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Regulatory Burden on Tanzanian Broadcasters with 18 Statutory Levies

Habari mpya za biashara Tanzania · maelezo ya Regulatory Burden on Tanzanian Broadcasters with 18 Sta… · imesasishwa 6 Aug 2026 · habari za biashara · kampuni · uwekezaji

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  • Presenting the findings at the Annual Broadcasters Conference in Dodoma on February 12, 2026, TCRA’s Manager for Broadcasting Services, Andrew Kisaka, admitted that the current system needs an overhaul.
  • According to Amos Ngosha, chairperson of the National Independent Broadcasters Association (NIBA), the financial health of independent radio and television stations has plummeted compared to pre-2015 levels.
  • Broadcasters face more than 18 different statutory levies.
  • With over 250 radio stations spread across the country, these independent outlets often serve rural areas where the state broadcaster, TBC, cannot reach.
  • Ngosha noted instances where a station operating 24 hours a day employs only two or three broadcasters, making quality programming impossible.

Nukuu za habari mpya na vyanzo: Regulatory Burden on Tanzanian Broadcasters with 18 Sta…

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Broadcasters face more than 18 different statutory levies. The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) alone charges multiple annual fees, while other state agencies extract levies based on gross revenue rather than profit.

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