The communication sector has witnessed tremendous success that has enhanced its contribution to economic growth.
Minister of Information, Communication and Information Technology, Nape Nnauye, made the remarks during the inauguration of Vodacom’s new office and shop in the country’s capital city.
Among the achievement include the increase in the number of phone users from 51.3 million registered Sim cards in 2020 to 61.88 million by March whereby 30 per cent of them are Vodacom’s subscribers.
During the same period, the number of internet users increased from 26 million to 33.1 million.
Another milestone is on the financial inclusion that has seen a significant increase in the usage of mobile money services across the country and reached 44.4 million among them 36 per cent use are from Vodacom’s M-Pesa.
“Dodoma is a rapidly growing city, not only as the capital but also as a strategic location for business activities. The government’s transition to Dodoma has further cemented by the recent inauguration of the state house.
“We have moved government activities and the private sector follow suit to make the transition smooth,” he said.
The new Dodoma office is an extension of Vodacom’s main headquarters in Dar es Salaam. It is positioned to provide all services available at the head office, reducing the inconvenience of long-distance travel to Dar.
The office also features a refurbished Vodashop equipped to serve customers, including a special inclusive desk for persons with disabilities.
“You are moving your key operations here, meaning Voda products and services will be easily accessible to the growing population in Dodoma and surrounding environs,” Mr Nnauye said.
Vodacom Tanzania Managing Director, Philip Besiimire, said the new office is designed to serve various local and international customers and visitors who come for personal and government-related activities.
“This aligns with our commitment to being innovative in providing solutions for communication and accessing our services,” said Mr Besiimire.
The office includes meeting rooms, a dedicated room for nursing mothers, and a “Quiet Room” for staff to unwind.
