HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology was established on 12th September, 2021 by the President of the United of Republic of Tanzania. The Ministry combined roles exercised by previously Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and Information Division of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports. The Ministry is meant to formulate and monitor implementation of policies on information and communication technologies and Postal services. It is envisaged to drive the digital transformation agenda in Tanzania amid the global fourth phase of industrial revolution as well as to foster smooth flow of information.

MANDATE

The President of the United of Republic of Tanzania created a Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology on 12th September. 2021, which is mandated to formulate and monitor implementation of Policies on Information, Information Technology, Telecommunications and Postal. The Ministry is also responsible for ICT broadband Back-Borne; Performance Improvement and Development of Human resources; Chief Government Spokesman; extra-Ministerial Departments, Parastatal Organisations; Agencies and Projects under this Ministry.

CORE VALUES

Integrity:  
We treat our customers and other stakeholders fairly and with courtesy. We are ethical in the course of discharging our duties and uphold confidentiality.

Transparency:               
We disseminate and share necessary information about our services and products to the public.

Teamwork:                     
We utilize diverse expertise in achieving our goals.

Professionalism:            
We make use of high skill and competence in performing our duties.

Innovativeness:             
We develop new methods and ideas that result in to positive outcome in the sector.

Accountability:               
We are responsible for actions and decisions we make in course of performing our duties.