72 No. 3
Events of
National
Interest
Electronic and Postal Communications
2010
105.(1) The regulations pertaining to the provision of
content regarding events of National interest shall(a)
(b)
(c)
be designed to ensure that content regarding events of
national interest shall be reasonably accessible to
members of the public simultaneously with the
occurrence of such events or without undue delay
after the occurrence of such events;
clearly identify the nature of events that fall to be
categorized as events of national interest; and
not interfere unduly with the commercial affairs of
content service licensees.
(2) Events of National interest shall include, but not be
restricted to significant sporting events that are of interest or
importance to a substantial proportion of mainland Tanzanian
society.
(3)
The Authority shall make rules or regulations to
regulate Subscription Content Service Provider from acquiring
exclusive rights that prevent or hinder the public broadcaster from
broadcasting sporting events that are of national interest.
News and
current
affairs
106.(1) The regulations relating to news and current
affairs shall be made to ensure that content service licensees provide
news and information on current affairs(a) on a regular basis;
(b) that is accurate, balanced, impartial and fair; and
(c) dealing with international, regional, national and,
where appropriate, local matters.
(2) The regulations relating to news and current affairs shall
give due regard to the commercial interests of content service
licensees.