[kictanet] Fwd: TCRA to enforce use of .tz domain names

[Ahmed Mohamed Maawy]

I may not think forcing that is a good idea. But building awareness and
positively sensitizing people may be better.

In the long run already established websites may face a battle with the new
way they may need to rebrand..
On 3 Jun 2016 10:42 am, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Listers
>
> Interesting developments from our neighbors. Something to emulate or
> should we leave the choice to enterprise and individuals?
>
> *Ali Hussein*
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> *From:* "Mohsin from Extreme Web Technologies Ltd" <
> support at extremewebtechnologies.com>
> *Date:* 3 June 2016 at 10:12:00 AM EAT
> *To:* "Ali Hussein" <Ali.Hussein at Campusciti.com
> <Ali.Hussein at campusciti.com>>
> *Subject:* *TCRA to enforce use of .tz domain names*
> *Reply-To:* "Mohsin from Extreme Web Technologies Ltd" <
> support at extremewebtechnologies.com>
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> Hi Ali
>
> Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) published a public
> notice in the Daily News on 1st June, 2016 that reminds us that *all
> business entities registered in the country should have and use dot(.) tz
> domain names.*
>
> The notice stated that this requirement is in order to comply with the
> regulatory requirements and to contribute to the national revenue. However,
> the notice does not give a deadline to do so or limit the use of other
> domain endings. Therefore we assume that if you own a .com, .net, .org, or
> any other domain ending then you are required to register a respective .tz
> domain name.
>
> *Extreme Web Technologies is the top performing accredited registrar of
> tzNIC.* The price of domain registration for .TZ is TZS 25,000/- per
> annum. If you are using a .com, .net, .org or any other extensions, please
> get in touch with us so we can assist you to acquire your .TZ domain and
> setup the redirections if required. You can continue using your current
> domain name for your email communications.
>
> Here is the full public notice as published by the Daily News:
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>
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> Mohsin Sumar, CEO
> Extreme Web Technologies Ltd
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