Incorporated in 1992 in the wake of Multi-Party politics in Tanzania complemented with Mass Media Liberalization which opened up the industry to private investors, Sahara Media Group Ltd (SMG) has grown to be the leading media company in the country and the rest of East and Central Africa.
With its vision and mission statements clearly spelled out as a first choice media for Audience and Advertisers in Africa and a responsible media house providing content suitable for the targeted audience; keeping pace with technological advancement and providing services with value for money and resources the Group has continued to adhere to the fundamental principles of professional journalism.
It has indeed remained non-partisan, independent, objective and truthful in its program productions and dissemination through its three main stream TV and Radio stations that is Star TV, Radio Free Africa and Kiss FM. The Group also embraces a weekly tabloid Msanii Africa which is serving the majority of up-country peasant communities.
SMG Ltd formerly known as Sahara Communication & Publishing Company Ltd (SCPC) is wholly owned by indigenous Tanzanians and has established Mwanza City the main operational centre.