Tanzania, the land of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is embarking on an ambitious journey towards a comprehensive digital transformation. Beyond the picturesque scenery, this transformation represents a pivotal leap forward — a vision known as ‘Digital Tanzania.’ In this article, I explore the multifaceted aspects of an ideal…

WHAT IS THE GENERATION EQUALITY FORUM? ‘The Generation Equality Forum took place in Mexico City in March and in Paris from 30 June — 2 July 2021. The Forum launched a 5-year action journey to achieve irreversible progress towards gender equality, founded on a series of concrete, ambitious and transformative…

*This article is a part two follow up of an article I wrote in 2019 — ‘Why Gender Matters in Development’. Building upon the foundational understanding that gender should be synonymous with development, this article delves into an evolved discourse, focusing on the intersections of gender with sustainable development and…

This article aims to shed light on the growing yet often overlooked issue of online gender-based violence (GBV) in Tanzania drawing from LP Digital’s work on digital inclusion. Through various case studies and data-backed research, we aim to highlight this critical concern and the steps being taken to address it. The Digital Frontier and Its Dark Side …

On June 13th 2023, The Citizen Newspaper reported ‘Tanzania has made remarkable progress in broadband penetration, as the trend in the number of subscriptions to the internet shows an average growth rate of 17 percent annually for the past five years.’ …

Tanzania is set to host the Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit, July 25–26, 2023 in Dar es Salaam. …

Technology has revolutionized the way people interact with the world, providing unprecedented access to information, communication, and resources. In Africa, technology has been used to tackle numerous social, economic, and political challenges, from improving healthcare delivery to fostering entrepreneurship. …

This is an excerpt from a welcome speech by Carol Ndosi — Executive Director The Launchpad Tanzania at the Tanzania Women and Technology…

Technology is increasingly being used to promote gender equality across the world. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, innovative tools are being developed to raise awareness about gender issues, empower female entrepreneurs, and eliminate discrimination. Other technologies are creating new ways to fight against gender inequality. Virtual reality is being…