President Michael Sata Hands over the chairmanship of the Greatlakes Region to his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni during the official opening held at Speke Resort Hotel in Kampala ,Uganda

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Radio or Television Broadcasting License

How to Apply for a Radio or Television Broadcasting License

Collect a standard application form at K15, 000.
Submit the following documents for perusal by the Licensing Committee;

  • A project proposal
  • A certificate of registration or incorporation .
  • A map of coverage area.
  • A list of fixed and movable assets and their cost.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding if applicable
  • A letter confirming whether you will be using your own buildings or renting buildings for your radio or television studios.
  • A certificate from Civil Aviation allowing you to put up a mast.
  • A bank statement proving you have not less that K60 Million in your account
  • A programming schedule.


Advertise in two most widely read newspapers  that you are applying to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services to establish a radio or television broadcasting station  and the name of the town where the station will be located.  Afterwards, attach two cuttings of your adverts to the application form.

Fees
  1. Application fee K300,000.
  2. Construction Permit K 750,000.
  3. Radio Broadcasting License K 2 Million.
  4. Free-to-Air television or subscription Television Service K3 Million Provider License.
License Categories
  • Commercial Radio Stations
  • Commercial Television Stations
  • Community Radio Stations
  • Religious Radio Stations
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Every Zambian has a right to participate in this industry and provide employment to fellow citizens through commercial broadcasting.

 

Community broadcasting is restricted to given geographical areas to ensure that stations cater for the interest of any given community.

 

The programming should be in accordance with the type of license.

 

Foreign investors are required to partner with Zambians on the basis of 75/25 percent shareholding with the Zambian partner(s) holding majority shares.