DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 12 -- FROM AI-Powered Farms to Solar-Powered Smart Cities, the Building Blocks of a Digital Nation Are Falling Into Place.

For years, the story of technology in Tanzania has been eloquently told by the ubiquitous mobile phone— the simu.

It revolutionised communication, birthed a global-leading mobile money ecosyste and brought services to millions. But as we move through 2026, the narrative is expanding beyond the handset.

A confluence of necessity, ambition and maturing infrastructure is poised to propel the adoption of a new suite of transformative technologies.

This year, Tanzania begins its transition from a mobile-first to a tech-integrated nation.

Driven by the National Development Vision 2025, support...