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Radio Tumaini was the first private Radio in Tanzania. It began its operation in February, 1994. It is the property of Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Dar es salaam, and as such is a non profit organization. It started broadcasting 24 hours in February 1997. The main language used is Kiswahili. Airtime is shared as follows: 36 % - dedicated to News in Swahili and English such as rebroadcasting of Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, Radio France International and special news programmes and press review prepared by Radio Tumaini .

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