Tanzania, April 1 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's drive to digitise public procurement is beginning to show tangible results, with institutions reportedly saving Sh13.3 billion in a single financial year and achieving combined financial and environmental gains exceeding Sh35 billion over two years-evidence that technology can curb wasteful spending in government systems.

These achievements stem directly from the National e-Procurement System (NEST), which has streamlined tender processes, boosted competition, and strengthened transparency across government procurement.

Beyond cutting paper use, an estimated 6,768 tonnes avoided, NEST also reduced supplier travel by over 15.4 million kilometres, saving around 1.7 million litres of fuel and ...