Zambia
Africa
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Zambia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Zambia maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
ZICTA issued SIM card registration directive requiring live facial photographs: ZICTA issued a directive to mobile operators requiring the collection, processing, and retention of live facial photographs for all subscribers by February 2023.
- Heavily Regulated
Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act 2021 came into force: The Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act 2021 became effective.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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parliament.gov.zm7780
zicta.zmundefined
lexafrica.comzambia-cyber-security-and-cyber-crimes-act
bowmanslaw.comzambia-the-cyber-security-and-cyber-crimes-act-2021-key-provisions-and-implications...
freedomhouse.org2024
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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