Act No. 4, 1999 BROADCASTING ACT, 1999 relating to(i) local content requirements; (ii) programme requirements; (iii) coverage obligations; (iv) language service provision; (v) ownership and control compliance; (vi) compliance with the Code of Conduct for Broadcasting Services; and (vii) empowerment of historically disadvantaged groups; (e) to specify the frequency characteristics of broadcasting services; (f) to undertake inquiries on all matters within its jurisdiction, including the holding of public hearings; (g) to submit an annual report to the Minister on all matters within its jurisdiction, including but not limited to the audited report set out in section 20 of this Act; (i) the issuance, renewal and amendment of licences as set out in section 20(3)(c) of this Act; (ii) compliance with standards; (iii) spectrum planning and allocation: (iv) progress on meeting local content requirements: (v) details of all inquiries undertaken within the year; (vi) statistical overview of the broadcasting environment; (vii) a status quo of the organisation of the Independent Broadcasting (viii) Authority, including its executives from the