DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 30 -- THERE was a time when rumours travelled slowly. They moved from one person to another, tested through conversation, and often faded before causing real harm.

Today, a misleading post, an AI edited video or a provocative headline can reach thousands within minutes, long before facts have a chance to catch up.

This is the reality of our digital age in Tanzania, and it explains why misinformation, disinformation, malinformation and hate speech now demand serious public attention. Tanzanias digital space is growing steadily and visibly.

At the end of June 2025, the country had 54.1 million internet users, roughly 79 per cent per cent penetration of the population (TCRA Statistics as of June 2025).

As of end of Se...