MCL Managing Director Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia said the forum was part of efforts to advance Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050, which calls for bold leadership, inclusive alliances, and shared responsibility.
Dar es Salaam. Partnerships to shape Tanzania’s future took centre stage is taking place on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), in collaboration with Vodacom Tanzania, hosts an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Breakfast under the theme “Connecting for Good: People, Planet, Possibilities.”
MCL Managing Director Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia said the forum was part of efforts to advance Tanzania’s Development Vision 2050, which calls for bold leadership, inclusive alliances, and shared responsibility.
“At MCL, our purpose is empowering the nation. As part of the Aga Khan Development Network, we believe media is not just a recorder of events but a driver of dialogue, accountability, and innovation,” she said.
She underlined the press’s role in national progress, describing it as both a mirror and a compass for citizens, government, and businesses.
Ms Mndolwa-Mworia also highlighted how Vodacom’s ESG pillars, empowering people, protecting the planet, and maintaining trust, align with MCL’s mission and the aspirations of Vision 2050.
“This is the true strength of partnership. What no single institution can achieve alone, together we can accomplish,” she said, adding that Vision 2050 represents a gradual journey.
“Every choice we make today, every partnership we forge, moves us closer to an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous Tanzania,” emphasised Ms Mndolwa-Mworia.
Emphasises people-first approach in ESG partnerships
Speaking during the event, Director for External Affairs and Vodacom Tanzania Foundation, Ms Zuweina Farah, said the company is adopting a strategic, people-centred approach to partnerships, driving its ESG agenda.
She stressed that alignment of strategies is the starting point for collaboration.
“We focus on supporting people, protecting the planet, and maintaining trust. Supporting communities also means disaster readiness, relief efforts, and standing with them in times of need,” she explained.
Connectivity, she added, is core to Vodacom’s mission, ensuring all Tanzanians can access the digital space.
“We also prioritise trust by protecting customers. We run campaigns on fraud awareness, data protection, and cybersecurity. That is part of both connecting and safeguarding our customers,” Ms Farah said.
She noted that partnerships are guided by two key principles: strategic alignment and prioritizing people.
“Ultimately, it is about how a programme or project can impact lives, change them, improve them, and create lasting value. That people's focus is evident in our reports and impact assessments,” she said.
Stresses the real impact of connectivity in ESG initiatives
She stressed that ESG commitments extend beyond formality, “It is not about ticking boxes. It is about grounding our leadership in data, accountability, and trust.”
“In an era where reputations can be built or lost overnight, we must show the real impact of connectivity, not just towers and cables, but how connectivity translates into livelihoods, inclusion, and Tanzania’s long-term vision,” added Ms Farah.
Her remarks reinforced Vodacom’s pledge to meaningful action that benefits communities nationwide, aligning technology with social responsibility and the country’s development priorities.
