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Broadcasting | Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
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Broadcasting
The CRA Act mandates BOCRA to regulate all broadcasting; subscription management services and re-broadcasting activities save for the state broadcasting. It is in this light that BOCRA regulates
Yarona FM
,
Duma FM
,
Gabz FM
and
eBotswana
.
Commercial radio stations namely Yarona, Duma, Gabz FM are all available in most of major towns and villages in Botswana. The stations have extended access to their services through online broadcasting transmission which makes them accessible worldwide.
eBotswana television station is currently available in Gaborone and surrounding villages within a 60km radius of Gaborone through terrestrial broadcasting. eBotswana will in future introduce a satellite broadcast service in order to achieve national coverage.
Broadcasters are required to promote music tracks by local artists. Broadcasters’ licences specify a certain percentage of local content to be complied with.
Click the link for
National Broadcasting Board Audience Survey
for the Broadcasting Sector in Botswana.
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw
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telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
BOCRA Portal
QOS Monitoring
Licensing
telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
Broadcasting
The CRA Act mandates BOCRA to regulate all broadcasting; subscription management services and re-broadcasting activities save for the state broadcasting. It is in this light that BOCRA regulates
Yarona FM
,
Duma FM
,
Gabz FM
and
eBotswana
.
Commercial radio stations namely Yarona, Duma, Gabz FM are all available in most of major towns and villages in Botswana. The stations have extended access to their services through online broadcasting transmission which makes them accessible worldwide.
eBotswana television station is currently available in Gaborone and surrounding villages within a 60km radius of Gaborone through terrestrial broadcasting. eBotswana will in future introduce a satellite broadcast service in order to achieve national coverage.
Broadcasters are required to promote music tracks by local artists. Broadcasters’ licences specify a certain percentage of local content to be complied with.
Click the link for
National Broadcasting Board Audience Survey
for the Broadcasting Sector in Botswana.
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw