The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) continue the existence of the office of the Registrar of Non-Governmental Organisations established as a department under the repealed Act and rename it as the Department of non-governmental organisations;

(b) provide for the functions of the Department of the nongovernmental organisations;

(c) provide for the registration, licensing and co-ordination of non-governmental organisations;

(d) continue the existence of the Zambia Congress of NonGovernmental Organisations and redefine its functions;

(e) continue the existence of the Council of Non-Governmental Organisations and redefine its functions;

(f) provide for the self regulation of non-governmental organisations;

(g) enhance the transparency, accountability and performance of non-governmental organisations;

(h) repeal and replace the Non-Governmental Organisations’ Act, 2009; and

(i) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.