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In a decisive effort to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) in partnership with Vodacom Tanzania successfully conducted an intensive four-day Code Like a Girl training program from September 8th to 11th, 2026. Hosted at the UDSM-CoICT campus, the workshop equipped 148 young women aged 14–18 […]

The highly anticipated Data Tamasha Africa 2026 officially concluded at Hotel Verde Zanzibar, marking a major milestone in Africa’s digital transformation ecosystem. Co-hosted by the Tanzania Data Lab (dLab) and Pollicy Uganda, in close partnership with the Zanzibar Ministry of Communication, Information Technology, and Innovation, the three-day continental data festival brought together over 300 delegates, […]

Meet Nurat Karamagi, the very first WiDS Mahadia Tunga Data Science Scholar to graduate with a Master’s degree. Nurat Karamagi’s journey is a powerful testament to what determination, opportunity, and a passion for learning can achieve. A proud Master’s graduate from the University of Dar es Salaam, CoICT Campus, Nurat has reached a significant milestone […]

Last week, between 13–15 October 2025, the halls of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) in Nairobi were alive with conversation, possibility and reinvention. The theme — “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships & Progress” — wasn’t just a tagline. It was a call to action. For us at dLab, whose work centers on […]

Location: Tanzania Data Lab (dLab), University of Dar es Salaam – CoICT Campus Dates: September 9–12, 2025 Duration: 4 Days At a time when technology shapes nearly every part of our lives, one question continues to inspire global conversations: How do we close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)? For the […]

19th–21st January 2025 | Pemba, Tanzania Pemba’s rolling green hills and fertile farmlands are known for their cloves, bananas, and cassava. Yet, as climate patterns shift, these same landscapes are facing new challenges. From unpredictable rainfall to rising sea levels, the island’s farmers are at the frontlines of climate change — and ready to act. […]

The Kilimo na Data project officially launched its Capacity Building Program in Dodoma on July 29, 2025, bringing together a diverse group of 32 participants—farmers, MSMEs, agricultural officers, local government representatives, and weather experts from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in climate information services and agriculture-based […]

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