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THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGIES BILL, 2009
MEMORANDUM
The objects of this Bill are to—continue the existence of the Communications Authority and rename it
as the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority;provide for the regulation of information and communication technology;
facilitate access to information and communication technologies;
protect the rights and interests of service providers and consumers;
(e)
repeal the Telecommunications Act, 1994, and the Radiocommunications
Act, 1994; andprovide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.
M. MALILA,
Attorney-General
N.A.B. 15, 2009
16th June, 2009
 
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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Short title and commencement
Interpretation
Supremacy of Act
PART 11
THE ZAMBIA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGYAUTHORITY
Continuation and re-naming of AuthorityFunctions of AuthorityIndependence of AuthorityAuthority to issue guidelinesCompetition in sectorPART III
LICENSING OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS OTHER THAN
RADIOCOMMUNIATIONS
Prohibition of operation of network or provision of service
without licenceLicencesApplication for licenceIssue of licenceConditions of licence
Variation of licence
Surrender of licenceTransfer of licenceAmendment of licenceSuspension or cancellation of licence
Renewal of licence
Exemption of specific persons, activities etc.Obligations of persons undertaking exempt activities
Reserved service
Provision of essential servicesChange of control of licencee
Necessity for scarce resources assignment
Register
N.A.B. 15, 2009
 
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PART IV
R
ADIOCOMMUNICATION
S
ERVICES
Application of part
Prohibition of operating radio station, etc. without licence
Application for licenceLicenceConditions of licence
Duration of licenceRenewal of licenceLicence not transferableCertificate of competence to operate amateur radio stationUnauthorised activitiesSuspension or revocation of licence or certificateNotice to be given certain works
PART V
E
CONOMIC
R
EGULATION
Definition
Relevant markets and dominant market players
Interconnection
Register of interconnection agreement
Access agreement
Co location
Interim arrangements for interconnection, access or co
location
Authority to be copiedTariffs for services to public
Tariffs for services offered by licencee holding dominant
position
Forbearance
Approval of tariffs and charges by Authority
Tariff rates and regulationsPenalty for using unapproved tariffs, charges etc
PART VIT
ECHNICAL
R
EGULATION
Prohibition of using frequency, bands, etc. without assignment
Spectrum and number assignment
Numbering plan
Assignment exemption
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