No. 12 Media Services 2016 Repeals Cap. 229 and 149 66. The Newspapers Act and the Tanzania News Agency (Repealing) Act are hereby repealed. Transitional provisions Caps. 229 and 149 67. Notwithstanding the repeal of the Newspaper Act and Tanzania News Agency (Repealing) Act (a) any press card or certificate granted under the repealed Act, prior to the commencement of this Act in relation to the production, distribution or supply of media services shall remain in operation until it is revoked, annulled or otherwise replaced. (b) all persons practicing journalism without qualifications stipulated under this Act shall, within five years of the coming into operation of this Act meet the qualification provided for under this Act; and (c) all orders, rules, quidelines and regulations made under the repealed Act shall continue to have effect until revoked by subsidiary legislation made pursuant to this Act. 43