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11/08/2026

TAMCODE Joins Call for a More Inclusive Digital Future in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM — For millions of Tanzanians living in underserved communities, being connected to the internet is still less a question of choice than of access, affordability and infrastructure.

That gap was at the centre of a Digital Policy Engagement Forum in Dar es Salaam, where TAMCODE joined regulators, legal experts, community representatives and other digital stakeholders to discuss how Tanzania can create a more enabling environment for community networks.

Organized by Paradigm Initiative in collaboration with Community Networks in Tanzania, the forum focused on “Fostering an Enabling Environment for Community Networks in Tanzania.”

Participants called for community networks to be formally recognized within Tanzania’s ICT policy and regulatory framework. Unlike commercial telecom operators, these networks are community-led and non-commercial, offering a potential way to extend connectivity to areas that remain underserved by traditional providers.

Among the recommendations were:
🔹 Affordable and appropriate licensing for community networks
🔹 Greater investment in digital literacy and local technical skills
🔹 Responsible use of emerging technologies, including AI, in education, public services, entrepreneurship and community development.

The discussion also highlighted a broader challenge: connecting people is not simply about putting infrastructure in place. It is about ensuring that people can afford, understand and meaningfully use the internet.

According to the ITU Global Internet Use Report 2025, about 6 billion people worldwide are now online, while 2.2 billion remain disconnected. Rural communities continue to face significant connectivity gaps compared with urban areas.
For Tanzania, community networks could provide a bottom-up approach to closing these gaps — particularly in communities where commercial investment alone may not provide sufficient incentives to connect the last mile.

The forum also underscored the wider development implications of inclusive connectivity, from empowering women and expanding access to information and services to supporting entrepreneurship and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

TAMCODE’s participation reflects the growing importance of bringing community voices and civil society into conversations about Tanzania’s digital future.

The question is no longer simply who is online — but who is being left behind, and what can be done to connect them.

11/08/2026

TAMCODE Joins Pan-African Women’s Day Call for Inclusive Constitutional Reform in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM — Women’s rights advocates, civil society organizations, legal experts and other stakeholders used this year’s Pan-African Women’s Day commemorations to press for a more inclusive and credible constitutional reform process in Tanzania.

TAMCODE was among the civil society organizations participating in the event, organized by WILDAF, which brought together government representatives, lawyers, academics, religious leaders, journalists and development partners to reflect on women’s participation in democracy and governance.

At the center of the discussions was a call for the government to rebuild trust around the constitutional reform process.

Participants urged the government to consider neutral mediators to facilitate impartial negotiations among stakeholders. They also called on Parliament to enact a new Constitutional Review Law that would strengthen gender equality, inclusivity, transparency, accountability and meaningful public participation.

Some delegates proposed a national referendum as a way of allowing Tanzanians to decide between the Warioba Commission Draft Constitution and the Proposed Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly, while ensuring that outstanding Union matters are addressed.

The discussions also highlighted a persistent question: how can women move from being represented in political spaces to having a stronger influence over the laws and institutions that shape their lives?

Dr. Victoria Lihiru of the Open University of Tanzania urged women to organize and work collectively to ensure that constitutional and legislative processes reflect their interests and experiences.

The message from the gathering was: constitutional reform cannot be considered inclusive if women and other citizens are not meaningfully involved in shaping the country’s political future.

Pan-African Women’s Day is commemorated annually on July 31. The day traces its roots to the establishment of the Pan-African Women’s Organization in 1962 and serves as an opportunity to renew commitments to advancing women’s rights, democratic participation and equality across Africa.

For Tanzania, the discussions offered another reminder that the credibility of any future constitutional reform process will depend not only on the document produced, but also on how openly, transparently and inclusively that process is conducted.

06/07/2026

Voices for Water Project Advances Inclusive Water Governance in Ruvuma

The Voices for Water Project, implemented by Youth Environmental Justice and Gender Equality (YOGE) in collaboration with Tanzania Media for Community Development (TAMCODE) and generously supported by the IUCN BRIDGE Women Leadership Grant, culminated in the Ruvuma Regional Policy Summit, where key policy recommendations were formally submitted to regional and district authorities to strengthen inclusive water governance.

The project reached more than 5,000 people through research, community dialogues and capacity-building, resulting in recommendations to strengthen environmental law enforcement, increase conservation funding, and ensure meaningful participation of women and youth through formally recognized Water and Environment Committees with at least 50% women and 40% youth representation.

YOGE and Tamcode Official extend their sincere gratitude to the Ruvuma Regional Administration, Songea and Mbinga district authorities, the Ruvuma Southern and Coastal Water Basin Board, and all stakeholders for their commitment to advancing these recommendations. They also deeply appreciate IUCN, through the BRIDGE Women Leadership Grant, for its invaluable support in empowering communities and advancing inclusive and sustainable water governance across the Ruvuma Basin.

06/07/2026

Voices for Water Project Amplifies Community Voices Through Storytelling and Media Campaign in Ruvuma

The Youth Environmental Justice and Gender Equality (YOGE), in partnership with the Tanzania Media for Community Development (TAMCODE) and with support from the IUCN BRIDGE Women Leadership Grant, successfully conducted a three-day Storytelling and Media Awareness Campaign (22–24 June 2026) under the Voices for Water Project to promote inclusive water governance and environmental conservation in the Ruvuma Basin.

Held at Matogoro, Majengo and Sinai wards, the campaign documented inspiring stories of women and youth whose livelihoods depend on the basin while raising awareness on sustainable water resource management, climate resilience and women's leadership. The initiative reached more than 60 community members directly and is expected to reach approximately 20,000 people through media coverage and digital platforms.

Key outcomes included increased public awareness on environmental conservation, digital marketing training for women and youth, stronger community dialogue on gender inclusion and water governance, documentation of community challenges such as limited access to irrigation infrastructure and finance, and stronger linkages between communities and regional authorities on opportunities such as beekeeping and alternative livelihoods.

Journalists participating in the campaign amplified local voices through radio and digital storytelling, extending the project's visibility and advocacy beyond the field. YOGE extends its sincere appreciation to the IUCN BRIDGE Programme, the Ruvuma Regional Administration, the Ruvuma Southern and Coastal Water Basin Board, local leaders, journalists and community members whose collaboration made the campaign a success and strengthened collective efforts to protect the Ruvuma Basin for future generations.

06/07/2026

YOGE Urges Clean Energy and Livestock Control in Ruvuma

Authorities in the Ruvuma Region have been urged to accelerate the promotion of clean and affordable alternative energy—including coal‑based technologies—and to support community‑driven waste management enterprises as part of efforts to reduce deforestation and curb pollution.

The call was made by the Youth Environmental Justice and Gender Equality (YOGE) during the Regional Policy Summit in Songea, held under its Voices for Water Project, which focuses on inclusive water governance in the Ruvuma Basin. YOGE also recommended a complete prohibition and tighter control of large livestock herds entering the region, warning that unchecked influx threatens national food security given Ruvuma’s critical role in agricultural production.

Advocate Philomena Mwalongo, YOGE Executive Director, presented an overview of the project, noting that it has been implemented in Ruvuma for the past eight months with support from the IUCN BRIDGE Programme. She explained that a baseline survey revealed limited awareness among women and youth regarding water resource conservation, which the project has sought to address through training, dialogues, and community engagement.

Stakeholder voices added urgency:

Fatuma Gawaza of Matogoro Ward urged support for women and youth to access capital for pumps and irrigation ponds, enabling farming outside the 60‑meter buffer zone.

Acting Administrative Secretary Louis Chomboko pledged government commitment to awareness creation and clean energy initiatives.

Bishop John Ndimbo of Mbinga Diocese called for environmental education to be integrated into school curricula to instill conservation values early.

Plenary discussions highlighted persistent challenges in water resource management, including weak enforcement of environmental laws, political interference, buffer zone violations, and deforestation.

The initiative forms part of the Inclusive Freshwater Governance for Sustainable Communities in the Ruvuma Basin – Voices for Water Project, supported by IUCN through its BRIDGE Programme. Key implementing partners include Tanzania Media for Community Development (TAMCODE), YOGE, the Ruvuma Southern and Coastal Water Basin Board, the Office of the Regional Commissioner of Ruvuma, Mbinga Town Council, and Songea Municipal Council.

The summit brought together district authorities, regional leaders, water agencies, religious institutions, forest reserve representatives, water users, and the press—demonstrating collective resolve to strengthen inclusive water governance and environmental conservation across the Ruvuma Basin.

28/04/2026

Arusha Runs for Press Freedom as WPFD 2026 Activities Kick Off

The streets of Arusha came alive with energy and purpose as journalists, media practitioners, and stakeholders took part in a vibrant fun run to kick off activities for World Press Freedom Day 2026.

Journalists joined colleagues from across the country in the , transforming the city into a moving symbol of solidarity, visibility, and commitment to press freedom.

The initiative continues to grow as a signature activity within World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Tanzania. The first Media Fun Run was held in Dodoma, followed by another edition in Arusha—making this year’s event the third Media Fun Run, and the second to be hosted in Arusha.

Officiating the event, Guest of Honour Evod Kyando, Assistant Director from Habari Maelezo, called on participants to carry the spirit of press freedom beyond the run and into their daily work.

“Let us run with freedom, just as we require the freedom of the press,” he said, urging journalists to amplify the message across communities.

The run was not only a moment of celebration, but also a reminder of the responsibility journalists carry in safeguarding truth and serving the public interest.

One participating journalist reflected on the significance of the event:

“This run is more than just exercise—it’s a statement. It reminds us that press freedom is something we must actively protect, not take for granted.”

The event sets the tone for a week of engagements under World Press Freedom Day 2026, bringing renewed momentum to conversations on media freedom, innovation, and the future of journalism in Tanzania.

28/04/2026

Curtain Raiser | 28 April 2026

The Media Innovation Forum officially opens today in Arusha as the main convening of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day 2026 celebrations, taking place at Mount Meru Hotel.

Following an engaging public-focused Day 1, the Forum now moves into high-level dialogue, innovation exchange, and investment-driven conversations under the global theme:
“Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security.”

📰 What to expect:

High-level discussions on press freedom, media sustainability, and Tanzania’s digital media landscape

Breakout sessions on AI in journalism, misinformation, and public interest storytelling

Conversations on journalist safety in both digital and physical spaces

Exploration of innovative business models for media sustainability

A dynamic Media Innovation Marketplace showcasing tools, ideas, and partnerships

The Forum brings together media leaders, policymakers, innovators, investors, and development partners to reimagine the future of journalism in Tanzania. It also marks the launch of Tanzania’s first-ever Media Innovation Forum—positioning media as a key driver of the digital economy.

💡 Why it matters:

Strengthens collaboration across media, technology, and policy sectors

Unlocks partnerships and investment opportunities

Promotes innovation and resilience in the media industry

Outcomes from these sessions will shape the final day, focusing on commitments and actionable steps to advance press freedom and media development in Tanzania.

📍 Stay tuned for more updates from Arusha!

27/04/2026

📢 TAMCODE kushiriki Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari Duniani 2026

TAMCODE itashiriki Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari Duniani 2026,
ikiungana na wadau wa kitaifa na kimataifa kuendeleza mijadala kuhusu uhuru wa vyombo vya habari na mustakabali wa mifumo ya taarifa.

Lini na Wapi?

🗓️ 28–30 Aprili 2026
📍 Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania

Kaulimbiu ya mwaka huu:
“Kujenga Mustakabali wa Amani: Kukuza Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari kwa Haki za Binadamu, Maendeleo na Usalama,” inaangazia umuhimu wa uandishi wa habari huru na wenye uwajibikaji katika kujenga amani, kuimarisha demokrasia, na kuchochea maendeleo endelevu.

🌍 Maadhimisho haya yanawakutanisha wadau mbalimbali ikiwemo waandishi wa habari, watunga sera, wataalamu wa teknolojia, na asasi za kiraia kujadili kwa pamoja mwingiliano unaokua kati ya vyombo vya habari, teknolojia, haki za binadamu, na ushiriki wa raia.

🌐 Kimataifa, maadhimisho haya yatafanyika tarehe 4–5 Mei 2026 mjini Lusaka, Zambia kwa kushirikiana na Serikali ya Zambia, na kuandaliwa sambamba na RightsCon 2026.

Kongamano hili litakuwa fursa muhimu ya kuthibitisha upya uhuru wa kujieleza k**a dira kuu na nyenzo ya vitendo katika kuunda mustakabali wa jamii za taarifa.

27/04/2026

📢 Tanzania Media for Community Development (TAMCODE) at World Press Freedom Day 2026

TAMCODE will participate in World Press Freedom Day 2026, joining global and national stakeholders in advancing conversations on press freedom and the future of information ecosystems.

🗓️ 28–30 April 2026
📍 Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania

This year’s theme:
“Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security,” highlights the vital role of free and independent journalism in fostering peace, strengthening democratic societies, and supporting sustainable development.

🌍 The commemoration brings together journalists, policymakers, technologists, and civil society to address the growing intersection between media, technology, human rights, and civic space.

🌐 Globally, the World Press Freedom Day 2026 Global Conference is scheduled for 4–5 May 2026 in Lusaka. It will be co-hosted by the Government of Zambia and held back-to-back with RightsCon 2026. The conference will provide an important opportunity to reaffirm freedom of expression as both a fundamental principle and a practical instrument for shaping the future of information systems.

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