Dodoma Development & Private Sector: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba told Tanzanians in Dodoma that Vision 2050 won’t be achieved by wishes alone, stressing execution and a 70/30 push where the private sector is expected to drive most delivery. Climate Finance Push: Parliament approved Tanzania’s accession to the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), with the government saying it will unlock technical support and climate-related funding for green projects. Clean Cooking Rollout: In Dar es Salaam’s Temeke and Kurasini, food vendors were trained to use clean cooking energy, including alternative charcoal and electric stoves, as PBPA and Ecopower aim to cut pollution and health risks. Medical Tourism Drive: Aga Khan Hospital partnered with India’s Yashoda Group and Tunlink to launch advanced urology services via a specialised camp, targeting regional patients and reducing the need to travel abroad. Regional Integration Debate: An EAC-focused call urged leaders to align democratic and governance systems across partner states to speed up economic transformation. Digital Safety Warning: UNICEF reported that 20 million children across 21 countries face online sexual abuse or exploitation each year, with social media playing a major role. Uber Exit & Jobs: Uber announced it will cut about 10% of its global workforce and shut operations in Nigeria and Uganda, citing a restructuring and shifting priorities. Oil Naming in East Africa: Uganda unveiled its crude blend name “Pearl Sweet” as production and exports near, linking the pipeline route to Tanzania’s Tanga port. Governance & Enforcement: Kenya’s President William Ruto ordered shutdowns of small foreign-owned retail businesses, while Tanzania’s VP Deogratius Ndejembi demanded urgent action to bring cement prices down and warned against counterfeit imports.