Workshop Background
Workshops and Collaboration

Sharing Knowledge. Building Collaboration.

We collaborate with academic institutions, research scholars, and cultural experts to support heritage preservation and documentation across Tanzania.

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Event Focus

Stakeholder Workshop

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Shimulimuli Company Limited

Technology, Research and Cultural Heritage.

Shimulimuli Company Limited works in technology development, digital documentation, research support and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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Core Pillars

Our Areas of Work

Technology Development: Digital platforms & solutions.

Research Support: Field research & documentation.

Digital Heritage: Preserving cultural knowledge.

Fieldwork Background
Field Research and Documentation

Documenting Cultural Knowledge and Practices.

Our fieldwork combines interviews, observation, photography, and video to record traditional foods, oral histories, and indigenous knowledge.

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Scope of Work

Documentation Activities

Interviews & Oral Histories: Recording narratives.

Photography & Video: Audiovisual documentation.

Cultural Practices: Cataloging indigenous traditions.

TTCDP Project Background
Featured Collaborative Project

Tanzania’s Traditional Cultural Data Profiling

A collaborative initiative between SCL and OUT (FASS), systematically documenting cultural heritage through field research and digital platforms.

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Strategic Initiative

About TTCDP

Discover the project's field research, cultural documentation, and digital preservation framework.

Sponsorship Opportunities Background
OUT / FASS Student Opportunity

Call for Fieldwork Sponsorship

Eligible OUT (FASS) students planning field research can submit proposals detailing study scope, goals, and methodology for sponsorship consideration.

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Application Checklist

Before You Apply

  • Define your proposed research area.
  • Prepare a clear methodology & proposal.
  • Review eligibility & deadline details.
Academic Engagement

Connecting Students, Communities and Cultural Heritage Research

Exploring how university students can work with communities through field research, cultural documentation, and digital technology to help preserve Tanzania's cultural heritage, following our discussion with Dr. Michael Karani at the Humanities Research Centre (HRC), UDSM.

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About Our Company

We build digital solutions and document Tanzania's cultural heritage.

SHIMULIMULI COMPANY LIMITED (SCL) is a Tanzanian technology and media company working across digital development, research support, media production, and cultural heritage documentation.

We build websites and digital platforms, support field research, produce photo and video content, and help document and share Tanzania's cultural knowledge.

Our work brings together technology, people, and local knowledge to create useful digital resources for organisations, researchers, and communities. Established on February 25, 2019, SCL bridges digital engineering with community documentation.

What We Do

Our Core Services

01 | Services

Technology and Digital Platforms

We design and build systems, web applications, mobile applications, online marketplaces, digital platforms, and databases for organisations and projects.

02 | Services

Research and Field Documentation

We support cultural and community-based research through field visits, interviews, photography, video recording, and documentation of local knowledge and traditions.

03 | Services

Media Production and Storytelling

We produce photographs, videos, and digital content that document people, places, cultural practices, projects, and community experiences.

04 | Services

Cultural Heritage and Digital Archives

We document, organise, and present cultural information through digital collections, archives, museums, and other platforms that help people access and learn about Tanzania's heritage.

Project Highlight

Our Work in Practice

Through projects such as Tanzania’s Traditional Cultural Data Profiling (TTCDP), we work with selected students from The Open University of Tanzania through fieldwork sponsorship to document Tanzania’s cultural heritage and community experiences. We also develop digital ways to preserve, organise, and share the knowledge collected during this work.

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Ecosystem

Our Digital Platforms

01 / E-Commerce Developed

URITHI STORE

A digital marketplace for showcasing and selling cultural products, handmade crafts, and heritage-related items.

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02 / Media Streaming Developed

URITHI PLAY

A digital streaming platform for watching and sharing video content, including cultural documentaries and video archives.

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03 / Academic Portal In Development

URITHI RESEARCH

A planned digital platform for supporting research, organizing research resources, and making cultural studies accessible to scholars and students.

Not yet available to the public.
04 / Immersive Heritage In Development

URITHI DIGITAL MUSEUM

An immersive digital heritage platform designed to let people explore Tanzania’s cultural heritage through 3D virtual experiences, 360-degree photography, interactive maps marking heritage locations using geographic coordinates, and augmented reality (AR) experiences.

• 3D Virtual Spaces
• 360° Photography
• Interactive Heritage Map
• Augmented Reality (AR)
Not yet available to the public.
Institutional Relationships

Partners and Institutional Engagement

Collaborating with academic and cultural institutions to preserve Tanzania’s traditional knowledge, support research, and develop digital platforms.

The Open University of Tanzania Representative
Main Partner

The Open University of Tanzania

SCL works with OUT on Tanzania’s Traditional Cultural Data Profiling (TTCDP), including field research and the documentation of Tanzania’s cultural heritage.

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National Museum of Tanzania Representative
In Discussion

National Museum of Tanzania

SCL is in discussions with the National Museum of Tanzania about potential areas of cooperation in cultural heritage documentation and preservation.

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University of Dar es Salaam

SCL is in discussions with the University of Dar es Salaam to explore possible collaboration in research, technology, and cultural heritage initiatives.

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Our Mission & Value

Why Work With Us

Technology That Creates Opportunities. Heritage That Lives On.

At SHIMULIMULI COMPANY LIMITED (SCL), we believe technology should do more than solve problems. It should create opportunities, develop practical skills, connect people, and preserve the knowledge and experiences that define our communities. Through digital innovation, field research, media production, and cultural documentation, we aim to contribute to a more connected, skilled, and culturally informed Tanzania.

01 | Real-World Impact

Turning Ideas into Real-World Impact

We develop digital platforms and practical technology solutions that respond to real needs, helping organisations, communities, and individuals share information, access services, and bring ideas to life.

02 | Skills & Education

Creating Hands-On Learning Opportunities

We support practical learning by connecting students and emerging talent with real-world projects in field research, digital technology, media production, and cultural documentation. Our aim is to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical experience.

03 | Digital Economy

Supporting Digital Enterprise and Self-Employment

Through digital systems that connect producers with consumers, we aim to create new ways for entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses to showcase their work, reach customers, and explore opportunities for self-employment in the digital economy.

04 | Heritage Preservation

Preserving Our Heritage for Future Generations

We document cultural knowledge, traditional practices, community stories, and local experiences, using digital tools to help preserve and share this knowledge. We believe today's documentation can become a valuable resource for tomorrow's researchers, students, and generations of Tanzanians.

05 | National Progress

Building Solutions for Tanzania's Future

We believe meaningful progress comes from connecting technology, education, enterprise, and cultural heritage. Through our projects and digital platforms, we aim to contribute to a more innovative, opportunity-driven, and culturally aware nation.

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Let's Talk About Your Project

Tell us what you need, and we'll discuss how we can help.

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info@shimulimulicompanyltd.co.tz
+255 786 172 760
+255 718 286 925
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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