In a major move to boost Tanzania’s digital capabilities, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Commission has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) aimed at enhancing ICT infrastructure and skills development in seven district-level VETA colleges.
The agreement, formalised through the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), was endorsed by the Director General of the ICT Commission, Dr. Nkundwe Mwasaga, and VETA’s Director General, CPA Anthony Kasore.
Under the partnership, the ICT Commission will equip the selected VETA colleges with modern ICT tools and infrastructure, setting up dedicated ICT workshops to enable hands-on learning.
“This initiative is part of the Commission’s core mission to promote innovation and expand the digital economy. Empowering youth with practical ICT skills is critical to positioning Tanzania for future competitiveness,” said Dr. Mwasaga during the signing event.
He added that the collaboration reflects the government’s broader vision of creating a technology-driven workforce by integrating ICT training into vocational education.
CPA Kasore described the partnership as timely, noting that the rapid pace of technological advancement demands a workforce that is not only competent but also agile and innovative.
“We welcome this collaboration with the ICT Commission. Our trainees will greatly benefit from enhanced exposure to real-world digital tools and knowledge, which are vital in today’s job market,” said Kasore.
The colleges selected to benefit from this initiative are located in the districts of Mpanda, Singida, Njombe, Morogoro, and Songea.
The rollout is expected to serve as a model for future expansion into more regions across the country.
The partnership also signals a step forward in aligning vocational training with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where digital skills are increasingly becoming essential across sectors from agriculture and health to finance and manufacturing.
As the country continues to implement its digital transformation agenda, such collaborations are seen as crucial in narrowing the digital divide and ensuring that Tanzanian youth are equipped to seize opportunities in the global knowledge economy.
