WAFCON Build-Up: Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini urged fans to stop fueling rivalry with Kaylin Swart as the team heads to Morocco for WAFCON (July 26–Aug 16), with Ellis yet to settle the No.1 spot. Football Friendly Shock: Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured Tanzania as a replacement after Ghana cancelled a pre-WAFCON friendly, setting up a Casablanca clash as both sides sharpen up for the tournament. Mandela Day in Tanzania: Tanzania marked Nelson Mandela International Day with 67 minutes of community service, calling for unity, volunteerism, and youth empowerment through mentorship and support for girls’ entrepreneurship. TZ–Egypt Deepening Ties: President Samia and Egypt’s El-Sisi agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, livestock, health, education, transport, and investment, including plans to boost Dar es Salaam’s role as a regional trade gateway. India–Zanzibar Tech Push: India’s Jaishankar and VP Radhakrishnan met Zanzibar President Mwinyi to expand cooperation in higher education, AI/digital, water supply, healthcare, and capacity building. Culture & Heritage on Rails: Foreign tourists on Rovos Rail explored Angola’s Lobito Corridor, stopping for handicrafts and traditional dance—an eye-catching boost for regional cultural tourism. Public Health & Lifestyle: Reports say khat is being consumed openly in some Dar bars despite being banned, raising fresh concerns about addiction and health risks. Sports Betting & Women’s Pay: betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus programme says it has paid out over $1.67m across eight markets, including Tanzania, with same-day bonuses for men and women squads. Transport Upgrade: TAZARA revitalisation gained momentum with groundbreaking of a training centre and operations control centre in Dar es Salaam, aiming to grow rail capacity and skills. Maritime Security: A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen and moved toward Puntland waters.