Dar es Salaam, March 14 -- ARUSHA: MINISTER for Communication and Information Technology, Mr Jerry Silaa, has commended Arusha Technical College for its investment in student innovation, particularly in developing digital applications such as prepaid water metres.

He made the remarks during his visit to various innovation centres in Arusha on Wednesday. Mr Silaa was surprised by the way ATC students have developed applications that are crucial for facilitating online businesses.

“The goal of the sixthphase government plan is to ensure these incubation hubs produce innovative Tanzanian youths who cannot only employ themselves but also create job opportunities for others,” said Mr Silaa.

“The government wants to see our...