Thousands lose university places under new system

By Fortune Sylivester. More than 5,000 prospective students will not join universities this year after failing to follow new procedures laid down by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, or TCU. Others were unable to access the Central Admission System, according to the commission. It is also believed that some prospective students failed to apply for university because they did not have the money, while others could not access the internet. In June this year, the TCU advertised that Tanzanians who wished to join universities would be required to pay a non-refundable application fee of TSh50,000 (US$30), payable through National Bank of Commerce branches countrywide. More...