The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delegation has applauded the Government of Tanzania for its strategic investment in ICT infrastructure, including the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) and National Internet Data Center (NIDC). During their visit to NIDC in Dar es Salaam, the delegation, led by Mr. Prosper Ghislain, CEO of SOCOF, praised Tanzania’s innovative approach, cutting-edge technology, and strong investment in enhancing communication services. “This facility demonstrates Tanzania’s strong foundation for a digital economy—truly a model for the East African region,” said Mr. Ghislain. The delegation also toured the NICTBB infrastructure and the company managing the submarine cable network, to observe the operations and management of these critical infrastructures that are transforming regional connectivity Tanzania is currently implementing the extension of the NICTBB–DRC Project via Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening cross-border digital infrastructure and boosting regional connectivity across Central and East Africa.

In an effort to strengthen collaboration in digital development within the East African Community (EAC), the ICT Authority of Kenya (ICTA–Kenya) made an official visit to the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL). The engagement focused on enhancing regional cooperation and identifying opportunities to improve digital connectivity and infrastructure across borders. During the visit, the ICTA–Kenya delegation toured the National Internet Data Centre (NIDC) and the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB), where they gained firsthand insights into how TTCL manages, secures, and maintains Tanzania’s critical communication infrastructure. This partnership represents a significant milestone toward regional digital integration, aiming to improve service delivery, enhance connectivity, and strengthen information security across the East African region. Recently, TTCL launched a new NICTBB link to the international submarine cable landing stations along Mombasa — a strategic initiative designed to ensure reliable and resilient communication within the EAC. This further reinforces TTCL’s commitment to driving digital transformation and regional interconnectivity. Together, TTCL Corporation and ICTA–Kenya are building the digital backbone that will empower East Africa’s growth and innovation. #TTCL #NICTBB #ICTA #DigitalTransformation #EastAfricaConnectivity #Tanzania #Kenya #EAC #ICTPartnership #InfrastructureDevelopment #RegionalIntegration

Waziri wa Mawasiliano na Teknolojia ya Habari, Angela Jasmini Mbelwa Kairuki (Mb), ametoa maagizo kwa taasisi zilizo chini ya Wizara anayoiongoza na Wadau wa Sekta Binafsi kuimarisha ushirikiano wa kimkakati utakaochochea uwekezaji, ubunifu na upanuzi wa huduma za mawasiliano nchini ili kuhakikisha Watanzania wanapata huduma bora, salama na zenye tija katika zama za uchumi wa kidijitali. Maagizo hayo yametolewa hivi karibuni jijini Dodoma wakati wa Kikao Kazi kilichowakutanisha Wizara, Taasisi na Bodi zilizo chini yake pamoja na Wadau wa Sekta Binafsi kwa lengo la kujadili maendeleo ya TEHAMA na mawasiliano nchini. Waziri Kairuki alisisitiza kuwa mashauriano ya mara kwa mara ni nyenzo muhimu ya kutatua changamoto na kuweka dira ya pamoja ya maendeleo ya sekta. Akizungumza katika kikao hicho, Mhe. Kairuki alieleza kuwa Serikali itaendelea kuweka mazingira rafiki ya kisera na kisheria ili kuvutia uwekezaji zaidi katika miundombinu ya mawasiliano huku akizitaka Taasisi na Kampuni binafsi kushirikiana katika miradi ya kimkakati itakayopanua upatikanaji wa huduma za intaneti na mawasiliano vijijini na mijini. Kwa upande wake, Mwenyekiti wa Bodi ya Wakurugenzi wa Shirika la Mawasiliano Tanzania (TTCL), Bw. David Nchimbi, aliishukuru Wizara kwa kuandaa kikao hicho akibainisha kuwa ni jukwaa muhimu la kujenga uelewano na kuweka mikakati ya pamoja. Amesema TTCL itaendelea kushirikiana na taasisi za umma na sekta binafsi kuimarisha miundombinu ya mawasiliano na kuharakisha safari ya Tanzania kuelekea uchumi wa kidijitali. Aidha, Bw. Nchimbi aliiomba Wizara kuendelea kuboresha sera zitakazowezesha utekelezaji wa dhana ya miundombinu shirikishi (shared infrastructure). Amefafanua kuwa katika utekelezaji wa miradi ya miji janja (Smart City), ni muhimu kuwepo kwa mifumo ya pamoja ya njia za chini ya ardhi (ducts) zitakazoweza kupitisha kwa pamoja huduma za maji, umeme, mawasiliano na gesi ili kupunguza gharama na uharibifu wa mara kwa mara wa miundombinu. Kikao kazi hicho kilikuwa ni sehemu ya mwendelezo wa jitihada za Wizara za kuimarisha mashauriano na wadau, kuchambua mafanikio na changamoto za sekta, pamoja na kuweka mikakati madhubuti itakayohakikisha mawasiliano na TEHAMA vinaendelea kuwa kichocheo kikuu cha maendeleo ya kiuchumi na kijamii nchini