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Roverlabs 3D Prints the Next Solution to Orthopaedic Care in Tanzania
In 1983, the world's first 3D-printed object was a small, black plastic eyewash cup. More than four decades later, this same technology builds everything from toys to home decor and even houses. In Tanzania, Roverlabs is putting 3D printing to one of its most...
Empowering Students Through Environmental Conservation, Healthy Living and Active Learning
Students at St. Anthony Secondary School learned, played and explored environmental protection, ocean conservation and human health. Rebeka Lwila opened a discussion on careers in ocean conservation. Through Play to Zero, students ask questions, exchange ideas and...
Young Emerging Creatives Told: Own Your Art, Shape Your Future
Dar es Salaam training empowers emerging artists, designers, and storytellers to protect their ideas and turn their talent into lasting opportunities. A total of 50 emerging creatives gathered in Dar es Salaam for a lesson that could shape their careers for good:...
Saving Forests, Creating Jobs: How Kapok Collective Is Transforming Lindi’s Kapok Trees
Tanzania is home to thousands of kapok trees, particularly in coastal regions such as Lindi, Mtwara, and parts of the southern corridor, where they naturally thrive in dry forest ecosystems. However, for decades, these trees have been largely undervalued, with an...
Tomato Powder Revolution: Turning Post-Harvest Loss into Profit in Mbeya
Tanzania produces an estimated 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes of tomatoes annually, making it one of the most widely grown horticultural crops in the country. However, due to poor transportation networks, long distances from rural farms to urban markets, and limited...
Soil-Free Farming: How Hydroponics Is Transforming Vegetable Farming in Zanzibar
Tanzania’s demand for fresh vegetables continues to rise, driven by population growth, expanding urban markets, and a booming hospitality industry, particularly in tourist destinations. Yet supply challenges remain persistent. Seasonal shortages, high transportation...
From Farm to Phone: The Tanzanian Startup Revolutionizing Animal Health
Tanzania is home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, with millions of cattle, goats, and sheep supporting rural livelihoods, nutrition, and national economic activity. Yet behind these impressive numbers lies a persistent challenge: every year,...
Beyond the Shoreline: When Students See the Ocean Differently, Everything Changes
At the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation, we believe that lasting change begins when young people are trusted with both knowledge and responsibility. That belief guided the Baharimania Animation Screening, delivered under the Beyond the Shoreline: Youth Championing...
Empowering Classrooms with AI: Insights from the 2025 EdTech Leadership Forum
Tanzanian learners are faced with educational disparities, stemming from improper and unreliable infrastructure. In 2024, the Tanzania National ICT reported that only 28% of public schools have reliable access to computers, while fewer than 15% have stable internet...