CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES – AUGUST 11, 2022 (UPDATED)
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) is a Statutory body mandated to regulate the broadcasting industry in Zambia. Among the functions of the IBA is to grant Radio and Television broadcasting licences.
Pursuant to Section 20 (1) of the IBA (Amendment) Act No. 26 of 2010, the IBA now invites applications for the provision of Radio and Television broadcasting services in different parts of the country. Below are the specified areas with the available number of Radio frequencies and Television spaces:
A. RADIO
| No. | Area | Available Frequencies | Available Frequencies | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (New entrant) | (Expansion) | |||
| Central Province | ||||
| 1 | Chisamba | 1 | 0 | Community/Commercial |
| 2 | Chitambo | 1 | 0 | Community/Commercial |
| 3 | Luano | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Mumbwa | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 5 | Ngabwe | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 6 | Shibuyunji | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 7 | Keembe | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 8 | Kabwe | 1 | 0 | Commercial/Community |
| Lusaka Province | ||||
| 1 | Lusaka | 2 | 0 | Commercial/Community |
| 2 | Chilanga | 1 | 0 | Commercial |
| 3 | Rufunsa | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Chongwe | 1 | 0 | Commercial |
| 5 | Feira | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Luapula Province | ||||
| 1 | Mwansabombwe | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Mwense | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Chifunabuli | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Lunga | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Western Province | ||||
| 1 | Kalabo | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Sesheke | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Shangombo | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Senanga | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 5 | Mulobezi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 6 | Mwandi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 7 | Lwampa | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 8 | Liuwa | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Southern Province | ||||
| 1 | Pemba | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Muchinga Province | ||||
| 1 | ShiwangÂ’andu | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Lavushimanda | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Mpika | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Eastern Province | ||||
| 1 | Sinda | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Lumezi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Kasenengwa | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Katete | 1 | 0 | Commercial |
| North-Western Province | ||||
| 1 | Mushindamo | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Zambezi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Kabompo | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 4 | Kalumbila | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 5 | Ikelenge | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 6 | Chavuma | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Northern Province | ||||
| 1 | Lunte | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 2 | Mungwi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| 3 | Chilubi | 1 | 0 | Community |
| Copperbelt Province | ||||
| 1 | Chililabombwe | 1 | 0 | Commercial |
| 2 | Mpongwe | 1 | 0 | Community/Commercial |
| 3 | Ndola | 2 | 0 | Commercial |
| 4 | Lufwanyama | 1 | 0 | Community |
B. TELEVISION –NEW ENTRANT
| No. | Area | Available spaces | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperbelt Province | |||
| 1 | Ndola | 1 | Commercial |
| 2 | Chingola | 1 | Commercial/Community |
| 3 | Kitwe | 1 | Commercial |
| Luapula Province | |||
| 1 | Mansa | 1 | Commercial |
| Southern Province | |||
| 1 | Livingstone | 1 | Commercial |
| Western Province | |||
| 1 | Mongu | 1 | Commercial |
| Northern Province | |||
| 1 | Kasama | 1 | Commercial |
| Muchinga Province | |||
| 1 | Chinsali | 1 | Commercial |
| Lusaka Province | |||
| 1 | Lusaka | 5 | Commercial/Community |
Requirements
(i) Cover letter
(ii) Filled-in IBA Application Form which can be downloaded from: www.iba.org.zm
(iii) A viable Business plan,
(iv) Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and certified copies of IDs for both the shareholders and a minimum of five (5) Board members,
(v) A certificate of registration and shareholders Certificate from PACRA (for those applying for Commercial category),
(vi) A Certificate of Registration and Article of Association from the Registrar of Societies (for those applying for Community category),
(vii) A programming schedule, and
(viii) A Non- refundable application fee of K3, 000.00 OR USD1, 000.00 for Landing Rights.
The bank details for the deposit of the application fees are as follows:
Account Name: Independent Broadcasting Authority
Bank: Investrust Bank
Account Number: 110110270699011
Branch: Odys
Sort code: 170011
NOTE: NO CASH PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED
Application Instructions
(i) Indicate the area applied for on the envelope,
(ii) Indicate Licence Category applied for on the envelope, and
(iii) Submit three copies of the application.
SEALED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
The Director General
Independent Broadcasting Authority
Mass Media Complex
Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 32475
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
The closing date for receipt of applications is WEDNESDAY, 16th September, 2022 AT 16:00 HOURS.
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