Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .zm
Sub-domains: .sch.zm; .co.zm; .ac.zm; .gov.zm; .org.zm; .com.zm; .net.zm; .edu.zm
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: required.
Domestic trademark right required for obtaining domain name registration: n.a.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.
Registration, Protection
Duration: two years.
Renewal/maintenance: two years, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.
Authority name: Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA).
Internet address: https://registry.zicta.zm/login.jsp