DAR ES SALAAM, March 3 -- THE Fair Competition Commission (FCC), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has initiated the process of publishing national benchmarks in line with the amended Competition Act as part of its efforts to strengthen regulation of the countrys fast-growing online trade.

The initiative goes hand in hand with the launch of a comprehensive consumer protection assessment in the e-commerce sector, a study designed to examine business practices, identify potential risks and seal regulatory gaps in online transactions as digital trade gains momentum across the country.

Speaking on Tuesday during the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), FCC Acting Director General Ms Khadija Ngasongwa said the move seeks ...