By
The Citizen Reporter
Media/news company
Mwananchi Communications Limited
What you need to know:
As Tanzania intensifies efforts to attract private investment and promote inclusive economic growth, startups are increasingly being seen as important contributors to innovation, job creation and...
By
The Citizen Reporter
Media/news company
Mwananchi Communications Limited
What you need to know:

Tanzania’s startup scene has never looked busier. In 2024, the country counted 1,041 known active startups and 95 organisations…

For many entrepreneurs in Tanzania, the search for growth often begins with one question: Where can I get capital?

A new initiative dubbed Startups za Viwango has been launched to accelerate the growth of Tanzanian startups by connecting young…

Having raised $52 million in six months—almost matching the $53 million secured during the whole of 2024—the ecosystem now needs…

Tanzania is stepping up efforts to ensure local companies, workers and entrepreneurs capture a greater share of opportunities…

Previous beneficiaries say the programme has played a significant role in supporting their growth.