
DJs and MCs in Tanzania Now Require a Government Licence to Perform
Starting from February 6, 2026, all MCs and DJs in Tanzania must be registered and accredited by the National Arts Council (BASATA) to legally perform in the country.

Starting from February 6, 2026, all MCs and DJs in Tanzania must be registered and accredited by the National Arts Council (BASATA) to legally perform in the country.

The fund will be coordinated by the newly formed Ministry of Youth, headed by Joel Nanauka.

Kuwanda, who is based in Dodoma, was announced as the first recipient during the award ceremony, underscoring the impact of her long-standing work in amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and advocating for social justice through journalism.

The report shows that the stock of private sector credit reached TZS 44.6 trillion in December 2025, translating into an annual growth rate of 23.5 percent, a notable acceleration from 18.1 percent recorded in November 2025.

ACT Wazalendo has condemned the decision as a criminal act designed to eliminate evidence of widespread irregularities.

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