DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 21 -- VETERAN journalists and media stakeholders have expressed optimism following the appointment of their peer to the State House as Director for Presidential Communication, describing him as a reliable link between the office, the media and the public.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed former Managing Director of Mwananchi Communication Limited (MCL), Mr Bakari Machumu, to the position, succeeding Sharifa Nyanga, who has been reassigned to a new role.

President Samia also appointed veteran journalist, Mr Tido Mhando as the Presidents Adviser on Information and Communication.

Notably, both Mr Mhando and Mr Machumu previously worked at MCL at different times, each serving as Managing Director. Mr Mhando h...