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Tanzania's iRoc Network Transforms Storytelling Amid Internet Boom

1/18/2025

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In Tanzania, the art of storytelling is being revolutionized by the iRoc Network, founded by Severine Siyame and Jackson Mbilinyi after facing rejection from DStv. Their innovative podcasting platform has flourished through a partnership with Showmax. Simultaneously, internet usage has skyrocketed, adding nearly seven million new users in just three months, fueled by government initiatives and the ambitious Digital Economy Strategic Framework 2024-2034.

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In Tanzania, the art of storytelling is being revolutionized by the iRoc Network, founded by Severine Siyame and Jackson Mbilinyi after facing rejection from DStv. Their innovative podcasting platform has flourished through a partnership with Showmax. Simultaneously, internet usage has skyrocketed, adding nearly seven million new users in just three months, fueled by government initiatives and the ambitious Digital Economy Strategic Framework 2024-2034.