Tanzania has rolled out an expanded edition of the TEHAMA Awards, recognising excellence in digital innovation, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship and sustainable technology across the country’s fast-growing ICT ecosystem.
Organised by Soft Ventures Firm, the awards feature 10 main categories and more than 22 sub-categories, covering artificial intelligence, fintech, rural connectivity, digital transformation, media, research and environmental technology.
The 2026 edition attracted 380 nominations from individuals, private companies and public institutions, with 54 winners selected for their contribution to innovation and digital development, organisers said.
Awards span a wide range of priorities, including AI and data science, mobile financial services, cybersecurity and data protection, SME digital transformation, and e-government services, reflecting Tanzania’s push to modernise both public and private sectors.
Special categories recognise young innovators, women in ICT, and sector-specific solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture and financial services, as well as digital media and content creation in Swahili and other local languages.
Connectivity and sustainability are also central, with awards for internet service providers, digital inclusion initiatives, renewable energy technologies, e-waste management and ICT solutions addressing climate change.
Organisers said the awards are designed to go beyond recognition by creating an investment and partnership platform, targeting more than 1,000 attendees, over 10 million online viewers, and broad national and regional media reach.
Soft Ventures Firm said the initiative aims to position Tanzania as a regional hub for digital innovation while supporting inclusive and sustainable growth