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Tanzanian govt aims to create regional ICT hub

Monday 21 June 2021 | 14:14 CET | News
The Tanzanian government plans to create a robust digital ecosystem and make the country a regional ICT hub, The Daily News reported, citing ICT minister Faustine Ndugulile. He said the government aims to make Tanzania the centre for digital excellence in the East and Central Africa region. He said various policy and legal measures are being taken to prepare the country adequately for the emerging 4th Industrial Revolution.

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