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Who owns Azam TV?

Azam TV is owned by Bakhresa (Tanzania).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Bakhresa Group reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇹🇿 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Origin
🇹🇿 Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Category
Media & entertainmentFilm & televisionTelevision networks
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Azam TV

Azam TV is Bakhresa's pay-television service, sold as bouquets carrying English and Swahili entertainment, round-the-clock Swahili series and films, live football, children's programming and news. It distributes by satellite, digital terrestrial and streaming, reaches subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa, and is also available through the AzamTV MAX mobile app. Its programming comes from Azam Media, which is licensed by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority to produce it.

Ownership timeline of Azam TV

  1. ? – present Bakhresa [1] reported

Where Azam TV sits in Bakhresa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Azam TV?

The parent company of Azam TV is Bakhresa, a privately held company headquartered in Tanzania.

Is Azam TV Tanzanian?

Yes. Azam TV originated in Tanzania and its owner, Bakhresa, is also headquartered in Tanzania.

Is Azam TV still owned by Bakhresa?

Yes. As of 20 September 2026, Azam TV is still owned by Bakhresa. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Bakhresa Group — divisions, subsidiaries and brands — Bakhresa Group, Official document; retrieved 20 September 2026.

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