History
TV Girassol started broadcasting on November 19, 2022, one day ahead of the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, initially only on ZAP, [1] at 7:50pm. [2] The channel was established by Brazilian editor and director Volmar Malgarin (who previously worked at SBT, TV Globo, Record and TV Cultura), who worked for João Lourenço's 2022 re-election campaign. [3]
Following the success of the World Cup broadcasts, the channel acquired the rights to air Brasileirão Série A matches in January 2023, thanks to an agreement with LiveSports. [4] The channel started broadcasting from its permanent facilities in Camama on August 25, 2023. [5]
In June 2024, TV Girassol censored the interview to National Air Force brigadier Emmanuel (Nando) Russo, after the teaser for said interview contained remarks about the economical situation of Angola. [6]
In early 2025, the network was accused of bad practices, a hostile working environment and nepotism. Some staff worked at least twelve hours a day without receiving financial compensation. [7] Opposition publication Club K considers it to be the government's "white elephant". [8]
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Television stations in Angola