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Chairman of the Accreditation Board of Journalists (JAB), Mr. Tido Mhando, talking to the staff of the board when he visited the new offices of the board located on Jamhuri Street in Dar es Salaam on December 4, 2024

Chairperson & Director General

Mr Dustan Tido Mhando

Mr Dustan Tido Mhando

Chairperson

Patrick Kipangula

Patrick Kipangula

Ag. Director General

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

01

Function 1

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

02

Function 2

To enforce the adopted code of ethics for journalist professionals.

03

Function 3

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

04

Function 4

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

05

Function 5

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

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Function 6

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

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Function 7

To prepare journalist training programs in consultation with the Council.

Key Stakeholders

EGA