Tanzanian govt demands $930 fee from bloggers in internet clampdown

This is CNN ^

[ameribbean expat]

(CNN) As part of sweeping new internet regulations, the Tanzanian government has introduced a $930 fee for those wanting to have an online blog, giving the authorities unprecedented control over the internet.

The government now requires all bloggers to pay the annual fee and register before they begin publishing material.

It's not just bloggers affected by the provisions, but online radio stations, online streaming platforms, online forums, social media users and internet cafes.

[ameribbean expat]

And another nail is hammered into Rousseau's coffin. 80 bucks a month to have a blog.

[a fool in paradise]

Didn’t CNN stop allowing readers comments on articles?

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Maybe Jim will do something like this to help keep the Blog Pimps out!

[Vendome]

Ping...

[PLMerite]

They have internet in Tanzania? I didn’t know they even had electricity...

[2ndDivisionVet]

You just gave Kamela Harris an idea.

[UCANSEE2]

Maybe Jim will do something like this to help keep the Blog Pimps out!

I understand your motive, but your request borders on FR having paid advertising, which Jim has specifically avoided.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Here, at Free Republic, we call this sarcasm.

[Jack Hammer]

They’ve been listening to China’s Xi.

[UCANSEE2]

Here, at Free Republic, we call this sarcasm.

Very dry sarcasm.

; )

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

We all have our specialties.

;-)

[UCANSEE2]

True.

Mine is that I am a ‘useless curmudgeon’.