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   Tanzanian newspapers accused of defamatory reportsOn 13 February 2009, the Tanzanian minister of information, sports and culture ordered three newspapers to provide reasons why they published what he calls "defamatory" news reports. The newspapers in question are Taifa Letu, "Sema Usikize and Taifa Tanzania. 19 Feb 2009 10:16 Young African Leaders recognised in Tanzania
Air Tanzania thrown a lifelineThe Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) had restored the AOC, or Air Operator Certificate, of Air Tanzania, permitting the airline to resume flight operations. 6 Jan 2009 08:09 Five-day training for Tanzanian journalistsDAR ES SALAAM: The UN System in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (IJMC) has organised a five-day training exercise on investigative and analytical journalism for local journalists. 17 Dec 2008 10:39 Tanzania: Media march for press freedomTanzania's journalists took to the streets of Dar es Salaam last week to protest against the three-month banning of a newspaper that exposed official corruption. According to the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), it was the first time in Tanzania's history that journalists marched against the government, accusing it of trying to stifle media freedom. 10 Nov 2008 09:12 Budding entrepreneurs get a boost in TanzaniaRegional seminars will provide insight on further development of business plans. 3 Nov 2008 14:02 Tanzanian tourism firm wants more attention on Tanzania's coastA Tanzanian tourism firm has urged the country's government to put more emphasis on Tanzania's rich coastal potential rather than concentrating their efforts almost solely on its national parks. 13 Oct 2008 11:55 Tanzania urged to implement e-policy for the disabledTanzania has been urged to develop a strategy to enable disabled people to access information locally and globally. 25 Sep 2008 11:11 Barclays joins Mandela Foundation
TSN becomes country's media trendsetter
11th Zanzibar International Film Festival at a 'cultural crossroads'The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) presents the 11th Festival of the Dhow Countries commencing next week from 11-20 July 2008. An open invitation is extended to the international community of filmmakers, media professionals, performers, artists and all visitors to the spice islands of Zanzibar, Tanzania. 3 Jul 2008 11:47 Tanzanian band takes on Europe
Africa's Olympic winThe African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) has concluded an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The broadcast rights relate to 41 sub-Saharan territories excluding South Africa. 26 May 2008 14:43 Media News powered by allAfrica.com > More news >> Latest jobs | Ad showcase Momentum   3 of 9  |
The president of Zanzibar, Abeid Amani Karume has launched an initiative to recognise the achievements of young African leaders known as the Young African Leaders Awards. President Karume launched the African awards on behalf of chairman of the African Union, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania. 
Barclays Plc has announced that it would be sponsoring three Mandela Rhodes Scholarships permanently as part of its contribution to the development of homegrown leaders in Africa. 
As the electronic media deploys new technologies in the industry, there is enough evidence that print media's audience is rapidly shrinking. In order to maintain their share of readership, the latter is now striving to cope with the emerging alternative mass media communication technologies. 
The Ngoma Africa band, a Tanzanian band based in Germany has released a new single CD Apache Wacha Pombe, which means, “Apache stop over drinking alcohol”. And by all accounts, it's a hit in Europe! 
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