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| Prof. Makame Mbarawa |
The ministry of communication signed the memorandum of
understanding with IBM corporation on Wednesday the decision which will make
them to work together to help the government to achieve its plan of making the
performance of the Port of Dar es Salaam more efficiency. The government wants
Dar es Salaam port to be a cornerstone of regional commercial infrastructure and
source of revenue. “For years the government has been investing in improving
the infrastructure at the port of Dar es Salaam with little investment in the
Information and Communication technology, with this MoU we expect more
technological development at Dar Port,” said the Minister for communication,
science and technology Prof. Makame Mbarawa. Although the minister did not actually speak
in which manner the technology will be helping to enhance the port activities
and the implementation of the project is not yet clear but it is a good sign.
Currently the Dar es Salaam port uses Cargo system management software to
manage shipping and marine operations. This move will enhance Tanzania’s effort to
compete in the technology industry in East Africa.