The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has launched a three-day seminar in Dodoma to equip journalists with deeper knowledge of the Bank’s operations, financial systems, and key economic concepts an effort aimed at improving the accuracy and professionalism of economic reporting in the country.
Opening the seminar today, November 19, 2025, the Manager of the Operations Department at the BOT Dodoma Branch, Mr. Nolasco Maluli, said the initiative is part of the Bank’s broader commitment to ensuring that the public receives clear, reliable, and well-explained information on matters of finance and the economy.
He noted that journalists play a crucial role in shaping public understanding of national economic trends, financial policies, and the work of the central bank.
Mr. Maluli emphasized that BOT continues to benefit from strong collaboration with the media, a partnership that has resulted in improved professionalism in economic coverage, better public access to accurate financial explanations, and stronger relations between journalists and the central bank.
He said the seminar is expected to reinforce these gains by empowering reporters to handle complex economic topics with greater clarity.
The training has brought together journalists from the regions of Dodoma, Morogoro, Pwani, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.
Through the seminar, participants will explore in detail the structure and responsibilities of BOT, the role of monetary policy in managing inflation and interest rates, the importance of financial education, and the oversight of payment systems and financial services.
They will also be introduced to the security features of Tanzanian banknotes to enhance public awareness and reduce financial fraud.
According to Mr. Maluli, BOT expects that the knowledge gained will help journalists produce more accurate and insightful stories on economic and financial issues, while also offering views that encourage improvements in financial systems and services for the benefit of all citizens.
The seminar, which continues in Dodoma, is anticipated to strengthen the capacity of journalists to report on economic matters with confidence and precision, ultimately helping the public make informed financial decisions and fostering greater trust in the country’s financial sector.
