Tanzania Budget & Vision 2050: Dodoma unveiled a Sh62.33trn 2026/27 budget aimed at building a resilient economy under Vision 2050, with targets including 6.3% growth and higher domestic revenue collection. Universal Health Insurance Funding: The same budget proposes tobacco and sugar levies to help finance UHI, plus measures to protect local industries like bottled water. Zanzibar Tax Push: Zanzibar proposed higher taxes on alcohol, wigs and entertainment tickets, while offering relief for people with disabilities and support for small manufacturers and vocational training. Domestic Revenue Drive: Tanzania expects a 39.1% drop in development partner grants and plans to plug the gap by tightening tax compliance and expanding digital tools. Formalising New Businesses: Tanzania will grant a one-year income tax exemption for newly registered businesses from the date they get a TIN, targeting youth and women in the informal sector. Health & Community Impact (Zanzibar): A limb rehabilitation outreach in Unguja is assessing and fitting amputees, with free services and skills transfer underway. Culture & Film: South African filmmaker Kethiwe Ngcobo won the Adiaha Award for her documentary on her mother, feminist writer Lauretta Ngcobo, tracing exile and women’s literary legacy. Sports & Identity: A Tanzanian-born player in Australia’s World Cup squad highlights how refugee backgrounds are shaping football identities. Travel & Safety: Travel advisories tied to Ebola fears are hitting hospitality and tourism, with airlines and quarantine rules disrupting bookings.