Digital transformation opens new business opportunities
TANZANIA: TANZANIA’s ambition to become a competitive uppermiddle-income economy under Dira 2050 is creating opportunities for digital transformation, with technology increasingly recognised as a driver of business growth, industrial productivity, investment and innovation.
The adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), fifthgeneration (5G) networks, cloud computing and automation, is expected to reshape business operations, improve efficiency and create new opportunities across key sectors of the economy.
Speaking during an event marking Ericsson’s 150th anniversary in Tanzania, the company’s Senior Vice-President and Head of Networks for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ante Mihovilovic, said the country was approaching an important stage in its digital development.
He noted that expanding connectivity, increased technology adoption and a growing pool of skilled professionals were positioning Tanzania to benefit from emerging digital opportunities.
“We are really at a tipping point where things can accelerate even further than what we have witnessed over the past 20 years. The question is whether we are ready for this transformation,” he said.
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Ericsson’s engagement in Tanzania dates back to 2000, when it supported the introduction of the country’s first second-generation (2G) network.
Since then, telecommunications infrastructure has evolved through network modernisation, expanded capacity and the introduction of 5G services.
From a business perspective, stronger digital infrastructure can support the growth of enterprises by reducing operational constraints, improving service delivery and enabling businesses to access wider markets.
Emerging technologies also offer opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, transport, manufacturing and financial services. Sweden’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Ingrid Johansson, highlighted international partnerships, education and research as important foundations for innovation and economic development.
She said stronger economic cooperation between Tanzania and Sweden could create investment opportunities, support entrepreneurship and generate employment in both countries.
The ambassador also emphasised collaboration between government, universities and the private sector in developing commercially viable innovations.
As Tanzania advances its Dira 2050 ambitions, the challenge will be translating digital investment into productive business applications, competitive enterprises, skilled employment and sustainable economic growth.
