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Mtandao unazidi Kukua Tanzania’s Jamii Forums transforms into Jamii Africa to bridge African voices
Na The Citizen,
Nchi za Afrika sasa zina jukwaa jipya la kuunganishwa kidijitali na kusikika kwa nguvu zaidi kupitia JamiiAfrica, Taasisi iliyozinduliwa rasmi kufuatia mabadiliko ya jina kutoka taasisi ya Jamii Forums.
Uzinduzi wa mabadiliko haya ulifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 24 Aprili 2025, ukionyesha mwelekeo mpya wa taasisi hiyo yenye lengo la kuwahudumia Waafrika kwa upana zaidi na kukidhi mahitaji yanayoongezeka ya kubadilishana taarifa kati ya mipaka ya nchi.
Mabadiliko haya pia yanaambatana na mpango mkakati wa miaka mitano unaolenga kuimarisha upatikanaji wa kidijitali, uwazi na demokrasia barani Afrika.
Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Jamii Africa, Bwana Maxence Melo, alisema kuwa mabadiliko hayo yanajibu ongezeko la shauku kutoka nchi nyingine za Afrika ambazo zinataka kushirikiana na kubadilishana habari nje ya mipaka yao.
Akizindua mpango mkakati wa 2025–2030, alieleza vipaumbele vya msingi ambavyo ni pamoja na: usalama wa mitandao na uimara wa miundombinu, faragha ya watumiaji, ulinzi wa data, haki za kidijitali, mifumo salama ya utoaji taarifa na uvuja taarifa, muundo wa kirafiki kwa watumiaji, na uendelezaji wa teknolojia ya kiraia.
Balozi wa Sweden nchini Tanzania, Bi Charlotta Macias, alisifu jukwaa hilo kuwa ni ubunifu wa Kiafrika wenye uwezo wa kuwawezesha raia na kujenga imani kwa taasisi.
Rais wa Umoja wa Klabu za Waandishi wa Habari Tanzania (UTPC), Bwana Kenethy Simbaya, alielezea nafasi ya jukwaa hilo katika kuwawezesha waandishi wa habari zaidi ya 400 kupata ujuzi wa kuripoti kwa njia za kidijitali, na hivyo kuwafanya kuwa mbele katika mabadiliko ya kiteknolojia katika sekta ya habari.
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African nations now have a new platform to connect digitally and amplify their voices through Jamii Africa, unveiled following the rebranding of Jamii Forums.
The rebranding was officially unveiled during a launch event in Dar es Salaam on April 24, 2025, marking a shift in the platform's vision to cater to a broader African audience and meet the growing demand for cross-border information exchange.
The transformation also includes a five-year strategic plan that aims to enhance digital access, transparency, and democracy on the continent.
Speaking at the event, Jamii Africa executive director, Mr Maxence Melo, said the change responds to increasing interest from other African countries seeking to collaborate and share stories beyond their borders.
"The name change is meant to cater to the wider reach in Africa. Through the platform, people will access stories from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The three pillars- Stories of Change, Fichua Uovu, and Jamii Check-will drive the online conversation across Africa," said Mr Melo.
Unveiling the 2025-2030 strategic plan, he outlined key priorities including cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience, user privacy, data protection, digital rights, secure whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms, user-centric design, and civic technology development.ngs
Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, Charlotta Macias, hailed the platform as a home-grown innovation with the potential to empower citizens and build trust in institutions.
"Jamii Africa is not just a digital space; it is a platform that can empower citizens, promote transparency, and build trust in public institutions. I believe it can grow into a continental platform where millions of Africans connect, learn, and speak out about our shared values, challenges and hopes," she said.
The President of the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), Mr Kenethy Simbaya, noted the platform's role in equipping over 400 journalists with digital reporting skills, ensuring they stay ahead of technological changes in the media landscape.
"Our collaboration with Jamii Africa has had a positive impact. Journalists have been trained on responsible digital reporting and how to secure themselves online. I commend Jamii Africa for the commendable work they've done over the years," said Mr Simbaya.
The new direction of Jamii Africa signals an ambitious move to unify African voices and promote digitally enabled storytelling that fosters accountability and shared development.
Na The Citizen,
Nchi za Afrika sasa zina jukwaa jipya la kuunganishwa kidijitali na kusikika kwa nguvu zaidi kupitia JamiiAfrica, Taasisi iliyozinduliwa rasmi kufuatia mabadiliko ya jina kutoka taasisi ya Jamii Forums.
Uzinduzi wa mabadiliko haya ulifanyika jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 24 Aprili 2025, ukionyesha mwelekeo mpya wa taasisi hiyo yenye lengo la kuwahudumia Waafrika kwa upana zaidi na kukidhi mahitaji yanayoongezeka ya kubadilishana taarifa kati ya mipaka ya nchi.
Mabadiliko haya pia yanaambatana na mpango mkakati wa miaka mitano unaolenga kuimarisha upatikanaji wa kidijitali, uwazi na demokrasia barani Afrika.
Akizungumza katika hafla hiyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Jamii Africa, Bwana Maxence Melo, alisema kuwa mabadiliko hayo yanajibu ongezeko la shauku kutoka nchi nyingine za Afrika ambazo zinataka kushirikiana na kubadilishana habari nje ya mipaka yao.
Akizindua mpango mkakati wa 2025–2030, alieleza vipaumbele vya msingi ambavyo ni pamoja na: usalama wa mitandao na uimara wa miundombinu, faragha ya watumiaji, ulinzi wa data, haki za kidijitali, mifumo salama ya utoaji taarifa na uvuja taarifa, muundo wa kirafiki kwa watumiaji, na uendelezaji wa teknolojia ya kiraia.
Balozi wa Sweden nchini Tanzania, Bi Charlotta Macias, alisifu jukwaa hilo kuwa ni ubunifu wa Kiafrika wenye uwezo wa kuwawezesha raia na kujenga imani kwa taasisi.
Rais wa Umoja wa Klabu za Waandishi wa Habari Tanzania (UTPC), Bwana Kenethy Simbaya, alielezea nafasi ya jukwaa hilo katika kuwawezesha waandishi wa habari zaidi ya 400 kupata ujuzi wa kuripoti kwa njia za kidijitali, na hivyo kuwafanya kuwa mbele katika mabadiliko ya kiteknolojia katika sekta ya habari.
Mwelekeo huu mpya wa Jamii Africa ni hatua ya kijasiri inayolenga kuunganisha sauti za Waafrika na kuendeleza uhadithishaji wa habari kwa njia ya kidijitali unaochochea uwajibikaji na maendeleo ya pamoja.
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African nations now have a new platform to connect digitally and amplify their voices through Jamii Africa, unveiled following the rebranding of Jamii Forums.
The rebranding was officially unveiled during a launch event in Dar es Salaam on April 24, 2025, marking a shift in the platform's vision to cater to a broader African audience and meet the growing demand for cross-border information exchange.
The transformation also includes a five-year strategic plan that aims to enhance digital access, transparency, and democracy on the continent.
Speaking at the event, Jamii Africa executive director, Mr Maxence Melo, said the change responds to increasing interest from other African countries seeking to collaborate and share stories beyond their borders.
"The name change is meant to cater to the wider reach in Africa. Through the platform, people will access stories from Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The three pillars- Stories of Change, Fichua Uovu, and Jamii Check-will drive the online conversation across Africa," said Mr Melo.
Unveiling the 2025-2030 strategic plan, he outlined key priorities including cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience, user privacy, data protection, digital rights, secure whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms, user-centric design, and civic technology development.ngs
Swedish Ambassador to Tanzania, Charlotta Macias, hailed the platform as a home-grown innovation with the potential to empower citizens and build trust in institutions.
"Jamii Africa is not just a digital space; it is a platform that can empower citizens, promote transparency, and build trust in public institutions. I believe it can grow into a continental platform where millions of Africans connect, learn, and speak out about our shared values, challenges and hopes," she said.
The President of the Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC), Mr Kenethy Simbaya, noted the platform's role in equipping over 400 journalists with digital reporting skills, ensuring they stay ahead of technological changes in the media landscape.
"Our collaboration with Jamii Africa has had a positive impact. Journalists have been trained on responsible digital reporting and how to secure themselves online. I commend Jamii Africa for the commendable work they've done over the years," said Mr Simbaya.
The new direction of Jamii Africa signals an ambitious move to unify African voices and promote digitally enabled storytelling that fosters accountability and shared development.
