… Cran says it proposes the changes to both telecommunication and broadcasting licence fees and levies in order to cover the costs of regulating these sectors. “The Communications Amendment Act of 2020 establishes the rationale for the regulatory levy, namely to fund Cran’s regulat …
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has proposed switching from a progressive fee structure to a fixed 1.2% levy on broadcaster revenue, a change that would dramatically increase costs for small radio stations already struggling with the shift to digital platforms.
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CRAN's proposed fixed levy threatens viability of small radio stations already struggling with digital transition.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia has proposed switching from a progressive fee structure to a fixed 1.2% levy on broadcaster revenue, a change that would dramatically increase costs for small radio stations already struggling with the shift to digital platforms.