Vietnamese Ambassador and Halotel donate computer lab to Kiwanja cha Ndege Dodoma CC School
WVR - On June 20, as part of an official visit to the administrative capital Dodoma, Vietnamese Ambassador to Tanzania Vu Thanh Huyen attended the inauguration and donation ceremony of a Smart Computer Lab to Kiwanja cha Ndege Dodoma School.
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| Donation of a Smart Computer Lab to Kiwanja cha Ndege Dodoma CC School. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania) |
This initiative is part of Halotel's corporate social responsibility programs aimed at supporting educational development, enhancing access to information technology, and contributing to digital transformation in Tanzania.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Harun Makandi, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Tanzania; Mr. Pascal Masalu, Chief of Staff for Political Affairs and International Relations of the Revolutionary Party (CCM); Mr. Deodatus Tesha, Foreign Affairs Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania; along with representatives from central and local Tanzanian agencies, the school's board of directors, teachers, and students, representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy, and Halotel Company.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen emphasized the traditional friendship, solidarity, and long-standing bond between Vietnam and Tanzania. The Ambassador noted that today, this friendship continues to be realized through economic, social, and community development cooperation activities that bring tangible benefits to the people of both nations.
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| Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen emphasized the traditional friendship, solidarity, and long-standing bond between Vietnam and Tanzania. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania) |
The Ambassador praised Halotel as a symbol of economic and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Tanzania. Beyond being a telecommunications company, Halotel consistently chooses to accompany the people of Tanzania from urban centers to rural and remote areas.
As Tanzania builds and develops Dodoma into the country's administrative center, Halotel has committed to strong investments in digital infrastructure, modern technology, and social responsibility activities to accompany the development of the new capital.
The Ambassador stated that over 11 years of operation in Tanzania, Halotel has invested approximately 1 billion USD, with an average reinvestment of about 100 million USD annually, building an extensive telecommunications network nationwide, particularly in rural and challenging areas. Thanks to these efforts, Halotel currently holds about 17% of the telecommunications market share and is one of the fastest-growing carriers in Tanzania.
Emphasizing the development philosophy of “business linked with social responsibility”, the Ambassador affirmed that Halotel is not just in Tanzania to build broadcast stations or provide telecommunications services but also aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the local community. The Ambassador stressed: “We believe that no one, especially no child, should be left behind in the digital era.”
According to the Ambassador, the donation of the Smart Mini-Lab model and Internet connectivity will open up opportunities for over 800 students at the school to access knowledge and technology. Technology is an effective tool to bridge the development gap, helping the younger generation access global knowledge, enhance digital skills, and better prepare for the future.
The Ambassador also expressed hope that the school's board and local authorities will manage, maintain, and effectively utilize the donated equipment to serve many generations of students in the coming years.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Embassy, the Ambassador extended sincere thanks to the Revolutionary Party (CCM), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Tanzania, local authorities, and the local community for always accompanying, supporting, and facilitating Halotel's activities in Tanzania.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Harun Makandi, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Tanzania, highly appreciated the contributions of Vietnam and Halotel to the development of education in Tanzania. He stated that the donation of the computer lab and Internet connectivity to Kiwanja cha Ndege Dodoma CC School is practical support, contributing to improving the quality of teaching and learning as Tanzania accelerates the application of digital technology in education.
He emphasized that the donated equipment will help students better access information technology, equip them with necessary skills for the future, and contribute to the goal of building a high-quality workforce for the country. He also expressed hope that Vietnam and Vietnamese enterprises will continue to accompany Tanzania in educational development programs, digital transformation, and young workforce training in the future.
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| The donated equipment helps students better access information technology, equipping them with necessary skills for the future. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania) |
On behalf of the Revolutionary Party (CCM), Mr. Pascal Masalu, Chief of Staff for Political Affairs and International Relations, affirmed that Vietnam has always been a close and reliable friend of Tanzania. He highly appreciated Halotel's positive contributions to Tanzania's socio-economic development as well as its community-oriented social responsibility activities.
Quoting a famous African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”, he stated that this saying accurately reflects the spirit of cooperation between Tanzania and Vietnam over the years.
According to him, the two countries have always accompanied, supported, and shared experiences with each other based on friendship, solidarity, and mutual trust. He expressed confidence that cooperation between Tanzania and Vietnam will continue to expand in many fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations.
Representatives from the Board of Directors of Kiwanja cha Ndege Dodoma CC School expressed their gratitude for the support from the Vietnamese Embassy and Halotel, and committed to managing and effectively using the donated equipment to best serve the school's teaching and learning activities.
The ceremony took place in a friendly and warm atmosphere, vividly demonstrating the excellent cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Tanzania. The event further affirmed the long-term commitment of Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses in Tanzania to accompany Tanzania's socio-economic development, especially in education, digital transformation, and young workforce development.
Additionally, this is also evidence of the traditional friendship and increasingly effective cooperation between the two countries for common development and prosperity.
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