Domain Names

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.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA).

Internet address: https://registry.zicta.zm/login.jsp