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Notice to lift the moratorium in respect of applications for community broadcasting services and radio frequency spectrum

2019-07-30

ICASA has lifted the 2015 moratorium in respect of applications for Class Community Sound Broadcasting Service Licences and applications for Radio Frequency Spectrum for purposes of providing a community broadcasting service. Kindly 

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ICASA begins a process to review Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations of 2015

2019-07-26

ICASA has published a notice of intention to amend Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations. The amendment is necessitated by the need to promote adoption of latest technological gadgets operating in the licence-free radio as well as frequency spectrum bands on a non-interference and zero protection basis from interference. 

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Policy Direction on Unassigned High Demand Spectrum going through the requisite processes prior to publication

2019-07-19

The Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies advises that the Policy Direction on Unassigned High Demand Spectrum has been finalised and is going through the requisite processes prior to publication.

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Public awareness campaign and new regional office in the Northern Cape

2019-06-24

ICASA concludes its public education and awareness campaign in the Northern Cape and announces a new office in the Region

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Regulatory Impact Assessment Report reveals need for Inquiry into Must-Carry Regulations

2019-06-19

ICASA will soon be conducting an Inquiry into Must-Carry Regulations so as to reach a comprehensive and accurate conclusion on the effectiveness of these regulations and consequently decide whether the current Regulations require an amendment. 

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Public Hearings on Draft Sports Broadcasting Service Amendment Regulations

2019-05-20

Public Hearings on Draft Sports Broadcasting Service Amendment Regulations 2018

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