A young entrepreneur in Arusha is building a business from her phone. Aurelia Venus, twenty-eight, runs a handmade jewelry company called Curiosity in Art. She uses apps like Instagram and TikTok to sell her woven necklaces and bracelets. Venus calls digital marketing a vital commercial tool. She tells other young Tanzanians to monetize their talents online instead of wasting time. Her posts reach customers across Tanzania and even into Kenya and Uganda. Each piece is made with colorful thread and meant to spark what she terms inner goddess energy. Venus plans to list her items on the global site Etsy soon.
A government minister echoed the focus on digital opportunity. Joel Nanauka, the Youth Development Minister, said the state will boost digital literacy. An Open Coding School is planned to teach relevant skills. He mentioned startup funding for young business owners is coming, with an initial budget allocation noted. This supports a larger financial pledge from President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The government aims to generate millions of new jobs, half from the private sector. With youth forming most of the workforce, the digital economy's global growth offers a clear path.
A government minister echoed the focus on digital opportunity. Joel Nanauka, the Youth Development Minister, said the state will boost digital literacy. An Open Coding School is planned to teach relevant skills. He mentioned startup funding for young business owners is coming, with an initial budget allocation noted. This supports a larger financial pledge from President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The government aims to generate millions of new jobs, half from the private sector. With youth forming most of the workforce, the digital economy's global growth offers a clear path.
