Fintech
Bank of Tanzania issues new guidelines for digital lenders
The regulatory framework comes after a surge in unregulated lending apps, ensuring that borrower data is handled with strict confidentiality.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
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Breaking stories and updates from across the East African tech ecosystem.
Innovation
Silicon Zanzibar: How the island is attracting global tech talent
With tax incentives and a growing ecosystem of co-working spaces in Stone Town, Zanzibar is positioning itself as the next tech hub of Africa.
Amina Juma·1 month ago
AI
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Niyongabo Alexander·1 month ago
Telecom
Vodacom Tanzania launches 5G services in Dodoma
Promising high-speed connectivity for government institutions and boosting efficiency in public service delivery.
Sarah Mushi·1 month ago
Clean Energy
Arusha-based startup "KilimoSmart" raises seed funding
By connecting smallholder farmers directly to export markets via a mobile app, KilimoSmart aims to reduce post-harvest losses by 40%.
John Kavishe·1 month ago
Fintech
Nala, a fintech company founded by Tanzanian, Benjamin Fernandez expands business to the United States
The YC-backed startup is now enabling payments from the US to Africa, completing a critical loop in the remittance corridor.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
Featured
CRDB Sign a $500 million deal with American companies
Marking a remarkable feat for Tanzania's largest bank, this deal opens new avenues for cross-border trade and investment.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
AI
Exclusive: OpenAI announce their brand new state-of-the-art web browser
This comes amid an intensified battle with Google in the AI race, marking a significant shift in how users will interact with the web.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
E-Government
Tanzania Revenue Authority unveils new AI-powered tax filing system
The new portal uses machine learning to auto-populate forms and predict tax obligations, reducing the time spent on filing by half.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
Infrastructure
The Dar-Bagamoyo Tech Corridor: Tanzania's Answer to Silicon Savannah
New infrastructure projects are linking the commercial capital to the historic port town, creating a belt of innovation and industry.
Fatma Hassan·1 month ago
AI
Dar es Salaam's First AI Research Lab Opens Doors
The University of Dar es Salaam partners with global tech giants to establish a cutting-edge artificial intelligence research facility.
Baraka Mwangi·1 month ago
Policy & Tech
Tanzania's Digital Economy Act 2026: What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know
New legislation aims to create a more favorable environment for tech companies while addressing data sovereignty and consumer protection.
Dickson Alexander·1 month ago
Clean Energy
Zanzibar's Solar Microgrid Project Powers 15,000 Homes
A groundbreaking renewable energy initiative brings reliable electricity to rural communities across the archipelago for the first time.
Fatma Hassan·1 month ago
AI
How Tanzanian Farmers Are Using AI-Powered Crop Disease Detection
A locally-built mobile app leveraging computer vision helps smallholder farmers identify and treat crop diseases before they spread.
Baraka Mwangi·1 month ago
Venture Capital
Sahara Ventures Closes $25M Fund III
Tanzania's leading venture capital firm targets seed and pre-seed investments in fintech, healthtech, and agritech across the region.
Amina Juma·1 month ago
Fintech
Bank of Tanzania Greenlights Digital Banking Licenses
The central bank's decision marks a historic shift toward digital-first banking in the country, opening doors for fintech innovation.
Fatma Hassan·1 month ago
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