Mozambique’s National Communications Institute (INCM) has suspended the licenses of more than 300 radio and television entities for failing to meet legal obligations, including prolonged inactivity and unpaid regulatory fees.
The decision, announced in an INCM statement, affects operators who had not used their licenses for over six consecutive months.
“The revocation of licenses is part of the ongoing effort by the INCM to strengthen regulatory discipline in the sector, ensure the correct use of the radio spectrum, and promote its availability to operators and entities that meet legal and regulatory requirements,” the statement said.
The regulator said the move is part of broader efforts to enforce compliance, optimize use of the radio spectrum, and ensure that broadcasting rights are allocated to entities that meet legal and operational standards.
Despite the sweeping nature of the action, INCM did not disclose the names of the affected entities, leaving uncertainty over whether any active news media outlets are among those suspended.
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