Tanzania is moving to secure overseas employment opportunities for its skilled professionals in Mauritius, targeting high-demand sectors including nursing, information technology, and financial services.
The initiative emerged during bilateral talks in Port Louis between Tanzania’s Ambassador to Mauritius, Suzan S. Kaganda, and Mauritius’ Minister of Labour, Reza Uteem, aimed at strengthening cooperation in labour and workforce mobility.
During the engagement, Mr. Uteem expressed Mauritius’ readiness to integrate Tanzania into its foreign recruitment programmes and accord it priority when vacancies arise, citing the longstanding historical and diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Beyond healthcare, IT, and finance, the proposed arrangement is expected to encompass various technical professions where Tanzania boasts a large pool of qualified personnel.
For Tanzania, tapping into international labour markets provides a vital avenue to reduce domestic unemployment and boost remittances.
However, labour experts note that the programme's success will hinge on establishing transparent recruitment frameworks, mutual recognition of professional qualifications, and strong legal safeguards to protect Tanzanian workers abroad.