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Title: Role of the Regulator CHALLENGES AND EXPECTATIONS


1
Role of the Regulator CHALLENGES AND
EXPECTATIONS
  • Presented by
  • Dr. Cuthbert Chidoori
  • Director General
  • POTRAZ
  • Zimbabwe

2
AGENDA
  • INTRODUCTION
  • THE ROLE OF POTRAZ and BAZ?
  • WHAT ARE THE TRENDS IN ICTs?
  • EXPECTATIONS FROM THE LICENSEES
  • CONCLUSIONS

3
INTRODUCTION
  • Communications sector is vital for the success of
    organisations and the country. (This is
    recognised also in the RBZ Monetary Policy)
  • Current fixed tele-density is about 2.6 lines 100
    inhabitants.
  • High communications coverage and efficient
    communications networks result in
  • Reduced transport costs
  • Reducted costs on education and information
    delivery
  • Facilitates decision process because of easy
    access to data and information.
  • Increases productivity with just in time
    deliveries and orders
  • Reduces distances (only a phone call or fax or
    email away)
  • Access to markets through internet.
  • Efficient Postal and courier services facilitate
    prompt delivery of important documents and spare
    parts.

4
WHO WHAT IS THE ROLE OF POTRAZ?
  • Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory
    Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)
  • Established by an Act of Parliament, Postal and
    Telecommunications Act Chapter 1205 of 2000.
  • Separated the regulatory and operational roles.
  • Act resulted in formation of successor companies
    to PTC
  • ZIMPOST for postal and courier services
  • NetOne for mobile services
  • TelOne for fixed telephone, data and internet
  • Minister of Transport and Communications is the
    custodian of the Act.
  • Board of 7 Members appointed by the Minister runs
    the Authority. Director-General (ex-officio
    member of Board) is responsible for day-to-day
    activities.
  • POTRAZ has an establishment of experts in
    engineering, finance, economics, law,
    administration, accounts.
  • POTRAZ is an autonomous body that funds its
    operations from fees levied to licensees, does
    not receive allocation from the fiscus.

5
WHO WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BAZ?
  • The Braodcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)
  • Established by an Act of Parliament, Broadcasting
    Act Chapter 1206 of 2001.
  • Separated the regulatory and operational roles.
  • Act resulted in formation of successor companies
    to ZBC
  • Four national radio stations
  • Two national television stations
  • One Signal Carrier company (TRANSMEDIA)
  • Minister of State for Information is the
    custodian of the Act.
  • Provision of a 9-member Board
  • Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio member of
    Board) is responsible for day-to-day activities.
  • BAZ has an establishment of experts in
    broadcasting, engineering, finance, economics,
    law, administration, accounts.
  • BAZ is an autonomous body that should fund its
    operations from fees levied to licensees.

6
WHO WHAT IS THE ROLE OF Regulators
  • Functions and Powers of the Regulatory
    Authorities are clearly defined in the relevant
    Acts and include
  • to ensure the provision of sufficient domestic
    and international broadcasting, postal and
    telecommunications services through out Zimbabwe.
  • To exercise licensing and regulatory functions in
    respect of broadcasting, postal and telecom
    system and services in Zimbabwe.
  • Ensure that reasonable demands for broadcasting,
    postal and telecom services are satisfied.
  • To promote the interests of consumers in respect
    of variety, availability, accessibility,
    affordability and quality of services provided.
  • To promote and facilitate conducive competitive
    environment in the broadcasting, postal and
    telecommunications sectors.
  • To approve and monitor tariffs charged for the
    provision of services. The regulators do NOT
    determine tariffs charged by operators.
  • To allocate, assign and manage radio frequency
    spectrum and numbering.
  • To ensure universal service provision of
    services.
  • To advise the relevant Ministers on all matters
    relating to systems and services.

7
WHO WHAT IS THE ROLE OF Regulators contd
  • licenses services and not technology, and have to
    date licensed
  • Radio stations 4
  • Television stations 2
  • Signal carrier - 1
  • Postal Services (General) 1 Licensee
  • National Commercial Courier Services 4
  • International Commercial Courier Services 3
  • Public Fixed Telephone Services 2
  • Public Mobile Services 3
  • Public Data Services 3
  • Internet Access Provider (with VOIP) 1
  • Private Telecommunications Networks (several)

8
WHAT ARE THE TRENDS IN ICTs?
  • It is important for Zimbabwes communications
    sector to keep track of global trends in order to
    sustain their operations. The trends are
    characterised by
  • High technology turnover
  • Convergence of technologies
  • Value Added Services
  • Interconnection
  • Changing consumer tastes and demands
  • Legislation which lags behind Technological
    changes

9
EXPECTATIONS FROM LICENSEES
  • Roll out Targets
  • Quality of Service Standards
  • Cost based tariffs
  • Universal Service Obligations
  • Fair trading or competition
  • Responsiveness to consumer needs and demands
  • Local Content quotas for Broadcasters

10
CONCLUSION
  • International bodies such as Comesa (ARICEA) are
    critical for exchange of views for best practices

11
Thank you !!
Email Cuthbert.Chidoori_at_potraz.gov.zw Web
address www.potraz.gov.zw
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