Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) wishes to state that the development of a licensing framework in line with the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Act which came into force on 4 December, 2009 is undergoing due process.
This means that all licences to be issued under the ICT Act including the migration of licences to the new licensing regime, which were issued under the repealed Telecommunications Act (Cap 469) will be processed as soon as the framework is in place.
The Authority is ensuring that the necessary procedure is followed to enable it effectively implement the legislation in the ICT sector.
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority has taken note of the article carried in the Post newspaper edition of February 25, 2010, titled ‘Zain Zambia blames 3G rollout delay on ZICTA’ on page 15 in which ZAIN blames the ZICTA for the delay in rolling out of third generation (3G) technology by not issuing the company a licence.
The Authority wishes to inform the public that contrary to the statement by Zain Zambia, the process of issuing new licences in line with the new licencing framework is still within the six months timeframe stipulated in the ICT Act. ZICTA is working to ensure that the process is finalized as soon as possible, and will take all necessary action and inform stakeholders and the general public as soon as the process is completed.
MEANWHILE Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) will next Monday March 1, 2010 host a workshop for Members of Parliament to appraise them with the developments in the ICT sector.
This follows the recent changes in the laws governing the ICT industry in the country which have resulted in the sector regulator being given extra mandate including the regulation of Postal and Courier services.
The Information Communication Technology, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act and Postal Services Acts were on December 4, December 2009 operationalized resulting in the repealing of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Acts. This also resulted in the regulator’s change of name from Communications Authority to Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority.
The Workshop which will include Presentations from NEPAD e-Africa and Pygma Consulting of South Africa will among other issues look at the e governance issues, National ICT Policy, ZICTA’s mandate and new regulatory regime, Digital Migration and Regional integrated undersea and land fibre connections.
The workshop will provide information of what ZICTA is doing to extend services in their constituencies and what they as Members of Parliament should do to assist in the procurement of land and other logistics for this programme.
It will also provide information on e-Parliament current trends to make managing of Parliamentary issues and documentation by the use of Information Technology.
This means that all licences to be issued under the ICT Act including the migration of licences to the new licensing regime, which were issued under the repealed Telecommunications Act (Cap 469) will be processed as soon as the framework is in place.
The Authority is ensuring that the necessary procedure is followed to enable it effectively implement the legislation in the ICT sector.
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority has taken note of the article carried in the Post newspaper edition of February 25, 2010, titled ‘Zain Zambia blames 3G rollout delay on ZICTA’ on page 15 in which ZAIN blames the ZICTA for the delay in rolling out of third generation (3G) technology by not issuing the company a licence.
The Authority wishes to inform the public that contrary to the statement by Zain Zambia, the process of issuing new licences in line with the new licencing framework is still within the six months timeframe stipulated in the ICT Act. ZICTA is working to ensure that the process is finalized as soon as possible, and will take all necessary action and inform stakeholders and the general public as soon as the process is completed.
MEANWHILE Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) will next Monday March 1, 2010 host a workshop for Members of Parliament to appraise them with the developments in the ICT sector.
This follows the recent changes in the laws governing the ICT industry in the country which have resulted in the sector regulator being given extra mandate including the regulation of Postal and Courier services.
The Information Communication Technology, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act and Postal Services Acts were on December 4, December 2009 operationalized resulting in the repealing of Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Acts. This also resulted in the regulator’s change of name from Communications Authority to Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority.
The Workshop which will include Presentations from NEPAD e-Africa and Pygma Consulting of South Africa will among other issues look at the e governance issues, National ICT Policy, ZICTA’s mandate and new regulatory regime, Digital Migration and Regional integrated undersea and land fibre connections.
The workshop will provide information of what ZICTA is doing to extend services in their constituencies and what they as Members of Parliament should do to assist in the procurement of land and other logistics for this programme.
It will also provide information on e-Parliament current trends to make managing of Parliamentary issues and documentation by the use of Information Technology.
LOTTY KAKUBO
DIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
February 26, 2010
