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Cybersecurity skills for Africa's next defenders.

Equipping university students across Tanzania with hands-on cybersecurity training, capture-the-flag competitions, and global exposure.

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The program

Overview & objectives

CyberSimba addresses the critical cybersecurity skills gap in Tanzania by equipping university students from Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, and related disciplines with essential, job-ready skills. The initiative forms diverse teams from universities across the country, fostering collaboration through practical training, webinars, and competitions.

  1. 01

    Provide hands-on training and practical challenges through the Capture The Flag (CTF) platform.

  2. 02

    Build a vibrant cybersecurity community through interactive events and knowledge sharing.

  3. 03

    Raise knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity threats among the emerging generation.

  4. 04

    Identify and nurture emerging talents, connecting them with growth opportunities.

By the numbers

Momentum you can measure

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    Universities reached via CyberSimba CPL 2026

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    Teams currently competing across the league

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    Student competitors trained to date

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    Country-level finalists per cohort

The path

How it works

  • Dynamic CTF competitions across university, inter-college, zonal, and national levels via the CyberSimba platform. Top performers receive prizes, certificates, and public acknowledgment, and a pathway into African cybersecurity teams.

  • Partners reward exceptional participants with opportunities at international cybersecurity conferences, hackathons, and knowledge exchange programs. We identify and nurture emerging talent, then connect them to the global community.

  • Practical sessions led by cybersecurity experts covering emerging threats, tools, and techniques through live webinars, interactive labs, and guest lectures.

Yearly archive

The league, season by season

Every Cyber Premier League run, from the first national season to the one playing out right now. Open a year for its winners and photos.

The network

CPL 2026 qualified universities

Bright minds from across the country are competing this season. Current participating institutions include:

  • University of Dodoma
  • University of Dar es Salaam
  • Institute of Accountancy Arusha
  • Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology
  • Unique Academy Tanzania
  • Arusha Technical College
  • Ruaha Catholic University
  • Institute of Finance Management

Ready to capture the flag?

Join the CTF platform and put your cybersecurity skills against top university teams across Tanzania.

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