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Chairperson & Director General

Mr Dustan Tido Mhando

Chairperson

Patrick Kipangula

Ag. Director General

Latest News

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JAB Yampa Onyo Kali Mwandishi kwa Kukituka Maadili ya Uandishi wa Habari

📅 24 Feb 2026

Bodi ya Ithibati ya Waandishi wa Habari (JAB) imempa onyo kali mwandishi wa habari Bw. Kelvin Justine Raphael (maarufu kama ZUNGU Matejo) kwa kukiuka maadili ya taaluma ya uandishi wa habari kupitia lugha ya matusi, kejeli na isiyo staha katika taarifa alizochapisha kuhusiana na tukio la uchelewaji wa ndege ya ATCL. JAB imesisitiza kuwa endapo vitendo hivyo vitaendelea, hatua kali za kisheria zitachukuliwa ikiwemo kusimamishwa au kufutiwa ithibati ya uandishi wa habari.

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Ithibati Yatajwa Kuimarisha Uaminifu wa Sekta ya Habari na Uchumi wa Vyombo vya Utangazaji

📅 13 Feb 2026

Bodi ya Ithibati ya Waandishi wa Habari (JAB) imesema utekelezaji wa mfumo wa ithibati ni hatua ya kimkakati ya kuimarisha uaminifu, weledi na ushindani wa sekta ya habari, huku ikichochea ukuaji wa uchumi wa vyombo vya utangazaji katika mazingira ya ushindani wa kidijitali.

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Functions of the Board

Function 1

To accredit and issue press cards to journalists in accordance with the Act.

Function 2

To enforce the adopted code of ethics for journalist professionals.

Function 3

To uphold standards of professional conduct and promote ethical discipline among journalists.

Function 4

To advise the Government on matters relating to education and training of journalists.

Function 5

To set professional education and training standards in consultation with relevant institutions.

Function 6

To establish links with similar organizations within and outside the United Republic of Tanzania.

Function 7

To prepare journalist training programs in consultation with the Council.

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