Tanzania, May 22 -- Dar es Salaam. A new initiative dubbed Startups za Viwango has been launched to accelerate the growth of Tanzanian startups by connecting young innovators to mentorship, business training, investor networks and international market opportunities.

The programme has been introduced through a partnership between telecommunications company Yas and the French-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, with the aim of addressing long-standing challenges that prevent many startups from scaling their ideas into sustainable businesses.

Speaking during the launch in Dar es Salaam, Yas Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Canton-Bacara, said many young entrepreneurs in Tanzania have strong ideas but lack access to structured support systems need...