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ZANZIBAR BROADCASTING COMMISSION

TUME YA UTANGAZAJI ZANZIBAR

Our Services

The Zanzibar Broadcasting Commission (ZBC) is responsible for regulating, licensing, and supervising broadcasting services in Zanzibar. The Commission ensures compliance with laws and standards, supervise ethical broadcasting, manages content quality, supports media development through training and research, handles public complaints and strengthens cooperation within the broadcasting sector locally and internationally.

What We Do

BETTER SERVICE, BETTER BROADCASTING

TO INSPECT BROADCASTING BUSINESS

TO INSPECT BROADCASTING BUSINESS

To inspect institution which carry on broadcasting business.

TO GIVE DIRECTION TO THE BROADCASTING BUSINESS.

TO GIVE DIRECTION TO THE BROADCASTING BUSINESS.

To give any direction to the broadcasting business which in its opinion deem necessary.

PROTECTION OF CULTURE AND TRADITION

PROTECTION OF CULTURE AND TRADITION

To protect policy, security, culture and tradition of Zanzibar not to be destroyed.

BROADCASTING STATIONS REGISTRATION

BROADCASTING STATIONS REGISTRATION

To maintain a register of all person licensed as broadcasters, dealers in broadcasting stations.

REGULATION AND MANAGEMENT

REGULATION AND MANAGEMENT

To supervise and regulate broadcasting activities to ensure accountability and efficiency in the media sector.

ISSUANCE OF LICENSES

ISSUANCE OF LICENSES

To regulate the issuance of broadcasting licenses in accordance with laws, procedures, and national standards.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT

CONTENT MANAGEMENT

To oversee the quality of content on radio, television, and digital platforms.

PROTECTION OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS

PROTECTION OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS

To ensure that broadcasting content adheres to ethics, culture, and professional standards

OUR COMMITMENT IN SERVING

Zanzibar Broadcasting Commission is committed to providing quality, transparent, and professional services that promote responsible broadcasting and effective communication. Through continuous innovation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to broadcasting standards, we strive to create an environment that supports media growth, public awareness, and access to reliable information.

Our focus is to ensure that all broadcasting services operate in a manner that respects national values, protects public interests, and contributes to the social and economic development of Zanzibar. We believe that quality service delivery is the foundation of a strong and trusted broadcasting sector.