The idea for a TPA news channel was first mooted in November 2020, when TPA announced the creation of its first two theme channels, the other being TPA Educa, an educational channel.[1]
TPA Notícias was announced in May 2022, when it relocated to new facilities. It was initially expected to be operational by 15 July, as a replacement to TPA Internacional; this also led to the plan to merge TPA 2 with Palanca TV to create a cultural and sports channel.[2] Castings for future presenters were held in June.[3] The channel started broadcasting on July 18.[4]
Shortly after the results of the 2022 elections were made public, journalist Hamilton Cruz, who presented the midnight bulletin (Jornal da Meia-Noite), quit his job. He questioned TPA's administration and was concerned about how TPA was used as a tool of the ruling MPLA administration.[4] The channel has been criticized at launch time by opposition publication Folha 8, which considers it to be an extension of its long-running collaboration with the ruling party.[5]
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