Samia’s Russia visit opens new tech frontier for Tanzania’s digital future
Tanzania is deepening its technology cooperation with Russia following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s recent visit. The partnership aims to boost digital skills, cybersecurity, and youth entrepreneurship through new institutional agreements.
Why it matters
This reflects Tanzania's strategic effort to leverage international partnerships to accelerate its digital economy and meet its 2050 development goals.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s efforts to build a digital-driven economy are gaining fresh momentum as the country moves to deepen technology cooperation with Russia, with new partnerships expected to unlock opportunities for young innovators, startups and digital entrepreneurs.
The move comes shortly after President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s recent visit to Russia, which opened new avenues for cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
The visit is now beginning to translate into practical engagements, with discussions between Tanzanian and Russian technology institutions focusing on strengthening digital skills, cybersecurity, innovation ecosystems and youth empowerment.
Speaking during a press briefing held in Dar es Salaam at the weekend, Information and Communication Technology Commission (ICTC) Director General, Dr Nkundwe Mwasaga, said the emerging partnership reflects Tanzania’s ambition to position digital technology as a key driver of its development agenda, particularly under Tanzania Development Vision 2050.
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