The Tanzania Sports Writers Association (TASWA) has taken a decisive step toward strengthening professionalism and relevance in sports journalism after completing an extensive reform of its institutional and operational framework.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, TASWA said the reforms culminated in the development of a five-year Strategic Plan for 2026–2031, which is expected to guide the association’s growth and response to a rapidly changing media and sports environment.
The reform process was led by a special committee working in collaboration with Frux, a consulting firm engaged to support organisational transformation and long-term planning.
Unlike previous initiatives, the new strategic direction places strong emphasis on building capacity among sports writers, improving governance and enhancing TASWA’s contribution to the broader sports sector.
The association said the plan aims to promote ethical reporting, innovation and accountability, while ensuring members are better positioned to benefit from emerging opportunities in sports communication.
The reform committee was chaired by veteran editor Joseph Kulangwa and comprised senior professionals drawn from media, academia and public service.
Among its members were Dr Egbert Mkoko of the University of Dar es Salaam, Dr Dominic Nkolimwa, Director of Research and Publications at the Institute of Social Work, UTV Executive Editor Frank Sanga and William Shao, Acting Chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum.
The team also included former TASWA Secretary General Abdul Mohammed and CPA Shija Richard, a manager at the Tanzania Revenue Authority who represented the association’s treasurer.
With the committee’s mandate now complete, the TASWA Executive Committee is expected to meet this week to organise a stakeholders’ forum that will officially launch the 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Proposals arising from the reform process have also been incorporated into a draft of constitutional amendments to be tabled before members for deliberation and approval.
The statement, signed by TASWA Chairman Amir Mhando, said the reforms signal TASWA’s determination to adapt to new realities in sports media and to reinforce its role as a professional, credible and united body for sports writers across the country.