The LTA says the objective of the new five-year regime is to induce investment in the sector and address frequencies abuse. Regulatory findings have indicated that while some radio operators applied to use certain frequencies for non-commercial activities, they are rather using it otherwise. Additionally, Owners and Operators of FM Radio have been found to be in violation of ITU recommended technical standards and without adherence to LTA regulations. CPJ’s Disappointment in Punch FM’s RulingMr. Patrick Honnah of Punch FM had his license revoked under the old one-year regime. The LTA says during the drafting of the new regulation on the new 5-year license regime, the LTA says it solicited inputs from diverse stakeholders’ whose inputs formed part of the wider stakeholder consultation.

Source: Front Page Africa January 09, 2020 00:11 UTC