AFCON 2027 Build-Up: Tanzania says it has spent Sh104 billion on AFCON 2027 preparations and is targeting 99% completion of key infrastructure by December, with stadium works and grass pitches already underway. Maternal Health Push: President Samia Suluhu Hassan urged more funding to cut maternal and child deaths, citing Tanzania’s gains in skilled deliveries and calling for the “Three Zeros” agenda. HIV, Syphilis, Hep B Funding Gap: A new study estimates Tanzania needs about $15.6m over four years to eliminate mother-to-child transmission, highlighting testing drop-offs in late pregnancy. Women’s Economic Empowerment: Morogoro widows are preparing for a seven-day regional entrepreneurship conference in Dodoma, aiming for skills, networking, and stronger income projects. Arts & Regulation: Basata fined Harmonize and Nandy Sh19m over arts ethics and regulatory breaches, including issues tied to a music video. Creative Education: Tanga’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) is improving literacy and numeracy by matching lessons to learners’ actual levels. Culture & Faith: Diamond Platnumz and Joel Lwaga release “Nikumbuke,” a gospel prayer track blending faith themes with mainstream music.