Eutelsat, unconnected.org partner to deliver community WiFi in Tanzania

After nearly a decade in Tanzania, Uber has shut down its services, squeezed by a tough regulatory environment and the rapid rise of rival Bolt.

Rights groups accuse Meta of bowing to political pressure after disabling accounts of prominent activists, as Washington warns it may reassess ties with Tanzania over election-related violence and censorship.

The pan-African telco has struck a defining agreement with Kenya’s government and Vodafone to raise its Safaricom stake to 55%, tightening its grip on East Africa’s largest telecoms and mobile money ecosystem.

Following a five-day Internet shut down, connectivity has returned, but restrictions are still in place on various social media platforms, incurring the ire of human rights bodies.

From cashew plantations to maize fields, Tanzania is embracing drone innovation to modernise agriculture, enhance efficiency, and empower farmers with real-time data for smarter decision-making.

Vodacom Tanzania has launched its latest ESG report, showcasing efforts in financial inclusion, digital access, and climate action as it connects 22.6 million customers nationwide.

The agreement between the two companies provides Tanzania’s digital economy with more choice.

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation says the new cross-border fibre link aims to strengthen digital competitiveness, expand the scope of high-speed communication services, and stimulate the growth of the digital economy for East Africa.

President Hassan declared start-ups essential to Tanzania’s future, outlining major initiatives to boost innovation, including over 460 ongoing projects.

South Africa's National Research Foundation and Tanzania's Commission for Science and Technology recently signed an agreement to strengthen scientific partnership.

The investment will be used to expand 4G coverage in Madagascar and Tanzania, as well as to support the rollout of 5G sites.

The bilateral program addresses important difficulties for smallholder farmers by providing integrated digital solutions.