DAR ES SALAAM, June 1 -- THE 2026 Samia Kalamu Awards was officially launched in Dar es Salaam yesterday, with journalists and content creators across the country urged to strengthen development journalism through impactful stories that contribute to national growth and transformation.

Submission of entries officially opened yesterday and will remain open until June 30th, this year. Organisers have called on journalists, media houses and content creators to submit quality development stories highlighting how national projects are improving citizens lives.

Chairman of the Samia Kalamu Awards and Director General of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), Mr Peter Mwasalyanda, said the awards aim to recognise and promote ...