Tanzania eyes expanded overseas study slots under Samia Scholarship Extended
Dodoma: The government is set to hold talks with South Korea and Saudi Arabia to secure more study opportunities for Tanzanians under a scholarship scheme.
Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, revealed this in Dodoma on Wednesday while briefing reporters about 10 Tanzanian students who have been awarded scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in data science, Artificial Intelligence and Computational Science under the Samia Scholarship Extended (SSE DS/AI+) programme.
Prof Mkenda said a negotiating team will travel to Saudi Arabia for further discussions, while he is expected to fly to Seoul soon after South Korea expressed interest in opening doors for more Tanzanians to study there.
“We have prepared our team to return to Saudi Arabia, and I am expected to travel to South Korea soon after our Ambassador in Seoul held talks there,” said the minister.
According to him, South Korea is impressed by Tanzania’s initiative to offer scholarships to its citizens and is ready to support the country by providing more opportunities for Tanzanians to study science-related courses, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science and allied sciences.
Regarding the Samia Scholarship Extended (SSE DS/AI+) programme, Prof Mkenda said the 10 students awarded scholarships will pursue their master’s studies at the Arusha-based Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST).
He added that another 10 students are expected to undertake their master’s studies at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Zanzibar Campus under the same initiative.
According to the ministry, the decision to sponsor students at the master’s level is driven by national demand.
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So far, the government has allocated 5bn/- to facilitate the implementation of the programme and plans to organise a gala dinner to raise additional funds from stakeholders. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in experts in science, mathematics and emerging technologies.
For his part, the Executive Director of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Dr Amos Nungu, said his institution is coordinating the programme and that it has received an overwhelming response.
Dr Nungu noted that the government’s decision to establish a training camp for contributing youth has attracted interest from several foreign universities seeking to partner in the programme.
Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellor of Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Prof Maulilio Kipanyula, said the training camp provides an opportunity for young people to interact with students from other countries and pledged to continue overseeing it to ensure high standards are maintained.
Prof Kipanyula added that 60 per cent of those who received the additional Samia scholarship are lecturers in universities across the country.
Recent data from late 2025 indicates that the betting industry in Tanzania is experiencing a significant boom, with approximately 39.5 million people (roughly 56% of the population) actively engaging in betting activities. While this figure represents the total pool of active participants, the daily betting volume is heavily influenced by youth and mobile money users.
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Here are the key details regarding betting behavior in Tanzania:
High Participation Rates: Studies from December 2025 show that 74% of youth aged 18–35 in Tanzania participate in betting, with the overall population engagement reaching 56%.
Daily Activity Drivers: Football is the primary driver of the daily betting market, accounting for 63% of all market activity.
Method of Betting: Over 94% of bettors in Africa, including Tanzania, use mobile apps or SMS systems, allowing for constant, daily engagement.
Industry Scale: The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) reported that there are over 2,600 betting stations nationwide, with a high concentration in Dar es Salaam.
Frequency: While many participate, studies have previously suggested that, compared to neighboring Kenya (where betting is often weekly), many Tanzanian youth have historically engaged in betting on a more periodic basis, though rapid growth has intensified daily participation recently.
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
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The surge in betting is driven by high unemployment among youth and the convenience of mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money).
Recent data from late 2025 indicates that the betting industry in Tanzania is experiencing a significant boom, with approximately 39.5 million people (roughly 56% of the population) actively engaging in betting activities. While this figure represents the total pool of active participants, the daily betting volume is heavily influenced by youth and mobile money users.
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Medium
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Here are the key details regarding betting behavior in Tanzania:
High Participation Rates: Studies from December 2025 show that 74% of youth aged 18–35 in Tanzania participate in betting, with the overall population engagement reaching 56%.
Daily Activity Drivers: Football is the primary driver of the daily betting market, accounting for 63% of all market activity.
Method of Betting: Over 94% of bettors in Africa, including Tanzania, use mobile apps or SMS systems, allowing for constant, daily engagement.
Industry Scale: The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) reported that there are over 2,600 betting stations nationwide, with a high concentration in Dar es Salaam.
Frequency: While many participate, studies have previously suggested that, compared to neighboring Kenya (where betting is often weekly), many Tanzanian youth have historically engaged in betting on a more periodic basis, though rapid growth has intensified daily participation recently.
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
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The surge in betting is driven by high unemployment among youth and the convenience of mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money).
Recent data from late 2025 indicates that the betting industry in Tanzania is experiencing a significant boom, with approximately 39.5 million people (roughly 56% of the population) actively engaging in betting activities. While this figure represents the total pool of active participants, the daily betting volume is heavily influenced by youth and mobile money users.
Medium
Medium
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Here are the key details regarding betting behavior in Tanzania:
High Participation Rates: Studies from December 2025 show that 74% of youth aged 18–35 in Tanzania participate in betting, with the overall population engagement reaching 56%.
Daily Activity Drivers: Football is the primary driver of the daily betting market, accounting for 63% of all market activity.
Method of Betting: Over 94% of bettors in Africa, including Tanzania, use mobile apps or SMS systems, allowing for constant, daily engagement.
Industry Scale: The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) reported that there are over 2,600 betting stations nationwide, with a high concentration in Dar es Salaam.
Frequency: While many participate, studies have previously suggested that, compared to neighboring Kenya (where betting is often weekly), many Tanzanian youth have historically engaged in betting on a more periodic basis, though rapid growth has intensified daily participation recently.
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
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The surge in betting is driven by high unemployment among youth and the convenience of mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money).
Recent data from late 2025 indicates that the betting industry in Tanzania is experiencing a significant boom, with approximately 39.5 million people (roughly 56% of the population) actively engaging in betting activities. While this figure represents the total pool of active participants, the daily betting volume is heavily influenced by youth and mobile money users.
Medium
Medium
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Here are the key details regarding betting behavior in Tanzania:
High Participation Rates: Studies from December 2025 show that 74% of youth aged 18–35 in Tanzania participate in betting, with the overall population engagement reaching 56%.
Daily Activity Drivers: Football is the primary driver of the daily betting market, accounting for 63% of all market activity.
Method of Betting: Over 94% of bettors in Africa, including Tanzania, use mobile apps or SMS systems, allowing for constant, daily engagement.
Industry Scale: The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) reported that there are over 2,600 betting stations nationwide, with a high concentration in Dar es Salaam.
Frequency: While many participate, studies have previously suggested that, compared to neighboring Kenya (where betting is often weekly), many Tanzanian youth have historically engaged in betting on a more periodic basis, though rapid growth has intensified daily participation recently.
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
+4
The surge in betting is driven by high unemployment among youth and the convenience of mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money).
Recent data from late 2025 indicates that the betting industry in Tanzania is experiencing a significant boom, with approximately 39.5 million people (roughly 56% of the population) actively engaging in betting activities. While this figure represents the total pool of active participants, the daily betting volume is heavily influenced by youth and mobile money users.
Medium
Medium
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Here are the key details regarding betting behavior in Tanzania:
High Participation Rates: Studies from December 2025 show that 74% of youth aged 18–35 in Tanzania participate in betting, with the overall population engagement reaching 56%.
Daily Activity Drivers: Football is the primary driver of the daily betting market, accounting for 63% of all market activity.
Method of Betting: Over 94% of bettors in Africa, including Tanzania, use mobile apps or SMS systems, allowing for constant, daily engagement.
Industry Scale: The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) reported that there are over 2,600 betting stations nationwide, with a high concentration in Dar es Salaam.
Frequency: While many participate, studies have previously suggested that, compared to neighboring Kenya (where betting is often weekly), many Tanzanian youth have historically engaged in betting on a more periodic basis, though rapid growth has intensified daily participation recently.
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
Tanzania Investment and Consultant Group Ltd
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The surge in betting is driven by high unemployment among youth and the convenience of mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money).