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Mozambique digital, telecom, and media regulatory reforms

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Mozambique digital digital, telecom, and telecommunications media regulatory reforms

Mozambique is undertaking regulatory reforms to modernize its digital and telecommunications sectors. Under Decree No. 36/2026, the government implemented new telecommunications and scarce resources licensing regulations. This framework replaces regulations, replacing the 2017 system, introducing unified and class-based licenses that vary by geographic scale. The new rules reduce approval times for class-based licenses to 15 days and offer different validity periods, system with Class A and B licenses lasting 15 years and Class C licenses lasting five years. unified, class-based licenses. Parallel to these infrastructure reforms, the government is reviewing labor laws to address the digital economy. Officials from economy, specifically discussing social protections for platform workers through the Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Action and the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC) are discussing social protections (INTIC). Expanding its regulatory scope, Mozambique has introduced a new legal framework for platform workers, the media sector via Law No. 19/2026 and Law No. 20/2026, replacing regulations dating back to the early 1990s. These laws formally bring digital and internet-only publications under the sector’s legal regime and cap foreign capital participation in media companies at 35%. The new media legislation includes press freedom protections, such as ride-hailing editorial independence and delivery drivers. The proposed legislative changes aim the right to establish legal links between service providers source confidentiality, while establishing a formal Press Card. Regarding broadcasting, radio and television operators—including digital platforms, increase algorithmic transparency, platforms—must now ensure a minimum of 80% locally produced content. The law also introduces a “family hour” between 06:00 and create tools 20:00 to prohibit content unsuitable for labor inspection minors and conflict mediation to protect vulnerable groups within the digital ecosystem. bans political parties, unions, and employer associations from conducting broadcasting activities.

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  1. 2026-08-28 11:44 UTC Mozambique digital, telecom, and media regulatory reforms
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