Most online income advice given to Tanzanians in 2026 is the same recycled list: Upwork, Fiverr, dropshipping, selling an eBook. All of it real, all of it crowded, and almost all of it paid in dollars into accounts that are awkward to access from Dar es Salaam or Stone Town.
Here's a route almost nobody talks about: reselling software that local businesses already need, and earning commission every single month those businesses keep paying. Not a one-off finder's fee. A share of every payment, for as long as the client stays.
That's what the Ellertek LIVE partner programme is. This guide explains exactly how it works, who it's built for, what you realistically earn, and how to start this week. Disclosure: this site is operated by Ellertek Solutions — see about.
What is the Ellertek LIVE reseller programme?
Ellertek LIVE (Event OS) is an offline-first event display platform built in Dar es Salaam. It turns one Windows PC into a control room for unlimited TVs and phones at any event: casino jackpot draws, wedding raffle reveals, live audience voting, queue systems for hospitals and banks, scoreboards for sports bars, and harambee pledge trackers. It runs with zero internet and is paid for by M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money or bank transfer.
The reseller programme lets you sell that platform and get paid for it — permanently. In Ellertek's own words: every client who buys through your personal link is yours forever, and you earn a commission on every payment they ever make.
The mechanics are three steps:
- Apply. You submit an application at live.ellertek.co.tz/partners with your name, WhatsApp number, region, profession and how you plan to sell. Every application is reviewed personally — this is a curated programme, not an automated signup farm.
- Get your link. Approved partners receive a personal tracking link in the form
live.ellertek.co.tz/?ref=YOURCODE. Share it on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, in a client proposal — anywhere. - Earn every month. When your clients pay, commission is calculated automatically. You track everything in your partner portal, see live statements, and get paid monthly straight to your Mobile Money — M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel Money, or bank transfer, your choice at signup.
Why this beats most "make money online in Tanzania" advice
| Typical freelancing / dropshipping | Ellertek LIVE reseller | |
|---|---|---|
| Income type | One-off per job or per sale | Recurring — every renewal, for life |
| Startup capital | Often needed (stock, ads, gear) | None |
| Payment method | Foreign platforms, USD, withdrawal friction | M-Pesa / Tigo Pesa / Airtel Money, TZS |
| Competition | Global — you compete with Manila and Lagos | Local — you sell to venues you can visit |
| Ceiling | Capped by your available hours | Uncapped — portfolio keeps paying while you sleep |
| Who you need to know | Strangers online | Venues, MCs, casinos, hotels you already know |
The key difference is that word recurring. Freelancing pays once per unit of your time; a licence portfolio pays every month whether you worked that month or not. Ten clients who stay on the platform pay you ten times, every month, indefinitely. That's the difference between a hustle and an asset.
Who this is actually for
Ellertek's application form lists the professions they're recruiting, and the list is a good map of who wins here:
- MCs and DJs — you're already inside three weddings a month, standing next to the exact screens this software drives. Your recommendation carries more weight than any advert.
- Event planners and wedding coordinators — every client asks how to make the day feel bigger. This is that answer, and it pays you monthly afterwards.
- Casino and gaming club staff — you know which venues still run draws on a whiteboard and shout winners over a microphone. That's a Jackpot & Draw sale (TZS 200,000/month bundle) waiting to happen.
- Venue, hotel and conference centre managers — sell it to the venues in your professional network; screens become a line item they charge clients for.
- Bar and lounge managers — every sports bar in your city faces the same after-the-whistle problem.
- IT and AV technicians — you already install TVs, projectors and networks. This attaches recurring software revenue to work you're doing anyway.
- Marketing and sales agents — a clean commission product with a free trial that closes itself.
- Students — no capital required, and a phone with WhatsApp is a legitimate distribution channel in this market.
If you're in Zanzibar, note the specific advantage: Unguja and Pemba run on hospitality, weddings and conferences, the exact venues this platform is designed for, and connectivity there makes an offline-first product an easier sell than any cloud tool.
What you can realistically earn
Ellertek publishes commission terms to approved partners rather than on the public page, so we won't invent a percentage here. What we can do is show you the shape of the opportunity using Ellertek's published bundle prices:
| Client type | Bundle they buy | Their monthly spend |
|---|---|---|
| Casino / gaming club | Casino Draw Night | TZS 200,000 |
| MC / wedding planner | Wedding & MC Pack | TZS 150,000 |
| Hotel / conference centre | Venue & Conference Pack | TZS 85,000 |
| Hospital / bank / SACCO | Calm Waiting Room | TZS 90,000 |
| Sports bar / lounge | Match Night Pack | TZS 65,000 |
| Church / harambee committee | Harambee & Church Pack | TZS 60,000 |
Now do the portfolio math. Signing one casino, two MCs and one hotel puts roughly TZS 585,000 of monthly client spend under your referral code — and it renews every month without you doing the sale again. Add four more clients next quarter and the base compounds. Ask Ellertek for the current commission rate when you apply; the number that matters more is how many of these venues exist within 20 kilometres of you. In Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza or Zanzibar Town, the answer is: a lot.
The honest difficulties
Any guide that only lists upside is selling you something. Three real frictions:
You must actually sell. A link posted once on WhatsApp status earns nothing. The partners who win are the ones who walk into venues, run the free 3-day trial on a real event, and let the client's reaction close the deal.
Applications are reviewed manually. Ellertek verifies every applicant, so "how will you sell?" needs a real answer on the form — the venues you can reach, the events you already work.
Commission follows verified client payments. You're paid when your clients pay, monthly. This is a compounding income, not an instant one; month one is small, month twelve is the point.
How to start this week
- Learn the product properly. Start the free 3-day trial yourself. You cannot sell screens you've never switched on.
- List ten realistic prospects. Actual names: the casino on your street, the two MCs you know, your cousin's conference venue, the clinic with the crowded waiting room.
- Apply at live.ellertek.co.tz/partners — have your WhatsApp number, region, profession and Mobile Money payout details ready.
- Run one live demo. Take a laptop to one real event on the trial licence. That single demo converts better than fifty messages.
- Repeat monthly. Two new clients a month is an unremarkable target that becomes a serious income by year end.
Become an Ellertek LIVE Reseller — Earn Commission for Life
Your own tracking link, live dashboard, and Mobile Money payouts every month — on every payment your clients ever make.
FAQ
How do I become a software reseller in Tanzania?
Apply to the Ellertek LIVE partner programme at live.ellertek.co.tz/partners. You submit your name, WhatsApp number, region, profession and sales plan, plus your preferred Mobile Money payout method. Applications are reviewed manually. Once approved you receive a personal tracking link and earn commission on every payment your referred clients make.
Do I need capital to start reselling Ellertek LIVE?
No. There is no joining fee, no stock to buy and no equipment beyond a laptop or phone. The free 3-day trial lets you demonstrate the full platform to prospects before anyone pays anything.
How and when are reseller commissions paid in Tanzania?
Commissions are calculated automatically on verified client payments and paid monthly directly to your Mobile Money account — M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa or Airtel Money — or by bank transfer. You choose your payout method when applying and track earnings in your partner portal.
Can I join the reseller programme from Zanzibar?
Yes. The programme is open across Tanzania including Unguja and Pemba, and the wider East African region. Zanzibar's hotel, wedding and conference sector is a particularly strong market for event display software, and the platform's offline operation suits venues with unreliable connectivity.
Is this affiliate marketing or a reseller programme?
It works like a lifetime affiliate arrangement: you refer clients through a personal tracking link rather than buying licences and reselling them yourself. The difference from typical affiliate marketing is that commission continues on every renewal payment for the life of the client, not just the first sale.
What can I sell Ellertek LIVE for?
Clients buy published bundles: Casino Draw Night at TZS 200,000/month, Wedding & MC Pack at 150,000, Calm Waiting Room at 90,000, Venue & Conference Pack at 85,000, Match Night Pack at 65,000, and Harambee & Church Pack at 60,000. Individual modules start at TZS 15,000/month. Annual payment saves clients 15%.
Who is the ideal client for an Ellertek LIVE reseller?
Casinos and gaming clubs running jackpots or draws, wedding MCs and event planners, hotels and conference centres, hospitals, banks and SACCOs with waiting rooms, sports bars, and churches or harambee committees. If a venue has a TV and an audience, it's a prospect.
Programme details sourced from live.ellertek.co.tz/partners, August 2026. Terms are set by Ellertek Solutions and confirmed on approval. Questions before applying? Ask us or WhatsApp +255 790 771 188.