Cape Town – Tanzania and South Africa have stepped up efforts to implement the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in basic education, with a focus on promoting Kiswahili teaching in South African schools.
In August 2022, the two SADC member states signed a draft agreement as part of efforts to promote language and regional cooperation.
The matter was raised today (March 24, 2026) in Cape Town, SA, when Tanzania's Deputy Minister Education, Science and Technology, Wanoo Hafidh Ameer and South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation discussed various issues aimed at promoting education between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ms Vanu outlined various measures being taken by the Tanzanian Government to improve education, science and technology.
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Regarding Article 9 of the MOU, the two leaders stressed the need for effective implementation of the provision on promoting Kiswahili globally and enhancing regional integration through education.
Through these engagements, Tanzania and South Africa agreed to strengthen cooperation in the education sector, including expanding exchange programs for teachers and experts in education, science, technology and innovation, promoting vocational training.
Other areas include enhancing research programmes; Strengthening cooperation between institutes and higher education institutions; And scholarship opportunities are increasing.
The Tanzanian government also expressed its commitment to expanding opportunities for Tanzanian youth benefiting from various scholarship programmes, including the Samia Scholarship.
Both sides stressed the importance of pursuing joint programs that promote innovation, technology transfer and improve the quality of education in both countries.
The Tanzanian Deputy Minister also reaffirmed the Tanzanian Government's commitment to reforming education systems to meet the demands of a modern economy, recognizing the role of international cooperation in achieving this goal.
On her part, SA's Dr Gina expressed South Africa's readiness to continue collaboration with Tanzania in key priority areas including scientific research, youth skills development and the use of technology in teaching and learning.
The leaders exchanged experiences on education, science and technology policies, strategies and management systems and discussed effective ways to address the challenges faced by the sector in a rapidly changing global environment.