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Government's Demand for Free Airtime from Private Broadcasters

Habari mpya za siasa Tanzania · maelezo ya Government's Demand for Free Airtime from Private Broad… · imesasishwa 6 Aug 2026 · habari za siasa · serikali · sera

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  • Presenting the findings at the Annual Broadcasters Conference in Dodoma on February 12, 2026, TCRA’s Manager for Broadcasting Services, Andrew Kisaka, admitted that the current system needs an overhaul.
  • According to Amos Ngosha, chairperson of the National Independent Broadcasters Association (NIBA), the financial health of independent radio and television stations has plummeted compared to pre-2015 levels.
  • NIBA, which was registered in 2023 and represents broadcasting institutions rather than individual owners, estimates that private radio stations reach approximately 65 per cent of the population.
  • Ngosha highlighted the Police Force as a primary offender, noting that officers visit stations three to four times a week demanding 15 minutes to an hour of free airtime.
  • Ngosha noted instances where a station operating 24 hours a day employs only two or three broadcasters, making quality programming impossible.

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Despite having dedicated budgets for public education, various government ministries and agencies routinely demand that private broadcasters air their content without payment.

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