The Independent Broadcasting Authority Act,2025

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THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
ACT, 2025
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section
1. Short title and commencement
2. Interpretation
3. Non-Application of Act
PART II
THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
4. Continuation of Authority
5. Functions of Authority
6. Constitution of Board
7. Functions of the Board
8. Director-General, Secretary and other staff
PART III
LICENSING OF BROADCASTING SERVICES
9. Non-application of Part
10. Licence and classes of licence
11. Prohibition of providing broadcasting service without
broadcast licence orbroadcast-related licence
12. Procedure for determination of broadcast needs
13. Application for broadcast licence or broadcast-related
licence
14. Qualification to apply for broadcast licence or
broadcast-related licence
Single copies of this Act may be obtained from the Government Printer,
P.O. Box 30136, 10101, Lusaka, Price K64.00 each

e or
broadcast-related licence
Single copies of this Act may be obtained from the Government Printer,
P.O. Box 30136, 10101, Lusaka, Price K64.00 each

15. Prohibition of providing online broadcasting service
without online broadcast licence
16. Application for online broadcast licence
17. Validity
18. Renewal of licence
19. Variation of licence
20. Prohibition of transfer, sell, etc of licence
21. Suspension or cancellation of licence
22. Duplicate licence
23. Display of licence
24. Register of licences
25. Publication of copies of register
PART IV
STANDARDS RELATING TO BROADCASTING
SERVICES
26. Broadcast Charter
27. Quality of service
28. Editorial policy
29. Programme standards
30. Editorial guidelines
PART VI
INSPECTORATE
31. Inspectors
32. Power of entry, search and inspection
PART VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
33. Technical standards, spectrum management and
network licensing
34. Change or alteration in shareholding
35. Free-to-air channels
36. Carriage of channels by holder of broadcast licence
that provides subscription broadcasting service
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iage of channels by holder of broadcast licence
that provides subscription broadcasting service
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37. Request for information
38. Compliance order
39. Appeals
40. Administrative penalty
41. Guidelines
42. Regulations
43. Repeal of Cap. 171 and savings and transitional
provisions
SCHEDULES
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delines
42. Regulations
43. Repeal of Cap. 171 and savings and transitional
provisions
SCHEDULES
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An Act to continue the existence of the Independent
Broadcasting Authority and re-define its functions;
reconstitute the Board of the Independent Broadcasting
Authority and re-define its functions; to regulate the
broadcasting industry in the Republic; provide for pluralism
and diversity in the broadcasting industry; to repeal and
replace the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act, Cap. 171 and to provide for matters connected with, or incidental
to, the foregoing. [30th December, 2025
ENACTED by the Parliament of Zambia
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1. This Act may be cited as the Independent Broadcasting
Authority Act, 2025, and shall come into operation on the date
appointed by the Minister, by statutory instrument. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“active politics” has the meaning assigned to the words in
the Benefits of Former Presidents Act;
“Authority” means the Independent Broadcasting Authority
continued under section 4;
“associate” has the meaning assigned to the word in the Anti-
Corruption Act;
Enactment
Short title
and
commencement
Interpretation
Cap. 15
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ACT
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o the word in the Anti-
Corruption Act;
Enactment
Short title
and
commencement
Interpretation
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25 of 2025
Date of Assent: 23rd December, 2025
Cap. 91
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25 of 2025
Date of Assent: 23rd December, 2025
Cap. 91
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“broadcast content” means audio or audio-visual material
with, or without, text or data transmitted by the
Corporation, state-owned broadcaster or a holder of a
licence issued under this Act;
“Broadcast Charter” means the Broadcast Charter issued by
the Authority under section 26;
“broadcasting” means the transmission of audio or audio-
visual content intended for receipt by the public;
“broadcasting service” means a service that delivers
broadcast content to a person having equipment
appropriate for receiving that service, irrespective of the
means of transmission, but does not include a service, or a
class of service as maybe prescribed;
“Chairperson” means the person elected as Chairperson of
the Board under section 6;
“citizen” has the meaning assigned to the word in the
Constitution;
“commercial broadcasting” means a broadcasting service
operated for profit;
“community broadcasting” means a broadcasting service
which—
(a) is fully controlled by a non-profit organisation and
operated for non-profit; and
(b) serves a specific community;
“Corporation” means the Zambia National Broadcasting
Corporation continued in existence under the Zambia
National Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2025;
“Director-General” means a person appointed as Director-
General under section 8;
“editorial policy” means a set of guidelines and principles
that the Corporation, a state-owned broadcaster or a holder
of a licence shall apply when creating broadcast content
and submit to the Authority in accordance with section 28;
Cap.

owned broadcaster or a holder
of a licence shall apply when creating broadcast content
and submit to the Authority in accordance with section 28;
Cap.

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“Emoluments Commission” means the Emoluments
Commission established under the Constitution;
“Engineering Institution of Zambia” means the Engineering
Institution of Zambia continued in existence under the
Engineering Institution of Zambia Act;
“free-to-air” means a broadcasting channel which can be
accessed by anyone without the need to pay a subscription
fee;
“higher education institution” has the meaning assigned to
the words in the Higher Education Act;
“Information and Communications Technology Association
of Zambia” means the Information and Communications
Technology Association established under the Information
and Communications Technology Association of Zambia
Act;
“licence” means a broadcast, broadcast-related or online
broadcast licence issued by the Authority under this Act;
“local authority” has the meaning assigned to the words in
the Constitution;
“local content” means programming that is produced under
the creative control of a citizen and includes—
(a) a production where the producer, director or
scriptwriter is a citizen;
(b) a production where at least half of the leading actors,
including voice actors, or on-screen presenters
appearing in the production are citizens;
(c) a production produced and post-produced in the
Republic;
(d) a production where the language used is one or more
of the local languages in the Republic; or
Cap.

on produced and post-produced in the
Republic;
(d) a production where the language used is one or more
of the local languages in the Republic; or
Cap.

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Cap. 432
Cap. 136
Cap. 473
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Cap. 136
Cap. 473
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(e) in the case of an animated production, where the
production satisfies at least three of the following
requirements:
(i) the production designer is a citizen;
(ii) the character designer is a citizen;
(iii) the supervising layout artist is a citizen;
(iv) the supervising story board artist is a
citizen; or
(v) the key background artist is a citizen;
“online broadcasting service” means a broadcasting service
delivered over internet protocol based networks such as
internet radio, internet television or internet protocol
television, video on demand, web-television, but does not
include—
(a) corporate audio or audio-visual communication;
(b) a broadcasting service that primarily provides data
or text, whether with, or without, audio or video
clips such as an online newspaper, blog, weblog,
audio or audio-visual clips;
(c) personal audio or audio visual streaming on social
media or any other similar broadcasting service;
or
(d) a broadcasting service or class of broadcasting
service as the Authority may determine;
“radio” means the conveyance of audio content or suitably
encoded textual information;
“relative” has the meaning assigned to the word in the Anti-
Corruption Act;
“repealed Act” means the Independent Broadcasting
Authority Act, repealed under section 43;
“signal distributor” means a licensed operator providing cable,
terrestrial, internet protocol -based or satellite broadcasting
network and multiplexing services done by way of direct
to home or direct to device service;
Cap.

, internet protocol -based or satellite broadcasting
network and multiplexing services done by way of direct
to home or direct to device service;
Cap.

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“state-owned broadcaster” has the meaning assigned to the
words in the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation
Act, 2025;
“subscriber” means a person who lawfully accesses, uses or
receives a broadcasting service;
“subscription broadcasting service” means a broadcasting
service provided to a subscriber on payment of a fee;
“subscriber management service” means the provision of
customer care and administrative services in respect of a
broadcasting service, including subscription fee collection,
operation of a call centre, operation of walk-in centre, sales
and marketing services, technical and installation support;
“Vice-Chairperson” means the person elected as Vice-
Chairperson of the Board under section 6;
“Zambia Information and Communication Technology
Authority” means the Zambia Information and
Communications Technology Authority established under
the Information and Communication Technologies Act; and
“Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants” means the
Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants established
under the Accountants Act. 3. This Act shall not apply to print media. PART II
THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
4.

tered Accountants established
under the Accountants Act. 3. This Act shall not apply to print media. PART II
THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
4.

(1) The Independent Broadcasting Authority established
under the repealed Act is continued as if established under this
Act as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common
seal, capable of suing and of being sued in its corporate name and
has power subject to this Act, to do all acts and things that a body
corporate may, by law, do or perform. (2) The First Schedule applies to the Authority. 5. (1) The functions of the Authority are to—
(a) regulate the broadcasting industry;
(b) promote a pluralistic and diverse broadcasting industry
in the Republic;
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2025
Cap. 169
Cap. 390
Non-
application
of Act
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of Authority
Functions of
Authority
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Cap. 169
Cap. 390
Non-
application
of Act
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of Authority
Functions of
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(c) monitor the performance of the broadcasting industry;
(d) collaborate with the Zambia Information and Communications
Technology Authority, in safeguarding rational and efficient
use of frequencies allocated to a holder of a broadcast licence;
(e) set and enforce broadcasting service standards relating to
the broadcasting industry in the Republic which may
include the following:
(i) election broadcasting;
(ii) community broadcasting;
(iii) commercial broadcasting;
(iv) educational broadcasting; and
(v) religious broadcasting;
(f) develop programme standards relating to broadcasting in
the Republic and enforce compliance with those
standards;
(g) ensure that a provider of a broadcasting service develops
programming that reflects the diversity, culture, norms
and beliefs of the Republic;
(h) ensure that a provider of a broadcasting service covers
matters of public interest and local significance in a
balanced, fair and accurate manner;
(i) ensure that a provider of a broadcasting service places a
high priority on the protection of children from exposure
to programmes that may be harmful;
(j) receive, investigate and resolve complaints relating to the
broadcasting industry;
(k) collaborate with relevant authorities on matters relating
to competition and advertising in the broadcasting
industry;
(l) conduct research into matters relating to the broadcasting
industry; and
(m) advise the Minister on matters relating to the broadcasting
industry.

(l) conduct research into matters relating to the broadcasting
industry; and
(m) advise the Minister on matters relating to the broadcasting
industry.

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(2) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Authority
shall not be subject to the direction of a person or an authority in
the performance of its functions. 6. (1) There is constituted the Board of the Authority which
consists of the following part-time members appointed by the
Minister:
(a) a representative of the Ministry responsible for
broadcasting;
(b) a representative of the Attorney-General;
(c) a representative of a higher education institution that
offers media studies;
(d) a representative of a recognised professional media body;
(e) a representative of a christian religious body;
(f) a representative of the Information and Communications
Technology Association of Zambia;
(g) a representative of the Engineering Institution of Zambia;
(h) a representative of the Zambia Institute of Chartered
Accountants; and
(i) one person from the private sector with relevant knowledge
and experience in matters relating to this Act. (2) The members referred to under subsection (1)(a) to (h)
shall be nominated by their respective ministries, institutions or
organisations for appointment by the Minister.

ed to under subsection (1)(a) to (h)
shall be nominated by their respective ministries, institutions or
organisations for appointment by the Minister.

(3) The members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson of the Board from among themselves. (4) Despite subsection (3), the members referred to under
subsection (1)(a) and (b) are not eligible for election as a
Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson. (5) A person shall not be nominated or appointed as a member
of the Board if that person—
(a) is not a citizen;
(b) is a member of Parliament or local authority;
(c) is an office bearer or employee of a political party;
(d) is an undischarged bankrupt;
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of Board
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bearer or employee of a political party;
(d) is an undischarged bankrupt;
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(e) has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or
dishonesty;
(f) has been convicted of an offence under any other written
law and sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding
six months without the option of a fine; and
(g) is a member of a board, employee or shareholder of an
institution in the broadcasting industry. (6) The First Schedule applies to the Board. 7. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Board
shall provide strategic policy direction to the Authority. (2) Despite the generality of subsection (1), the functions of
the Board are to—
(a) approve the policies, programmes and strategies of the
Authority;
(b) approve the annual budget estimates and financial
statements of the Authority;
(c) approve the annual work plans, action plans and activity
reports of the Authority;
(d) monitor and evaluate the performance of the Authority
against budgets and plans; and
(e) promote the effective corporate governance of the
Authority. (3) The Board may, by direction in writing and on conditions
that the Board considers necessary, delegate to the Director-General
any of the Board’s functions under this Act.

rection in writing and on conditions
that the Board considers necessary, delegate to the Director-General
any of the Board’s functions under this Act.

(4) A delegation made under subsection (3) shall not prevent
the Board from performing the function so delegated. 8. (1) The Board shall appoint a Director-General who shall
be—
(a) the chief executive officer of the Authority; and
(b) responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
Authority under the direction of the Board. (2) The Director-General shall attend meetings of the Board
or a committee of the Board and may address those meetings, but
shall have no vote. Functions of
Board
Director-
General,
Secretary
and other
staff
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etings, but
shall have no vote. Functions of
Board
Director-
General,
Secretary
and other
staff
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(3) The Board shall appoint a Secretary who shall perform
corporate secretarial duties for the Board and other functions that
the Board may determine, under the direction of the Board and the
Director-General. (4) The Board shall appoint other staff of the Authority that
the Board considers necessary for the performance of the
Authority’s functions. (5) The Emoluments Commission shall, on the
recommendation of the Board, determine the emoluments of the
Director-General, Secretary and other staff of the Authority. (6) The Board shall determine the terms and conditions of
service, other than emoluments, of the Director-General, Secretary
and other staff of the Authority. PART III
LICENSING OF BROADCASTING SERVICES
9. This Part shall not apply to the Corporation or a state-
owned broadcaster. 10. (1) The following licences shall be issued under this Act:
(a) a broadcast licence;
(b) a broadcast-related licence; and
(c) an online broadcast licence. (2) A broadcast licence referred to under subsection (1)(a)
shall have the following classes:
(a) radio;
(b) television;
(c) subscription broadcasting service; or
(d) any other class as may be prescribed.

1)(a)
shall have the following classes:
(a) radio;
(b) television;
(c) subscription broadcasting service; or
(d) any other class as may be prescribed.

(3) A broadcast-related licence referred to under subsection
(1)(b) shall have the following classes:
(a) subscriber management service;
(b) landing rights; or
(c) any other class as may be prescribed. Non-
application
of Part
Licence and
classes of
licence
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c) any other class as may be prescribed. Non-
application
of Part
Licence and
classes of
licence
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11. (1) Subject to subsection 12, a person shall not provide a
broadcasting service in the Republic without a broadcast licence
or broadcast-related licence issued under this Act. (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an
offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five
hundred thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding five years, or to both. 12. (1) The Authority shall, where the Authority determines
that there is need to provide a broadcasting service in an area,
invite applications for a broadcast licence or a broadcast-related
licence. (2) The Authority shall, in determining the need to provide a
broadcasting service in an area under subsection (1)—
(a) inquire and determine whether the broadcasting service
is necessary in that area; and
(b) prepare a report setting out the findings of the inquiry
and determination under paragraph (a).

roadcasting service
is necessary in that area; and
(b) prepare a report setting out the findings of the inquiry
and determination under paragraph (a).

(3) The Authority shall, where the Authority finds that there
is need for a broadcasting service in an area, publish a notice in a
daily newspaper of general circulation in the Republic and in the
Gazette or any other electronic media that the Authority may
determine, inviting applications from members of the public to
apply for a broadcast licence or broadcast-related licence. (4) The Authority shall, where the Authority finds that there
is no need to provide a broadcasting service in an area, take no
further action. 13. (1) Subject to section 12, a person who intends to provide
a broadcasting service in the Republic shall apply to the Authority
for a broadcast licence or broadcast-related licence in the prescribed
manner and form on payment of a prescribed fee. (2) The Authority shall, within ninety days of receipt of the
application under subsection (1), grant or reject the application. (3) The Authority shall, where the Authority grants an
application under subsection (2), issue the applicant with a
broadcast licence or a broadcast-related licence in a prescribed
manner and form on terms and conditions that the Authority may
determine.

cant with a
broadcast licence or a broadcast-related licence in a prescribed
manner and form on terms and conditions that the Authority may
determine.

Procedure for
determination
of broadcast
needs
Application
for broadcast
licence or
broadcast-
related
licence
Prohibition
of
providing
broadcasting
service
without
broadcast
licence or
broadcast-
related
licence
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ition
of
providing
broadcasting
service
without
broadcast
licence or
broadcast-
related
licence
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(4) A person granted a broadcast licence or broadcast-related
licence under subsection (3) may use an online platform to provide
a broadcasting service. (5) The Authority shall, where the Authority rejects an
application under subsection (2), inform the applicant, in writing,
stating the reasons for the rejection. 14. A person shall qualify to apply for a broadcast licence
under this Act if that person—
(a) is a body corporate where sixty percent of the shareholders
are citizens; and
(b) complies with requirements as prescribed. (2) A person shall qualify to apply for a broadcast-related
licence under this Act if that person—
(a) is a body corporate;
(b) has a valid broadcast licence, or an equivalent licence,
issued by a relevant authority in a foreign country; and
(c) complies with requirements as prescribed. 15. (1) Subject to section 13 (4), a person shall not provide an
online broadcasting service without an online broadcast licence
issued in accordance with this Act.

t to section 13 (4), a person shall not provide an
online broadcasting service without an online broadcast licence
issued in accordance with this Act.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an
offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding five
hundred thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding five years, or to both. 16. (1) Subject to section 13(4), a person that intends to
provide an online broadcasting service shall apply to the Authority
for an online broadcast licence in a prescribed manner and form
on payment of a prescribed fee. (2) A person shall qualify to apply for an online broadcast
licence under this Act if that person complies with requirements
as prescribed. (3) The Authority shall, within ninety days of receipt of the
application under subsection (1), grant or reject the application. (4) The Authority shall, where the Authority grants an
application under subsection (3), issue the applicant with an online
broadcast licence in a prescribed manner and form on terms and
conditions that the Authority may determine. Qualification
to apply for
broadcast
licence or
broadcast-
related
licence
Prohibition
of providing
online
broadcasting
service
without
online
broadcast
licence
Application
for online
broadcast
licence
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e
broadcasting
service
without
online
broadcast
licence
Application
for online
broadcast
licence
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(5) The Authority shall, where the Authority rejects an
application under subsection (3), inform the applicant, in writing,
stating the reasons for the rejection. 17. A licence issued under this Act shall be valid for a period
as prescribed. 18. (1) A holder of a licence that intends to renew a licence
shall, not less than six months before expiry of the licence, apply
to the Authority for renewal of the licence in the prescribed manner
and form on payment of a prescribed fee. (2) The Authority shall renew the licence if the applicant
complies with the terms and conditions of the licence issued under
this Act. (3) A licence that is not renewed in accordance with this
section is void. 19. A holder of a licence may, at any time during the validity
of the licence, apply to the Authority for a variation of the licence
in a prescribed manner and form on payment of a prescribed fee. 20. (1) A licence granted under this Act shall not be transferred,
sold, assigned, leased, mortgaged or charged to a third party.

of a prescribed fee. 20. (1) A licence granted under this Act shall not be transferred,
sold, assigned, leased, mortgaged or charged to a third party.

(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an
offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding six
hundred thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding six years, or to both. 21. (1) Subject to this Act, the Authority shall suspend or cancel
a licence issued under this Act where the holder of the licence—
(a) informs the Authority, in writing, that the holder of a
licence does not intend to continue providing
broadcasting services for which the licence was granted
and surrenders the licence to the Authority;
(b) obtained the licence through fraud, misrepresentation or
concealment of a material fact;
(c) has not commenced the business for which the licence
was granted within the period specified in the terms
and conditions of the licence;
(d) provides a broadcasting service that the holder of a licence
is not licensed to provide;
Variation
of licence
Prohibition of
transfer, sell,
etc. of licence
Suspension
or
cancellation
of licence
Validity
Renewal of
licence
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ansfer, sell,
etc. of licence
Suspension
or
cancellation
of licence
Validity
Renewal of
licence
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(e) has ceased to provide the broadcasting service, for which
the licence was obtained, for more than ninety days
without justification;
(f) fails to pay fees as determined by the Authority;
(g) fails to comply with a compliance order issued under this
Act; or
(h) contravenes any provision of this Act or terms and
conditions of a licence. (2) The Authority shall, before suspending or cancelling the
licence in accordance with subsection (1), notify the holder of the
licence of the Authority’s intention to suspend or cancel the licence
and shall—
(a) give reasons for the intended suspension or cancellation;
and
(b) require the holder to show cause, within a period of not
more than thirty days, why the licence should not be
suspended or cancelled. (3) The Authority shall not suspend or cancel a licence under
this section if the holder takes remedial measures to the satisfaction
of the Authority within the period specified under subsection (2). (4) The Authority shall, in making the Authority’s final
determination on the suspension or cancellation of a licence
consider the submissions made by the holder of a licence under
subsection (2).

ty’s final
determination on the suspension or cancellation of a licence
consider the submissions made by the holder of a licence under
subsection (2).

(5) The Authority may suspend or cancel a licence if the holder
after being notified under subsection (2) fails to show cause or
does not take any remedial measures, to the satisfaction of the
Authority, within the time specified in that subsection. (6) The holder of a licence shall, where a licence is cancelled
in accordance with subsection (5), surrender the licence to the
Authority. 22. (1) A holder of a licence whose licence is destroyed or
lost may apply to the Authority for a duplicate licence in a
prescribed manner and form on payment of a prescribed fee. (2) The Authority may, within fourteen days of receipt of an
application under subsection (1), issue a duplicate licence to the
applicant. Duplicate
licence
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application under subsection (1), issue a duplicate licence to the
applicant. Duplicate
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23. A holder of a licence shall display the licence in a
conspicuous place at the place of business. 24. (1) The Authority shall keep and maintain a register of
licences containing the following information:
(a) the licences issued under this Act;
(b) the names of holders of a licence issued under this Act;
(c) class of licence; and
(d) any other information that the Authority may determine. (2) The register referred to in subsection (1), shall be kept at
the office of the Authority and shall be open for inspection by
members of the public during normal office hours on payment of
a fee determined by the Authority. (3) The Authority shall, on an application by a person, issue
to the person a certified extract from the register or a copy of a
licence issued to a holder of a licence in accordance with this Act
on payment of a prescribed fee. 25. (1) The Director-General shall, on the direction of the
Board, cause copies of any of the registers including alterations
of, or additions to those registers, to be printed and published in a
manner and form that the Board may direct.

f the registers including alterations
of, or additions to those registers, to be printed and published in a
manner and form that the Board may direct.

(2) Subject to this Act, a copy of the last published and printed
register shall be prima facie evidence in legal proceedings of what
is contained in that register and the absence of a licence from that
copy, is prima facie evidence that the licence is not issued. PART IV
STANDARDS RELATING TO BROADCASTING
SERVICES
26. The Minister shall, in consultation with the Authority, by
statutory instrument, develop a Broadcast Charter which shall
regulate the broadcast content and broadcasting services of the
Corporation and a state-owned broadcaster. 27. The Corporation, a state-owned broadcaster and a holder
of a licence shall, in the provision of broadcasting services—
(a) deal with consumers in accordance with the guidelines
issued by the Authority under this Act; and
(b) address consumer complaints in accordance with the
guidelines issued by the Authority under this Act. Publication
of copies of
register
Broadcast
Charter
Quality of
service
Display of
licence
Register of
licences
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copies of
register
Broadcast
Charter
Quality of
service
Display of
licence
Register of
licences
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28. The Corporation, a state-owned broadcaster and a holder
of a licence shall develop and submit an editorial policy to the
Authority which shall comply with this Part. 29. (1) The Corporation, a state-owned broadcaster and a
holder of a broadcast licence or an online broadast licence shall
comply with the programme standards as prescribed. (2) Despite subsection (1), the Corporation, a state-owned
broadcaster and a holder of a broadcast licence or an online
broadast licence shall comply with following programme
standards:
(a) tolerance of divergent opinions and beliefs;
(b) comprehensive, unbiased and independent news
broadcast;
(c) current affairs programmes with commentary shall be
clearly distinguished from news;
(d) observance of procedures for correcting factual errors
and redressing unfairness;
(e) observance of the principle of the right to reply;
(f) protection of the integrity of children by avoiding
broadcast content that might impair the mental or moral
development of children;
(g) decent broadcast content used in programmes; and
(h) clear separation of advertisements from other programme
outputs. 30.

development of children;
(g) decent broadcast content used in programmes; and
(h) clear separation of advertisements from other programme
outputs. 30.

The Corporation, a state-owned broadcaster and a holder
of a licence shall develop and submit editorial guidelines to the
Authority as the Authority may determine. PART VI
INSPECTORATE
31. (1) The Authority shall appoint suitably qualified persons
as inspectors to ensure compliance with this Act. (2) The Authority shall issue an inspector with an
identification card which shall be prima facie evidence of the
inspector’s appointment as inspector. (3) An inspector shall, in performing an inspector’s functions
under this Act—
Editorial
guidelines
Inspectors
Editorial
policy
Programme
standards
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s functions
under this Act—
Editorial
guidelines
Inspectors
Editorial
policy
Programme
standards
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(a) be in possession of the identification card referred to under
subsection (2); and
(b) show the identification card to a person who requests to
inspect the identification card, or is the subject of an
investigation under this Act. 32. (1) An inspector may, for the purpose of enforcing the
provisions of this Act, at any reasonable time, without prior notice,
and on the authority of a warrant, enter any premises that the inspector
has reasonable grounds to believe is used for the commission of an
offence or contrary to the provisions of this Act, and—
(a) search the premises;
(b) inspect broadcast equipment;
(c) take extracts from, or make copies of, any books,
documents or record that is on the premises and that
has a bearing on an inspection or investigation;
(d) demand the production of, and inspect, relevant licences; and
(e) make inquiries that may be necessary to ascertain whether
this Act or any other law on which an inspection or
investigation is based, have been complied with.

uiries that may be necessary to ascertain whether
this Act or any other law on which an inspection or
investigation is based, have been complied with.

(2) An inspector who removes anything from any premises
shall—
(a) issue a receipt for anything removed to the owner or the
person in control of the premises; and
(b) return anything removed as soon as practicable after the
thing removed has served the purpose for which it was
removed. (3) An inspector shall furnish the Authority with a written
report and any other information relating to an inspection. (4) A person commits an offence if that person—
(a) delays or obstructs an inspector in the performance of
the inspector’s functions under this Act;
(b) refuses to give an inspector reasonable assistance as the
inspector may require for the purpose of performing
the inspector’s functions;
(c) impersonates an inspector or presents oneself to be an
inspector; or
(d) wilfully gives an inspector false or misleading information
in answer to an inquiry made by the inspector. Power of
entry, search
and
inspection
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nformation
in answer to an inquiry made by the inspector. Power of
entry, search
and
inspection
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(5) A person convicted of an offence under subsection (4) is
liable to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand penalty units
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to
both. PART VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
33. The Authority shall—
(a) collaborate with a relevant authority in the establishment,
publication and enforcement of technical standards
relating to broadcast equipment;
(b) make recommendations to the Zambia Information and
Communications Technology Authority on—
(i) spectrum management for broadcasting services;
and
(ii) the regulation of network licensing for signal
distributors. 34. (1) Subject to any other written law, a holder of a licence
shall not alter or change the shareholding of the holder of a licence
without the approval of the Authority. (2) A holder of a licence that intends to change or alter the
shareholding shall apply to the Authority for approval for an
alteration or a change in shareholding in a prescribed manner and
form on payment of a prescribed fee. (3) The Authority shall, within ninety days of receipt of the
application under subsection (2), approve or reject the application.

f a prescribed fee. (3) The Authority shall, within ninety days of receipt of the
application under subsection (2), approve or reject the application.

(4) The Authority shall, where the Authority approves an
application under subsection (2), issue a letter of approval to the
holder of a licence subject to terms and conditions that the Authority
may determine. (5) The Authority shall, where the Authority rejects an
application under subsection (2), inform the applicant in writing,
stating the reasons for the rejection. (6) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an
offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding four
hundred thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding four years, or to both. Technical
standards,
spectrum
management
and network
licensing
Change or
alteration in
shareholding
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hnical
standards,
spectrum
management
and network
licensing
Change or
alteration in
shareholding
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35. (1) The Minister may prescribe a channel to be carried as
free-to-air by a holder of a broadcast licence that provides a
subscription broadcasting service. (2) The channel to be carried as free-to-air referred to under
subsection (1) shall be selected from channels provided by the
Corporation or a state-owned broadcaster. (3) Subject to subsection (1), a holder of a broadcast licence
that provides a subscription broadcasting service shall carry the
free-to-air channels in a manner as prescribed. 36. A holder of a broadcast licence that provides a subscription
broadcasting service may carry a channel of a holder of a broadcast
licence on terms that the parties may agree relating to the following:
(a) subscription;
(b) free-to-air; and
(c) any other category that the Authority determine. 37. (1) The Authority may request the Corporation, a state-
owned broadcaster or a holder of a licence to furnish the Authority
with a document or information that the Authority may require for
purposes of carrying out its functions under this Act.

ence to furnish the Authority
with a document or information that the Authority may require for
purposes of carrying out its functions under this Act.

(2) The Corporation, state-owned broadcaster or a holder of a
licence shall, on receipt of the request under subsection (1), furnish
the document or information in a manner and form determined by
the Authority. (3) The Corporation, state-owned broadcaster or a holder of a
licence that fails to furnish a document or information under
subsection (2) without reasonable cause is liable to pay an
administrative penalty. 38. The Authority may, where the Authority has reasonable
grounds to believe that a person has breached a provision of this
Act or condition of a licence issued under this Act, serve a
compliance order on the person, in a prescribed manner and form,
requiring that person to remedy the breach within a period stipulated
in the compliance order. 39. (1) A person who is aggrieved with a decision of the
Authority may, within thirty days of receipt of the decision appeal,
in writing, to the Minister. Carriage of
channels by
holder of
broadcast
licence that
provides
subscription
broadcasting
service
Request for
information
Compliance
order
Appeals
Free-to-air
channels
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tion
broadcasting
service
Request for
information
Compliance
order
Appeals
Free-to-air
channels
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(2) The Minister shall, within thirty days of receipt of an appeal
under subsection (1), hear and determine the appeal and inform
the appellant, in writing, of the Minister’s decision stating the
reasons for the decision. (3) A person who is aggrieved with a decision of the Minister
under subsection (2) may appeal to the High Court. 40. (1) The Authority may impose an administrative penalty
on a person for failure to comply with this Act which is not an
offence. (2) An administrative penalty shall not exceed the amount
prescribed by the Minister, by statutory instrument, for each day
during which the failure continues. (3) An administrative penalty shall be paid to the Authority
within the period prescribed by the Minister. (4) The Authority may, where a person fails to pay an
administrative penalty within the stipulated time under subsection
(3), by way of civil action in a competent court, recover the amount
of the administrative penalty from that person as an amount due
and owing to the Authority. 41. (1) The Authority may, in the performance of its functions
under this Act, issue guidelines that are necessary for the better
carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

ay, in the performance of its functions
under this Act, issue guidelines that are necessary for the better
carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

(2) Despite subsection (1), the Authority may issue guidelines
relating to the procedures for—
(a) the handling of consumer complaints and disputes;
(b) the protection of consumer information;
(c) meeting consumer needs and requirements; and
(d) any other matter relating to consumer complaints under
this Act. (3) The Authority shall publish the guidelines issued under
this Act in the Gazette and any electronic media that the Authority
may determine and the guidelines shall take effect on the date of
publication. (4) The guidelines issued under this Act shall bind all persons
on matters relating to this Act. Administrative
penalty
Guidelines
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is Act shall bind all persons
on matters relating to this Act. Administrative
penalty
Guidelines
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42. (1) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the
Authority, make Regulations for the better carrying out of the
provisions of this Act.
(2) Despite the generality of subsection (1), Regulations made
under that subsection may provide for—
(a) categorisation and classes of licences;
(b) programming and content standards;
(c) broadcast content sponsorship;
(d) the provision of broadcasting services on an online
broadcasting platform;
(e) the manner and form relating to the keeping of broadcast
records;
(f) technical standards relating to broadcast equipment;
(g) the manner and form in which applications for licences
are to be made and the fees payable under the Act;
(h) the form of licences and the periods for which a licence
shall be valid; and
(i) any other matter under this Act which requires to be
prescribed.
43. (1) The Independent Broadcasting Authority Act, is repealed.
(2) Despite subsection (1), the Second Schedule applies to
savings and transitional provisions.
Repeal of
Cap. 171
and savings
and
transitional
provisions
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savings and transitional provisions.
Repeal of
Cap. 171
and savings
and
transitional
provisions
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FIRST SCHEDULE
(Sections 4(2) and 6(6))
THE INDEPENDENT BROADCASTING AUTHORITY
PART I
ADMINISTRATION OF THE AUTHORITY
1. (1) The seal of the Authority shall be a device that may be
determined by the Board and shall be kept by the Secretary of the
Board. (2) The affixing of the seal shall be authenticated by the
Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson and the Director-General, or
any other person authorised in that behalf by a resolution of the
Board. (3) A contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed
by a person not being a body corporate, would not be required to
be under seal, may be entered into or executed without seal on
behalf of the Authority by the Director-General or any other person
generally or specifically authorised by the Board in that behalf. (4) A document purporting to be a document under the seal of
the Authority or issued on behalf of the Authority shall be received
in evidence and shall be considered to be so executed or issued,
without further proof, unless the contrary is proved. 2.

Authority shall be received
in evidence and shall be considered to be so executed or issued,
without further proof, unless the contrary is proved. 2.

(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, a member of
the Board shall hold office for a term of three years and may be re-
appointed for a further and final term of three years. (2) A member shall, on the expiration of the period for which
a member is appointed, continue to hold office until another
member is appointed, but in no case shall the further period exceed
three months. (3) The office of a member becomes vacant if the member
(a) dies;
(b) is adjudged bankrupt under any written law;
(c) is absent, without reasonable excuse, from three
consecutive meetings of the Board of which the member
has had notice, without the prior approval of the Board;
Seal of
Authority
Tenure and
vacancy of
office of
member
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ithout the prior approval of the Board;
Seal of
Authority
Tenure and
vacancy of
office of
member
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(d) resigns, by giving one month’s notice in writing, to the
Minister;
(e) is legally disqualified from performing the functions of a
member;
(f) is engaged in active politics;
(g) ceases to be an employee or a member of the ministry,
institution or organisation that nominated the member;
or
(h) is convicted to an offence under this Act or any other
written law and sentenced to imprisonment for a term
exceeding six months without the option of a fine. (4) Where the office of a member becomes vacant before the
expiry of the term of office, the Minister shall appoint another
person to replace that member, but that member shall only hold
office for the remainder of the term. 3. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Board
may regulate its own procedure. (2) The Board shall meet for the transaction of business at
least once every three months at a place and time that the Board
may determine.

procedure. (2) The Board shall meet for the transaction of business at
least once every three months at a place and time that the Board
may determine.

(3) The Chairperson shall, on giving notice of not less than
fourteen days, or where one third or more of the members so
request, in writing, call for a meeting of the Board, except that if
the urgency of a particular matter does not permit the giving of a
notice, a special meeting may be called on giving a shorter notice. (4) Five members of the Board shall form a quorum at any
meeting of the Board. (5) There shall preside at a meeting of the Board—
(a) the Chairperson;
(b) in the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson; or
(c) in the absence of the Chairperson and the Vice-
Chairperson, a member as the members present may
elect for the purpose of that meeting. Proceedings
of Board
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a member as the members present may
elect for the purpose of that meeting. Proceedings
of Board
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(6) A decision of the Board on any question shall be by a
majority of the members present and voting at the meeting and in
the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding at the meeting
shall have a casting vote in addition to that person’s deliberative
vote. (7) A member may, where the member is for any reason unable
to attend a meeting of the Board, nominate another person, in
writing, from the same ministry, institution or organisation to attend
a meeting of the Board in that member’s stead and that person
shall be deemed to be a member for the purpose of that meeting. (8) The Board may invite any person whose presence is, in its
opinion, desirable to attend and to participate in the deliberations
of a meeting of the Board but that person shall have no vote. (9) The validity of any proceedings, act or decision of the
Board shall not be affected by any vacancy in the membership of
the Board or by any defect in the appointment of any member or
by reason that any person not entitled so to do took part in the
proceedings. (10) The Board shall cause minutes to be kept of the
proceedings of every meeting of the Board and of every meeting
of any committee of the Board. 4.

(10) The Board shall cause minutes to be kept of the
proceedings of every meeting of the Board and of every meeting
of any committee of the Board. 4.

(1) The Board may, for the purpose of performing its
functions under this Act, constitute a committee and delegate any
of its functions to the committee as it considers necessary. (2) The Board may appoint, members of a committee persons
who are, or are not, members of the Board, except that at least one
member of the Committee shall be a member of the Board. (3) A member of a committee shall hold office for a period
that the Board may determine, except that the term of a committee
shall not exceed the term of office of the Board. (4) Subject to any specific or general directions of the Board,
a committee may regulate its own procedure. 5. A member of the Board or a committee of the Board shall
be paid allowances that the Emoluments Commission may, on
recommendation of the Minister, determine. Committee
of Board
Allowances
of members
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sion may, on
recommendation of the Minister, determine. Committee
of Board
Allowances
of members
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6. (1) A person who is present at a meeting of the Board or a
committee of the Board at which any matter is the subject of
consideration, and in which matter that person or that person’s
relative or associate is directly or indirectly interested in a private
capacity, shall, as soon as practicable after the commencement of
the meeting, declare interest and shall not take part in any
consideration or discussion of, or vote on, any question relating to
that matter. (2) A declaration of interest made under this paragraph shall
be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which the disclosure
is made. 7. (1) A person shall not, without the consent in writing given
by or on behalf of the Board or as otherwise permitted by any
written law, publish or disclose to any person, otherwise than in
the course of that person’s duties, the contents of any document,
communication or information, which relates to, and which has
come to that person’s knowledge in the course of that person’s
duties under this Act.

t,
communication or information, which relates to, and which has
come to that person’s knowledge in the course of that person’s
duties under this Act.

(2) A person who contravenes subparagraph (1) commits an
offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding two
hundred thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding two years, or to both. (3) A person who, having information which to the knowledge
of that person has been published or disclosed in contravention of
subparagraph (1), unlawfully publishes or communicates that
information to any other person, commits an offence and is liable, on
conviction, to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand penalty units
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both. 8. An action or other proceeding shall not lie or be instituted
against a member of the Board or a committee of the Board or a
member of staff of the Authority, for or in respect of any act or
thing done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise or
performance, of any of the powers, functions or duties conferred
under this Act. Prohibition
of
publication
or
disclosure of
information
to
unauthorised
person
Immunity of
members of
Board,
committees
and staff of
Authority
Declaration
of interest
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person
Immunity of
members of
Board,
committees
and staff of
Authority
Declaration
of interest
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PART II
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
9. (1) The funds of the Authority consist of monies that may—
(a) be appropriated to the Authority by Parliament;
(b) be paid to the Authority by way of fees, grants or
donations; and
(c) vest in, or accrue to, the Authority. (2) Subject to the Public Finance Management Act, the
Authority may, with the approval of the Minister, accept monies
by way of grants or donations from any source within or outside
the Republic. (3) The loans for the Authority shall be raised in accordance
with the Public Debt Management Act, 2022. (4) There shall be paid from the funds of the Authority—
(a) the salaries, allowances, loans, gratuities and pensions of
the staff of the Authority and other payments for the
recruitment and retention of staff;
(b) reasonable traveling expenses and other allowances for
members of the Board or members of a committee of
the Board when engaged in the business of the Authority
at rates that the Emoluments Commission may, on the
recommendation of the Minister, determine; and
(c) any other expenses incurred by the Authority in the
performance of the Authority’s functions under this Act.

ation of the Minister, determine; and
(c) any other expenses incurred by the Authority in the
performance of the Authority’s functions under this Act.

(5) Subject to the Public Finance Management Act, the Board
may, with the approval of the Minister, invest in a manner that the
Board considers necessary any of the Authority’s funds that the
Authority does not immediately require for the performance of
the Authority’s functions. 10. The financial year of the Authority shall be a period of
twelve months ending on 31st December in each year. 11. (1) The Board shall cause to be kept proper books of
accounts and other records relating to the Authority’s accounts. (2) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited annually
by the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed by the Auditor-
General. Funds of
Authority
Cap. 347
Act No. 1 of
2022
Cap. 347
Financial
year
Accounts
and audit
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eneral. Funds of
Authority
Cap. 347
Act No. 1 of
2022
Cap. 347
Financial
year
Accounts
and audit
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(3) The fees for the Auditor-General or an auditor appointed
by the Auditor-General shall be paid by the Authority.
12. (1) The Board shall, as soon as practicable, but not later
than ninety days after the end of the financial year, submit to the
Minister a report concerning the activities of the Authority during
the financial year.
(2) The report referred to in subparagraph (1) shall include
information on the financial affairs of the Authority and there shall
be appended to the report—
(a) an audited statement of financial position;
(b) an audited statement of comprehensive income and
expenditure; and
(c) any other information that the Minister may require.
(3) The Minister shall, not later than seven days after the first
sitting of the National Assembly next after receipt of the report
referred to in subparagraph (1), lay the report before the National
Assembly.
Annual
report
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ort
referred to in subparagraph (1), lay the report before the National
Assembly.
Annual
report
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SECOND SCHEDULE
(Section 43)
SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
1. In this Schedule “former Authority” means the Zambia
Independent Broadcasting Authority established under the repealed
Act. 2. A person who immediately before the commencement of
this Act held office as a member of the Board of the former
Authority shall continue to hold office as a member for a period of
three months after which the Minister shall appoint the members
of the Board in accordance with this Act. 3. (1) For the avoidance of doubt, a person who, before the
commencement of this Act, was an officer or employee of the
former Authority, shall continue to be an officer or employee of
the Authority, as if appointed or employed under this Act. (2) The service of the persons referred to, in subparagraph(1)
shall be treated as continuous service. (3) Nothing in this Act affects the rights and liabilities of any
person employed or appointed by the former Authority before the
commencement of this Act. 4. A licence issued under the repealed Act shall continue to
be valid as if issued under this Act until expiry, cancellation or
surrender of the licence. 5.

icence issued under the repealed Act shall continue to
be valid as if issued under this Act until expiry, cancellation or
surrender of the licence. 5.

(1) On or after the commencement of this Act, there shall
be transferred to, vest in and subsist against the Authority by virtue
of this Act and without further assurance, all assets, rights and
obligations which immediately before that date were the assets,
rights, liabilities and obligations of the former Authority. (2) Subject to subparagraph (1), every deed, bond and
agreement, other than an agreement for personnel service, to which
the former Authority was a party immediately before the
commencement of this Act whether or not of a nature that rights,
liabilities and obligations could be assigned, shall, unless its subject
matter or terms make it impossible that it should have effect as
modified, as provided under this paragraph, have effect as if—
Interpretation
Member of
former Board
Staff of
Authority
Licences
issued under
repealed Act
Transfer of
assets
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Member of
former Board
Staff of
Authority
Licences
issued under
repealed Act
Transfer of
assets
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(a) the Authority had been party to it;
(b) for reference to the former Authority there was substituted,
with respect to anything falling to be done on or after
the commencement of this Act, a reference to the
Authority; or
(c) for any reference to any officer of the former Authority,
not being a party to it and beneficially interested, there
were substituted, as respects anything falling to be done
on or after the commencement of this Act, a reference
to that officer of the Authority, that it shall designate. (3) Where under this Act, any assets, rights, liabilities and
obligations of the former Authority are deemed to be transferred
to the Authority in respect of which transfer a written law provided
for registration, the Authority shall make an application in writing
to the appropriate registration authority for registration of the
transfer.

vided
for registration, the Authority shall make an application in writing
to the appropriate registration authority for registration of the
transfer.

(4) The registration authority, referred to in subparagraph (3),
shall make entries in the appropriate register that shall give effect
to the transfer and, where applicable, issue to the transferee
concerned a certificate of title in respect of the property or make
necessary amendments to the register and shall endorse the deeds
relating to the title, right or obligation concerned and no registration
fees or other duties shall be payable in respect of the transaction. 6. (1) Any legal proceedings or application of the former
Authority pending immediately before the commencement of this
Act by or against the former Authority may be continued by or
against the Authority. (2) After the commencement of this Act, proceedings in respect
of any right, liability or obligation which was vested in, held,
enjoyed, incurred or suffered by the former Authority, may be
instituted by, or against, the Authority. Legal
proceedings
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