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REGULATORY BODIES EMERGE TO SHAPE TANZANIA’S COMMUNICATIONS AND SHIPPING SECTORS

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA - In a bid to streamline government services and enhance public service delivery, two regulatory bodies have been established in Tanzania. The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) and the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) are tasked with regulating respective sectors and promoting competition.

TCRA: Regulating Communications Sector

The TCRA is responsible for regulating the electronic and postal communication sector in Tanzania. Established under the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority Act, No.12 of 2003, it merged two regulatory bodies - the Tanzania Communications Commission (TCC) and the Tanzania Broadcasting Commission (TBC).

“We are committed to promoting competition and protecting consumers in the communications sector,” said a TCRA spokesperson.

The authority’s core functions include:

  • Licensing and regulating communications service providers
  • Developing and implementing policies and regulations for the communications sector
  • Monitoring and enforcing compliance with laws and regulations
  • Resolving disputes between communications service providers and consumers

TCRA has a staff of over 300 people and several regional offices located throughout Tanzania. It is also a member of international organizations such as:

  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • African Telecommunications Union (ATU)

TASAC: Regulating Shipping Agencies

The TASAC was established under the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act, 2017 to regulate shipping agencies and related operations in Tanzania. The Act aims to:

  • Ensure compliance with international maritime standards
  • Improve safety and security in Tanzanian waters
  • Enhance the efficiency of port and maritime trade activities

“We are working towards improving safety and security in our ports and waters,” said a TASAC spokesperson.

The corporation is responsible for:

  • Licensing and regulating shipping agencies
  • Promoting safety and security in Tanzanian ports and waters
  • Ensuring compliance with international maritime standards
  • Facilitating and promoting maritime trade activities

Contact Details

For more information on regulatory bodies and quality control laboratories, please see the following links:

  • Government Contact List: [link]
  • Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List: [link]

Contact Information

Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)

Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC)

  • PSSSF Tower Building, 8th Floor, Plot No. 20/21, Garden Avenue/Ohio Street, P.O Box 989, Dar es Salaam
  • Free: 0800 110 107 Ph: +255 22 2127314 Fax: +255 22 2127313 E-mail: barua@tcra.go.tz
  • Website: https://www.tasac.go.tz/