Ernest Sungura
Ernest Sungura is the Executive Secretary of the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT), an organization dedicated to promoting media ethics and freedom in the country. Under his leadership, MCT has celebrated significant milestones, including training around 5,000 journalists over its 30-year history. Sungura plays a key role in organizing high-profile events, such as the Pan African Media Council Summit, which aims to address emerging challenges in journalism and foster communication regulations across Africa.
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NIMCA chairman, Mr Ernest Sungura, said the gathering has drawn participants from more than 19 African media councils and international partners.
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Tanzania· 2025-07-17
Mr Ernest Sungura, chairman of NIMCA, stated that this was the first time such honours had been awarded.
Tanzania to unveil new Information Policy to replace 2003 versionTanzania· 2025-07-16
Mr Ernest Sungura, Chairperson of the Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa, said the summit is expected to attract over 500 participants.
Africa’s Media Councils meet in Arusha to tackle AI eraTanzania· 2025-07-05
Ernest Sungura is the Executive Secretary of MCT and also the Chairman of NIMCA.
Mabaraza ya Habari Afrika kukutana ArushaTanzania· 2025-07-02
MCT Executive Secretary, Mr Ernest Sungura said the summit will focus on three key areas.
Samia to open high-level Pan African media summitTanzania· 2025-06-21