DAR ES SALAAM: SAHARA Consult and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered on an initiative to integrate emerging digital technologies and innovation, driving skills development and digital literacy across the country.
Sahara Consult Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jumanne Mtambalike said in a statement over the weekend when launching applications for the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, following the successful completion of the first cohort in the country.
“Integrating emerging digital technologies and innovation into education systems is crucial for addressing the key challenges facing the education sector today,” he said during the Demo Day event.
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship supports promising African EdTech companies, providing them with essential business and financial support, along with valuable insights into the science of learning.
Mr Mtambalike said that these EdTech companies have proven the transformative power of technology in enhancing education quality.
“I encourage young innovators and tech entrepreneurs eager to make an impact in education to apply,” he added.
Ultimately, this integration is key to building a more inclusive, dynamic and future-ready education system in Tanzania.
Throughout the 2024 EdTech Fellowship, Tanzanian companies such as Taifa Tek, MITzKITS, Kilimanjaro Planetarium, Smartdarasa, Shule Yetu, Smartcore, ShuleSoft, Fiqra Academy, Infotaaluma and Mtabe – reached approximately 50,000 new learners.
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The Mastercard Foundation Centre Acting Director for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mr Rodwell Mangisi, said the opportunities for growth in Tanzania’s EdTech sector are limitless.
“As we continue our partnership with Sahara Consult, we hope the next cohort will prioritise relevance and access for maximum impact,” Mr Mangisi said.
Through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, companies receive business mentorship, free access to courses on the science of learning to refine their solutions, networking with government stakeholders and equity-free funding to support scalability and impact.
