Tanzania, May 21 -- Morogoro. Information officers working in government and private institutions have been urged not to remain outside the Journalists Accreditation Board (JAB) registration system.

Authorities have stressed that they are part of the broader journalism profession and must be legally recognised through formal certification.

The clarification comes amid concerns that some information officers in various institutions come from diverse academic backgrounds, making registration and professional verification increasingly important in curbing the spread of inaccurate information and strengthening professionalism within the media fraternity.

Speaking to members of the Journalists Association of Morogoro on Thursday, May 21, 20...