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   Tanzanian journalists re-launch union
Tanzania: Police summon journalist for interrogationDAR ES SALAAM: Police in the Singida region in Tanzania summoned and interrogated freelance journalist Jumbe Ismailly on 19 November 2009, from 11am to 1.09pm on allegations of defaming the regional commissioner Parseko Kone. He was released and told that he would be called again as part of an ongoing investigation against him. 24 Nov 2009 08:03 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 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 CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalistsFinalists in the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced yesterday, Thursday, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04 African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite projectA critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04 Music video project for AfricaPan-African music entertainment network MTV Networks Africa and oil marketer Shell have partnered to boost Africa's contemporary music industry. 22 Nov 2007 14:43 Four young Kenyans become mobile reporters“This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56 Swedish agency offers training opportunities to African journalists[Walter Wafula] The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency has announced vacancies for the 2008 Seminar on Journalism and Democracy at the Institute for Further Education of Journalists, Fojo in Sweden. Journalists from six African countries, including; Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Rwanda, and Somalia are eligible for the course. 19 Nov 2007 10:39 Men first! (But the ladies can take a peep as well)[Carole Kimutai] The first men's lifestyle magazine ADAM has caused quite in Nairobi. CAROLE KIMUTAI caught up with ADAM editor - Oyunga Pala 15 Oct 2007 06:14 APEX awards now Cape to CairoThe Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards have just increased in magnitude following a decision by the custodians of the awards, the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), to extend entry to the rest of the continent. 28 Aug 2007 13:28 Kenya's President rejects media law as threat to press freedomPresident Mwai Kibaki has refused to sign a media bill into law on the grounds that a last-minute amendment limiting the confidentiality of sources posed a threat to press freedom. 24 Aug 2007 10:57 Sarkozy urged to push Egypt on media lawsFrance urged to link cooperation with Egypt to better respect for human rights. 1 Aug 2007 14:44 Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Eastern Africa Journalists Association (EAJA) yesterday, 9 December 2009, welcomed the re-launch of Tanzanian Union of Journalists (TUJ). 
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