Dar es Salaam. To quickly recover from the effects of Covid-19, hotels in Tanzania have to adopt and use smart technologies in offering their services.
The call was made yesterday at the inaugural hospitality industry engagement forum in Zanzibar that was organized by Pesapal, regional leading payment services provider in conjunction with Oracle Hospitality.
Addressing the forum, Pesapal Country Manager Bupe Mwakalundwa challenged the hospitality industry to embrace technology as part of their growth plans and strategy to shake off the severe consequences of the pandemic.
He told the forum that his company had formed strategic partnerships with global players to provide innovative solutions that could accelerate the path to value for the hospitality and travel sectors post-pandemic.
“Building technological ecosystems that allow quick innovation, drive profit, and increase efficiency will be a key priority for hospitality to recover from the Covid-19 crisis and achieve digital resiliency,” Ms Mwakalundwa said.
“To achieve this, we have partnered with Oracle Hospitality to offer tech-based solutions and support flexible infrastructure with numerous integration that delivers consistent and tailored services to players in the hospitality sector,” she added.
Zanzibar minister for Trade and Industrial Development, Mr Omar Said Shaaban, who graced the one-day event said Pesapal’s technological innovations and digital investments are in line with the digitalisation agenda of the isles’ government.
Mr Shaaban said they fully support what the company was doing for the hospitality industry technology-wise because it supports the digitalisation strategies and vision of the government for the Zanzibar economy, which greatly depends on tourism.
“Technology and hospitality are the two sides of the same coin. Tourism stakeholders should embrace digital technologies to be able to cope with innovations in the sector and new demands of the market, which are changing very fast,” he noted.
In attendance was also the deputy minister for Finance and Planning, Mr Ali Suleimani Ameir, who challenged technology investors to ensure that their services boost government coffers instead of becoming sources of revenue leakages.
He said both the union and Zanzibar governments have embraced digital finance systems in order to simplify and enhance payments and other transactions in the economy.
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Tanzania: Exim to Raise Fund for Mental Health Facilities Upgrades
EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.
The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
Source: allafrica.com
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