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Zanzibar's Role as a Regional Hub for Digital Innovation

Latest Tanzania technology news · Zanzibar's Role as a Regional Hub for Digital Innovation explained · 2026 updates · updated Aug 21, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital

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  • Zanzibar is hosting Data Tamasha Africa 2026 from August 19 to 21, 2026, at Hotel Verde.
  • The event brings together over 300 delegates, more than 100 organizations, and participants from 30 countries.
  • It is co-hosted by the Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) and Pollicy Uganda, in collaboration with the Zanzibar Ministry of Communication, Information Technology and Innovation.
  • The forum focuses on practical solutions using data, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence to address Africa's challenges.
  • Zanzibar's Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga, emphasized the importance of the event in enhancing Zanzibar's role as a regional hub for digital innovation.

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For Zanzibar, hosting Data Tamasha Africa 2026 reinforces our role as a regional hub for digital innovation and data-driven development. This forum will enhance our international profile and attract investment in ICT, education, business and public services.

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For Zanzibar, hosting Data Tamasha Africa 2026 reinforces its growing role as a regional hub for digital innovation, data-driven development and digital governance.

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