UK Visa Crackdown: A Kenyan father’s UK visa denial has sparked outrage after “enhanced credibility checks” targeted applicants from 33 African countries, including Tanzania, raising the bar for study, tourism and family visits. Dodoma Custom Controversy: In Mbisi (Bahi), an 86-year-old polygamist married his son’s former bride after dowry refund disputes, reigniting debate over practices like Chikombipilo. Agriculture Tech: Arusha researchers unveiled Pataintel, an AI platform giving onion and garlic farmers location-specific guidance to cut losses and boost incomes. Tanzania–Egypt Diplomacy: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is set for a one-day state visit to Dar es Salaam, with talks and a Tanzania–Egypt Business Forum aimed at expanding trade and investment. Clean Energy Boost: Norway and TaTEDO-SESO signed an NOK 30 million grant to speed Tanzania’s clean cooking and green energy transition. Public Health Alert: Kagera stepped up Ebola surveillance, ordering school screening for students arriving from affected neighbouring countries and expanding preparedness at entry points. Sports & Youth: Tanzania’s Commonwealth Games team was urged to return with medals, while STEM innovators from Tanzanian girls’ schools won a continental spot with projects like a disaster-response rescue robot. Labour Rights: A CMA official urged domestic workers to know their rights and use labour dispute channels, as Tanzania pushes for safer, fairer workplaces. Medical Fundraising: Benjamin Mkapa Hospital received over Sh2.2bn for kidney and bone marrow transplants, with the PM calling on public and private support to save patients who can’t afford care.