ICT crucial to Tanzania growth

Communications minister, Prof Makame Mbarawa, inspects a vandalised broadband cable in Longido District , Arusha Region recently. The use of fibre optic cable network is   expected   to   enhance   usage   of   ICT applications for sustainable socio-economic development, providing affordable and efficient communication in financial,   agricultural,   education,   commerce   and   health sectors locally and at a global scale. PHOTO|FILE

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In recent years Tanzania has embarked upon several projects which stand to positively impact its economic prospects. For example, the construction of Dar es Salaam’s Kigamboni Bridge, launched in September 2012, is on schedule for completion in 2015