censor its contents. Therefore, criticism over his governance mounted until October 12, 2012 a group of policemen and municipal police force forced the closure of the radio on the grounds that it had internal problems to solve. In fact the defeated corrupt management group to which Mr. Candeeiro was linked, tried to derail the newly established managing board. Following vigorous intervention by FORCOM, MISA-Mozambique and other civil society organizations, the radio was again reopened on Monday, October 15, 2012. Some of the causes may be at the root of this unfortunate event: 1. Political grievances between the radio and Candeeiro have always seemed to influence and interfere in editorial policy of the radio. 2. Candeeiro’s personal interest in controlling the radio and so, turning it into his sounding box 3. Lack of knowledge on the media legislation from politicians. das Comunicações de Moçambique) (INCM) is the governmental body that regulates the telecommunications sector. After their broadcasting licenses have been approved by the GABINFO, the INCM issues licences to telecommunications companies. It also assigns frequencies to radio stations and television channels. Who regulates Broadcasting and Telecommunications in Mozambique? Is it the National Communications Institute? The National Communications Institute of Mozambique (Instituto Nacional 6R7KLVLV'HPRFUDF\"