinese suppliers.